The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) announced the Solar-thermal Fuels and Thermal Energy Storage Via Concentrated Solar-thermal Energy funding opportunity, which will award $30 million for projects to produce fuels via renewable energy resources and improve thermal energy storage technologies. The research, development, and demonstration projects resulting from this funding … Continue reading Solar-thermal Fuels and Thermal Energy Storage via Concentrated Solar Power
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Cost of Concentrated solar power (CSP) projects fell from USD 0.38/kWh to USD 0.118/kWh – a decline of 69%
Concentrated solar power (CSP) saw its global weighted?average LCOE fall from 591% higher than the cheapest fossil fuel option in 2010 to 71% higher in 2022. Concentrated solar power (CSP) deployment remains disappointing, with less than 0.1 GW added in 2022 and global cumulative capacity standing at 6.5 GW at the end of 2022. For … Continue reading Cost of Concentrated solar power (CSP) projects fell from USD 0.38/kWh to USD 0.118/kWh – a decline of 69%
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Concentrated solar power plants for site and technology selection in Egypt
The objective of this research is to investigate the implementation of two concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies in the 28 devoted locations in Egypt, in order to select the optimum site-specific CSP technology. This may be achieved by a validated thermo-economic simulation of power plants using the Sam advisory model and an investigation of the … Continue reading Concentrated solar power plants for site and technology selection in Egypt
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Improved design FOCUS concentrated solar pwer dish begins field trials
With an improved design for volume manufacturing, the updated Solarflux FOCUS parabolic dish concentrator has commenced field trials to demonstrate it’s solar-to-thermal conversion efficiency and operational reliability. Solarflux Energy Technologies, Inc. (Solarflux) is pleased to announce the start of field trials of an improved design FOCUS solar thermal parabolic dish concentrator. The trials are intended … Continue reading Improved design FOCUS concentrated solar pwer dish begins field trials
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Aksai 50 MW high temperature molten salt trough concentrated solar power project resumed work
On the morning of August 16, Aksai County held resumption of work ceremony of Gansu Concentrated Solar Power Co., LTD Aksai 50 MW high temperature molten salt trough concentrated solar power project. According to Jianjian Su,chairman of Gansu Concentrated Solar Power Co.,LTD,the project was identified as the first batch of concentrated solar power demonstration projects … Continue reading Aksai 50 MW high temperature molten salt trough concentrated solar power project resumed work
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Gonghe Concentrated Solar Power in Qinghai Province runs a record 19 of 24 hours
803,000 kwh! The single-day power generation of Qinghai Gonghe CSP Power Station hit a new high! On July 21, the optimized operation mode of Qinghai Gonghe Solar Thermal Power Station generated a single day of 803,000 kWh of power generation, and the operating time of the unit was 19 hours. The daily production index is … Continue reading Gonghe Concentrated Solar Power in Qinghai Province runs a record 19 of 24 hours
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Australia’s First Commercial Scale Concentrated Solar Power Plant Makes Progress
Plans to build Australia’s first commercial scale concentrated solar power plant in Port Augusta have taken a step forward with a new partnership. Vast has partnered with global design and manufacturing firm Contratos y Diseños Industriales (CYD) to facilitate early design work on its VS1 project, a 30MW/288MWh plant in South Australia. CYD will begin … Continue reading Australia’s First Commercial Scale Concentrated Solar Power Plant Makes Progress
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Assessment of concentrated solar power plants for site and technology selection in Egypt
The objective of this research is to investigate the implementation of two concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies in the 28 devoted locations in Egypt, in order to select the optimum site-specific CSP technology. This may be achieved by a validated thermo-economic simulation of power plants using the Sam advisory model and an investigation of the … Continue reading Assessment of concentrated solar power plants for site and technology selection in Egypt
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MASEN has shortlisted six consortia to build Morocco’s next Concentrated Solar Power project at Midelt
Morocco is about to award a new contract for the construction of a hybrid solar power plant in Midelt, a city located in the Atlas Mountains. The project, known as Noor Midelt II, is part of the country’s ambitious plan to increase its renewable energy capacity and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. NOOR III … Continue reading MASEN has shortlisted six consortia to build Morocco’s next Concentrated Solar Power project at Midelt
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Unlocking the potential of concentrated solar power with linear Fresnel reflectors
Concentrated Solar Power, a renewable energy source with immense potential, is becoming increasingly crucial in our efforts to combat climate change and transition to a sustainable future. However, the efficiency of solar power systems is a key concern that needs to be addressed in order to fully realize their potential. In this context, Linear Linear … Continue reading Unlocking the potential of concentrated solar power with linear Fresnel reflectors
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Exploring the Global Impact of High-Efficiency Concentrated Solar Power on Energy Markets
