Solar energy is abundant in Qatar. All that untapped solar power could create a new energy economy in this oil-rich nation. Researchers are already testing solar-powered cooling systems and water desalination plants. Researcher Nesrin Ozalp slides on a pair of big, black, UV resistant sunglasses and enters her lab in the research facility at Texas … Continue reading Solar power sparks innovation in Qatar
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Geothermal Energy Industry Ends 2012 on a High Note
The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) recounts top stories of 2012 in projects, international developments, technological advancements, policy and geothermal community events, plus 2013 outlook. The past 12 months saw continued economic challenges for many American industries, including those in the renewable energy field, but the country’s geothermal community witnessed a year of growth, both domestically … Continue reading Geothermal Energy Industry Ends 2012 on a High Note
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Geothermal energy could replace nuclear power in Japan
Iceland’s ambassador to Japan, Stefan Larus Stefansson, lectured in Tokyo not too long ago about the enormous potential for geothermal energy in Japan. He pointed out that if the geothermal potential of the country could be fully invested in and tapped, about 25 nuclear reactors could be replaced. He cited his home country’s example in … Continue reading Geothermal energy could replace nuclear power in Japan
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China Sunergy begins manufacturing in Turkey
China Sunergy Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: CSUN) (“China Sunergy” or the “Company”), a specialized solar cell and module manufacturer, today announced that the company has set up a new manufacturing facility in Istanbul, Turkey with local partner Seul Energy Investment Corp (“SEUL Energy”), a leading solar system provider, solar project developer and installer in Turkey. In … Continue reading China Sunergy begins manufacturing in Turkey
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Secretary Salazar Announces Milestone on McCoy Solar Energy Project
As part of President Obama’s all-of-the-above strategy to expand domestic energy production, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced the release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the McCoy Solar Energy Project, a proposed 750-megawatt facility in Riverside County that would be one of the largest solar energy projects on public lands in … Continue reading Secretary Salazar Announces Milestone on McCoy Solar Energy Project
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Sandia Lab building solar energy test centers across US
One of the National Security Administration’s three national laboratories is building regional testing centers around the country to field-test hardware for solar companies before their multimillion-dollar solar systems are installed in buildings. The Sandia National Laboratory is building test centers in Albuquerque, Denver, Las Vegas, Orlando, Fla., and Burlington, Vt., the Albuquerque Journal reported (http://bit.ly/Y5OGyw). … Continue reading Sandia Lab building solar energy test centers across US
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CSP Alliance Report Highlights Economic Value of Concentrating Solar Power with Storage
CSP with thermal storage offers significant, quantifiable economic, reliability and operational benefits for utilities and grid operators. The Concentrating Solar Power Alliance (CSPA), an advocacy organization dedicated to educating U.S. regulators, utilities and grid operators about the unique benefits of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) and of thermal energy storage, today issued a technical report titled, … Continue reading CSP Alliance Report Highlights Economic Value of Concentrating Solar Power with Storage
Continue readingSomalia harness solar energy to fight desertification
Dozens of families in Mogadishu and Borama are starting to take advantage of solar energy instead of using charcoal, petroleum or natural gas to cook food and heat water. Muna Abdikadir Muhiyadin, 27, said she brought about 50 solar cookers with her from Stockholm, Sweden, to sell in Mogadishu. “Using solar energy to heat water … Continue reading Somalia harness solar energy to fight desertification
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Principal Solar Releases White Paper Comparing Role of Concentrated Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Solar Technologies in Power Generation Marketplace
The paper discusses the evolution of solar technology and demonstrates how CST and PV solar technology each serve different technological niches. Principal Solar, Inc (PSI; OTC Pink: PSWW), a publicly traded solar energy holding company executing a unique roll-up strategy to create the world’s first distributed solar utility, today announced the release of “Technological Niches: … Continue reading Principal Solar Releases White Paper Comparing Role of Concentrated Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Solar Technologies in Power Generation Marketplace
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Renewables set to get bulk of NER300 funding
It had the potential to be a battle, but in the end renewable energy projects look set to receive the lion’s share of €1,500 million of EU funding set aside for renewables and carbon capture and storage (CCS). At least €1,210 million of the total should go to 23 renewables projects, including six wind energy … Continue reading Renewables set to get bulk of NER300 funding
