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Solar warrior, Port Augusta mayor Joy Baluch dies, age 80
By Sophie Vorrath on 15 May 2013
Dream to see concentrating solar power plant built in Port Augusta lives on as ‘warrior’ mayor loses battle with cancer.
Tag: "CSP"
Alinta seeks ARENA funds for study into Port Augusta solar
By Giles Parkinson on 19 April 2013
Alinta seeks ARENA funding for full study into Port Augusta solar options, and says it is looking at big solar opportunities in the Pilbara.
World’s biggest solar thermal plant passes first functional test
By Nicholas Brown on 5 March 2013
The 377-megawatt Ivanpah solar thermal power plant passes milestone ‘first flux’ test, demonstrating that it is essentially ready for operation.
Floating solar islands to test viability of offshore CSP plants
By Nicholas Brown on 6 February 2013
Three solar-powered floating labs are being built in Switzerland to demonstrate the efficacy of floating concentrated solar power plants.
Concentrating solar power: It’s a good bet for the future
By Keith Lovegrove on 23 November 2012
CSP might seem like the proverbial mozzie bite on solar’s backside, but it’s an energy itch worth scratching – for storing energy and producing fuels.
Green jobs and solar at night: US 280MW CSP plant nearly ready
By CleanTechnica on 3 December 2012
Spanish renewables group Abengoa says its Phoenix concentrating solar plant – with molten salt storage capacity of around 6 hours – is 80% ready.
Solar thermal storage: A concrete cost breakthrough?
By Nicholas Brown on 14 November 2012
A University of Arkansas team has developed a a structured thermocline solar thermal storage system at an impressively low cost.
Lost in translation: Explaining the value of solar thermal
By Andrew Want on 2 August 2012
The latest AETA report highlights the fact that the current costs, cost reduction potential and value of CSP technology are not yet properly understood.
Not all electrons are created equal
By Andrew Want on 6 June 2012
The questions posed by the requirements of modern electricity markets should be about value, not cost. And some electrons are more valuable than others.
