Category: Solar Thermal

Yesterday’s guest blogger wrote: The idea of collecting solar energy from the upper surfaces of already constructed buildings seems like the least intrusive and most efficient method to utilized light, in my opinion. It doesn’t shade the natural ecosystem and …

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I was delighted to see Siemens’ recent acquisition of Israel-based Solel Solar Systems for US$418 million.  To me, this again signals mega-corporations’ commitment to the concentrating solar thermal power (CSP) market. René Umlauft, CEO of Siemen’s Renewable Division remarked in …

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I just spoke with my friend Bruce Allen, one of the world’s top experts in solar energy. I thought I’d publish a brief excerpt of the transcript of our conversation, insofar as readers may find it interesting. Craig: Is it …

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I just got back from a family vacation in Spain, during which I spent a fair amount of time looking for relevant things to tell readers when I returned. I didn’t have to wait long for my first inspiration. My …

20 MW Solar Concentrator near Seville, Spain Read More »

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