Continue readingConcentrated solar power with thermal energy storage can help utilities
The storage capacity of concentrating solar power (CSP) can add significant value to a utility company’s optimal mix of energy sources, a new report by the U.S. NREL suggests. The storage capacity of concentrating solar power (CSP) can add significant value to a utility company’s optimal mix of energy sources, a new report by the … Continue reading Concentrated solar power with thermal energy storage can help utilities
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Abengoa collaborates with the Helmholtz Dresden-Rossendorf research center
This collaboration will further consolidate Abengoa’s commitment to sustainable development and new technologies, demonstrating its dedication to solar energy, as one of the companies that has globally contributed the most to developing new technologies to improve photovoltaic and solar-thermal energy. Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainable development in … Continue reading Abengoa collaborates with the Helmholtz Dresden-Rossendorf research center
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Abengoa inaugurates the Castilla–La Mancha Concentrating Solar Power Complex
Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainable development in the energy and environment sectors, inaugurated the Castilla-La Mancha Solar Complex, located in the Ciudad Real municipalities of Arenas de San Juan, Villarta de San Juan and Puerto Lapice. Mª Dolores de Cospedal, President of Castilla-La Mancha, presided over the … Continue reading Abengoa inaugurates the Castilla–La Mancha Concentrating Solar Power Complex
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China may double its solar power installed capacity to 40 gigawatts (GW) by 2015
China may likely double its upper limit for solar power installed capacity to 40 gigawatts (GW) by 2015 from the current 21 GW, Xinhua news agency reported. However, the exact figure is yet to be finalised, said Chinese Renewable Energy Society deputy board chairman Meng Xiangan. Solar cell plants face tough prospects after the US … Continue reading China may double its solar power installed capacity to 40 gigawatts (GW) by 2015
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KYOCERA Solar Panels Power Innovative Solar-to-EV Project with Smart City San Diego
-Kyocera Solar Inc., a leading supplier of reliable solar modules and renewable energy solutions, announced today that its photovoltaic (PV) solar panels are powering the new 90-kilowatt canopy that charges electric vehicles (EVs) at the world-famous San Diego Zoo. The Solar-to-EV project, in partnership with Smart City San Diego, is run by San Diego Gas … Continue reading KYOCERA Solar Panels Power Innovative Solar-to-EV Project with Smart City San Diego
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Indonesia Could Repay Its Debt Using Solar Energy
Indonesia is blessed with abundant sources of renewable energy, but experts and activists warn that the government is not doing enough to utilize them. Although harnessing renewable energy — especially solar power — is costly, it can help repay debt and create jobs. In October this year, European Union leaders made a statement requesting Greece … Continue reading Indonesia Could Repay Its Debt Using Solar Energy
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US Solar Photovoltaic Installs 684 MW in Q3
GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) today released the U.S. Solar Market Insight: Third Quarter 2012. The report finds that the U.S. solar photovoltaics (PV) market installed 684 megawatts in the third quarter (Q3) of 2012, representing 44-percent growth over the same period last year. This quarter marked the third largest on … Continue reading US Solar Photovoltaic Installs 684 MW in Q3
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Acciona has been awarded a 56-million-euro contract for the supply of electricity to Canal Isabel II Gestión
It will supply renewable-based electricity in 2013 to all the facilities of the company that manages the integral water cycle in Madrid. ACCIONA thus strengthens its energy marketing business to end customers. ACCIONA, through its subsidiary ACCIONA Green Energy Developments, has been awarded a contract for the supply of electricity in 2013 to the facilities … Continue reading Acciona has been awarded a 56-million-euro contract for the supply of electricity to Canal Isabel II Gestión
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Enel Green Power goes Global to Develop Renewables
Enel Green Power has signed important renewable energy agreements in Morocco, Turkey and South Africa, areas which are plentiful with renewable resources and have high rates of economic and population growth. A balanced development in all the main technologies and a global outlook that goes beyond European borders. This is how Enel Green Power will … Continue reading Enel Green Power goes Global to Develop Renewables
Continue readingPhotovoltaic makers secure orders worth NT$3 billion
delegation of Taiwanese photovoltaic makers returned from Japan Saturday, having obtained orders worth NT$3 billion (US$103 million) there, according to the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The delegation, which was headed by Jerry Ou, director-general of the Bureau of Energy under the ministry, arrived in Japan Tuesday with the aim of forming partnerships with Japanese companies … Continue reading Photovoltaic makers secure orders worth NT$3 billion
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