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The quest for concentrated wind power

Leviathan Energy presents a new design concept

While concentrated solar power is entering the commercialization phase, ‘concentrated wind power’ is still in the area of bold claims intended to…
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Concentrating Solar Power Global Outlook 09

Our partner ESTELA co-signs this report together with IEA SolarPACES and Greenpeace International.

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Earthing Systems
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What share of EU ETS revenues will be invested in the following low-carbon technologies? The revision of the EU ETS was negotiated by the Union’s heads of state and government in Brussels on 11 December 2008, and the European Parliament approved the new regime at first reading on 17…
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Solar panels for cooling deep-freezers [In partnership with VEI] Interest in the use of renewable energy sources for the local generation of electrical energy is increasing on a worldwide scale. This trend is also noticeable in…
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What would you expect the CO2 credit price to be on Jan 1st, 2012? Growing concern about greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and climate change are profoundly altering the way utilities, businesses and governments plan for the future. Beside direct policy and…
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Is wind energy really affordable?

Should the case of Spain cause worries?

Two recent decisions by the Spanish government regarding wind energy have highlighted concerns about the affordability of this sector.

The first decision…
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Progress on and methods for energy saving

Energy is one of the most important commodities of modern society. It must be used in the most economical way, being as sustainable as possible and causing minimal harm to society.

Prevented use of…
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RETScreen Wins REEEP Funding for new MTV Tool The Vienna-based Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP) announced on May 8, 2009 the winners of its 7th project funding cycle. In a highly competitive process, 49 projects in 25…
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The cost development of solar thermal energy

Incremental changes can result in substantial cost reductions

The technologies for producing electricity from solar thermal energy can be divided into three main categories:

  • Parabolic trough and…