The Board of Directors of the OPIC approved a $250 million loan to Negev Energy-Ashalim Thermo-Solar, Ltd. to support construction of a 110-megawatt concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Israel’s Negev Desert. The Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) today approved a $250 million loan to Negev Energy-Ashalim Thermo-Solar, Ltd. to … Continue reading OPIC Board of Directors Approves Commitment to Israel Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant
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World’s first self-cleaning solar power plant in Israel
Soiling – the accumulation of dirt and dust on photovoltaic solar panel surfaces – is one of the greatest impediments to solar energy production, and can reduce panel energy output by up to 35%. Located in the hot southern stretch of Israel’s Negev desert, between the Gulf of Aqaba and the southern tip of the … Continue reading World’s first self-cleaning solar power plant in Israel
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OPIC Board of Directors Approves Commitment to Negev Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant
The Board of Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) today approved a $250 million loan to Negev Energy-Ashalim Thermo-Solar, Ltd. to support construction of a 110-megawatt concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Israel’s Negev Desert. This will be the first CSP facility to receive funding support from OPIC, the U.S. Government’s development finance … Continue reading OPIC Board of Directors Approves Commitment to Negev Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant
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Brenmiller Energy to Start Israeli Pilot Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant Next Month
Brenmiller Energy, an Israeli solar-thermal developer founded last year, plans to start operating a pilot Concentrating Solar Power plant in December that will use fuel cells to store power. Testing will run as long as three months while the Tel Aviv-based company works to raise $50 million for a full-scale factory and marketing, Chief Executive … Continue reading Brenmiller Energy to Start Israeli Pilot Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plant Next Month
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Rioglass Solar enters the concentrated solar power (CSP) receiver business
Rioglass Solar enters the Concentrating Solar Power receiver business, strengthening its position as supplier of key CSP components, by purchasing Siemens CSP’s receiver technology and assets. Rioglass Solar, the leading manufacturer of mirrors used for Concentrating Solar Power, hassigned an agreement with Siemens CSP, for the acquisition of the receiver technology and related manufacturing assets. … Continue reading Rioglass Solar enters the concentrated solar power (CSP) receiver business
Continue readingAbengoa has bought Siemens’ concentrated solar power (CSP) assets through its subsidiary Rioglass Solar
Abengoa will incorporate Siemens’ heat collector elements into its portfolio. Rioglass Solar, founded in 2007, provides mirrors for CSP plants, either parabolic trough, tower or Fresnel, as well as for concentrated photovoltaic (CPV). The company has two factories, in Spain and Arizona, US. “This acquisition is an unique opportunity for Rioglass Solar to … Continue reading Abengoa has bought Siemens’ concentrated solar power (CSP) assets through its subsidiary Rioglass Solar
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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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BrightSource and Alstom seek local lenders for Megalim Concentrating Solar Power Plant in Israel
BrightSource and Alstom have approached local and international lenders about a financing for the Eu575 million ($743 million) Megalim CSP in Israel. BrightSource’s only current international solar thermal projects are both located in Israel’s Negev Desert: the 6MW Solar Energy Development Center (SEDC), operational since 2008; and the 121MW Megalim project, which it is developing … Continue reading BrightSource and Alstom seek local lenders for Megalim Concentrating Solar Power Plant in Israel
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120-megawatt wind farm approved in Israel with 41 wind turbines
The approval occurred after an extensive review process that examined all elements of the wind energy project, by the conclusion of which the Defense Ministry removed its objections to the wind power project, according to the developers. The Northern District Planning and Building Committee in recent weeks approved the future construction of a 120-megawatt wind … Continue reading 120-megawatt wind farm approved in Israel with 41 wind turbines
Continue readingWind energy in Israel: €250m wind farm to be built on Golan
50 wind turbines the height of Tel Aviv’s Azrieli Towers will be built at Emek Habacha in the northern Golan Heights at an investment of €250 million. The 120-megawatt wind farm will be one of the largest in the Middle East. Israel currently has one 6-megawatt wind farm at Tel Asania on the Golan. New … Continue reading Wind energy in Israel: €250m wind farm to be built on Golan
Continue readingWWEA supports Israel and the Israeli Wind Energy Association in its work of structuring the wind market
The Middle East countries offer excellent opportunities for harvesting domestic and environmental-friendly wind power. In particular Israel, blessed with renewable energy resources, has recently made important steps for a substantial growth of wind power utilization within the country. The Israeli Wind Energy market is now well on track, as the Inter-Ministry committee has published a … Continue reading WWEA supports Israel and the Israeli Wind Energy Association in its work of structuring the wind market
Continue readingWind energy in Israel
Eleven wind turbines, which use wind to power electrical generators, will be built in northern Israel, and will produce ten megawatts of power. The wind turbines will be built by an Israeli company called Epcon, which has been granted a license to produce the power by the Electrical Authority. The wind turbines will be set … Continue reading Wind energy in Israel
Continue readingGolan Heights Wind Farm
It was the first wind farm ever built in Israel, back in 1992. It perates 10 Floda 600 wind turbines generating 6 MW for the Mey Eden mineral water bottling plant, the Golan Heights Winery and 20,000 local residents, give or take. The surplus is fed into the electrical grid. The Golan Heights Wind Farm … Continue reading Golan Heights Wind Farm
Continue readingGraphene’s Shining Light Could Lead to Super-Fast Internet
Many leading electronics companies consider graphene for the next generation of devices. This work certainly boosts graphene’s chances even further.
Continue readingLithium-Ion Battery Maker Leyden Energy Named Finalist for 2011 TiE50 Award
Leyden Energy is a manufacturer of advanced lithium-ion batteries for the consumer electronics, energy storage and electric vehicles.
Continue readingWind energy: towards an exceptional growth by 2015
Encouraged by the growing electricity demand, the wind power market could reach an installed capacity of over 707 GW by 2015, equivalent to nearly 3.5 times the wind turbines capacity installed at the end of 2010.
Continue readingConsumers Can Now Manage Their Electric Vehicles Charging and Home Energy Management from a Single Interface
ECOtality, Inc. (NASDAQ:ECTY) is a leader in clean electric transportation and storage technologies with a full range of products for charging electric vehicles.
Continue readingUS Wind Energy Installations Down 50% in 2010
For the first time ever, China wind farm capacity, the electricity that can be generated using wind power, blew past the U.S.. American-based wind turbines can produce up to 40,180 megawatts.
Continue readingLargest electric vehicles trial in Canada
Hydro-Québec and Mitsubishi Motor Sales of Canada Inc. (MMSCAN) are pleased to invite local Boucherville businesses to participate in Canada’s largest all-electric car pilot project.
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