Palen developers seek another year for Concentrated Solar Power plan
Since late 2013, four Concentrated Solar Power operations have begun operating in the deserts of Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Since late 2013, four Concentrated Solar Power operations have begun operating in the deserts of Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Palen Concentrated Solar Power project is on hold, but its Spanish developer is powering ahead with plans to build massive solar towers across the Southwest.
When consulted about the main cause for delays to develop Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) projects in the U.S., most sources agree that intricate permitting proceedings are a major concern
Abengoa is now evaluating a new design that could reduce proposed capacity but plans Palen Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) as a single tower including thermal energy storage.
Abengoa has decided to continue pushing forward with the development of the Palen concentrated solar power (CSP) project regardless of the withdrawal of its planning application in September.
Abengoa announced last week that it had bought out BrightSource’s interest in Palen Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), and that it would develop the project on its own.
The Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project will now incorporate Abengoa’s technology, including a large storage system, to better meet the needs of California.
Concentrated solar power with storage could fill the gaps in intermittent renewable generation, limiting the need for carbon-emitting natural gas plants.
The media has not been kind to the concentrated solar power (CSP) industry of late.
BrightSource Energy and Abengoa Solar withdrew their application for the Palen concentrating solar power project Friday afternoon.
Construction of the Palen Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project is expected to employ 600 to 1,200 people.
BrightSource Energy and Abengoa argued that Palen Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project would be able to incorporate thermal energy storage at some point in the future.
The California Energy Commission is set to approve the Palen Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project.