solar thermal technology News
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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 ...
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Great innovation potential of solar heating and cooling confirmed
The European Technology Platform on Renewable Heating and Cooling issues a new document on the potential for technological development in solar heating and cooling until 2050. The “Strategic Research Priorities” identify huge opportunities offered by the technological development of solar heating and cooling and the need for a significant increase in R&D activities and budgets to ...
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European Solar Thermal Technology Platform Commences Work
Solar thermal energy is to play a vital role in the future energy supply Berlin / Brussels - 49 percent of the European energy demand is used for heating and cooling purposes, a large part of which can be produced using solar thermal systems. The group of experts at the European Solar Thermal Technology Platform (ESTTP) are convinced of this. The platform was founded on May 30th in ...
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Solar Heating and Cooling Research & Innovation Roadmap available for public consultation
Solar thermal industry stakeholders are given the opportunity to review the Solar Heating and Cooling Research & Innovation Roadmap developed by the experts of the European Technology Platform on Renewable Heating and Cooling (RHC‑Platform). The solar thermal technology panel of the RHC-Platform developed a Solar Heating and Cooling Research & Innovation Roadmap. This document, which is ...
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Renewable Energy Directive creates positive climate for the long-term development of solar heating and cooling in Europe
An Agreement was reached this morning between the European Parliament and the 27 EU Member States on a new directive to boost EU renewable energy use to 20% by 2020. For the first time, heating and cooling – responsible for 50% of Europe’s energy demand – will be covered by a European Directive promoting renewable energies. Thus the Directive creates a positive climate for the long-term ...
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Solar Thermal Action Plan presented
Industry says: With clear targets and the right policies solar thermal can reduce fuel costs for millions of citizens and save millions of tonnes of CO2 Brussels -- The European Solar Thermal Industry Federation (ESTIF) published today a Solar Thermal Action Plan for Europe. The document spells out the benefits of solar heating and a clear target for 2020. Concrete guidelines for support ...
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A week before Intersolar Europe opens its doors in Munich, ESTIF- the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation - releases latest market statistics
Brussels, 3 June 2010 - Following an outstanding growth in 2008, the European solar thermal market decreased by 10% in 2009. For the second year in a row, over 4 million square metres of solar panels were sold in Europe. However, the outlook for 2010 remains uncertain as the financial and economic crisis continues to have a negative impact on public support and incentive policies for renewable ...
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$30M in New Funding to Advance Concentrating Solar-thermal Technologies
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) announced the Solar-thermal Fuels and Thermal Energy Storage Via Concentrated Solar-thermal Energy funding opportunity, which will award $30 million for projects to produce fuels via renewable energy resources and improve thermal energy storage technologies. The research, development, and demonstration projects resulting from ...
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ESTIF specifies research needed to make solar thermal the leading energy source in Europe
A Strategic Research Agenda of the solar thermal sector was presented in Brussels this week. The document, developed by more than 100 experts organized in the European Solar Thermal Technology Platform (ESTTP) describes the research efforts and infrastructure needed to reach the goal of supplying 50% of the energy needed for heating in cooling with solar thermal energy. A deployment roadmap shows ...
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Solar Thermal Energy resists the economic turmoil and celebrates a strong growth
The Solar Thermal Industry is looking confidently toward the future following a strong performance in 2008, when the European market grew by 60%. And the 4th European Solar Thermal Energy Conference (estec2009) confirmed its status as the largest international solar thermal platform worldwide with around 400 participants from 43 countries. “In 2008, solar thermal heating and cooling solutions ...
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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 ...
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Improving knowledge on solar thermal markets and technologies
The European Solar Thermal Industry Federation and MarketScape A/S launch the Solar Thermal NewsCatalyst, a new market intelligence tool for the solar thermal industry Brussels, 20 September 2010 - ESTIF has joined forces with MarketScape A/S in designing and developing a unique intelligence tool for the solar thermal industry sector. The aim is to provide a high-end global business ...
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Solar thermal electricity: catching the eye of utility companies
The American Southwest has some of the greatest solar resources on the globe, it yet remains largely untapped. This trend may be changing as solar technology matures, market forces shift and concern for climate change mounts. One of the most common arguments against large-scale use of renewable energy is that it cannot produce a steady, reliable stream of energy, day and night. Ausra Inc. does ...
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CSP Today reveals the finalists in their Award categories
CSP Today is proud to announce the finalists in each of the categories of the CSP Today International Awards 2012. Abengoa, Acciona, Flabeg, Grupo Ibereolica and Hawe Hydraulik are among the selected companies. With thousands of online votes, the Concentrated Solar Thermal industry has selected its favourites to win the highly priced CSP Today Awards Sevilla 2012. The ceremony has been organized ...
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Participate in the 5th European Solar Thermal Energy Conference (ESTEC 2011) and submit your abstract NOW
Brussels, 13 October 2010 – At a time when the European market is facing a sharp downturn, the 5th edition of the European Solar Thermal Energy Conference to be held in Marseille on 20 and 21 October 2011 presents the ideal opportunity for the solar thermal industry players to address together the issues facing the sector to return to a significant growth path. The call for abstracts ...
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AREVA Solar Part of Consortium Selected by Australian Government for New 250 MW Solar Flagships Project
The Australian Government has selected the AREVA Solar, CS Energy and Wind Prospect CWP consortium's "Solar Dawn" as the preferred solar thermal power project in Round 1 of the Australian Government's Solar Flagships Program. Solar Dawn is a proposed 250 megawatt solar thermal gas hybrid power plant and will be the largest plant of its kind in the world when completed. The Australian ...
By AREVA
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European Solar Thermal sector in search of options during tough economic times
In 2013, the total solar thermal installed capacity grew by 1.75 GWth, while the newly installed capacity decreased by 11.8%. Most markets were affected by the overall downturn, yearning for effective and stable support policies. However, the outlook is sunnier for some market segments; and the sector reaffirms its importance as a vital contributor to a clean, secure and affordable energy ...
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BrightSource Energy Files Application for Certification for Rio Mesa Solar Electric Generating Facility
BrightSource Energy, Inc., a leading solar thermal technology company, has filed an Application for Certification (AFC) with the California Energy Commission to develop three 250 megawatt (nominal) solar power plants (750 megawatts combined) in California’s Riverside County. The plants, which will be located primarily on land owned by the Metropolitan ...
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Solar Energy Is Among Main Drivers of Economy Development In Central And Eastern Europe
For the last 10 years, the average prices of solar modules have decreased in more than 30 times. In the same time, the efficiency of the equipment is growing fast. As a result, today, solar energy is among the most fast growing industries of the energy field. Decreasing of the equipment prices became the impetus for the development of small PV installations and small and medium business at all. ...
By IBCentre
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Southern California Edison Named No. 1 Solar Utility in U.S. for Second Year in a Row
Southern California Edison delivered more solar energy to its customers last year than any other utility in the nation, according to rankings compiled by the Smart Electric Power Alliance. SCE connected 1,648 megawatts of solar energy to the grid last year through new and expanded residential and commercial solar installations as well as through utility power-purchase agreements. This represents ...
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