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The CSP industry has witnessed an exhilarating series of developments over the last few years. While emerging markets like South Africa and Morocco continue to advance, others, such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia, are progressing at a slower-than-expected pace.
USA
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500 MW Hidden Hills CSP project suspendedApr 4, 2013
Notice of Suspension submitted to Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission of the State of California
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CSP Cost Reduction Projects - A Much Needed (Sun)Shot in the Arm?Mar 8, 2013
In the United States, a number of ongoing projects are being funded by the Department of Energy's SunShot program - with the specific aim of exploring how new CSP technologies can help to reduce overall costs.
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The U.S. CSP Sector after Loan Guarantees - Ready to Fly Solo?Dec 21, 2012
Following the termination of the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Loan Guarantee program, the U.S. CSP sector has been obliged to raise project finance from other sources, such as federal level Investment Tax Credits (ITC's).
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RPS targets in the U.S. Where to from here?Dec 13, 2012
In the U.S. it has been state level mandates requiring renewable energy that have driven the growth of renewables over the last ten years, including CSP.
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Bright signs in the US?Dec 7, 2012
Mixed signals are emerging from the CSP market in the United States, with several big projects on the horizon and others struggling but receiving a potential boost from the recent presidential election
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The big debate: CSP and the US EconomyOct 5, 2012
“Funding research and development activities without providing other forms of support along the technology lifecycle would be like sending your child into the workplace upon completing fifth grade”.