The first concentrating solar power plant to be built in the Gulf state of Kuwait, a 280MW solar thermal power plant in Al-Abdaliya, is expected to go online by the end of this year. The Kuwait Ministry of Finance’s Technical Office for Examining Development Projects and Initiatives signed a contract with HSBC. The first … Continue reading Kuwait
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India to build world’s largest solar power plant in Rajasthan
The government will set up the world’s largest solar power project, having a total generation capacity of 4,000 MW, in Rajasthan. There is no indication in the statement whether PV or CSP technology will be utilized in the green power plant or in any of the composite stages. The ultra mega green solar power project, … Continue reading India to build world’s largest solar power plant in Rajasthan
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ACWA acquires German concentrated solar power (CSP) mirror manufaturer Flabeg
ACWA Holding and SUN & LIFE, its Solar Energy subsidiary, has anchored on a major milestone by acquiring a Global concentrating solar power (CSP) technology leader, FLABEG. German FLABEG Solar is a technology provider and manufacturing leader of solar mirrors used in all kinds of CSP and CPV power plants. FLABEG Solar
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Viessmann and Industrial Solar work on concentrated solar power thermal (CSP) process heat
The German Aerospace Center’s Solar Institute (DLR) will serve as a scientific partner. The project is funded by the German Ministry for the Environment. Viessmann (Allendorf, Germany) and Industrial Solar (Freiburg, Germany) are developing a solar-fossil hybrid system that will generate process steam for industrial applications. Steam is an important heat transfer medium in the … Continue reading Viessmann and Industrial Solar work on concentrated solar power thermal (CSP) process heat
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Reliance Power’s concentrated solar power (CSP) plant to be commissioned on October
A Reliance Power Ltd. (RPWR) concentrating solar-thermal power project will start in October after a five-month delay, the Press Trust of India reported, citing builder Areva SA. (AREVA). A Reliance Power Ltd. (RPWR) concentrating solar-thermal power project will start in October after a five-month delay, the Press Trust of India reported, citing builder Areva SA. … Continue reading Reliance Power’s concentrated solar power (CSP) plant to be commissioned on October
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Soitec to supply US DoD with 1MW CPV demonstration project
Soitec (Euronext), a world leader in generating and manufacturing revolutionary semiconductor materials for the electronics and energy industries, announced today that a contract has been signed with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) for a 1 MWAC solar project at Fort Irwin, California. According to the Department of Defense, 22 … Continue reading Soitec to supply US DoD with 1MW CPV demonstration project
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Let It Shine: The 6,000-Year Story of Solar Energy, By John Perlin
Charles Pope explains that he wrote his book Solar Heat, published in 1903, because “some call to the people is needed … to arouse interest … [in] ‘catching the sunbeams’ and extracting gold from them.” To accomplish his goal, he tells his readers, he has endeavored “to trace the history of attempts and successes in … Continue reading Let It Shine: The 6,000-Year Story of Solar Energy, By John Perlin
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Abengoa 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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A new Energy Department report shows how cost reductions and product improvements have sparked a surge in consumer demand for wind turbines, solar panels, electric vehicles and LED lighting. Over the past four years, America
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Enel Green Power in Brazil
Enel Green Power has recently been awarded contracts for the building of three hydropower plants in Brazil, adding to its already impressive portfolio of wind and hydro power plants across the South American nation. According to the UN’s Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, Latin American countries between them produce over 1,284,164,000 barrels … Continue reading Enel Green Power in Brazil
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eSolar to focus on Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) for oil recovery market in MENA region
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MoU signed between Alstom and Scottish Power Renewables (Iberdrola) for tidal power devices
Alstom and ScottishPower Renewables have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to incorporate Alstom’s tidal power devices within the Sound of Islay project. The tidal array, between the islands of Islay and Jura on the west coast of Scotland, will include up to four of Alstom’s 1 MW tidal devices, one of which is currently on … Continue reading MoU signed between Alstom and Scottish Power Renewables (Iberdrola) for tidal power devices
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Abengoa’s Solana Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant enters in testing phase
A massive new concentrated solar power plant near Gila Bend that has the unique ability to produce power long after the sun sets has begun sending power to the grid. The CSP plant is expected to reach its full capacity in October. Once it’s fully up and running, Solana will, for a time at least, … Continue reading Abengoa’s Solana Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant enters in testing phase
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Over 167,000 solar panels installed in five months at De Aar solar project
In the first half of September 2013, the 50 MW De Aar Solar Power installed its final solar panel. Over 167,000 solar panels have been installed on the project in the last five months, making it one of the few independent power producers (IPPs) of this scale, to reach this construction target in the Northern … Continue reading Over 167,000 solar panels installed in five months at De Aar solar project
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Japan photovoltaic reaches 10 GW
New research conducted by NPD Solarbuzz and featured on their blog this past week shows that Japanese solar photovoltaic installations have now passed 10 GW for cumulative PV capacity, only the fifth country to reach the mark. Of the previous four
Continue readingU.S. Solar Energy Market Insight: 2nd Quarter 2013
GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) today release U.S. Solar Market Insight: 2nd Quarter 2013, the definitive analysis of solar power markets in the U.S., with strategic state-specific data for 28 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. Showing continued growth in the solar market, this quarter’s report finds that the U.S. … Continue reading U.S. Solar Energy Market Insight: 2nd Quarter 2013
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CEC releases FSA for 500 MW Palen Concentrating Solar Power project
The final staff assessment (FSA) published September 10 concluded that the proposed 500-megawatt (MW) solar thermal power tower project would have significant environmental impacts in the area of visual resources even with the implementation of staff’s recommended mitigation measures. The project would also not comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards (LORS) in … Continue reading CEC releases FSA for 500 MW Palen Concentrating Solar Power project
Continue readingNew Book by John Perlin Explores the History of Solar Energy
The Chinese got it. So did the Ancient Greeks and Romans. Long before the advent of modern photovoltaics and solar grids, these forward thinkers were finding ways to harness the sun’s energy — present in infinite supply — and use it to heat their homes and baths, and even to cook their food. In his … Continue reading New Book by John Perlin Explores the History of Solar Energy
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U.S. Installs 832 MW of Solar PV in Q2 2013
GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) today release U.S. Solar Market Insight: 2ndQuarter 2013, the definitive analysis of solar power markets in the U.S., with strategic state-specific data for 28 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The report forecasts more than 5 GW of PV and concentrating solar power will be installed … Continue reading U.S. Installs 832 MW of Solar PV in Q2 2013
Continue readingCalifornia finds significant impacts from Palen solar concentrated solar power (CSP) project
The CEC found that the concentrating solar power project did not comply with rules regarding visual impacts. Even with mitigation measures, the California Energy Commission (CEC) found “significant” environmental impacts from the 500 MW Palen concentrated solar power (CSP) project in its final staff assessment (FSA). It also found that the project does not comply … Continue reading California finds significant impacts from Palen solar concentrated solar power (CSP) project
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