Indian solar power installations in calendar year 2014 totaled 883 MW, down 12 percent compared to 1,004 MW installed in 2013. Mercom’s 2015 forecast is unchanged at approximately 1,800 MW with some upside. The Indian solar industry remains positive as solar programs are being announced with increased frequency and the installation goal continues to … Continue reading Indian Solar Energy Installations Totaled 883 MW in 2014
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The first Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) South Africa opens
KaXu Solar One is the first Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in commercial operation in South Africa. Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environmental sectors, and state-owned financier, the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), together with KaXu Community Trust have launched … Continue reading The first Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) South Africa opens
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Acciona goes back to black ink
After a €1,972 million loss in 2013, ACCIONA returned to profit in 2014 with attributable net earnings of €185 million, thanks to its 2013-2014 Action Plan, which was implemented to mitigate the effects of regulatory reforms in the Spanish energy sector. ACCIONA is cautiously optimistic about its business environment following the achievement of the objectives … Continue reading Acciona goes back to black ink
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Market And Molten Salt Solar Energy Thermal Storage Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts
Concentrated solar power molten salt storage units at a level below $100 million in 2009 are anticipated to reach $13.6 billion by 2016. WinterGreen Research announces that it has a new study on Molten Salt Solar Energy Thermal Storage and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP): Market Shares and Forecasts, Worldwide, 2010-2016. The 2010 study has 309 … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Market And Molten Salt Solar Energy Thermal Storage Shares, Strategies, and Forecasts
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India’s 100 GW Solar Power Target Could Create 1 Million Jobs by 2022
Delhi is abuzz as the first renewable energy-financing summit organized by the Indian government, RE-Invest 2015, wrapped up today with commitments totaling a whopping 266 GW of renewable energy in the next 5 years. For context of the magnitude of these commitments, the country currently has about 250 GW of total installed power from all … Continue reading India’s 100 GW Solar Power Target Could Create 1 Million Jobs by 2022
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Spain’s concentrated solar power (CSP) plants produced record-high 5013 GWh last year
The production of concentrated solar thermal energy in Spain has broken its record in 2014 to reach 5,013 GWh of energy generated. This represents 2.1% of the annual, also a new high of electricity demand and an increase of 13% compared to cumulative production of 2013. Especially significant was the output in the summer months … Continue reading Spain’s concentrated solar power (CSP) plants produced record-high 5013 GWh last year
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Dubai harvesting solar power
The UAE aims to achieve a balance between development and the environment, and protect the rights of future generations to enjoy a clean, healthy and safe environment. The nation, under the leadership of the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime … Continue reading Dubai harvesting solar power
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Obama seeks to extends 30% solar energy investment tax permanently
President Obama, in presenting his proposed Federal Budget has proposed that the solar power Investment Tax Credit (ITC) be extended permanently in the 2016 budget. Under the new budget, there would be funding of $7.4bn for clean energy alongside $4bn for states to accelerate their carbon reduction plans. The ITC, which was introduced in … Continue reading Obama seeks to extends 30% solar energy investment tax permanently
Continue readingIndia targets 100,000 MW of solar power
Solar energy currently supplies less than 1 percent of India’s energy needs. India could start installing 20,000 MW of solar power capacity by April, with several international companies keen to support the government’s drive for clean energy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to make the country one of the world’s largest renewable energy markets, targeting … Continue reading India targets 100,000 MW of solar power
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The cost of wind energy and solar power keeps dropping
A new study from the International Renewable Energy Agency laying it out in detail. Large wind power farms got cheaper between 2010 and 2014. Large-scale solar power got a lot cheaper. And at least some renewable plants are even becoming competitive with new fossil-fuel plants: The chart shows the “levelized cost of electricity” for different … Continue reading The cost of wind energy and solar power keeps dropping
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600 MW of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) being developed in South Africa
Concentrated solar power (CSP) projects are advancing rapidly in South Africa, with government support for independent power producers (IPPs) and new interest from financiers and investors. South Africa is seen by many analysts as one of the most important countries to develop renewable energy. Recently, 2 CSP projects were granted preferred bidder … Continue reading 600 MW of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) being developed in South Africa
