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October 4, 2023

DEWA 700 MW CSP project caps 200 MW more Trough

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has commissioned the second 200 megawatt (MW) unit of the parabolic trough complex in the 4th phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The first parabolic trough unit and the Tower CSP project are already complete. 700 MW of CSP The 4th phase of the Solar …

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August 30, 2019

Amper wins a concentrated solar power contract with Shanghai Electric Group in Dubai

Shanghai Electric Group has awarded Nervión Industries, a subsidiary of the Amper Group, the construction of salt storage tanks for a solar thermal power plant in Dubai for 13 million dollars (about 11.77 million euros). In a relevant fact referred to the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), the company explains that the contract for direct …

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June 25, 2019

Refractaris participates in the construction of Dubai’s concentrated solar power tower

The spanish company Refractaris participates in the construction in Dubai of the tallest solar tower in the world. With a height of 260 meters and capable of generating 100 megawatts, the solar thermal project is expected to be fully operational by the end of 2020. The tower is part of a hybrid project that includes …

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Extension Sought for Net Energy Metering Fuel Cell Compliance June 2, 2024
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 15, 2024 Major utilities in California, including Southern California Edison (SCE), Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG and E), and San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), have formally requested an eight-month extension from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for implementing the new greenhouse gas emissions standards for net energy […]
New Steps for Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing Funding June 2, 2024
Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 15, 2024 A recent submission by major utilities to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) marks a significant development in funding solar energy projects on multifamily affordable housing. The Supplemental Joint Advice Letter, submitted by Pacific Gas and Electric Company along with Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas and Electric, […]
Solar power heats materials over 1,000 degrees Celsius June 2, 2024
Berlin, Germany (SPX) May 16, 2024 Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a method to generate heat exceeding 1,000 degrees Celsius using solar power. This innovation could replace fossil fuels in energy-intensive industries like steel and cement production. The study, published in the journal Device on May 15, utilizes synthetic quartz to capture solar energy, […]

NMPRC Approves PNM 2026 Energy Resources May 31, 2024
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) approved an application by PNM Resources subsidiary Public Service Company of New Mexico for new energy resources to be added by 2026. PNM filed its application in October after issuing a request for proposals the previous year to identify potential new resources available. The approved resources consist of […]
CPUC Expands Existing, Launches New Community Solar Programs May 31, 2024
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is slated to expand its existing community solar programs, as well as launch a new one, in order to receive funding that includes the Solar For All grant awarded to California by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The decision doubles the Disadvantaged Community Green Tariff Program capacity to 144 […]
Minnesota Approves Otter Tail Power Modified Integrated Resource Plan May 31, 2024
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved a modified version of Otter Tail Power’s Integrated Resource Plan, which lays out the utility’s plans for electricity generation and investments over the next 15 years. The commission also approved Otter Tail Power’s proposal to take a new approach to operating the Coyote Station coal-burning plant in North Dakota […]

Bankability in the Residential Solar Industry: A Key to Connecting with Repeat Customers and Tech-Savvy Consumers June 1, 2024
By Paul Heidesch – Director of US Channel Sales Trina Solar No stranger to disruptions, the residential solar sector is once again abuzz with new questions and uncertainties in the wake of tariff announcements and changes to state net-metering programs. While installers navigate turbulent waters, several indicators point to smoother sailing ahead for the residential… […]
Solvari AC module completes UL 2703 certification testing May 31, 2024
New AC and smart module company Solvari announced that its Solvari SR solar panel for the residential market has passed UL/CSA 61730 and UL 2703 certification testing. Solvari has also completed testing through NREL to ensure a 25-year performance lifetime. The Solvari SR AC module has mounts pre-installed on its corners, and features a pre-attached… […]
Vermont slightly lowers net-metering rate during biennial update May 31, 2024
The Vermont Public Utility Commission has issued its required update of the state’s net-metering program. As a result of the adjustments, future net-metering systems that apply for permits on or after August 1, 2024, will see a small net decrease in compensation — less than three-fourths of a cent — compared to what existing systems… […]