CSP Archives - Page 3 of 3 - Renew Economy

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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Floating solar islands to test viability of offshore CSP plants
Three solar-powered floating labs are being built in Switzerland to demonstrate the efficacy of floating concentrated solar power plants.
Nicholas Brown

Feb 6, 2013

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Green jobs and solar at night: US 280MW CSP plant nearly ready
Spanish renewables group Abengoa says its Phoenix concentrating solar plant – with molten salt storage capacity of around 6 hours – is 80% ready.
CleanTechnica

Dec 3, 2012

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Concentrating solar power: It’s a good bet for the future
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.
Keith Lovegrove

Nov 23, 2012

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Solar thermal storage: A concrete cost breakthrough?
A University of Arkansas team has developed a a structured thermocline solar thermal storage system at an impressively low cost.
Nicholas Brown

Nov 14, 2012

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Lost in translation: Explaining the value of solar thermal
The latest AETA report highlights the fact that the current costs, cost reduction potential and value of CSP technology are not yet properly understood.
Andrew Want

Aug 2, 2012

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Not all electrons are created equal
The questions posed by the requirements of modern electricity markets should be about value, not cost. And some electrons are more valuable than others.
Andrew Want

Jun 6, 2012

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