Solar Thermal
German Development’s Electricity, Heat from Solar
24 January 2013POSTED IN Applications News
Photovoltaic inverters manufacturer Kaco New Energy today announced it has for the first time developed a complete energy management concept for a local storage project. Since August 2012, a model development has been under way in the town of Weinsberg (Germany), whose electricity and heat supply will come almost exclusively from solar energy.
Solar Project in Argentina
09 January 2013POSTED IN Politics and Policy News
Villa Ocampo in Argentina is emerging as a center for alternative energy as a result of a new round of the Citizen Assemblies held in late 2012.
Thermal Energy Storage Market to ‘Reach $3.6 Billion Worldwide by 2020’
09 January 2013POSTED IN Business News
Total revenue from worldwide sales of thermal energy storage (TES) will grow steadily over the remainder of this decade, reaching US $3.6 billion by 2020, according to a report from Pike Research.
JLM Energy Receives SRCC Certification for Solar Thermal Collectors
09 January 2013POSTED IN Applications News
JLM Energy has secured OG-100 certification from the Solar Rating & Certification Corporation (SRCC) for its Gyezr commercial-grade solar thermal collectors.
Solar VC Funding ‘Down 50% in 2012’
08 January 2013POSTED IN Business News
Global venture capital investments plunged nearly 50% to US $992 million in 103 deals in 2012 compared to $1.9 billion raised in 108 deals in the previous year, according to a report by Mercom Capital Group.
The 2012 total represents the lowest amount since 2007.
Apricus: New product available 2013 Q2
07 January 2013POSTED IN Business News
Solar hot water and hydronic heating products manufacturer Apricus today said a new product will be available after first quarter of 2013.
The company will also exhibit its full line of products, including the AP-30C Buy American Compliant Collector and SRCC & USEC Certified Package Systems, at the International Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration (AHR) Expo in Dallas, Texas (US) at booth 3812.
Readers Spot Solar Trends of 2012
07 January 2013POSTED IN Applications Features
Solar Novus Today readers are knowledgeable professionals who are actively engaged in the solar industry. They come from around the world, and know what’s most relevant and trending in the industry in the past year. By looking at the Top 10 Most Read articles on Solar Novus Today in 2012, we’ve spotted important industry trends. Readers want to know about new places to put solar panels, ways to solve problems with solar power, novel technical approaches to drawing power from the sun and increased efficiencies and lower prices. These are the trends and this is where they found them.
Abengoa Announces American Subsidiary
04 January 2013POSTED IN Business News
Abengoa today announced the creation of its new American subsidiary, Abengoa US, which will be responsible for all its businesses in the country.
Principal Solar Paper Compares CST, PV
21 December 2012POSTED IN Applications News
Principal Solar (PSI) has published a whitepaper comparing the role of concentrated solar thermal (CST) and photovoltaic (PV) solar technologies, exploring how each succeeds or fails in relation to the electric power generation marketplace.
India Energy Group Issues Tender for 1GW Solar Projects
07 December 2012POSTED IN Business News
State-owned Indian energy group Tamil Nadu Generation Company (TANGEDCO) has issued a tender for solar projects in 2013 with a total capacity of 1GW.
Bearings are Key Components in CSP Plant Design
03 December 2012POSTED IN Applications Features
The Concentrated Solar Plant (CSP) market is expected to increase in output from 2 to 4 gigawatts (GW) per annum in a few years. To meet the on-going demand for energy, it is crucial to continually enhance the longevity of a CSP plant. The small parts that make up these large plants help to keep the applications maintenance free, long lasting, and moving efficiently, extending overall facility life and productivity.
US $14M Investment in Solar Research
30 November 2012POSTED IN Applications News
Eight solar research efforts have been announced among 66 projects receiving funding through the US Energy Department’s Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy Open 2012 program.
Thermocline System Provides Cheap, Efficient Solar Energy Storage
27 November 2012POSTED IN Research
Researchers at the University of Arkansas in the US set out to invent an efficient and economical energy storage system that would improve the overall efficiency of solar thermal plants. The team has developed a thermocline solar energy storage system that stores absorbed heat at 93.9% efficiency and a material cost of only $0.78 US per kWh.
Sun Master Solar Collectors Win Green Brands Seal
27 November 2012POSTED IN Business News
Sun Master has received the Green Brands Austria seal for two of its solar panel product lines, SSK and SLIM (pictured).
The solar thermal collectors use 99% recycled raw materials.
Solar Thermal Plant in Spain Using Fresnel Technology
15 November 2012POSTED IN Applications News
TÜV Rheinland accompanied the construction of the first commercial solar thermal power plant, Puerto Errado 2 in Spain, as a neutral certifier.
Microgrid Solar Wins $2.6m US Army Contract
31 October 2012POSTED IN Applications News
Microgrid Solar has started work on a $2.6 million project that includes solar carports, rooftop solar and wind turbines to be located at Fort Riley in Kansas (US).
Rural Development with Renewables
29 October 2012POSTED IN Editors Blogs
Rural areas attract a large portion of the deployment of renewable energies. But do they really benefit from it? Using case studies assessing 16 rural regions in Europe, Canada and United States, the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) has investigated this in a two year on-field research project. Solar Novus Today Senior Editor Andreas Breyer has asked Raffaele Trapasso, Economist with the OECD Rural Development Program and author of the OECD report titled “Linking Renewable Energy to Rural Development” about the major results and the role of solar energy herein.
Solar Solution: Renovation showcases solar potential
30 October 2012POSTED IN Case Studies and Solar Solutions
The Energy Emporium sells products designed to reduce its customer’s dependence on fossil fuels, and its headquarters also serves as a demonstration centre and test site for solar electric systems, solar hot water systems and balance of system components.
BrightSource Raises $80 Million of Additional Equity Financing
25 October 2012POSTED IN Business News
Concentrating solar thermal company BrightSource Energy today announced it has raised more than $80 million in additional equity financing.
This brings BrightSource’s total equity financing to more than $615 million and positions the company for significant international growth.
Siemens to Sell Solar Business
22 October 2012POSTED IN Business News
Siemens plans to sell its solar business and is in talks with potential buyers, the company today said.
“Due to the changed framework conditions, lower growth and strong price pressure in the solar markets, the company’s expectations for its solar energy activities have not been met,” Siemens said in a statement.
