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Ignacio Galán: We need balanced and honest debate over future energy supplies

It seems few things arouse passions these days like energy and how it affects us all. And so it should – it’s imperative that we have an honest and balanced debate on energy policy so that we take the right … Continue reading

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A Smaller Route to Solar Success

  AoraAt Aora’s plant in Almería, Spain, mirrors focus the sun’s energy on a modest tower where the heat is captured and used to spin a turbine. In the evening, a fuel can be used. There are at least a … Continue reading

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As Solar Sales Plummet in Spain, Ríos Renovables Heads Overseas

Founded in 1990 as an electricity systems installer, Ríos Renovables shifted to solar in 2004. Photograph courtesy of Rios Renovables When Adalberto Ríos founded Ríos Renovables two decades ago in the town of Fustiñana in northern Spain, he didn’t expect … Continue reading

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New concerns bring fresh hope for renewable energy

A decade ago, renewable energy was viewed as an unwelcome offspring of fossil fuels, but the recent establishment of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) indicates that governments worldwide are taking “renewables” seriously. With mounting concerns about climate change and … Continue reading

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Europe’s Way of Encouraging Solar Power Arrives in the U.S.

Solar cells adorn the roofs of many homes and warehouses across Germany, while the bright white blades of wind turbines are a frequent sight against the sky in Spain. Kelly LaDuke for The New York Times John and Susan Stanton, … Continue reading

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Round-the-clock solar power plant in Spain – big picture

Gemasolar, the world’s first commercial high-temperature solar power plant, is expected to be able to supply energy to the grid based on demand, regardless of whether there is constant solar radiation Gemasolar, a 15 megawatt solar power tower plant. Gemasolar … Continue reading

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