Solar Power World

Hiddens Hills solar power system planned for California

Two 250-MW solar power plants are planned for California’s Inya County.  Solar thermal developer BrightSource Energy, Inc.  has filed an application with the California Energy Commission for the development of the projects. If approved, the Hidden Hills Solar Electric Generating System (SEGS) will use the company’s next-generation plant design.The design takes advantage of economies of scale, further driving down the cost of energy while significantly reducing... Read More

World’s Largest Solar Project Receives $1.37B From DOE

Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced conditional commitments for more than $1.37 billion in loan guarantees under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to BrightSource Energy, Inc. to support the construction and start-up of three utility-scale concentrated solar power plants. The new plants will generate approximately 400 megawatts (MW) of electricity using the company’s innovative, proprietary technology.  This would nearly double the existing generation... Read More