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SolarReserve Receives Environmental Approval For Breakthrough Solar Plant With Energy Storage In Chile

SolarReserve, the industry leader in baseload solar power solutions and advanced solar thermal technology, has received environmental approval from the Chilean government to develop one of the world's largest solar projects with energy storage. Utilizing SolarReserve's proprietary solar thermal energy storage technology, the Copiapó Solar Project, scheduled to reach commercial operation in ...

Aug. 20, 2015

By SolarReserve, LLC.

National Atlas highlights our renewable energy potential

Environment Minister Peter Garrett today launched the first ever, user friendly interactive atlas to map the full extent of Australia's renewable energy resources. Speaking at the site of the new solar 'big dish' at the Australian National University, Mr Garrett said the atlas would be a fantastic and invaluable tool for industry, governments and the community as Australia explored solutions to ...

Oct. 20, 2008

By Australian Government

SolarReserve Leads Renewable Energy Companies at 2012 Platts Global Energy Awards

SolarReserve, a U.S. developer of utility-scale solar power projects, led the renewable energy industry as an award finalist in four categories, including Leading Technology, at the 2012 Platts Global Energy Awards, held in New York on November 29th. Hosted by Platts, a major energy, metals and petrochemicals information provider worldwide, the annual awards program honors exemplary ...

Dec. 5, 2012

By SolarReserve, LLC.

SolarReserve Expands International Development Activities into Latin America

SolarReserve, a leading U.S.-based solar energy developer; today announced the company's international expansion into the Latin American region through the opening of its office in Santiago, Chile. Continuing its ongoing efforts to provide cost-effective, clean energy solutions worldwide, SolarReserve is pursuing both large-scale concentrated solar power (CSP) and photovoltaic (PV) projects, ...

Apr. 18, 2013

By SolarReserve, LLC.

SolarReserve lends insight on hybrid solar power solutions for baseload power

SolarReserve to speak on the integration of photovoltaic (PV) and advanced solar thermal (CSP) technology for cost-competitive 24/7 baseload power. SANTA MONICA, California, October 03, 2014 – SolarReserve, a leading global developer of large-scale solar power projects and advanced solar thermal storage technology, will offer insights on the future of hybrid solar energy technology ...

Oct. 6, 2014

By New Energy Update

Maricopa County Approves SolarReserve`s 150 Megawatt Arizona Solar Energy Project

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 20, 2012/PRNewswire/ -- SolarReserve, a U.S. developer of utility-scale solar power projects, announced today that it has received its Special Use Permit (SUP) by unanimous decision from the Board of Supervisors of Maricopa County, Arizona for its Crossroads Solar Energy Project. The approval includes 150 megawatts (MW) of electrical generating capacity using ...

Nov. 20, 2012

By SolarReserve, LLC.

Completion of Molten Salt Solar Receiver sets Milestone in Nevada Solar Project Construction

SolarReserve, a U.S. developer of large-scale solar power projects, today announced completion of the assembly of the molten salt receiver panels that sits on top of the 540 foot solar power tower for its 110 megawatt (MW) Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Plant located near Tonopah, Nev. Utilizing the most advanced solar thermal technology worldwide, the Crescent Dunes Plant will be the nation's ...

Apr. 2, 2013

By SolarReserve, LLC.

U.S. Department of Interior Approves SolarReserve´s 100 MW Arizona Solar Power Project

SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced the approval of the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Quartzsite Solar Energy Project located in La Paz County, Ariz. With this authorization, SolarReserve, a U.S. developer of large-scale solar power projects, is proceeding with the development of its 100 megawatt project, located on Bureau ...

Jun. 4, 2013

By SolarReserve, LLC.

Australia’s biggest ever renewable energy roll-out

The Australian Government will commit a further $652.5 million over four years to establish a Renewable Energy Future Fund to support Australia's response to climate change. Announced today, the Fund will provide additional support: for the development and deployment of large and small scale renewable energy projects, for example further investments in geothermal, solar and wave energy; and to ...

May 11, 2010

By GLOBE SERIES

SolarReserve Receives Final Licensing Decision for 150-Megawatt Rice Solar Energy Project in California

Key state permit approved for construction of California’s first commercial-scale molten salt solar power tower; thermal energy storage technology will provide firm, reliable power. SolarReserve, a U.S. developer of utility-scale solar power projects, has received a final decision from the California Energy Commission (CEC) for construction and operation of the Rice Solar Energy Project. ...

Dec. 16, 2010

By SolarReserve, LLC.

