Reuters reports that Google Inc has developed a prototype for a new mirror technology that could cut by half the cost of building a solar thermal plant. The newsire reports that company’s green energy czar, Bill Weihl, said that if development and testing go well, he could see the product being ready in one...
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Google develops solar mirror
Largest federal loan guarantee for a renewable project
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON, Feb 22 (Reuters) – The United States on Monday gave its biggest backing yet to a renewable energy project, guaranteeing $1.37 billion in loans for a California development by BrightSource Energy Inc that uses the sun’s heat to power a steam turbine.
BrightSource’s proposed solar thermal plants are expected to generate about 400...
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2nd Annual CSP 2010 Conference
IntertechPira presents 2nd annual Concentrating Solar Thermal Power 2010 conference, for May 5-7, 2010 in San Diego, CA, including presentations and networking opportunities with the leading companies actively involved with CSP projects. Last year’s Concentrating Solar Thermal Power Conference attracted nearly 150 leaders in the solar industry.
Concentrating Solar Thermal Power 2010 will bring...
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