Articles
- CSP storage options: Phase change materials
In the second a two part series, CSP Today investigates how a combination of direct stream generation and phase change material thermal energy storage could propel concentrated solar power into mainstream energy supply.
Fri, 2010-06-18 10:55 - US solar: CSP faces choppy waters in private lending sea
Government aid will end soon, and CSP will have to prove its technology and profitability to risk-averse banks and private financiers.
Fri, 2011-11-18 10:50 - Australia’s carbon legislation: Supercharging solar?
Last week, Australia passed landmark laws to impose a price on carbon dioxide emissions. Will the latest carbon package herald the dawn of renewables down under?
Fri, 2011-11-18 11:06 - Running on solar: When will CSP fill your petrol tank?
A small group of researchers believes CSP could play a part in developing a new energy economy based on ammonia. Jason Deign reports.
Fri, 2011-12-16 09:45 - Solar slip-ups: Shams 1
In new terrain, where dust can weaken solar insolation by as much as 30%, Masdar’s Shams 1 was bound to face some hurdles. CSP Today investigates what went wrong.
Mon, 2012-01-02 07:12 - DNI: Measuring bang for your buck
Accurate DNI measures can make a big difference to CSP financials. Get your sunshine stats wrong and you could get burnt.
Mon, 2012-01-02 07:30 - South Africa: Coming up aces for Abengoa
Abengoa’s plans for multiple plants at its Khi Solar and Kaxu Solar sites are a sign of bigger things to come in South Africa.
Fri, 2012-01-06 12:47 - Testing times: Is the tide turning for non-glass mirrors?
Have stringent regulations on glass mirror content given alternative reflectors the edge?
Fri, 2012-01-06 21:37 - Grenatec: Challenges facing the Asian Desertec
One of Desertec’s founders has an even more ambitious interconnection plan for Asia. Are its chances any better than those of its North African cousin?
Fri, 2012-01-13 12:25 - CSP finance: Alternative funding in the US
Feed-in tariffs and solar renewable energy credits are among the options being pondered to meet the funding challenges CSP projects now face in the US.
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