SolarReserve Executive Selected for Aspen Institute First Mover Fellowship

SolarReserve, a leading U.S. developer of large-scale solar power projects, today announced that Stephen Mullennix, senior vice president of operations at SolarReserve, was selected to join the Aspen Institute Business and Society Program's fifth class of First Mover Fellows. Individuals are chosen based on their successful efforts to expand business while promoting a sustainable economy ...

Jun. 6, 2013

By SolarReserve, LLC.

Consortium of SolarReserve, Kensani and Intikon Completes $586 Million Financing for Two South African Solar Projects

JOHANNESBURG, Nov. 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ -- The consortium consisting of SolarReserve a U.S. developer of utility-scale solar power projects; the Kensani Group, an experienced empowerment investment and financial advisory player in South Africa; and Intikon Energy, a South African developer of renewable energy projects, has successfully closed financing for two 75-megawatt (MWDC) solar ...

Nov. 14, 2012

By SolarReserve, LLC.

SolarReserve Project Receives Unanimous Approval From California Public Utilities - Energy Storage Sited as Key Benefit

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SolarReserve, a U.S. developer of large-scale solar power projects, received unanimous approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to sell power from its 150-megawatt solar project under an amended 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E). The Rice Solar Energy ...

Jan. 28, 2013

By SolarReserve, LLC.

Yingli Green Energy to Supply 96 MW PV Modules to One of the Largest Solar Projects in South Africa

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) ("Yingli Green Energy" or the "Company"), a leading solar energy company and one of the world's largest vertically integrated photovoltaic ("PV") manufacturers, which markets its products under the brand "Yingli Solar", today announced that the Company has signed a contract to supply 96 MW of PV modules to the Jasper PV, located in South ...

May 30, 2013

By Yingli Green Energy Holding Co., Ltd.

Intersolar North America to Feature Latest Innovations in High-Growth Market Segments: PV Balance of System and Mounting and Tracking

Intersolar North America, the most attended industry exhibition and conference in North America for solar professionals to exchange information and develop business opportunities in the U.S. solar market, will feature a variety of new products that boost system efficiency and lower costs on its 2013 exhibition floor of the Moscone Center in San Francisco from July 9 to 11, 2013. This year marks ...

May 23, 2013

By Intersolar

Exhibitors at Intersolar North America Return in 2013 to Forge Crucial Business Connections

The number of critical business leads generated, insights into new technologies gained and the measurable boost in brand value realized, top the list of reasons why many industry-leading solar companies exhibit again atIntersolar North America, the most attended industry exhibition and conference in North America for solar professionals to exchange information and develop business opportunities ...

Jun. 6, 2013

By Intersolar

SolarReserve, Kensani and Intikon Complete $260 million Solar Project Financing with Key Investment from Google and the PIC

The development consortium consisting of SolarReserve, a U.S. developer of utility-scale solar power projects; the Kensani Group, an experienced empowerment investment player in South Africa; and Intikon Energy, a South African developer of renewable energy projects, has successfully closed project financing for the Jasper Solar Energy Project, a 96 megawatt (MW DC) solar photovoltaic (PV) ...

May 30, 2013

By SolarReserve, LLC.

EISEDICHT exhibiting at InterSolar 2014 in Munich

Intersolar Europe takes place annually at Messe München. It is the world’s largest exhibition for the solar industry and its partners. In 2013, 1,292 international exhibitors - among others EISEDICHT - and round 50,000 trade visitors attended Intersolar Europe. The exhibition focuses on the areas of photovoltaics, PV production technologies, energy storage and solar thermal ...

May 15, 2014

By Eisedicht Luftdichtungsmanschetten

Meet RBI Solar, Manufacturer of Solar Mounting Systems, at Intersolar 2013

CINCINNATI, OH- June 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/: RBI Solar, Inc. is exhibiting at Intersolar North America July 09-11, 2013, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. Be sure to visit RBI Solar (Booth #L300), in the ‘Solar Racking/Mounting’ section located on the third floor of the Moscone Center. RBI Solar is a single source provider for solar mounting systems with turnkey solutions ...

Jun. 27, 2013

By RBI Solar Inc.

Intersolar North America Spotlights Energy Storage Innovations

Intersolar North America, the most attended industry exhibition and conference in North America for solar professionals to exchange information and develop business opportunities in the U.S. solar market, will unveil a special exhibition segment dedicated to energy storage at this year's event. The exhibit will address the latest developments in energy storage technology and policy, and tap ...

Apr. 23, 2013

By Intersolar