Pros and Cons of Concentrated Solar Power

Along with photovoltaic solar energy and wind energy, there is another renewable technology that takes advantage of our main energy resource, the sun, to produce electricity: solar thermoelectric, thermosolar or concentrated solar power. Its operating principle is based on the use of mirrors that concentrate the sun’s radiation to obtain steam, which is then directed …

Zimbabwe has a concentrated solar power estimated potential of 39,5 GW

Zimbabwe could become a net exporter of power within the SADC region should the country harness the concentrated solar power potential of 39,5 gigawatts (GW), which far exceeds the country’s needs.   The region is currently facing a power deficit, largely due to changes in hydrology issues, which have not spared Zimbabwe’s Kariba South Power …

Investment Opportunities In Morocco’s Solar Market For 2023

Morocco has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy, particularly in the solar industry. The country offers lucrative investment opportunities in the solar sector for both domestic and foreign investors. This is mainly due to its favorable geographic location and abundant solar resources. As we approach 2023, Morocco continues to attract attention as a …

Concentrated solar power plants to produce electricity at night thanks to storage technology

Thermal energy storage (TES) systems can boost the conversion of solar thermal into electricity. They allow the efficient storage of heat during the day so that electricity production continues at night. Currently, the expansion of small and midsized concentrated solar power plants is limited because of the shortage of tailor-made TES systems. TES plays a …

Cyprus agrees construction of 50 MW concentrated solar power plant

A concentrated solar power system may become operational already next year, as the agreement with the government of Cyprus was signed after all permits have been secured. Alfa Mediterranean is about to build the 50 MW concentrating solar power plant using Australian tech. Following years of delays, Alfa Mediterranean Enterprises finally signed the contract with …

AfDB ‘s Solar Project Aims at Making Africa a Renewable Power House

When UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launched the International Solar Alliance last October, he applauded the goal of mobilizing about $1 trillion dollars towards the deployment of some 1,000 gigawatts of solar energy by 2030. “It is clear,” he said, “that we are witnessing a global renewable energy revolution.” That revolution is also taking place under …