Ivanpah, the world’s largest solar thermal project, reached the halfway mark of construction as well as the peak of its construction workforce at the end of July. The project requires the work of skilled craft workers and engineers from a wide variety of trades and disciplines, including pipefitters, welders, millwrights, carpenters, electricians, laborers and civil … Continue reading Ivanpah Concentrating Solar Power Plant Reaches Halfway Mark
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SolarVision Transaction One of Largest NMTC Deals for Solar Power
The deal between these organizations marks the beginning of an on-going collaboration on sustainable energy projects throughout the country. The Celina solar system will provide enough energy to power approximately 500 homes. With the PV solar array system connected to the city of Celina’s own electric company, about 8 percent of the city’s annual energy … Continue reading SolarVision Transaction One of Largest NMTC Deals for Solar Power
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Nigeria: Kaduna Signs MoU On 30 Megawatts Solar Energy Generation
The signing according to Yakowa was done under the Nigerian-German Energy partnership noting that the German company will be spending about 50 million Euros to construct the facility under a Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) scheme that will last 25 years. Governor Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa of Kaduna State has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) … Continue reading Nigeria: Kaduna Signs MoU On 30 Megawatts Solar Energy Generation
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Concentrated Solar Power in Spain Supply Record
Spain’s 35 concentrating solar power (CSP) plants reached two new milestones last month, according to Spanish CSP industry association Protermosolar. On July 15, the projects met 3.25% of Spain’s electricity consumption; on July 11, at 5:00 p.m., 4.1% of electricity fed into the grid came from the CSP plants. Spain’s 35 concentrating solar power … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power in Spain Supply Record
Continue readingAmerican Clean Energy Announces Completion of 4.5 MW of Roof Mounted Solar Energy Facilities
American Clean Energy presently has a development pipeline of over 50MW in the Northeast consisting of utility, commercial and municipal installations. American Clean Energy powers up 4.5 MW of solar arrays for the Toms River Regional Schools located in Toms River, NJ. The solar electric PV systems are comprised of 16,000 solar panels located on … Continue reading American Clean Energy Announces Completion of 4.5 MW of Roof Mounted Solar Energy Facilities
Continue readingWatsonville Coast Produce and The Solar Company Unveil 739.2kW Solar Power System
The Solar Company is proud to have assisted Watsonville Coast Produce in achieving a more sustainable business through renewable energy. Watsonville Coast Produce is excited to announce the completion of a 739.2kW solar power system on their agricultural distribution facility in Watsonville, CA. Located in one of the most fertile areas of California, Watsonville Coast … Continue reading Watsonville Coast Produce and The Solar Company Unveil 739.2kW Solar Power System
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In Sicily the future of solar energy
Sicily is a sunny land. Therefore it was at Adrano, in the province of Catania, that Eurolios, the world’s first concentrating solar power plant was built. This occurred in 1981 and Adrano was chosen as Europe’s most insulated site. Since then solar photovoltaic energy has moved forward at an extremely fast pace, and again Sicily … Continue reading In Sicily the future of solar energy
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Himin Solar is the subcontractor for China’s first 1MWe Tower Plant
Himin Solar is the subcontractor for China’s first 1MWe Tower Plant, located in Yanqing, Beijing, developed by Institute of Electrical Engineering-CAS. Himin Solar is responsible for the development and manufacture of heliostats. This 1MWe tower project has just commissioned 2 weeks ago. Established on June 5, 1995, the Himin Solar Company Ltd. is now the … Continue reading Himin Solar is the subcontractor for China’s first 1MWe Tower Plant
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NREL Joins Global Alliance of Solar Research Institutes
The main focus of the Global Alliance of Solar Energy Research Institutes will be a researcher exchange program where each organization will send researchers to the other participant’s labs for collaborative research lasting anywhere from six months to two years. The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE)’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has joined the newly-formed … Continue reading NREL Joins Global Alliance of Solar Research Institutes
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Microwave ovens may help produce lower cost solar energy technology
Thin-film photovoltaic technologies offer a low cost, high volume approach to manufacturing solar cells. Engineers at Oregon State University have for the first time developed a way to use microwave heating in the synthesis of copper zinc tin sulfide, a promising solar cell compound that is less costly and toxic than some solar energy alternatives. … Continue reading Microwave ovens may help produce lower cost solar energy technology
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SunRenu Solar Implements A Dual Solar Technology Strategy With PV & Solar Thermal On Multifamily Properties In Arizona
Photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies form a complete model of sustainability in commercial real estate as well as increase tenant desirability. SunRenu Solar, a turn-key renewable energy developer and installer, announced today the completion of the second solar technology integrated on Bethany Biltmore Apartments located at 1350 E. Bethany Home Rd. in Phoenix, Arizona. This … Continue reading SunRenu Solar Implements A Dual Solar Technology Strategy With PV & Solar Thermal On Multifamily Properties In Arizona
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Geothermal Energy in the Region – Asia Pacific
The international demand for geothermal energy is heating up. Asia Pacific, host to the world’s top producers of geothermal power, is poised to see significant growth as geothermal energy emerges as a viable source of green, reliable and cut-rate power. While past geothermal usage is minimal, the region is expected to see a boom kindled by the convergence of the following … Continue reading Geothermal Energy in the Region – Asia Pacific
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IFC and Norway’s Scatec Solar to Develop Solar Power in West and Central Africa
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, and Scatec Solar, a Norwegian company specializing in photovoltaic solar systems, have signed an agreement to develop solar power projects that will supply renewable energy to address electricity needs in parts of West and Central Africa. IFC InfraVentures, the Global Infrastructure Project Development Fund, and Scatec Solar … Continue reading IFC and Norway’s Scatec Solar to Develop Solar Power in West and Central Africa
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Multi-Tenant Properties Can Now Benefit from Solar Energy Thanks to Virtual Net Metering
In the past installing solar photovoltaic systems on multi-tenant or multi-family properties in California was often too expensive and complicated due to individual metering laws. Today that is no longer the case thanks to a recent decision by the California Public Utilities Commission, (CPUC) approving Virtual Net Metering for all Multi-tenant properties in California. “This … Continue reading Multi-Tenant Properties Can Now Benefit from Solar Energy Thanks to Virtual Net Metering
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Novel technique to synthesize nanocrystals that harvest solar energy
ne reason that solar energy has not been widely adopted is because light absorbing materials are not durable. Materials that harvest solar radiation for energy often overheat or degrade over time; this reduces their viability to compete with other renewable energy sources like wind or hydroelectric generators. A new video protocol addresses these issues by … Continue reading Novel technique to synthesize nanocrystals that harvest solar energy
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1000 MW capacity solar power plants have been installed in India
A total of around 1,000 MW capacity solar power plants have been installed in India in the last two years. If this trend continues, the country will achieve the target of 20,000 MW by 2022, Farooq Abdullah, Minister for New and Renewable Energy, said at a ‘National Workshop on Solar Water Heaters’ under UNDP-GEF supported … Continue reading 1000 MW capacity solar power plants have been installed in India
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National Workshop on Solar Water Heaters in India
As per 2011 census, 36% of our population is still not able to access electricity at their homes in rural areas. In urban areas also, the demand is much more than the supply. Oil is being imported to the extent of 80%. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy organized a half-day “National Workshop … Continue reading National Workshop on Solar Water Heaters in India
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SEIA: 1.26 GW of utility-scale CSP under construction in US
Of the total under construction, 1.26 GW are CSP projects and 3.36 GW are PV projects. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has found 4.62 GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) plants larger than 1 MW under construction in the United States, as of August 15th, 2012. The association released this … Continue reading SEIA: 1.26 GW of utility-scale CSP under construction in US
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Wind Energy Update: Major European Utility Commits To Tidal Energy Meeting
With commitment from Vattenfall, RWE nPower, Siemens, Alstom, ABB as well as Kawasaki Heavy Industries, the Ocean Renewable Power Company, and Atlantis Resources Corporation, the 6th International Tidal Energy Summit (28-29 Nov. London) sets the stage for the next generation of commercial tidal development. Vattenfall, Europes largest operator of wind power, this week committed to … Continue reading Wind Energy Update: Major European Utility Commits To Tidal Energy Meeting
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Nautilus Solar starts commercial operation of 1.9 MW SCE project
Nautilus Solar Energy (“Nautilus Solar”), a leading independent solar power producer, has started commercial operation of its 1.9 MW roof mounted, solar photovoltaic project located in Chino, CA. Power generated from the project is being sold to Southern California Edison under a 20 year power purchase agreement. “We are pleased to bring on line another … Continue reading Nautilus Solar starts commercial operation of 1.9 MW SCE project
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