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NREL Project Investigates Wind Condition Impacts on Solar Power Structures

The instruments shown here are used to conduct high-resolution measurements at Nevada Solar One. Photo courtesy Shashank Yellapantula at NREL High wind loads can increase the structural design costs for concentrating solar power (CSP), collector structures such as parabolic troughs and heliostats. In a new two-year project, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will work […]

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GAF Energy Debuts Nailable Solar Shingle for Solar Roofs

GAF Energy, a Standard Industries Company, has launched Timberline Solar. This roof system integrates solar technology directly into traditional roofing materials and processes. This new system incorporates a nailable solar shingle, the Timberline Solar Energy Shingle (ES), which will be assembled domestically at GAF Energy’s manufacturing and R&D facility in San Jose, Calif. The ES

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DOE researchers to study wind impacts on concentrating solar power technology

DOE researchers study wind impacts on concentrating sun power technology – Renewable Energy World Home News DOE researchers study wind effects on concentrating solar power technology Cookies are used to provide you with the best possible experience on our website. If you continue to use the site, we will assume you are satisfied with it.Ok

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Primoris Services Signs EPC Contract for $370 Million U.S. Solar Project

Another Primoris Service Corp. EPC utility solar project is Midway (236MW DC), which is located in Pecos County. Texas Primoris Services Corp.’s energy/renewables segment has been awarded a solar project with an estimated value of more than $370 million. “Our proven ability to execute best-in-class utility-scale solar projects continues to attract

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Massachusetts Advances Dozens of Solar Projects on Hold for Nearly Two Years

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities has issued an order increasing the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART), from 1,600 to 3200 MW of solar power, allowing dozens of projects to move forward. The order will take effect on January 14, 2022 when the Commonwealth’s utilities file their compliance documents. “This order from DPU will soon

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Heliogen, Athena Technology Complete Business Combination

Bill Gross Heliogen Inc., a provider AI-enabled concentrated sun power, has completed its previously announced business merger with Athena Technology Acquisition Corp. The transaction was unanimously approved by ATHN’s board of directors and was approved at a special meeting of ATHN stockholders on December 28, 2021. The approval of the business combination was supported by

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