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- NREL effort aims to cut the cost of CSP technology by focusing on heliogens Thu, 23 Dec 21, 2:46amThe U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Sandia National Laboratories, along with the Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute, launched a Heliostat Consortium (HelioCon),...
- Ivanpah: The World’s Largest Solar Thermal Plant Just Switched Online For the First Time Fri, 14 Feb 14, 3:43amJointly created between NRG Energy, Inc., Google, and BrightSource Energy, the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System is the largest solar project of its kind and accounts for nearly a third of all solar thermal energy...
- World’s Largest Solar Thermal Energy Plant Opens in California Fri, 27 Sep 13, 4:40amThe much-anticipated Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System just kicked into action in California's Mojave Desert. The 3,500 acre facility is the world's largest solar thermal energy plant, and it has the backing of some...
- Ivanpah: World’s Largest Solar Thermal Energy Plant Starts Production in California Thu, 26 Sep 13, 11:00pmThe much-anticipated Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System has kicked into action in California's Mojave Desert. The 3,500 acre facility forms the world's largest solar thermal energy plant, and has the backing of some...
- Norwegian Town Creates ‘Artificial Sun’ to Light Up Dark Winter Days Wed, 24 Jul 13, 1:20amThe small Norwegian town of Rjukan is getting its own artificial sun this month. Engineers are completing The Mirror Project—a system of three 300 square foot heliostatic mirrors that redirect winter light into the valley,...
- Giant Sun-Tracking Mirrors Bring Light to a Small Norwegian Town During Dark Winters Tue, 23 Jul 13, 11:30pmThe small Norwegian town of Rjukan is getting its own artificial sun this month. Engineers are completing The Mirror Project—a system of three 300 square foot heliostatic mirrors that redirect winter light into the valley,...
- MIT Scientists Find Way to Maximize Concentrated Solar Plant Efficacy by Emulating a Sunflower’s Pattern Fri, 13 Jan 12, 4:12amScientists at MIT and RWTH Aachen University may have revolutionized the effectiveness of concentrated solar plants – by emulating the pattern found on a sunflower, otherwise known in science as Fermat’s spiral...
- Green Lighting 101: Your Guide to Energy Efficient Interior Lighting Sun, 23 Jan 11, 7:00amWhen it comes to energy efficiency, the easiest way to start cutting down your monthly bill is through your home’s lighting. By making simple changes to the types of bulbs you’re using, you can be more eco-friendly...
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