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CSP`s Role in the US Energy Mix – New guide released by CSP Today

Researchers at CSP Today have completed work on a guide focused on CSP's current and potential future role in the US Energy Mix. Hours of research has resulted in the general release of this resource, which provides data, information and interviews on how CSP and its storage technology can benefit the US energy mix, and also help utilities and grid operators overcome PV and wind intermittency. ...

Feb. 25, 2013

By New Energy Update

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.

Thermal Energy Storage Market Will Reach USD 8558.34 Million by 2026

According to the report, The global thermal energy storage market in 2019 was approximately USD 4,281.6 Million. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.4% and is anticipated to reach around USD 8558.34 Million by in 2026.Thermal energy storage is referred to as a technology that stocks thermal energy by cooling or heating a storage medium. Later on, the stored energy can be used for ...

Feb. 11, 2021

By FNF Research

Masdar Institute and NEST AS partnering to build Thermal Energy Storage Solution

Masdar Institute of Science and Technology and NEST AS are planning to develop a large-scale thermal energy storage technology (TES) pilot in Masdar City in preparation for MENA’s emerging CSP industry. Masdar institute’s solar energy department have been focusing on the development of concentrated solar power (CSP) and have recently launched the ‘Beam Down’ solar ...

Apr. 14, 2014

By New Energy Update

CSP projects set for cost reductions from wider roll out of molten salt storage: Halotechnics

The development of scalable storage-only technology, using electricity to heat molten salts, would help reduce costs for CSP projects, Justin Raade, CEO of energy storage systems supplier Halotechnics, said. The deployment of molten salt storage on a wider range of generation types would increase the bankability of CSP with storage, Raade told CSP Today. Halotechnics is proposing to use thermal ...

Jun. 5, 2015

By New Energy Update

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.

Abengoa will develop a new 100 MW solar plant in South Africa

Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has been selected by the Department of Energy (DOE) of South Africa to develop Xina Solar One, a 100 MW parabolic trough plant with a five-hour thermal energy storage system using molten salts. This project will form the largest ...

Oct. 29, 2013

By Abengoa

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 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.

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.

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

Secretary Chu announces $130 million for advanced research projects

Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced today that up to $130 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) will be made available to develop five new program areas that could spark critical breakthrough technologies and secure America's energy future. Today's funding opportunity announcement comes two months after ARPA-E announced six of its projects have secured ...

Apr. 20, 2011

By US Department of Energy

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.

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.

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

Department of Energy awards $156 million for groundbreaking energy research projects

Arun Majumdar, Director of the Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), today announced 60 cutting-edge research projects aimed at dramatically improving how the U.S. produces and uses energy. With $156 million from the Fiscal Year 2011 budget, the new ARPA-E selections focus on accelerating innovations in clean technology while increasing America's ...

Sep. 29, 2011

By US Department of Energy

DOE funds 15 new solar power storage and heat transfer projects

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced selections for negotiations of award under the Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), Advanced Heat Transfer Fluids and Novel Thermal Storage Concepts for Concentrating Solar Power Generation. These 15 new projects, for up to approximately $67.6 million, will facilitate the development of lower-cost energy storage for concentrating solar power ...

Sep. 22, 2008

By US Department of Energy