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ACT swamped by 976MW of solar plus storage proposals
ACT plan to install 50MW of next generation solar plus storage attracts 30 proposals totalling near 1GW of projects.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 10, 2015

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Barcelona: Spain’s city of the sun
Barcelona is famous for Gaudí’s architecture and a world-class Picasso museum, but it should also be known for its commitment to sustainability, and solar.
Laurie Guevara-Stone

Aug 12, 2014

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World’s largest solar thermal plant starts operating
Deep in drought-stricken California’s Mojave Desert, the 377MW Ivanpah solar thermal plant has started operating three of its generating units.
Ari Phillips

Feb 5, 2014

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ARENA, Alinta agree funds for Port Augusta solar thermal study
ARENA to co-fund solar thermal energy feasibility study for Port Augusta. However, the study will not be complete until 2016.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 15, 2014

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Wind, solar, international bids dominate Sth Africa renewables round
South Africa has chosen 17 preferred bidders – most of them solar and wind – from 93 contenders in round three of its renewable energy tenders program.
Bloomberg New Energy Finance

Nov 6, 2013

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De Bortoli to launch Oz wine industry’s largest solar system
De Bortoli Wines to launch its 230kW PV generator and 200kW solar thermal pre-heater – the largest of their kind installed at any Australian winery to date.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 15, 2013

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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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Solar thermal developers plot their revenge on solar PV
Solar thermal technology developers sidelined by the plunge in the price of solar PV in recent years believe that the addition of cost-effective storage is their way back into the market. eSolar is adding storage to its solar tower technology as it chases the mining, industrial and oil recovery markets.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 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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Salt-based solar thermal plant takes shape in Nevada
America’s Crescent Dunes solar thermal plant passed another milestone this month, with receiver panels installed on the facility’s 540ft tower.
Tina Casey

Apr 5, 2013

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