The United States Department of Energy (USDOE) announced this week a commitment to invest $60 million in concentrating solar power (CSP) technology. Used for utility scale solar power plants, CSP consists of large, parabolic reflective mirrors, which concentrate sunlight to superheat water, creating steam and turning turbines for electricity. CSP is also referred to as [...]
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How does solar thermal compare to solar PV? If you are asking the question, then you probably need to know the major differences between the two renewable energy systems that use the power of the sun. Solar photovoltaic (PV) power is probably what you are most familiar with. PV panels are the blue-shaded rectangular installations [...]
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Solar thermal power is quite different than solar PV power. The latter uses traditional solar panels, usually installed on rooftops or ground-mounted to generate solar electricity. PV power can be generated by individual installations, or via utility-scale solar power plants. Solar thermal, on the other hand, is a large-scale utility-scale operation. Solar thermal energy is [...]
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One of the “easiest” ways to go solar without the big upfront expense is to install a solar hot water system. Solar thermal panels, like the ones shown below, are relatively inexpensive and provide “free” hot water after installation. No more energy required to heat water for showering, washing clothes and dishes. A new solar [...]
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It only makes sense that remote villages – difficult to reach and off-grid – should rely on renewable resources like solar power to provide light, heat and other modern conveniences. For the first time ever, solar energy will light up two Egyptian villages. The Egyptian government has adopted solar energy initiatives to encourage more solar [...]
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Bloomberg New Energy Finance projects significant solar energy growth in the U.S. over the next ten years. The company is the world’s leading provider of research/analysis concerning clean energy and carbon markets. Bloomberg estimates that solar power generating capacity, both with respect to photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal technologies, could account for more than 4% [...]
The solar debates in the Mojave Desert have pitted green vs. green. Proponents of renewable energy look at the vast expanse of land in sunny Southern California as a great location to generate solar electricity. But concerns over the fragile habitat of the endangered desert tortoise have had some people seeing more red than green. [...]
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While you can count on this blog to bring you news about solar panels and solar power, we also enjoy showcasing solar corporations and solar organizations for your information. Today, we’ll introduce you to the Solar Trade Association in the UK. The STA was formed in 1978 in order to represent the interests of member [...]
