India's MNRE has published data which shows that the nation installed 1.004 GW of grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) capacity in 2013. India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has published data which shows that the nation installed 1.004 GW of grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) … Continue reading India installs more than 1 GW of grid-tied solar PV, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in 2013
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Green light for switch of Blythe Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project to photovoltaic (PV)
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved NextEra Energy’s plans to convert the Blythe Solar Power project in Southern California from concentrating solar power (CSP) technology to solar photovoltaic (PV). Despite findings of unmitigable biological, cultural, land use and visual impacts, CEC found that project benefits outweigh those concerns. The project now must seek approval … Continue reading Green light for switch of Blythe Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project to photovoltaic (PV)
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Feasibility study to be conducted in Australia for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) hybrid plants
ARENA, Alinta agree funds for Port Augusta Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) study. ARENA announced on Wednesday it would contribute $1million to the study, with $1.2 million to come from Alinta and a further $123,000 from the state government. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency has finally come to an agreement with the privately-owned Alinta to co-fund … Continue reading Feasibility study to be conducted in Australia for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) hybrid plants
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Protermosolar: 50 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants and 2,304 MW in Spain
In 2013 were connected to the grid the last seven concentrating solar thermal power plants of 50 MW contained in the Remuneration Pre-assignment Register in Spain, with which reach 2,304 MW of installed capacity. In 2013 were connected to the grid the last seven concentrating solar thermal power plants of 50 MW contained in the … Continue reading Protermosolar: 50 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants and 2,304 MW in Spain
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110 MW Concentrated Solar Energy Power (CSP) Plant Being Developed In Chile
Abengoa to develop South America’s largest Concentrating Solar Thermal Power (CSP) plant in Chile. The Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plant, which will use molten salts tower technology, will have an advanced storage system enabling it to generate electricity for up to 17.5 hours without direct solar radiation. The Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plant, which will … Continue reading 110 MW Concentrated Solar Energy Power (CSP) Plant Being Developed In Chile
Continue readingChilean Energy Ministry announced the first Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in Chile and Latin-America
The Chilean Energy Ministry and CORFO announced the winner of the International contest for the first Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant on Chile and Latin-America. The Chilean Energy Ministry and CORFO announced the winner of the International contest for the first Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant on Chile and Latin-America. During the evaluation process there … Continue reading Chilean Energy Ministry announced the first Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in Chile and Latin-America
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Abengoa to develop South America
The Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plant, which will use molten salts tower technology, will have an advanced storage system enabling it to generate electricity for up to 17.5 hours without direct solar radiation. The
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Saudi Arabia reveals plans for its first plant using Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has selected Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) to produce electricity with the 550 MW Duba 1 project, an Saudi Electricity Company power plant (ISCC). Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has selected Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) to produce electricity with the 550 MW Duba 1 project, an Saudi Electricity Company power plant (ISCC) located … Continue reading Saudi Arabia reveals plans for its first plant using Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
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Abengoa leads the Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) sector worldwide
Abengoa has a total concentrated solarpower (CSP) installed capacity of 1,223 MW in operation, 430 MW under construction and 210 MW in the pre-construction phase distributed in across 27 Concentrated Solar Thermal Power. Abengoa has a total concentrated solarpower (CSP) installed capacity of 1,223 MW in operation, 430 MW under construction and 210 MW in … Continue reading Abengoa leads the Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) sector worldwide
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Masdar’s Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Achievements
In March, Masdar inaugurated the 100 megawatt Shams 1, the world’s largest concentrated solar thermal power plant. Powering 20,000 homes in the UAE, Shams 1 is the region’s largest renewable energy plant. The last 12 months has seen Masdar and its partners delivered a range of clean energy projects including, the world’s largest off-shore wind … Continue reading Masdar’s Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Achievements
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BrightSource Energy hopes bird data could save Palen Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project
