The quest for sustainable and clean energy sources has propelled the development of various solar technologies to harness the abundant energy radiating from the sun. Among these technologies, Photovoltaic (PV) and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) systems have emerged as promising solutions, each with its unique characteristics and applications. This column delves into a detailed comparison [...]
In the Atacama Desert, the driest in the world located in northern Chile, the only Concentrated Solar Power tower in Latin America operates, a symbol of an energy revolution in the making against climate change. Aerial view of Cerro Dominador, the first concentrated solar power plant in Latin America, in Antofagasta, Chile. The imposing 240-meter [...]
On August 14,Power China Zhongnan Survey and Design Institute Co.,Ltd made an open inquiry on the construction and installation project of heat storage and exchange island and conventional island of Wusitong concentrated solar power+pv integration project in Tokxun County,Turpan City. Name of Tendering Service: Construction and installation work of Heat storage and Exchange Island and [...]
The latest quarterly report by the China Electricity Council titled Operational Situation of Electric Power Industry from January to March 2023 indicates that solar (inclusive of both PV and CSP) is growing at 33.7% year on year and is now twice the capacity of coal power. The full report is at China Electricity Council: Operational Situation [...]
Integrated Solar Thermal Hybrid Power Plants are emerging as a promising solution to address the growing global demand for clean and sustainable energy. These innovative power plants combine the strengths of both solar thermal and photovoltaic (PV) technologies, harnessing the sun’s energy to generate electricity in a more efficient and cost-effective manner. As the world [...]
The cost of renewable energy is dropping every year, and this year we saw record low cost Photovoltaic (PV) projects such as the 800 MW project in Dubai offered at 2.99 US$ cents/kWh. So how is it that concentrating solar power (CSP) is still an attractive technology compared to PV? The answer lies in the [...]
It is reported that each project department of China Energy Construction China Electric Engineering East China Institute sticks to the front line to ensure the orderly progress of project construction during the May Day. Among them, Akcel Huidong new energy solar thermal + photovoltaic pilot project is going all out to promote the project construction [...]