Solar Power in the US Southwest

Many power plants burn coal or natural gas to make steam and generate electricity. But power also can come from a cleaner, more renewable source — concentrated solar power. From sunny Las Vegas, Nevada, Shelley Schlender reports

Southern California Gas Co. Accelerates Newest Solar Technologies

Southern California Gas Co. launches a multi-year showcase of advanced concentrated solar power systems to benefit businesses and the region.

Could concentrated solar thermal generate 25% of world power by 2050?

A new study by Greenpeace International, the European Solar Thermal Electricity Association and the International Energy Agency considers three different potential scenarios for concentrated solar power’s (CSP) growth over the next few decades. In the third and most aggressive scenario,… Continue Reading

Stirling Energy Systems Intros Their New Suncatcher CSP System – buildaroo.com

Stirling Energy Systems featured their new Stirling Engine powered Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Suncatcher System at this year’s Solar Power International conference. The Buildaroo News Team interviewed Brian and Jeff about the product’s technology, energy efficiency and manufacturing process. What’s… Continue Reading

CPV CONCENTRATED PHOTOVOLTAIC CONCENTRATED SOLAR POWER

CPV Concentrated Photovoltaic is a promising technology. Many companies and research groups are working on cost containment offering a lower per watt energy alternative. Future residential solar power systems. Solar job career opportunity.

Micro Concentrated Solar Power from Sopogy – a green energy seminar

Google Tech Talks September 18, 2008 ABSTRACT Sopogy is bringing smaller concentrated solar energy systems to the market: Process heat, air conditioning, and power generation. You will hear about the first renewable energy and solar technology to ever be awarded… Continue Reading

CNN Eco Solutions : Energy : Spain Solar Tower

CNN Eco Solutions 2007-11-12 Concentrated Solar Power Spain’s new solar power tower A new plant uses solar technology, combined with traditional steam turbines, to generate electricity. CNN’s Al Goodman reports. *** – A 92 mile by 92 mile area of… Continue Reading

Israeli HelioFocus Uses Capstone’s Microturbines for Concentrated Solar Power Systems

Israeli startup HelioFocus has signed a contract with the global company Capstone Turbine Corporation, manufacturer of microturbine energy systems, for the development and modification of Capstone Turbine’s C65 MicroTurbine, which operates on solar energy.