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
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Karnataka opens solicitation for 130 MW of Concentrating Solar Power and PV
The Indian state of Karnataka has released a request for proposals (RFP) for 130 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) projects. The solicitation will use a reverse bidding process, against a benchmark tariff of INR 14.5 (USD 0.266) per kWh for PV and INR 11.3 (USD 0.207) for CSP. Bids must … Continue reading Karnataka opens solicitation for 130 MW of Concentrating Solar Power and PV
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Solar power on track for grid parity in 2014
The Deutsche Bank, a global banking and financial services firm based in Germany, has released a new analysis of the solar energy market, offering predictions of where the market will be heading in the coming year. Notably, the firm is predicting grid parity for numerous markets in Europe and Asia. Grid parity has been an … Continue reading Solar power on track for grid parity in 2014
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149 Private Sector Solar Power Projects selected under JNNSM phase-I
Government has allotted solar power projects through open competitive bidding in which private sector has got several projects. So far, 149 nos. of private sector solar power projects with an aggregate 1110 MW capacity (139 nos./610 MW based on
Continue readingBrightSource Energy Heats Up Concentrating Solar Tower
The massive Ivanpah power-tower solar energy plant is in the home stretch of development, having achieved “first flux,” BrightSource Energy says. Two years and four months after the project broke ground, the massive Ivanpah power-tower solar energy plant in the California desert is heating water. BrightSource Energy said that this week, for the first time, it … Continue reading BrightSource Energy Heats Up Concentrating Solar Tower
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Indonesia to Set Tariff to Promote Solar Power
This would be the second time the government introduced a feed-in tariff for renewable energy. Last year, the government set the feed-in tariff for geothermal energy at between 11 cents and 18 cents, depending on the location. Finance Minister Agus Martowardojo said setting the tariff to promote solar energy would encourage private investors to develop … Continue reading Indonesia to Set Tariff to Promote Solar Power
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Concentrating Solar Power Thermal Energy Storage vital for utilities and grid operators
The modern age of CSP can arguably be traced back to the 354 MW Solar Energy Generating Systems (SEGS) in the Mojave desert, which now make up the oldest operating plant in the world, as well as one of the largest. However, recent developments in the industry will see SEGS eclipsed by 5 projects that … Continue reading Concentrating Solar Power Thermal Energy Storage vital for utilities and grid operators
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Chevron plans concentrating solar power plant for process heat at Hawaii refinery
Chevron USA Inc. will to construct and operate a concentrating solar thermal power plant (CSP) at the Chevron Kapolei Refinery in Oahu, Hawaii. The project will be utilized to offset burning of fossil fuels used to generate heat and steam for internal use. U.S. oil major Chevron Corporation is planning to build a solar thermal … Continue reading Chevron plans concentrating solar power plant for process heat at Hawaii refinery
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Azima DLI and Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System Announce Predictive Maintenance Agreement
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Massive solar power sets energy utilities further aside
The massive global increase of installed solar PV-systems has an enormous impact on the position of energy utilities. Solar produced electricity already covers 5 percent of the demand for electricity in countries like Italy and Germany. With an expected share of 8 till 10 percent in 2020, it
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Photovoltaic Solar Power: Grid parity in India, Italy
The German bank has raised its 2013 global solar demand forecast to 30 GW – representing a 20% year-on-year increase – on the back of suggestions of strong demand in markets including India, the U.S., China (around 7 to 10 GW), the U.K. (around 1 to 2 GW), Germany and Italy (around 2 GW). The … Continue reading Photovoltaic Solar Power: Grid parity in India, Italy
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CBI BIZ to Present China Concentrating Solar Power Summit 2013 in Beijing This April
The event will focus on China’s CSP industry policy trends, top projects at home and abroad as well as advanced CSP technical improvements. CBI BIZ will launch the 3rd Annual China Concentrating Solar Power Summit on April 10th-12th, 2013 in Beijing, China. The event will focus on China’s CSP industry policy trends, top projects at … Continue reading CBI BIZ to Present China Concentrating Solar Power Summit 2013 in Beijing This April
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Protermosolar: CSP Spanish companies involved in 64% of the solar thermal power projects in the world
The business association Protermosolar indicates that 82% of the cumulative installed concentrated solar power in the world, of 2,580 megawatts (MW) in 2012, is marked Spain, while 73% are owned by Spanish CSP developers. The Spanish companies are involved in 64% of concentrating solar projects in development or construction worldwide, and have a presence in … Continue reading Protermosolar: CSP Spanish companies involved in 64% of the solar thermal power projects in the world
Continue readingIvanpah concentrated solar power plant passes its first functional test
The 377-megawatt Ivanpah solar thermal power plant achieved a milestone in its development recently, something called the “first flux.” According to Mike Bobinecz, VP Construction Management, BrightSource Energy, “first flux” essentially demonstrates that the plant is ready for operation. Bechtel Corporation, the company constructing the plant is finally at the last stage, where it starts … Continue reading Ivanpah concentrated solar power plant passes its first functional test
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Solar power and wind energy in Guam
The wind that sweeps across southern Guam and light from 92 million miles away soon will be used to provide some of the power to Guam’s homes. The Public Utilities Commission last Tuesday approved the Guam Power Authority’s plan to bring on another private company to build and operate a solar energy facility and a … Continue reading Solar power and wind energy in Guam
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University of Massachusetts to help Army develop photovoltaic fabric for tents and backpacks
Photovoltaic textiles work at U-Mass Dartmouth using nanomaterials seeks to package advanced functions at the molecular level for photovoltaics, fuel cells, and batteries. One example of this kind of photovoltaic fabric could involve a tent with fabric that captures and converts solar energy into usable electricity. U-Mass Dartmouth also has a grant to work with … Continue reading University of Massachusetts to help Army develop photovoltaic fabric for tents and backpacks
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Corps of Engineers saves Army money through solar power
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is increasing mission effectiveness through energy efficiency. To assist the Army in meeting its sustainability goals, the Corps has assisted the largest military installation in the United States, White Sands Missile Range, in southern New Mexico, with the installation of the U.S. Army’s largest solar photovoltaic power plant. Through … Continue reading Corps of Engineers saves Army money through solar power
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India: Solar photovoltaic rooftops to generate solar energy in 120 police stations
The Punjab government has initiated a programme to install rooftop photovoltaic solar systems in 120 police stations across the state for power generation. Bikram Singh Majithia, non-conventional energy minister, said on Friday that Punjab Energy Development Authority (PEDA) would soon embark on the programme for installation in order to increase usage and popularise solar photovoltaic … Continue reading India: Solar photovoltaic rooftops to generate solar energy in 120 police stations
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Chile launches its first Concentrating Solar Power tendering process
The launch took place one year after the announcement by the president Sebastián Piñera of the National Energy Strategy Plan 2012 -2030. Bunster said that the CSP plant “will allow us to use of natural [solar] resources, diversify our energy mix and will provide us with greater energy independence whilst reducing carbon emissions” To ensure … Continue reading Chile launches its first Concentrating Solar Power tendering process
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