Solar electricity Features for February 2008

Solar electricity Features Archive

An introduction to Concentrating Solar Thermal Power (CSP) An introduction to Concentrating Solar Thermal Power (CSP)

Concentrating Solar Power technology isn't new. But high-profile projects – like PS-10 in Spain and Nevada Solar I in the USA – have proven the technology's ability to generate considerable amounts of electricity, and crucially, engage the utilities. Many now believe that CSP's time is upon us.

Renewable energy – the future for the developing world

The International Solar Energy Society (ISES) continues to raise awareness of the global impact of climate change, and how renewables need to play a vital role – especially in developing countries. In this article, ISES offers a policy perspective after a number of successful workshops in Africa.