Latest Solar thermal energy Stories

SolarReserve opens office in Santiago, Chile and hires experienced energy professional to lead development in the Latin American region SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SolarReserve, a leading U.S.-based solar energy developer; today announced the company's international expansion into the Latin American region through the opening of its office in Santiago, Chile. Continuing its ongoing efforts to provide cost-effective, clean energy solutions worldwide,...

First Commercial Deployment of SunPower's Concentrating Technology MESA, Ariz., April 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Salt River Project (SRP) and SunPower Corp. (NASDAQ: SPWR) today are dedicating a one-megawatt solar photovoltaic power plant at Arizona State University's (ASU) Polytechnic campus in Mesa, Ariz. The facility is the first commercial deployment of the SunPower® C7 Tracker (C7 Tracker) technology, a solar photovoltaic tracking system that concentrates the sun's power seven...

SolarReserve's U.S. developed technology represents leading solar thermal technology worldwide; integrated energy storage provides reliable and zero-emissions electricity, day or night SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SolarReserve, a U.S. developer of large-scale solar power projects, today announced completion of the assembly of the molten salt receiver panels that sits on top of the 540 foot solar power tower for its 110 megawatt (MW) Crescent Dunes Solar Energy...

Now available on Android devices, Solar Site Design is a free app positioned to assist solar professionals with customer acquisitions and solar project management. Nashville, TN (PRWEB) March 27, 2013 Following several months of development, Solar Site Design officially launched in the Google Play store for Android devices on March 19. This mobile platform suits solar contracting companies who are looking for streamlined customer acquisition processes, on-site design consultations and...

U.S. Export-Import Bank provides project financing to support MiaSole California exports SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- KSK Energy Ventures, a leading India power development and generation company, and MiaSole, the leading manufacturer of copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) thin-film photovoltaic solar panels and system solutions, today announced that the commissioning of an 11.6MW solar photovoltaic project occurred on February 26, 2013. The project is...

NEW YORK, March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NewWorld Environmental Infrastructure, L.P. announced today that it has invested in a six-project 11.6 megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic electricity production project portfolio developed by Soltage, LLC. The projects will be located in Connecticut and Massachusetts and will commence construction this month. Soltage specializes in the development, design, ownership, finance and operation of solar power plants for large commercial customers....

Popular solar energy company RisingStarSolar.net offers zero down, zero out of pocket solar energy installation and agree to pay all electric bills from Edison & LADWP customers as soon as they switch to solar. Rising Star Solar uses a proprietary electric capacitor technology which yields savings of between 8%-20% off of electric bills. Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) March 18, 2013 Rising Star Solar, the popular solar energy company servicing Los Angeles and southern California announced...

- 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...

This new research report, announced by Research and Markets, estimates the global market of thermic fluids/heat transfer fluids till the end of 2017 and profiles the leading players in this industry. Dublin, Ireland (PRWEB) March 13, 2013 Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global Heat Transfer Fluid (Thermic Fluid/High Temperature/Synthetic Heat Transfer Fluids) Market - By Product Type (Mineral Oils, Silicone & Aromatics, PAG & Glycol Based Products...

-- Eleven sites built on the Islands of Maui and Lanai MAUI COUNTY, Hawaii, March 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Bosch Solar Energy, a division of the Bosch Group, has completed the largest solar photovoltaic project in Maui County, Hawaii. The project will provide power for 11 sites with a combined system capacity of 1.9 megawatts (DC). The sites include four fire stations, two senior centers, the Lahaina police station, the Eddie Tam Community Center and the Kihei Aquatic Center. Two...