BrightSource Energy is looking to its Ivanpah Concentrated Solar Thermal Power project for the scientific evidence on bird deaths it hopes might sway the California Energy Commission to reverse its denial. BrightSource Energy is looking to its Ivanpah
Continue readingSaudi Electricity Company Invites Expressions of Interest for Duba 1 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
The 550 MW combined cycle plant will integrate a parabolic trough Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) unit, believed to be about 20 to 30 MW in capacity. On 25 December 2013, Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) released a Request for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the development of the Duba 1 Independent Power Plant (IPP) project. The … Continue reading Saudi Electricity Company Invites Expressions of Interest for Duba 1 Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
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Eiser Infrastructure sue Spain over changes in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) regulation
Eiser Spain is a partner in the company Elecnor and engineering firm Aries. The fund has a 36.95% stake in Aries Solar Thermal, which has two 50-megawatt solar concentrating solar thermal power plants in Alcazar de San Juan ( Ciudad Real), and 33.83% of Dioxipe Solar that develops another 50 MW concentrated solar power plant … Continue reading Eiser Infrastructure sue Spain over changes in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) regulation
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Four New Large-scale Solar Power Plants Open for Arizona
The largest contributor to APS’s increased capacity this year is the Solana Concentrated Solar power (CSP) Station near Gila Bend. One of the largest concentrating solar thermal power plants in the world, Solana has a capacity of 250 megawatts and began commercial production in October. Arizona’s national solar energy leadership is growing stronger in December … Continue reading Four New Large-scale Solar Power Plants Open for Arizona
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Abengoa leads the Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) sector worldwide
Abengoa has a total concentrated solarpower (CSP) installed capacity of 1,223 MW in operation, 430 MW under construction and 210 MW in the pre-construction phase distributed in across 27 Concentrated Solar Thermal Power plants. The most important factor that sets concentrating solar power (CSP) apart from other forms of renewable energy generation is its dispatchability, … Continue reading Abengoa leads the Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) sector worldwide
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Spain meets 1.8% of electricity demand with concentrated solar power (CSP) in 2013
This is an increase on the 4.3% of demand that the nation met with photovoltaic (PV) and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) together in 2012. Spain’s grid operator has released provisional figures for 2013, finding that the nation met 3.1% of its electricity demand with solar photovoltaics (PV), and another 1.3% with concentrating solar power (CSP). … Continue reading Spain meets 1.8% of electricity demand with concentrated solar power (CSP) in 2013
Continue readingBrightSource Energy hopes bird data could save Palen Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project
BrightSource Energy is looking to its Ivanpah Concentrated Solar Thermal Power project, scheduled to go online by the end of the year, for the scientific evidence on bird deaths it hopes might sway the California Energy Commission to reverse its expected denial of its 500-megawatt Palen Concentrating Solar Power(CSP) project. The Oakland-based company on Monday … Continue reading BrightSource Energy hopes bird data could save Palen Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project
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Archimede Solar Energy secures a new Saudi shareholder for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) growth
The Saudi solar energy market forecasts covers 41 GW within the next 20 years, 25 GW of which in the Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) and 16 MW photovoltaic (PV). “Archimede Solar Energy (ASE), a subsidiary of the industrial Group Angelantoni Industrie and participated by the Japanese Chiyoda Corporation, has signed in New York the entrance … Continue reading Archimede Solar Energy secures a new Saudi shareholder for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) growth
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No solar PV (Photovoltaic), CSP (Concentrated Solar Power) awarded in Brazil’s A-5 auction
The average price for projects awarded was USD 0.0472/kWh, below the cost of solar photovoltaic (PV) or concentrating solar power (CSP) plants Brazilian national utility EPE did not select a single solar energy project among the 119 projects totaling 3.5 GW of capacity awarded in its A-5/2013 energy auction. Wind energy represented the majority of … Continue reading No solar PV (Photovoltaic), CSP (Concentrated Solar Power) awarded in Brazil’s A-5 auction
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Reliance Power to start Concentrated Solar Thermal Power (CSP) Project In Jaisalmer (Rajasthan)
Reliance Power has started pre-commissioning activities for its Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) project in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district. The project is the world’s largest Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project based on CLFR technology. The 100 MW CSP plant is being built at a cost of Rs. 2,100 Crores, adjacent to the 40 MW solar photovoltaic projects … Continue reading Reliance Power to start Concentrated Solar Thermal Power (CSP) Project In Jaisalmer (Rajasthan)
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