Along with photovoltaic solar energy and wind energy, there is another renewable technology that takes advantage of our main energy resource, the sun, to produce electricity: solar thermoelectric, thermosolar or concentrated solar power. Its operating principle is based on the use of mirrors that concentrate the sun’s radiation to obtain steam, which is then directed [...]
Zimbabwe could become a net exporter of power within the SADC region should the country harness the concentrated solar power potential of 39,5 gigawatts (GW), which far exceeds the country’s needs. The region is currently facing a power deficit, largely due to changes in hydrology issues, which have not spared Zimbabwe’s Kariba South Power [...]
Morocco has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy, particularly in the solar industry. The country offers lucrative investment opportunities in the solar sector for both domestic and foreign investors. This is mainly due to its favorable geographic location and abundant solar resources. As we approach 2023, Morocco continues to attract attention as a [...]
Oman, a country blessed with abundant sunshine, has immense potential to harness solar power as a sustainable energy source. With the global shift towards renewable energy, the Sultanate is increasingly focusing on solar power to diversify its energy mix and reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. This transition is not only crucial for the nation’s [...]
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 [...]
Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) Defined Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) is a rapidly growing form of solar energy that harnesses the power of the sun to generate thermal energy and electricity. It uses mirrors to concentrate and focus sunlight onto a specific area, where it is converted into heat. CSP systems use various technologies, including parabolic [...]
En el mes de agosto se han alcanzado nuevos récords de producción del parque termosolar español, con una producción de 860 GWh, lo que supuso un 4,2% de la demanda peninsular.
Marruecos ha conseguido un préstamo de 654 millones de euros del banco alemán KFW de propiedad estatal para cofinanciar dos centrales termosolares (CSP) por un total de 300 megavatios.