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1GW solar plant – the world’s largest – planned for Omani oil field
It’s a gigawatt of concentrated solar power for enhanced oil production.
Eric Wesoff

Jul 9, 2015

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The US installed 6.2GW of solar in 2014, up 30% over 2013
GTM Research and SEIA announce the latest findings from the U.S. Solar Market Insight report.
Mike Munsell

Mar 11, 2015

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Will the BrightSource-Abengoa tower be last CSP project in US?
Can concentrated solar thermal (with or without storage) ever compete with photovoltaics in terms of electrical generation?
Eric Wesoff

Sep 22, 2014

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World’s largest solar thermal plant with storage comes on-line
The biggest parabolic trough array with molten salt storage has opened for business in Arizona – one of 3 key projects marking the renaissance of solar thermal energy.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 11, 2013

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Solar storage plant Gemasolar sets 36-day record for 24/7 output
The Gemasolar power plant with molten salt storage marks 2nd anniversary with a record-breaking 36 consecutive days of 24/7 output from solar.
Emma Fitzpatrick

Oct 8, 2013

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World’s biggest solar thermal power plant fires up for first time
The 377MW Ivanpah solar power tower plant has exported electricity to the local grid for the first time as it prepares for its grand opening.
Emma Fitzpatrick

Sep 30, 2013

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First concentrated solar plant in South Africa nearly online
Construction of Khi Solar One tower in South Africa’s Northern Cape province brings Abengoa CSP plant one step closer to completion.
CleanTechnica

Sep 3, 2013

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Solar warrior, Port Augusta mayor Joy Baluch dies, age 80
Dream to see concentrating solar power plant built in Port Augusta lives on as ‘warrior’ mayor loses battle with cancer.
Sophie Vorrath

May 15, 2013

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Alinta seeks ARENA funds for study into Port Augusta solar
Alinta seeks ARENA funding for full study into Port Augusta solar options, and says it is looking at big solar opportunities in the Pilbara.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 19, 2013

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World’s biggest solar thermal plant passes first functional test
The 377-megawatt Ivanpah solar thermal power plant passes milestone ‘first flux’ test, demonstrating that it is essentially ready for operation.
Nicholas Brown

Mar 5, 2013

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