Solar Power World

Micro concentrating solar collectors receive certification

Micro concentrated solar power company Sopogy has received certification from the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC) of its OG-100 classification for concentrating solar collectors. The manufacturer says it’s the first MicroCSP company with utility-scale collectors used in power generation, air conditioning and process heat to receive the certification. The collectors generate utility-scale solar power, air conditioning and process heat at 18 installations... Read More

Gold Rush for CSP in South Africa

With the first 200 MW of Concentrated Solar Thermal Power allocated as part of South Africa’s IPP programme, the question at the forefront of the industry is does this represent a market changer or a one off opportunity? CSP Today reports the Ministry of Energy in South Africa officially launched the Independent Power Producers (IPP) Procurement Programme earlier this month. This now replaces the previously debated REFIT programm, in which bidders would be asked to bid for... Read More

Concentrated Solar Converters Prefer the Shine

By John Gyorki, Editorial Director Solar energy can be converted to electrical energy in two ways: First, with photovoltaic (PV) cells and second, with solar energy collectors that use the sun’s heat to run turbines coupled to electric generators. If you are contemplating either system for powering your facility, you want to weigh both their advantages and disadvantages. PV panels, for instance, is the most widely used type of a solar generator today and its application continues... Read More