The world’s biggest thermal solar power plant has gone online in oil-rich Abu Dhabi. Shams 1 is the first plant of its kind in a desert region, providing power for thousands of homes. Leaving the high-rise buildings of Abu Dhabi city behind us, we drive through the dust and sand of the desert. On both … Continue reading Concentrated solar thermal powers oil-rich Gulf emirate
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SKF solutions for solar tracking systems reduce CO2 emissions and increase solar power generation
SKF Solar Linear Actuator-CASD-60, and SKF Solar Hub CRSD 290 are two solutions that each contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions by increasing the energy production from one 58 m2 solar panel by 5.8 MWh/year. This equates to a reduction per solution of 4.4 tonnes CO2/year according to the world power grid mix CO2 … Continue reading SKF solutions for solar tracking systems reduce CO2 emissions and increase solar power generation
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There’s now roughly 282 gigawatts of solar power
Last year was by all accounts a very good year for solar power, with the US market growing 76 percent
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2012 marked a record year for America’s solar industry. Installations surged by 76 percent compared to 2011 — representing an estimated market value of $11.5 billion. From commercial to residential, every sector experienced significant growth, but the clear standout of 2012 was utility-scale solar. Utility-scale solar projects are designed to generate massive amounts of electricity. … Continue reading 5 Super-Sized Solar Energy Projects Transforming the Clean Energy Landscape
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Cost reduction remains the main route to success for Concentrating Solar Power
Concentrating Solar Power installations in the United States are forecast to set new records in 2013, with total capacity increasing by a staggering 120%, to 1889.66MW. As five new solar thermal projects, with a combined capacity of 1312 MW, approach their commissioning phase, the industry is anxious to hear how the new generation of Concentrated Solar … Continue reading Cost reduction remains the main route to success for Concentrating Solar Power
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Prospects bright for solar power in Oman
Solar energy looks set to play a growing role in Oman’s energy mix as the Sultanate moves to address the two-fold challenge it faces of meeting rising demand for electricity while reducing state support for the power sector. Oman is well placed to harness the sun’s power, having what is thought to be one of … Continue reading Prospects bright for solar power in Oman
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North African and Middle East Countries Poised to Upgrade Concentrated Solar Power Use with AfDB, World Bank, and CIF Support
On March 19, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and World Bank convened a workshop with representatives of Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia in Rabat, Morocco to review and upgrade the region’s path-breaking regional Investment Plan for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), with funding from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF). The workshop presented an important … Continue reading North African and Middle East Countries Poised to Upgrade Concentrated Solar Power Use with AfDB, World Bank, and CIF Support
Continue readingBrightSource suspends the Hidden Hills Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Project
BrightSource Energy has suspended its proposed Hidden HIlls Solar Electric Generating System project and cancelled an agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric to buy the power from the project. BrightSource Energy (BSE) is shifting its priorities, realizing that the value of concentrating solar power (CSP) cannot fully be captured in today
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Saudi Arabia is planning to invest $ 109 billion in solar power
Saudi Arabia is planning to invest $ 109 billion over the next 20 years in order to take advantage of its excellent solar resources and diversify its energy mix, according to Alexander Lenz, president — the Middle East and Southeast Asia region, Conergy Asia & ME Pte. Ltd. This is because the “Kingdom believes sustainable … Continue reading Saudi Arabia is planning to invest $ 109 billion in solar power
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Completion of Molten Salt Solar Receiver sets Milestone in Nevada Concentrated Solar Power Project Construction
SolarReserve’s U.S. developed technology represents leading solar thermal technology worldwide; integrated energy storage provides reliable and zero-emissions electricity, day or night. SolarReserve, a U.S. developer of large-scale solar power projects, today announced completion of the assembly of the molten salt receiver panels that sits on top of the 540 foot solar power tower for its … Continue reading Completion of Molten Salt Solar Receiver sets Milestone in Nevada Concentrated Solar Power Project Construction
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Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia are the hot new emerging solar energy markets
Solar photovoltaic (PV) demand from the Emerging Asia Pacific and Central Asia (EAPCA) region is forecast to exceed 3 gigawatts (GW) by 2017, based on findings in the new NPD Solarbuzz Emerging PV Markets: Asia Pacific and Central Asia Report. Compared to 723
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Balochistan inks deal for installing a 300 MW solar power plant near Quetta
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between the Balochistan government and CK Solar Korea for installing a 300 MW solar power plant near Quetta, Provincial Secretary Energy Fuad Hashim Rabbani said on Saturday. The project will cost around $900 million and will be completed by 2016, he said, while addressing the media. Rabbani said … Continue reading Balochistan inks deal for installing a 300 MW solar power plant near Quetta
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Last week Abu Dhabi, the home to the Emir and most of the UAE’s oil wealth, celebrated the opening of the largest concentrated solar power plant on Earth. Shams 1, as the plant is called, is a development of 258,048 parabolic trough mirrors that produce enough energy to power 20,000 homes. The one-square-mile plant sits … Continue reading The World
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McCoy Solar Energy Project: Up to 750 MW
Located about 13 miles northwest of the City of Blythe, the McCoy Solar Project will utilize photovoltaic technology to produce clean, renewable energy in southern California As part of the President
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Mahindra sees 500 MW opportunity in solar power
Mahindra group’s three-year-old foray into the solar power sector is in the midst of takeoff. The company says that it could set-up as much as 500 megawatts of solar power in the next 24-36 months. This opportunity however is not restricted just to the projects it had won during the national solar mission. It has … Continue reading Mahindra sees 500 MW opportunity in solar power
Continue readingNY awards $46M for 76 solar energy projects
The state is awarding $46 million to help finance 76 large-scale solar energy projects across New York. Governor Cuomo’s NY-Sun Competitive PV Program is drawing strong participation from New York energy customers and solar developers. In a successful first round, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) awarded $46 million for 76 … Continue reading NY awards $46M for 76 solar energy projects
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More Solar Brought Online in the U.S. Than the Previous Three Years Combined
The U.S. Solar Industry has experienced a resurgence over the past year as newly-imposed import tariffs on Chinese solar cells have helped companies compete with their Chinese competitors. According to the Solar Energy Industries Association the U.S. solar industry market increased to $11.5 billion, a year-over-year increase of 34 percent. Five Star Equities examines the … Continue reading More Solar Brought Online in the U.S. Than the Previous Three Years Combined
Continue readingIDB to Finance Three Private-sector Photovoltaic Solar Energy Projects in Chile
Pozo Almonte and Calama Photovoltaic Project in the Atacama Desert will supply the country’s mining industry The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a loan package for $41.4 million to private sector firms for the construction, operation, and maintenance of three photovoltaic solar power plants in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile. The financing consists of a … Continue reading IDB to Finance Three Private-sector Photovoltaic Solar Energy Projects in Chile
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Partnership at Palen: BrightSource Inks Deal with Abengoa
The 500 megawatt (MW) Palen solar thermal power system will use proven solar thermal tower technology to produce clean, reliable solar electricity to more than 200,000 homes. Located in Riverside County, California, the two-unit power system will be built on approx. 3,800 acres and will create more than 2,300 jobs for construction workers and support … Continue reading Partnership at Palen: BrightSource Inks Deal with Abengoa
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The future of solar energy in the Arab world
The first concentrated solar power plant in the Arab world “Shams 1” was launched in Abu Dhabi by the Emirati company Masdar. Launching the concentrating solar power plant was an occasion to look into the future of this renewable energy to produce electricity in the Arab world. It is undoubted that Middle Eastern countries enjoy … Continue reading The future of solar energy in the Arab world
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