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The big boom in solar energy, PV and Concentrated Solar Power, in world’s biggest energy market
These two graphs pretty much speak for themselves. They highlight the surge in growth in the solar energy market in the US – encompassing residential and commercial solar power, utility scale solar PV and concentrated solar power. The graphs come from a recent presentation by the Solar Energy Industry Association in the US. By … Continue reading The big boom in solar energy, PV and Concentrated Solar Power, in world’s biggest energy market
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Abengoa Yield celebrates grand opening of Mojave concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in California
Construction of Mojave concentrated solar power (CSP) has generated thousands of jobs in the United States. Abengoa Yield (NASDAQ: ABY), the sustainable total return company that owns a diversified portfolio of contracted assets in the energy and environment sectors held today the grand opening of Mojave. The concentrated solar power plant boasts a gross capacity … Continue reading Abengoa Yield celebrates grand opening of Mojave concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in California
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Removing the myth of fouling in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) steam generator design
The use of fouling factors is mistakenly requested in concentrated solar power (CSP) steam generator technical specifications, resulting in up to 30% oversized steam generator components, increased material costs and hindered CSP competitiveness as a result. Aalborg CSP removes the myth of this technical phenomenon and introduces a 5-year guarantee against fouling to encourage the … Continue reading Removing the myth of fouling in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) steam generator design
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ACWA and SENER wins the contract for Noor 2 and Noor 3 of the Ouarzazate Concentrated Solar Power Complex in Morocco
The engineering and technology group SENER is involved in the consortium that was awarded the contract for construction of the concentrated solar power (CSP) plants Noor 2 and Noor 3, phases 2 and 3 of a large concentrating solar thermal complex in Ouarzazate, in southern Morocco. This was somewhat a repeat decision by the Moroccan … Continue reading ACWA and SENER wins the contract for Noor 2 and Noor 3 of the Ouarzazate Concentrated Solar Power Complex in Morocco
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US Can More Than Triple Share of Renewable Energy by 2030
The United States can increase the use of renewable energy in its energy mix from 7.5 per cent in 2010 to 27 per cent by 2030, according to a new report released today. Renewable Energy Prospects: United States of America, prepared by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), also says the US can increase its … Continue reading US Can More Than Triple Share of Renewable Energy by 2030
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SolarReserve wants to install 800 MW of solar energy in Chile, photovoltaic and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
US concentrated solar power firm SolarReserve Llc wants to install 800 MW with energy storage technology in Chile in the next years, Chilean daily El Mercurio said today, quoting managers of the company. The first solar energy project, Copiapo Solar of 260 MW, includes two concentrated solar power towers and a photovoltaic (PV) plant estimated at a … Continue reading SolarReserve wants to install 800 MW of solar energy in Chile, photovoltaic and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
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ACWA Power wins 1.7 bln euro Morocco Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) deal
A consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power International has won a 1.7 billion euro contract to build two concentrated solar power (CSP) plants totalling 350 megawatts in the southern Moroccan city of Ouarzazate, the Moroccan solar energy agency (Masen) said in a statement. The two concentrated solar power (CSP) plants are the second phase of … Continue reading ACWA Power wins 1.7 bln euro Morocco Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) deal
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South Africa awards SolarReserve group 100 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project
The South Africa Department of Energy (DOE) awarded preferred bidder status for a 100 megawatt (MW) Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project to a consortium led by SolarReserve, a leading global developer of utility-scale solar power projects and advanced solar thermal technology, and International Company for Water and Power Projects (ACWA Power), the Saudi water and … Continue reading South Africa awards SolarReserve group 100 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project
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GE Integrates Concentrated Solar Power with Combined Cycle in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has selected GE for a project that marks Saudi Arabia’s first integration of a Concentrated Solar Power with a combined-cycle plant and the first introduction of condensate as a gas turbine fuel. The landmark project, the ‘Green Duba’ Integrated Solar Combined Cycle Plant, will be built in the northwestern part … Continue reading GE Integrates Concentrated Solar Power with Combined Cycle in Saudi Arabia
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