Spanish CSP generation hits new high in January-May Spain’s CSP fleet hit a new record output of 2,026 GWh in January-May, industry association Protermosolar said June 11, citing figures from grid operator Red Electrica. CSP generation was 8% higher than a year ago and record levels were achieved in February, March and May, at 262 …
Full capacity test a success for concentrated solar power plant in China
The country’s first 100-megawatt molten salt concentrating solar thermal power plant in Dunhuang, Northwest China’s Gansu province, has successfully generated power while operating at full capacity. Nearly 20 hours of operating records show the systems at the concentrated solar power plant have been normal and stable. The facility also set a new record by generating …
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Concentrated Solar Power increasing cumulative global capacity more than 11% to just under 5.5 GW in 2018
An estimated 550 MW of concentrating solar thermal power (CSP) came online in 2018, increasing cumulative global capacity more than 11% to just under 5.5 GW. CSP is also known as solar thermal electricity (STE). This annual increase represents the largest gain since 2014, and it occurred despite delays in several projects that had been …
Azelio in collaboration for verification of its energy storage technology also in Sweden
In addition to the planned verification in Morocco at the end of 2019, Azelio is now initiating a collaboration with the Swedish Glava Energy Center (glavaenergycenter.se) for verification of its technology also in Sweden. The collaboration enables tests close to the company’s development and in system together with other renewable technologies and different grid configurations. …
DEWA launches tender for 900MW 5th phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Concentrated Solar Power Park
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has issued a tender for the 5th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park for 900 megawatts (MW) of electricity using photovoltaic solar panels, based on the Independent Power Project (IPP) model. This move supports the objectives of the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 to provide …
Delingha 50 MW Concentrated Solar Power plant has reached new high in daily production
From June 12th to 2:12 am June 13th, SUPCON SOLAR Delingha 50 MW Tower Concentrated Solar Power Plant has generated 863MWh electricity, setting new high of single-day output. The operation record of June 12th shows the molten salt temperature at receiver outlet reached 566℃(The design value is 565℃). At 5:40 pm, the hot salt tank …
Credit Suisse enters Concentrated Solar Power ownership in Spain
Credit Suisse Energy Infrastructure Partners has completed the purchase of a 49% stake in 250 MW of Spanish Concentrated Solar Power capacity from ContourGlobal, Credit Suisse announced May 22. ContourGlobal, a UK-based power plant investment group, purchased the five 50 MW assets from Spain’s Acciona last year. The plants are situated in south-west Spain and …
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Protermosolar: Concentrated Solar Power sets historical record for electricity generation between January and May 2019
The Concentrated Solar Power has set a generation record in the months of February, March and May and has generated 2,026 GWh in the first five months of 2019, 8% higher than 2018. In this period, the longest stretch in which it has been generated Electricity for 24 hours a day has been 7 continuous …
Solar Plaza Concentrated Solar Power Conference
The sixth China International CSP station conference (CPC2019), which will be held in Suzhou, China, on July10th~12th. Based on Chinese CSP market, aiming at connecting global CSP enterprises, “Building the Global CSP Community” is the theme of this conference. Since 2014, the CSPPLAZA annual conference has been consecutively held for five years with nearly 4000 participants in …
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Application of BCMC Storage & Heat Exchange System in Concentrated Solar Power
Concentrated Solar Power is a green form of clean energy. The whole life cycle is environmentally friendly, the energy storage cost is low, the technology is mature, the power output is stable and controllable, and it has peak-shaving capability and can be used as a basic power source. The commercialization of Concentrated Solar Power started …
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