China Building Big Hybrid Solar Plant

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China looks to be getting serious about solar power production, beginning work on an integrated solar combined cycle plant in Ningxia region. Read more →

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Concentrating Solar Gets DOE (Sun)Shot

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The U.S. Department of Energy puts $60 million in SunShot Initiative money behind new research that could drive down the cost of concentrating solar power. Read more →

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Next Generation Parabolic Collector Debuts

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As cheaper PV steals business from concentrating solar thermal, Sopogy introduces a new parabolic collector that it says offers greater efficiencies. Read more →

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Gemasolar Plant Brings On The Royalty

Gemasolar, Spain

Spain's Gemasolar solar plant, which uses molten salt energy storage technology to extend its power-production potential, is officially dedicated. Read more →

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Andasol Now Europe’s Biggest Solar Plant

Andasol 3

Work wraps up on Andasol 3 in Andalusia, Spain, making the Andasol complex, at 150 megawatts, Europe's biggest solar-power generator. Read more →

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Solar Mirrors Will Be Made In Arizona

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Saint-Gobain, a European glass manufacturer, will open a solar mirror manufacturing plant in Arizona to sell to the U.S. concentrating solar power market. Read more →

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$737M SolarReserve DOE Loan Guarantee Done

Crescent Dunes solar project, SolarReserve

In the program's final days, the U.S. Department of Energy finalizes a $737 million loan guarantee for SolarReserve's Crescent Dunes power-tower project. Read more →

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Supersized Solar Dish Passes Field Test

Southwest Solar Technologies' prototype solar-turbine power system has successfully completed its field test at the company's research facility in Phoenix, AZ. Read more →

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Solar Report Indicates Installs Up, Production Down

u.s. solar industry quarterly reporter, SEIA

PV installations continue to rise, despite some hiccups in the residential market, but manufacturers are struggling, says a U.S. trade group's quarterly report. Read more →

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Mojave Solar $1.2 Billion Loan Guarantee Done

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The Obama administration finalizes a $1.2 billion loan guarantee for Abengoa's Mojave solar plant, which will use concentrating solar technology and parabolic troughs. Read more →

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