By Hans De Keulenaer / Published on Wed, 2009-09-09 11:54
This document is an overall report of the seminar “Electricity in the next decade”, the first in an annual series of events regarding “Low carbon electricity systems”. KEMA, ECI and Leonardo ENERGY are jointly organising these events.
Next to the topics presented during the first event, a few additional topics have been added in order to create a white paper and a more complete picture on the theme “Electricity in the next decade”.
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By Hans De Keulenaer / Published on Tue, 2009-04-21 15:10
Grid parity - the point where the cost of generating electricity by solar systems equalises the average (wholesale) price of generating electricity by means of conventional methods - is the Holy Grail for the photovoltaics industry. For concentrating photovoltaics in the sunniest locations in the world, this point is not far off. The most optimistic estimates put it at 2011, whereas pessimists expect we'll have to wait as long as 2020. Therefore, a prediction market at Leonardo Visions to build a consensus view among Leonardo ENERGY users on this important issue.
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By Fernando Nuno / Published on Thu, 2009-01-22 18:02
A comprehensive, multi-step approach to assessing solar energy opportunities for regional development and community energy planning is presented by Green Power Labs (Canada). This approach includes three major assessment steps:
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By Fernando Nuno / Published on Thu, 2009-01-22 17:58
A methodology and software for high resolution solar resource mapping and monitoring will be presented by Green Power Labs (Canada). Solar radiation can be modelled based on satellite-derived information on visible clouds. This provides a comprehensive source of high-resolution solar climatology data for utility-scale solar power/thermal energy producers, and power utilities as well as other industries requiring accurate solar energy data.
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By Fernando Nuno / Published on Mon, 2008-11-17 10:25
During the last decade, there has been an impressive advance in the efficiency records of PV solar cells due to the continuous improvement of III-V multi-junction solar cells, whose efficiency has surpassed 40%, and with a slope of 10% absolute per decade. However, this great potential is achieved at a high cost per unit of cell area and, consequently, the future of these cells in the terrestrial market is linked to High Concentration Photovoltaics (HCPV).
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By Fernando Nuno / Published on Fri, 2008-08-29 11:07
Concentration photovoltaics (CPV) offers one of the most promising utility-scale, renewable energy technology options. Many companies are testing their CPV products and some have already launched commercial offers.
This documentary presents interviews with some industry representatives present at ISFOC (CPV Institute in Puertollano, South of Spain).
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By Fernando Nuno / Published on Fri, 2008-08-29 09:24
Concentration Photovoltaics (CPV) has experienced a large thrust in the last couple of years as it is starting to deliver very promising technologies into the market. The role played by the Institute of Concentration Photovoltaics (ISFOC) in Puertollano, Spain, has been key to the growth of the industry helping the development of the first commercial products and their deployment.
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By Fernando Nuno / Published on Fri, 2008-08-01 17:11
Along with wind power, concentration photovoltaics (CPV) offers one of the most promising utility-scale, renewable energy technology options. CPV has a current system efficiency of 25% and the potential of reaching much higher efficiency. In the right locations, it could provide electricity at cost low enough to be competitive with fossil and nuclear power. Compared to other solar technologies, CPV has the advantage of modularity and very low water needs.
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By Hans De Keulenaer / Published on Mon, 2008-05-19 15:36
Thin film, silicon, concentrated solar power (CSP), concentrated photovoltaics (CPV), ... These are just some of the terms demonstrating that solar technologies are rapidly entering the electricity system in countries such as the United States, Spain or Australia. Furthermore, the largest improvements, which will bring generation cost closer to competitive prices are just around the corner.
This webinar is dedicated to utility scale and baseload solar technologies: CSP and CPV.
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Renewable Energy Systems
By Fernando Nuno / Published on Thu, 2008-04-24 02:28
Shortening the way to grid parity
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