Concentrator Photovoltaics: The Next Step Towards Better Solar Power
By Lauren J. Young for IEEE Spectrum: Today’s concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) technologies have shown promising potential for more efficient solar power. The latest systems are said to be capable of handling the power of a hundred suns. Yet prototypes have failed to compete with cheaper flat panel solar systems that dominate the market. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA-E) is determined to push CPV to the next level. On 24 August, at the Clean Energy Summit, U.S. President Barack Obama and Energy Secretary Ernest Monizannounced a program called MOSAIC that will invest $24 million into CPV solar technology development.
Why can’t today’s CPV systems compete? The concentrators can only convert direct sunlight into energy, missing out on the large fraction of sunlight diffracted by clouds and the atmosphere. Manufacturing costs of concentrator apparatuses have also prevented CPV from reaching mass production. Cont'd...
New local energy partnership brings innovative solar tracker to Washington State
A new partnership will bring the innovative AllEarth Solar Tracker solar electric system to homeowners and businesses in Washington State.
Detroit PlugVolt Battery Seminar to Foster Joint Development Efforts to Advance Energy Storage Solutions
Industry leaders from up to 80 companies will gather to learn about latest advances, challenges and opportunities for energy storage systems used in grid storage and xEV automotive applications
Renewable Energies Decline in Canada
The first half of 2015 is another bad period for renewable energies in Canada, according to federal data.
Iran is building the Middle East's first geothermal power plant
Iran is building the Middle East’s first geothermal power plant at the foot of an inactive volcanic peak as the country is racing to meet a runaway demand for electricity by its growing population.
The pilot station in northwestern Meshguin Shahr in the Ardabil province is projected to come on stream in the next two years, putting Iran in the club of two dozen nations with the geothermal power generation capacity.
The 50-megawatt project is in line with Iran’s bid to expand its clean energy mix which is dominated by fossil fuels. Geothermal power is cheaper and more reliable than other renewable energy sources, such as thermal or hydro power. Cont'd...
Congressman Valadao Joins with CalCom Solar, Medeiros and Son Dairy, Local Officials and Project Partners to Dedicate 1.1MW Solar System in California's Central Valley
PV Array Built by CalCom Solar Facilitates Optimized Energy Use at Leading California Dairy
Government publishes 'alarming' review of Feed-in Tariff scheme
Consultation process begins on long anticipated review
Solar Industry Commends Today's PUC Decision on Net Metering
"We look forward to continued engagement in these discussions so the state of Colorado can reap the long-term benefits that come from these smart energy policies."
Oxifree Global Plans Expansion in Offshore Wind Industry with Minority Investment from Octopus
Oxifree is a global provider of solutions to complex corrosion and contamination situations in many sectors.
Corvus Energy powers the world's first electric commercial fishing vessel
A Corvus lithium polymer Energy Storage System (ESS) has been integrated with a Siemens propulsion system aboard the worlds first electric commercial fishing vessel designed and built by Selfa Arctic AS.
LEEDCo Takes Next Step for Icebreaker Offshore Wind Project
LEEDCo will test the soil and collect samples at each of the six locations, the same type of tests that are done for constructing structures on land.
Marathon Capital Announces the Successful Sale of OwnEnergy to EDF Renewable Energy
OwnEnergy and EDF RE's complementary views towards culture and business philosophy proved to be an excellent fit for all parties involved.
ABRH - RJ supports 3rd Annual LatAm HR in Energy, towards its initiative to develop and revive HR innovation in the sector.
3rd Annual LatAm HR in Energy, supported by ABRH - RJ, will focus on HR issues for the energy industry in the region.
Klein Tools - Electrician of the Year Contest
AltEnergyMag sat down with Klein Tools to discuss the Electrician of the Year Contest.
The grand prize winner will receive a 2015 Ford F-150 XLT Crew Cab customized by off-road specialists Addictive Desert Designs in Mesa, Arizona.
SAKOR TECHNOLOGIES SELECTED TO JOIN MICHIGAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S 2015 CHINA TRADE MISSION
Mission to focus on identifying partners and customers to expand service and sales
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