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April 22, 2020

The Noor Concentrated Solar Power Complex and BASF’s 24-Hour Molten Salt Solutions

Molten salt, which is produced by companies such as BASF, is being used in concentrating solar power plants to provide efficient thermal energy storage and is part of the overall solution to the question of the viability of renewable energy in the fight against climate change. Solar Thermal Energy: A Brief History 800 BC …

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March 24, 2020

Simulation Tool Detects Efficiencies of Concentrated Solar Power Plants

Renewable energy has an important contribution to make in protecting the environment and climate. Solar power plants plays a particularly significant role here and has become more widespread in recent years due to photovoltaics. However, this technology does not yet offer an efficient means of energy storage. An alternative is concentrated solar power plants (CSP) …

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December 30, 2019

More efficiency for concentrated solar power plants thanks to new BASF simulation tool

Renewable energy has an important contribution to make in protecting the environment and climate. Solar energy plays a particularly significant role here and has become more widespread in recent years due to photovoltaics. However, this technology does not yet offer an efficient means of energy storage. An alternative is concentrated solar power (CSP) plants with …

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Today at the CPUC: Legislative Lifeline for Ratepayers as AB 1999 Amends Utility Tax May 20, 2024
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 11, 2024 In a rapid response to public outcry and mounting pressure, California lawmakers have taken decisive action to amend Assembly Bill 1999 (AB 1999), aiming to cap the controversial Big Utility Tax. This legislative effort follows closely on the heels of the California Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC) decision to […]
Today at the CPUC: PG and E Enhances Net Billing Programs for Solar and Storage Systems May 20, 2024
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 10, 2024 Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG and E) has taken a significant step forward in enhancing its solar and storage system policies by submitting the Third Substitute Sheets for Advice Letter 7149-E to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). This latest submission is aimed at refining the interconnection […]
Chinese firms exit Romania solar tender after EU probe May 20, 2024
Brussels, Belgium (AFP) May 13, 2024 Two Chinese-owned solar panel manufacturers have withdrawn from a public procurement tender in Romania after the EU launched a foreign subsidies probe, Brussels said Monday. Brussels is both seeking to ramp up Europe's renewable energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while simultaneously moving away from excessive reliance on cheaper […]

RWE Acquires 599 MW of U.S. Solar, BESS Projects May 20, 2024
RWE Clean Energy has added 599 MW of solar and BESS projects, acquired from Galehead Development, across three projects located in Idaho, Oregon and New York. Cedar Ridge is a 300 MW solar project paired with a 150 MW energy storage asset located in Blaine County, Idaho, is in its development stage. Remington is a […]
JEA Finalizes Contracts for Three Jacksonville Solar Sites May 20, 2024
JEA has finalized agreements for the development of three renewable energy solar facilities within its Jacksonville, Fla. service territory, with a total available output of 200 MW. “These solar energy facilities are an investment in sustainability and reduced emissions for our community for generations to come,” says JEA’s Vickie Cavey. “This is a crucial step […]
Construction Commences at Sebree Solar Energy Center May 20, 2024
NextEra Energy Resources and Nucor have broken ground on the 250 MW Sebree Solar Energy Center, located in Kentucky. Nucor has entered into a 250 MW PPA for energy from the center, which is set to be constructed using low embodied carbon steel from Nucor divisions in the region. “The Sebree Solar Energy Center will […]

Connecticut Green Bank now offering free technical solar + storage help to multifamily housing owners May 20, 2024
To help owners and residents of affordable multifamily housing in Connecticut have easier access to the benefits of solar energy and battery storage, the Connecticut Green Bank announced its Solar Marketplace Assistance Program (Solar MAP) is now available to affordable properties with five or more units. This enhancement was enabled through passage of legislation in… […]
Arevon breaks ground on 228-MW Indiana solar project May 20, 2024
Arevon Energy, along with CenterPoint Energy, Bechtel, participating landowners, and other guests joined together at a groundbreaking event to celebrate the construction of the 228-MWDC Posey Solar Project in Posey County, Indiana. Arevon developed Posey Solar in partnership with CenterPoint Energy, and Bechtel is the project’s engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor. Posey Solar is… […]
Opposing interest groups agree on one thing: California’s community solar market is wrecked Still, the unlikely coalition holds out hope for a winning community solar decision. May 20, 2024
The debate over rooftop solar through NEM 3.0 in California placed the solar industry at odds with consumer groups and unions, but a different solar policy issue has now united them in a new battle. The state’s community solar program revision brought together consumer groups, union workers and the solar industry to try to make… […]