BrightSource Energy has finally and definitively withdrawn its concentrated solar power (CSP) Rio Mesa project in a brief note sent to the California Energy Commission (CEC). The 500 MW CSP project, which would have consisted of two concentrated solar power plants each with a capacity of 250MW, was to be located near Blythe in Riverside County, … Continue reading BrightSource withdraws Rio Mesa Concentrating Solar Power project
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The wind energy produced 19,3% of of electricity in June in Spain
The peninsular electricity demand in the month of June, after taking into account the effects of timing and temperatures fell by 1.8% over the same month last year. Gross demand has been from 19,239 GWh, 7.3% lower than in June 2012. In June, the generation from renewable energy sources in Spain has accounted for 45.2% … Continue reading The wind energy produced 19,3% of of electricity in June in Spain
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Concentrated solar power installation with thermal energy storage
On July the 3rd 2013 Archimede Solar Energy (ASE) and Chiyoda Corporation ground break the most advanced concentrated solar power installation with thermal energy storage. On July the 3rd 2013 Archimede Solar Energy (ASE) and Chiyoda Corporation ground break the most advanced concentrated solar power installation with thermal energy storage. The CSP plant represents the first … Continue reading Concentrated solar power installation with thermal energy storage
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Renewables energies to surpass gas by 2016 in the global power mix
Calico solar power project has been canceled
The developer of a huge proposed solar power project that was once slated to cover 12.5 square miles of still-intact desert habitat has walked away from the idea, according to documents released by the California Energy Commission (CEC). The Calico Solar Project was proposed for land north of Interstate 40 between the hamlets of Ludlow … Continue reading Calico solar power project has been canceled
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Eletrobras to assess the feasibility of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants in Southern Brazil
“We have been researching and developing solar technology for a decade and now we want to analyze the technical feasibility of concentrating solar power (CSP) generation,” said engineering director Eletrosul, Ronaldo dos Santos Custódio. Electrosul launched a tender for the construction of four stations in the states of Rio Grande do Sul and Mato Grosso … Continue reading Eletrobras to assess the feasibility of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants in Southern Brazil
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Abengoa-Shikun & Binui JV awarded the Ashalim CSP plant 2 in Israel
Abengoa and Shikun & Binui are selected to build a 110MW concentrating solar power plant. The parabolic trough plant will be the largest concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Israel. Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B), the company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, and Shikun & Binui, an Israeli based … Continue reading Abengoa-Shikun & Binui JV awarded the Ashalim CSP plant 2 in Israel
Continue readingAbengoa and Shikun & Binui are selected to build a 110MW concentrating solar power plant
The parabolic trough plant will be the largest concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Israel. Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B), the company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, and Shikun & Binui, an Israeli based global infrastructure group, have been nominated by the State of Israel as successful bidders in … Continue reading Abengoa and Shikun & Binui are selected to build a 110MW concentrating solar power plant
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South Africa: New CSP allocation in round three of the REIPPP
A capacity of 200 MW has been allocated for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in Window 3 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers (RE-IPP) program. A capacity of 200 MW has been allocated for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in Window 3 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producers (RE-IPP) program, according to a statement made … Continue reading South Africa: New CSP allocation in round three of the REIPPP
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Spanish Concentrated Solar Power sector asks Europe to start proceedings against Spain
The rules violate the principles of reasonable cost and legal certainty, assuming a cut of 37% in concentrating solar power sector revenues regarding the conditions in which they were decided on their investment.
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150 layoffs at Siemens’ CSP components plant in Israel
Siemens is firing 75% of the 200 employees at its concentrated solar power plant in Beit Shemesh, after failing to find a buyer for it. Siemens AG is firing 150 of the 200 employees of its solar energy plant (formerly Solel Solar Systems) in Beit Shemesh, after failing to find a buyer for it. Siemens … Continue reading 150 layoffs at Siemens’ CSP components plant in Israel
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Fulfilling the Promise of Concentrating Solar Power
The Center for American Progress (CAP) has released a report titled “Fulfilling the Promise of Concentrating Solar Power“. A proven energy technology with a 30-year track record, concentrating solar power is a promising clean electricity source ripe for development in the United States. Concentrating solar power
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Spanish firms target Saudi solar energy sector
A group of Spanish companies have expressed willingness to enter into partnership with their Saudi counterparts to set up plants for production of solar energy to meet local demand and export to foreign countries, a senior diplomat at the Spanish Embassy said. Spanish Commercial Attache Juan Bordeal, speaking at a meeting organized by the Spanish … Continue reading Spanish firms target Saudi solar energy sector
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Current Status of Concentrated Solar Power in the world
Spanish companies continued to lead the industry with ownership interest in almost three-fourths of CSP capacity deployed around the world. Total global CSP capacity increased more than 60% to about 2,550 MW. Most of this capacity was added in Spain, home to more than threefourths of the world
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Kuwait opens bids for the 50 MW CSP Shagaya Project
Fifty megawatts will be produced from concentrated solar thermal power sources and 10 each from photovoltaic and wind energy sources. Kuwait invites bids to build solar energy farm, first phase of plan to generate 2,000 megawatts from renewables in 2030. Kuwait invited bids on Wednesday to build a solar power plant to produce 70 megawatts … Continue reading Kuwait opens bids for the 50 MW CSP Shagaya Project
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Renewable energy: World invests $244 billion in 2012
For only the second time since 2006, global investments in renewable energy in 2012 failed to top the year before, falling 12% mainly due to dramatically lower solar prices and weakened US and EU markets. However, 2012 was the second highest year ever for renewable energy investments, which total $1.3 trillion since 2006. And there … Continue reading Renewable energy: World invests $244 billion in 2012
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However, 2012 was the second highest year ever for renewable energy investments, which total $1.3 trillion since 2006. And there was a continuing upward trend in developing countries in 2012, with investments in the South topping $112 billion vs $132 billon in developed countries
Continue readingReasons to support concentrated solar power
A proven energy technology with a 30-year track record, concentrating solar power is a promising clean electricity source ripe for development in the United States and the world.
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The Promise of Concentrated Solar Power
Concentrating solar power—also known as concentrated solar power, concentrated solar thermal, and CSP—is a cost-effective way to produce electricity while reducing our dependence on foreign oil, improving domestic energy-price stability, reducing carbon emissions, cleaning our air, promoting economic growth, and creating jobs. One physicist has even touted it as the “technology that will save humanity.” … Continue reading The Promise of Concentrated Solar Power
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Godawari Green Energy, the first to commission a CSP plant under JNNSM
Godawari Green Energy Limited (GGEL) has won the race to commission the first Concentrated Solar Power plant developed under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission. Godawari Green Energy Limited (GGEL) has started injecting power to the Grid on June 5, 2013 coinciding with World Environment day. With this achievement Godawari Green Energy Limited (GGEL) has … Continue reading Godawari Green Energy, the first to commission a CSP plant under JNNSM
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