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Solar Wind Energy Tower, Inc. Innovative Design and Construction Methods Reduces Capital Costs And Improves Financial Performance of Downdraft Tower

2013-04-04 08:23:40

ANNAPOLIS, Md., April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Solar Wind Energy Tower, Inc. (OTCQB: SWET), (the "Company") announced today that the Company has successfully managed to economize the Tower by reducing expected capital costs and improving projected financial performance. Some of the best consultants in the world have been working diligently towards bringing the first Downdraft Tower to market. The Company recently announced the completion of weather data models that confirm the first...

Abengoa and BrightSource Energy Partner to Build the World's Two Largest Solar Power Towers

2013-03-15 04:20:35

- Two of the world's leading concentrating solar power (CSP) companies join to build the 500 megawatt (MW) Palen solar complex. SEVILLE, Spain, March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainable development in the energy and environment sectors, and BrightSource Energy, a leading concentrating solar thermal technology company, today signed an agreement to jointly develop, build and operate the...

SolarReserve Receives 'Industry Choice' Award For Advancing the Concentrated Solar Power Industry

2012-07-02 10:20:59

SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- - SolarReserve, a U.S. developer of large-scale solar power projects, today announced that the company received the "Industry Choice" award for its positive impact on the concentrated solar power (CSP) industry at the 6th CSP Today USA Summit, held June 27-28. This unique award demonstrates and celebrates SolarReserve's contribution the CSP industry, both in technology development and reputation advancement....

Guardian Delivering Solar Mirrors as Supplier for World's Largest Solar Thermal Power Plant Under Construction

2012-04-04 06:21:59

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Guardian Industries today announced that the company's EcoGuard Solar Boost mirrors are being installed at the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System (ISEGS) in California's Mojave Desert. The project, a partnership between NRG Solar (a subsidiary of NRG Energy), Google and BrightSource Energy, will nearly double the amount of solar thermal energy produced in the U.S. today. (Logo:...

Renewable Energy Investments Result in Nevada Jobs and Expansion of Nevada Businesses

2012-03-12 15:00:00

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- United States Senator Harry Reid released a new report today that puts a bright spotlight on the importance and benefits of federal and state policies to support the development of renewable energy sources. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110519/LA05757LOGO-b) "We are proud to be a leading example in Senator Reid's Nevada Clean Energy Report that demonstrates how public-private partnerships create jobs and economic...

Nautilus Solar Announces New 1.9 MW Chino, CA Solar Project

2012-03-09 10:48:00

SUMMIT, N.J., March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nautilus Solar Energy ("Nautilus Solar"), a leading independent solar power producer, has commenced engineering and construction of a 1.9 MW roof mounted, solar photovoltaic project located at 15710 San Antonio Avenue, Chino, CA. The project is scheduled to reach commercial operation in May 2012. Power generated from the project will be sold to Southern California Edison under a 20 year power purchase agreement. "California is the...

SolarReserve Reaches Major Construction Milestone in Completing Tower for World's Largest Molten Salt Solar Tower Plant

2012-02-09 08:00:00

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SolarReserve, a U.S. developer of large-scale solar power projects, today announced completion of the 540-foot solar power tower for its 110 megawatt (MW) Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Plant located near Tonopah, Nev. Utilizing the most advanced solar thermal technology worldwide, the Crescent Dunes Plant will be the nation's first commercial-scale solar power facility with fully integrated energy storage and the largest power plant...

SolarReserve Appoints Stephen Mullennix to Senior Vice President of Operations

2012-01-03 10:00:00

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SolarReserve, a U.S. developer of large-scale solar power projects, today announced the appointment of Stephen Mullennix as Senior Vice President of Operations. Mullennix will lead the company's efforts in asset management, operations and corporate development. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110519/LA05757LOGO-b) Mullennix brings 16 years of experience in the renewable energy and infrastructure industries to his...

Abengoa Awarded Two CSP projects by South Africa's Department of Energy

2011-12-07 18:11:00

SEVILLE, Spain, Dec. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Abengoa (MCE: ABG), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainable development in the energy and environment sectors, has been awarded the first two CSP projects in South Africa by South Africa's Department of Energy. These two projects contribute to South Africa's goal to introduce up to 17,800 MW of renewable energy by 2030 and reduce its dependence on oil and natural gas. The announcement,...

Abengoa Ramps Up Construction on CSP Mojave Solar Project

2011-11-14 17:03:00

SEVILLE, Spain, Nov. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Abengoa (MCE: ABG), an international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainable development in the energy and environment sectors, announced that construction is now ramping up on its 280 megawatt (gross) CSP Mojave Solar Project, located in San Bernardino County, California. The Mojave Solar Project brings economic stimulus to California and specifically the High Desert region, creating more than 900 construction and...