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Long before the legislative changes in Spain and the termination of loan guarantees in the United States, several emerging CSP markets had stepped into the limelight.
Emerging markets
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CSP will adapt to South Africa’s electricity demand curve
Jan 27, 2014
Demand for electricity in South Africa has increased progressively over several years and the grid now faces supply and demand challenges.
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The future allocation of CSP in South Africa to be decided in the coming weeks
Jan 22, 2014
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) may increase its actual capacity by 2,100 MW in the REIPPPP with the new proposed Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The South African CSP market could be 1.5 times bigger than the current largest market, Spain.
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CSP is preparing to triple its market share in South Africa’s energy mix
Jan 13, 2014
The Department of Energy (DoE) announced updates on the Integrated Resource Plan for Electricity (IRP) 2010-2030.
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CSP opportunities opening up across Southern Africa
Jan 6, 2014
South Africa is consolidating its Integrated Resource Plan that aims for 17.8 GW of energy from renewables by 2030. Now, other emerging markets in Africa are also seeking to expand their renewable energy mix.
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CSP lenders in South Africa more comfortable choosing trough than tower
Dec 9, 2013
A recent CSP Today webinar showed the factors driving concentrated solar power project finance lending in South Africa. Large capital requirements, a highly competitive environment and technology risk were the main topics highlighted during the session.
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A breath of fresh air? Emerging markets show promise for future CSP development
Dec 6, 2013
The last quarter of 2014 has been filled in with several crucial announcements for the Global CSP industry. The latest edition of the CSP Today Quarterly Update analyzes key developments in South Africa, Morocco, India, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as markets to keep an eye on for Q1 2014.
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CSP Today webinar identifies methods to secure project financing in South Africa
Nov 27, 2013
The key challenges faced when securing financing for CSP projects in South Africa and proving the bankability of this technology to financiers will be discussed during CSP Today’s eagerly anticipated free webinar on Tuesday 3rd December at 09.00am GMT (11.00AM SAST).
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Emerging CSP markets: More than meets the eye
Nov 22, 2013
Long before the legislative changes in Spain and the termination of loan guarantees in the United States, several emerging CSP markets had stepped into the limelight.
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CSP industry to meet at CSP Today South Africa 2014 to reduce CSP costs & risk
Oct 21, 2013
CSP Today has launched its 3rd Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Conference & Expo, in which the main stakeholders, local and international CSP community, will be present at the summit to overcome current challenges facing the industry.
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Abengoa completes first solar tower receiver in South Africa
Sep 2, 2013
Last week Seville-based CSP developer Abengoa completed the first solar tower receiver structure in South Africa. The structure is part of the 50MW Khi Solar One plant in the Northern Cape region.
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BrightSource Energy signs agreement with China to develop CSP
Aug 12, 2013
Recently, BrightSource Energy signed agreements with different Chinese institutions to provide their expertise on concentrated solar power technology (CSP). The agreements highlight the importance of China for the global CSP market, and it is another conquest for tower technology.
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Tracking the Global CSP Market
Sep 7, 2012
After six years in the industry and one year of intense research, CSP Today launched its new Global Tracker initiative aimed at bringing greater transparency to the CSP industry