The future of renewable energy is looking brighter than ever, thanks to the emergence of high-efficiency concentrated solar power (CSP) technology. As the world grapples with the urgent need to transition from fossil fuels to clean energy sources, CSP has the potential to play a significant role in reshaping global energy markets. With its ability … Continue reading Exploring the Global Impact of High-Efficiency Concentrated Solar Power on Energy Markets
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Luis Crespo, honorary president of the Spanish Concentrated Solar Power employers’ association Protermosolar
Protermosolar is the association that represents the Spanish sector of the Concentrated Solar Power industry, in which Spain is the international leader both in terms of installed power and the participation of its companies in international projects. The Spanish Association for the Promotion of the Thermosolar Industry (Protermosolar) has approved at its general meeting the … Continue reading Luis Crespo, honorary president of the Spanish Concentrated Solar Power employers’ association Protermosolar
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Spain raises its wind power and solar energy goal by 23% for 2030 to 160 GW
The Spanish government has revised its energy and climate plan (PNIEC) to increase its installed renewable capacity target to 160 GW by 2030, 23% more than the 123 GW previously forecast, while also contemplating tripling the hydrogen target .This figure would represent 75% of the country’s total capacity of 214 GW expected by the end … Continue reading Spain raises its wind power and solar energy goal by 23% for 2030 to 160 GW
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University of Florida and Synhelion to scale up concentrated solar power hydrogen energy solution
Synhelion and its partner, University of Florida, announced today that their joint project has been awarded US$ 2.7 million from the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO). The project aims to accelerate the large-scale development and deployment of concentrating solar thermal power (CSP) technology to produce green hydrogen for industrial decarbonization and … Continue reading University of Florida and Synhelion to scale up concentrated solar power hydrogen energy solution
Continue readingHigh-Efficiency Concentrated Solar Power (HECSP) Technologies and Applications
The global energy landscape is undergoing a massive transformation, driven by the urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Renewable energy sources, such as solar power, are playing an increasingly important role in this transition. One promising technology that has the potential to revolutionize the solar industry is … Continue reading High-Efficiency Concentrated Solar Power (HECSP) Technologies and Applications
Continue readingVast Advances Utility-Scale Concentrated Solar Power Plant as Worley Commences Engineering
Basic engineering of Vast’s 30MW VS1 Port Augusta Concentrated Solar Power Project to be completed by July with groundbreaking slated for 2024. Vast Solar Pty Ltd (Vast), a renewable energy company specialising in concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) energy systems that generate zero-carbon, utility-scale, dispatchable electricity and industrial process heat, today announced it has awarded … Continue reading Vast Advances Utility-Scale Concentrated Solar Power Plant as Worley Commences Engineering
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Heliostat Consortium Unveils Funding Awards to Facilitate Affordable and Accessible Heliostat Deployment
The Heliostat Consortium, led by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Sandia National Laboratories, has announced seven awardees from a request for proposals aimed at reducing the cost of heliostats and creating new market opportunities for the industry. Heliostats are mirrors that track the sun to reflect concentrated sunlight to a receiver, where it can … Continue reading Heliostat Consortium Unveils Funding Awards to Facilitate Affordable and Accessible Heliostat Deployment
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Each MW of concentrated solar power can replace each MW of natural gas and achieve the decarbonization of the electricity sector
Each MW of solar thermal power can replace each MW of gas and achieve a total transition of the electricity sector, which would imply the substitution of current natural gas plants, as can be seen from the study carried out by Protermosolar in collaboration with the Comillas Pontifical University, which analyzes the technical and economic … Continue reading Each MW of concentrated solar power can replace each MW of natural gas and achieve the decarbonization of the electricity sector
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Oman weighs Concentrated Solar Power project at Duqm
A first-of-its-kind Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project is envisioned for development near Duqm in Al Wusta Governorate as part of Oman’s pivot away from gas-powered electricity generation to renewables-based sources. The initiative, subject to the findings of a feasibility study, will add to a mixed portfolio of renewable resources and technologies being explored by the … Continue reading Oman weighs Concentrated Solar Power project at Duqm
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Concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies: Status and analysis
Concentrated solar power (CSP) technology is a promising renewable energy technology worldwide. However, many challenges facing this technology nowadays. These challenges are mentioned in this review study. For the first time, this work summarized and compared around 143 CSP projects worldwide in terms of status, capacity, concentrator technologies, land use factor, efficiency, country and many … Continue reading Concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies: Status and analysis
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