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
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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 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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Renewable energy targets reduce costs and contribute to economic growth
At the occasion of the EC high-level stakeholder conference on “A 2030 framework for climate and energy policies”, the European Renewable Energy Council releases its key recommendations to the consultation on the 2030 Green Paper, including that renewable energy targets will be critical to reduce energy costs in the long term1. “The 2020 binding … Continue reading Renewable energy targets reduce costs and contribute to economic growth
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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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Developing a Regional Renewable Energy Roadmap for Central America
The region is a worldwide leader in hydropower and geothermal energy, and most Central American countries are developing wind power projects. Yet the region is far from harvesting its enormous renewable energy resources to their fullest potentials, according to a new report from the Worldwatch Institute, The Way Forward for Renewable Energy in Central America.
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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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Total renewable power capacity worldwide exceeded 1,470 gigawatts (GW) in 2012
While renewable capacity rises at a rapid rate from year to year, renewable energy’s share of total generation is increasing more slowly because many countries continue to add significant fossil fuel capacity, and much of the renewable capacity being added (wind power and solar energy) operates at relatively low capacity factors. Even so, wind energy … Continue reading Total renewable power capacity worldwide exceeded 1,470 gigawatts (GW) in 2012
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Photovoltaic solar energy exceeded 100 GW in 2012
The solar photovoltaic (PV) market saw another strong year, with total global operating capacity reaching the 100 GW milestone in 2012. The market was fairly stable relative to 2011, with slightly less capacity brought on line but likely higher shipment levels, and the more than 29.4 GW added repre
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Geothermal energy continued to increase globally during 2012
Geothermal resources provide energy in the form of direct heat and electricity, totalling an estimated 805 PJ (223 TWh) in 2012. Geothermal direct use continued to increase globally during 2012. Direct use refers to direct thermal extraction for heating and cooling. A sub-category of direct use is the application of ground-source heat pumps (GHP), which … Continue reading Geothermal energy continued to increase globally during 2012
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Hydropower: 990 GW in 2012
An estimated 30 GW of new hydropower capacity came on line in 2012, increasing global installed capacity by about 3% to an estimated 990 GW. The top countries for hydro capacity are China, Brazil, the United States, Canada, and Russia, which together account for 52% of total installed capacity. Ranked by generation, the order is … Continue reading Hydropower: 990 GW in 2012
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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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Leading marine renewables company announces partnership with Port of Milford Haven
Leading marine renewable energy company, Tidal Energy Ltd, has entered into a partnership with the Port of Milford Haven to develop an operating base, in readiness for the forthcoming sea trials of its DeltaStream prototype in Ramsey Sound, Pembrokeshire. Under the agreement, facilities will be provided at Pembroke Port for the storage, assembly, deployment and … Continue reading Leading marine renewables company announces partnership with Port of Milford Haven
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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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U.S. Installs 723 MW of Solar PV in Q1 2013
GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA) today release U.S. Solar Market Insight: 1st 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. This quarter’s report finds that the U.S. installed 723 megawatts (MW) in Q1 2013, … Continue reading U.S. Installs 723 MW of Solar PV in Q1 2013
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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