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Intermittence of wind energy hardly affects CO2 emissions in Spain

Researchers at the UPM have found that real contribution to emissions targets is positive even in energy markets with high penetration of wind energy. The finding has generated the first comprehensive analysis on interaction between wind parks and thermal power plants in Spain and has concluded that global balance of CO2 reduction is still significant. … Continue reading Intermittence of wind energy hardly affects CO2 emissions in Spain

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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in Spain

custom writing paper Currently, Spain has 2055 MW of Concentrated Solar Thermal Power (CSP) in operation and another 300 MW under construction scheduled to come online before the end of 2013. Although most of these plants employ parabolic trough technology (2272.5 MW distributed in 46 plants), there are 3 plants (51 MW) employing power tower … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in Spain

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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Gemasolar setting of PlayStation

The Gemasolar Concentrated Solar Thermal Power plant stars again in the advertising campaign of a product, this time in the Gran Turismo®6 (GT6TM) video game for PlayStation®, Sony Computer Entertainment’s console. loan shop online The Gemasolar solar plant, owned by Torresol Energy, stars again in the advertising campaign of a product, this time in the … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Gemasolar setting of PlayStation

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NextEra Energy closes its Spanish subsidiary for the ax to the Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)

NextEra Energy has two concentrating solar thermal power plants already operating in Extremadura in Spain. homework site The NextEra Energy Group, a leader in the United States in the business of renewable energy, tuck the exit of Spain. The former Florida Power, a few months ago had to provision of 342 million dollars (263 million … Continue reading NextEra Energy closes its Spanish subsidiary for the ax to the Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)

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Spain’s TSK acquires Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) trough developer Flagsol

With this operation, TSK is positioned in a privileged way to compete in the Middle East, where there is strong commitment to develop concentrating solar thermal power (CSP). The company, a pioneer in the Concentrated Solar Power business, was once a subsidiary of bankrupt Solar Millenium and was acquired later by Ferrostaal. TSK has reached … Continue reading Spain’s TSK acquires Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) trough developer Flagsol

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TSK reinforces its leadership Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) buying German Flagsol

With this operation, TSK is positioned in a privileged way to compete in the Middle East, where there is strong commitment to develop concentrating solar thermal power (CSP). buy microsoft office 2013 home and student cheap TSK has reached an agreement with the German company Flagsol to acquire its activities and technology in the solar … Continue reading TSK reinforces its leadership Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) buying German Flagsol

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Spain gets 4.7% of its electricity from solar photovoltaic PV, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in October 2013

During October 2013, Solar photovoltaics (PV) represented 3.1% of electricity generation in Spain, with concentrating solar power (CSP) representing another 1.6%, according to figures released by the nation’s grid operator REE. The National Association of Photovoltaic Energy Producers (ANPIER), the Association of Renewable Energy Producers (APPA), Protermosolar, and the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) have called … Continue reading Spain gets 4.7% of its electricity from solar photovoltaic PV, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in October 2013

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RWE and Abengoa to sue Spain over Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) cutting

RWE expected to join the international arbitration against Spain for the Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) cutting. Since 2011 , the German company operates through its subsidiary RWE Innogy the solar thermal power plant Andasol Granada 3 of 50 megawatts (MW) capacity. The Andasol complex as a whole is the largest European solar thermal plant and … Continue reading RWE and Abengoa to sue Spain over Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) cutting

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Gamesa inaugurates Spain's first offshore wind turbine off the Canary Islands coast

Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, today inaugurated the company's maiden offshore wind turbine – and the first to be installed in Spain – in Arinaga Quay (Gran Canary Island). The inauguration ceremony was attended by the President of the Canary Islands regional government, Paulino Rivero, the Minister for Industry, Energy and Tourism, … Continue reading Gamesa inaugurates Spain's first offshore wind turbine off the Canary Islands coast

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Abengoa sues government over concentrated solar power premium cut

Abengoa has decided to take legal action against the Spanish government for the reduction in the premium rates paid for concentrating solar power (CSP) in its reform of the domestic electricity sector. Abengoa has decided to raise a legal battle for the reduction of premiums for concentrating solar power generation approved by the Government in … Continue reading Abengoa sues government over concentrated solar power premium cut

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Intermittence of wind energy hardly affects CO2 emissions in Spain

Researchers at the UPM have found that real contribution to emissions targets is positive even in energy markets with high penetration of wind energy. computer antivirus software The finding has generated the first comprehensive analysis on interaction between wind parks and thermal power plants in Spain and has concluded that global balance of CO2 reduction … Continue reading Intermittence of wind energy hardly affects CO2 emissions in Spain

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Europe's largest pumped-storage scheme

Today, HRH the Prince of Asturias and IBERDROLA Chairman, Ignacio Galán inaugurated Europe's largest pumped-storage hydroelectric scheme at Cortes-La Muela in the Júcar river basin, in the municipality of Cortes de Pallás (Valencia, Spain). During the ceremony, the Prince of Asturias unveiled a plaque and IBERDROLA Chairman highlighted the Company's commitment to Spain, “where we … Continue reading Europe's largest pumped-storage scheme

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Concentrating Solar Power Gemasolar celebrates its second anniversary with an excellent operational record

Gemasolar is the first concentrated solar power (CSP) plant to use central tower receiver and heliostat field technology in combination with a molten salt thermal storage system. Gemasolar, the solar thermal plant owned by Torresol Energy, will complete on October 4 October its second year in operation since its official opening. During this time, the … Continue reading Concentrating Solar Power Gemasolar celebrates its second anniversary with an excellent operational record

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Abengoa finalizes the largest concentrated solar power (CSP) complex in Europe

The two concentrating solar power (CSP) plants belong to the Extremadura Solar Complex, the largest solar thermal plant in Europe with 200 MW capacity. Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B), the company that develops innovative technology solutions for sustainable development in the energy and environment sectors, has begun operation of Solaben 1 and Solaben 6, two 50 MW … Continue reading Abengoa finalizes the largest concentrated solar power (CSP) complex in Europe

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Concentrated solar power: SENER wins FIDIC Award of Merit for its Gemasolar CSP Plant

The engineering and technology group SENER has been selected as winner in the awards presented by the FIDIC, the International Federation of Consulting Engineers, for its Gemasolar project, a solar thermal plant owned by Torresol Energy. Held to commemorate the federation's centenary, these awards recognize the world's best engineering projects of the last 100 years. … Continue reading Concentrated solar power: SENER wins FIDIC Award of Merit for its Gemasolar CSP Plant

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Mercedes-Benz focuses new campaign on concentrated solar power (CSP) plant Gemasolar

Mercedes-Benz has chosen the Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plant Gemasolar as the main setting for a new campaign The Gemasolar solar plant, owned by Torresol Energy, has provided the setting for the new global advertising campaign of the automotive company Daimler, owner of Mercedes-Benz, to promote its new professional vehicle, the new Sprinter van, equipped … Continue reading Mercedes-Benz focuses new campaign on concentrated solar power (CSP) plant Gemasolar

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Acciona first-half net profit falls by 40% to 48 million euros

Revenues fell by 2.8%, to €3,255 billion, and EBITDA was down 3.2% to €655 million Changes to renewable energy regulation in Spain led to a 43.2% fall in the energy division’s pre-tax profit to €58 million Capital expenditure totaled €226 million, 33.8% less than in the first half of 2012 ACCIONA ended the first half … Continue reading Acciona first-half net profit falls by 40% to 48 million euros

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