Solar power can provide electricity for the whole country by 2031, said U Thoung Win, chairman of the Renewable Energy Association Myanmar. “Solar power takes only one day to install in a house in a province. For a whole village, it takes about a month. We are now trying to install power systems that operate … Continue reading Solar energy offer alternative solutions to rural Myanmar
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Masdar sets sights on Saudi solar energy market
Masdar is bidding for a slice of Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning solar market after opening the 100 megawatt Shams-1 Concentrating Solar Power plant in Abu Dhabi. The company is seeking to capitalise on an emerging market as regional oil-exporting economies seek to boost their renewable energy output. “In the near future we will be announcing projects … Continue reading Masdar sets sights on Saudi solar energy market
Continue readingUAE opens world’s largest CSP solar power plant, Shams 1
Oil-rich Abu Dhabi on Sunday officially opened the world’s largest Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant, which cost $600 million to build and will provide electricity to 20,000 homes. The 100-megawatt Shams 1 is “the world’s largest concentrating solar power plant in operation” said Sultan al-Jaber, the head of Abu Dhabi’s Masdar, which oversees the emirate’s … Continue reading UAE opens world’s largest CSP solar power plant, Shams 1
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Masdar, Total and Abengoa Launch Shams 1, the World
The inauguration of Shams 1, a 100 MW solar thermal plant, is a major milestone in the development and deployment of renewable energy in the Middle East. Masdar, along with its partners, today launched Shams 1, the largest concentrating solar power plant (CSP) in operation in the world. Masdar, Abu Dhabi
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Solar takes giant leap as Shams Concentrating Solar Power up
The Shams 1 CSP project has three main partners – the UAE sustainable technology firm Masdar, the Spanish concentrated solar power company Abengoa Solar, and the French-energy giant Total. The largest solar array in the Middle East will be inaugurated today in a remote corner of Abu Dhabi as the UAE takes a major step … Continue reading Solar takes giant leap as Shams Concentrating Solar Power up
Continue readingJapan Adds 1,178 Megawatts of Solar Energy in Nine Months
Japan added 1,178 megawatts of solar energy capacity in the nine months to the end of December as the country curbs its reliance on nuclear power. Japan added 1,119 megawatts of solar to the 4,800 megawatts already installed, according to data released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry on March 13. Wind energy … Continue reading Japan Adds 1,178 Megawatts of Solar Energy in Nine Months
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Solar Energy in China
In 2011, solar PV installations multiplied by nearly 3 times due to government’s increased commitment to industry development. This already overcrowded industry is pushing weaker firms out of the frame, whilst stronger firms are suffering from overcapacity issues, troubled technological development, international slowdown, and a general struggle for survival. Long term growth is expected to … Continue reading Solar Energy in China
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Abengoa And BrightSource Energy Partner To Build The World
Two of the giant concentrating solar power (CSP) companies, Abengoa and BrightSource Energy have agreed to jointly develop, build and operate the 500 MW Palen Solar Power Project. BrightSource purchased the Palen project from Solar Millennium, which went bankrupt. But now the two CSP companies will work together to permit and finance the two concentrating … Continue reading Abengoa And BrightSource Energy Partner To Build The World
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Pew: U.S. clean-energy surplus with China attributable to policy
A new report from the Pew Charitable Trusts showing a U.S. surplus in clean-energy trade with China underscores the importance of America taking a leadership role in the sector in order to reap the economic benefits. That was one conclusion reached by the clean-energy experts at Pew, which released the report last week. But … Continue reading Pew: U.S. clean-energy surplus with China attributable to policy
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Mozambique: South Korean Company to Install Solar Power Facilities
The South Korean company Hyosung announced on Monday that it is to install solar power stations in Mozambique to generate 1.3 megawatts of electricity. The contract is with the Mozambican government’s Energy Fund (FUNAE) and is worth 32 million US dollars. A further contract has been signed with the publicly owned electricity company, EDM, under … Continue reading Mozambique: South Korean Company to Install Solar Power Facilities
Continue readingObama administration approves wind energy, solar power projects
