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Synhelion and CEMEX make further progress toward the world’s first fully concentrated solar power cement plant

Synhelion and Cemex announced today a significant milestone in their joint effort to develop fully solar-driven cement production: the scaling of their technology to industrially-viable levels. This includes the continuous production of clinker, the most energy-intensive part of cement manufacturing, using only solar heat. At the beginning of 2022, the companies announced the first-ever successful …

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Cosin Solar wins more EPC contracts as China accelerates Concentrated Solar Power

Cosin Solar Won the Bid of the Solar Field and MSR System Equipment Supply for the 100 MW EPC Project of the Tuokexun County Concentrated Solar Power + PV Hybrid Project. On July 31, 2023, we received the “Notification of Award” from the Equipment and Materials Procurement Center of POWERCHINA, confirming that Cosin Solar has …

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The Economics of Concentrated Solar Power and Thermal Energy Storage

Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) and Thermal Energy Storage (TES) are increasingly being recognized as cost-effective solutions for the world’s growing energy needs. These technologies, which harness the power of the sun and store it for later use, offer a sustainable and economical alternative to traditional fossil fuels. CSP, in particular, is a form of solar …

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The Impact of Concentrated Solar Power on Sustainable Technology

Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) is rapidly emerging as a significant player in the realm of sustainable technology. This innovative form of renewable energy harnesses the sun’s rays, concentrating them into a small area to generate heat, which is then used to produce electricity. As we delve into the impact of CSP on advancements in sustainable …

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GlassPoint: A Solar Startup Adapts to Changing Environment

GlassPoint, a Concentrated Solar Power startup that specializes in selling solar-generated steam for industrial uses, is revamping its strategy to ensure it can better navigate future challenges. The company, along with other climate-tech ventures, is anticipating improved results due to the increased focus on carbon emissions reduction. One of the main factors that differentiate GlassPoint’s …

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Fraunhofer-Led New HybridKraft Project Initiates Power Generation with Concentrated Solar Power and PV Plant

A system is to be developed in the newly launched ‘HybridKraft’ project, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection and headed by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE. The hybrid combination of concentrated solar power plants, photovoltaics and storage promises cost-effective and stable electricity generation. A system is to …

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Spain seeks thermal energy storage proposals by September

The government of Spain is launching €280 million (US$310 million) in grants for standalone energy storage projects, thermal energy storage and reversible pumped hydro to go online in 2026. The Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) opened a public consultation into the grant scheme last month seeking comments on the proposal …

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The Role of Concentrated Solar Power Towers in Shaping the Future of Renewable Energy

Solar power towers, a technological marvel in renewable energy, are rapidly reshaping the future of renewable energy. These towers, also known as central tower power plants or heliostat power plants, are a type of solar furnace that uses a tower to receive concentrated sunlight. As the world grapples with the urgent need to transition to …

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The Worldwide Growth of Concentrated Solar Power and Thermal Energy Storage

A bright future is on the horizon for the global expansion of concentrated solar power (CSP) and thermal energy storage (TES) technologies. As the world increasingly recognizes the need for clean, renewable energy sources to combat climate change and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, CSP and TES are emerging as key players in the transition …

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