The bulk of the coming renewables rush is happening in the state — since 2009, more than 15 gigawatts of wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy and transmission projects have been approved on federal land in California. The Obama administration has approved two solar projects in California and one wind energy project in Nevada with … Continue reading Obama administration approves wind energy, solar power projects
Continue readingSolar Power Projects to be built in Mandalay Region
The first-ever solar power generating projects will be built in Mandalay Region and its power consumption is 150 kyat per unit, Minister Dr. Myint Kyu of Mandalay Region Electric Power and Industry said. “We planned four places for the generation of 1,000 MW. The first place is near Nabuai village, the second in Kabaw Mountain … Continue reading Solar Power Projects to be built in Mandalay Region
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India’s Welspun commissions Asia’s largest solar power plant
Welspun Energy today said it has commissioned Asia’s largest solar power project in Rajasthan ahead of schedule. India’s biggest developer of solar projects commissioned 50-megawatt solar power plant at Jodhpur district. Welspun, which had earlier this year started a 15 MW unit at the site, has now commissioned two more units of 15 MW and … Continue reading India’s Welspun commissions Asia’s largest solar power plant
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Desertec Foundation endorses King Saud University Point Focus Fresnel Collector
Researchers at King Saud University (KSU) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have developed, engineered, and built an innovative and low-cost system of concentrating solar collectors that is currently being tested at the KSU campus in Riyadh prior to commercialisation. Their Point Focus Fresnel Collector (PFFC) technology has a strong potential to provide a … Continue reading Desertec Foundation endorses King Saud University Point Focus Fresnel Collector
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400 MW for San Antonio: ground-breaking ceremony held
This represents the first phase of major solar power plants that will develop around San Antonio by 2016. In early March, KACO new energy and its consortium partners celebrated the start of construction on the first part of the San Antonio project, which will deliver a total of 400 MW of solar power once completed. … Continue reading 400 MW for San Antonio: ground-breaking ceremony held
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Peru Inaugurates Two Solar Power Plants
President Ollanta Humala has inaugurated two solar power plants in the southern Peruvian regions of Tacna and Moquegua built by Spain’s Solar Pack and Gestamp Solar. “Energy in the poorest towns is an instrument of social inclusion,” Humala said during the inauguration ceremony. The $95.7 million Tacna solar power plant sprawls over 121 … Continue reading Peru Inaugurates Two Solar Power Plants
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Concentrated solar power plant Shams-1 built to be formally inaugurated on Sunday
The inauguration of the world’s largest solar power plant in operation, the $600 million, 100 megawatt Shams-1 located 120 kilometres southwest of Abu Dhabi will enable its parent Masdar gain a competitive edge in developing and investing in similar projects in the region, a senior official at Shams-1 said yesterday. “The project will build a … Continue reading Concentrated solar power plant Shams-1 built to be formally inaugurated on Sunday
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Protermosolar: The Concentrated Solar Power generated more than 2,600 million euros in 2012, up from 927 million in premiums received
The solar thermal energy contributed during 2012 with 2.607 million euros to the economy, up from 927 million in premiums received, according to the latest report of the Macroeconomic Impact of Solar Thermal Energy Sector 2012, prepared by the association Protermosolar. Protermosolar further indicates that the tsolar hermal resulted in savings of EUR 280 million … Continue reading Protermosolar: The Concentrated Solar Power generated more than 2,600 million euros in 2012, up from 927 million in premiums received
Continue readingSolar Photovoltaic Demand To Reach 31 Gigawatts In 2013
Solar photovoltaic (PV) demand will increase two gigawatts (GW), from 29 GW to 31 GW during 2013, up 7% Y/Y according to the new NPD Solarbuzz Marketbuzz 2013. For the first time, China will outpace Germany to become the leading PV consumer, while the top 10 PV territories will still account for 83% of global … Continue reading Solar Photovoltaic Demand To Reach 31 Gigawatts In 2013
Continue readingSolar America looks toward Mexico and Central America as next hot spot for solar power projects
Solar America Corp. (OTCBB: SOLX) has identified Mexico and Central America as regions capable for tremendous growth in the solar market. Solar America is positioned to participate in this growth through the use of their comprehensive solutions, which can be easily implemented throughout Mexico and Central America.
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