BrightSource Energy Inc

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First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated 19 hours ago - 1 reports
Solel Solar Systems Ltd
Solel Solar Systems Ltd

The Sunset of Solel, Siemens and Solar Trough CSP Technology

Concentrating solar power (CSP) via solar trough technology is struggling.In October 2009, German industrial giant Siemens bought solar thermal trough firm Solel for $418 million from founder Avi Brenmiller and other investors.In October 2012, plummeting ... [Published Greentech Media - Jun 17 2013]
First reported Jun 15 2013 - Updated Jun 15 2013 - 1 reports
US Bureau of Land Management
US Bureau of Land Management

'Who are my People'

The Bureau of Land Management scoping meeting for the Rio Mesa Solar Plant outside Blythe, California likely caused heartburn for the BLM, applicant Brightsource, and related subcontractors and agencies last Fall.Time and time again Native elders stood ... [Published Salem-News.com - Jun 15 2013]
First reported Jun 13 2013 - Updated Jun 13 2013 - 1 reports

The Power and Beauty of Solar Energy

Utility power plants are many thing—sprawling, expensive, often polluting—but one thing they are not is beautiful. Power plants are the engines of modern society, but we’d rather they stay out of the way.The Ivanpah solar thermal plant is something different, ... [Published Time - Jun 13 2013]
First reported Jun 13 2013 - Updated Jun 13 2013 - 1 reports

Tower of Power

Don't look directly at the tower. It's tempting, but really--don't." Mike Bobinecz, vice president of construction management at BrightSource Energy, is just trying to preserve my eyesight--and presumably his company's safety record. Bobinecz is one of ... [Published Time - Jun 13 2013]
First reported Jun 12 2013 - Updated Jun 12 2013 - 1 reports
First Solar Inc
First Solar Inc

Green Jobs: First Solar, Aquion, BrightSource, Innovatech, Eaton, Banyan Energy

Innotech Solar , the Norwegian solar cell and PV module builder, named Jerry Stokes, previously President of Suntech in Europe, as CEO. Stokes will replace David Hogg who is leaving to join a PV project developer. Stokes will be based in Munich.Dr. Michael ... [Published Greentech Media - Jun 12 2013]
First reported Jun 12 2013 - Updated Jun 12 2013 - 1 reports

Environmental Groups Question Rush on Solar Power Project

Artist'ss conception, Palen Solar Electric Generating System | Image courtesy BrightSourceAs a developer of a large-scale solar energy project tries to rush approval by a California state agency, a couple of environmental groups are saying "not so fa ... [Published KCET - Jun 12 2013]
First reported Jun 06 2013 - Updated Jun 07 2013 - 4 reports

BrightSource CEO John Woolard Resigns

John Woolard, the CEO of high-profile concentrated solar power (CSP) developer BrightSource Energy , is resigning after helping found the the company in 2006, as reported by Dana Hull in the Mercury News .Woolard's resignation comes on the heels of a ... [Published Greentech Media - Jun 07 2013]
First reported Jun 06 2013 - Updated Jun 06 2013 - 1 reports

BrightSource Energy appoints new senior vice president of operations

BrightSource Energy, Inc., which designs, builds, and operates utility-scale solar power plants, has appointed Steven Goers as the new senior vice president of operations. Mr Goers brings more than 30 years of experience in power plant engineering and ... [Published Individual.com - Jun 06 2013]
First reported May 30 2013 - Updated May 31 2013 - 3 reports

Google puts $12 million into South African solar plant

Technology trends and news byShort URL: http://vator.tv/n/2fbfGoogle is investing, yet again, in green energy, this time in a solar plant in South Africa.The company is putting $12 million in the Jasper Power Project, a 96 megawatt solar photovoltaic ... [Published Vator.tv - May 30 2013]
First reported May 28 2013 - Updated May 28 2013 - 2 reports

BrightSource and Alstom seek local lenders for Megalim Concentrating Solar Power Plant in Israel

BrightSource and Alstom have approached local and international lenders about a financing for the Eu575 million ($743 million) Megalim CSP in Israel.BrightSource’s only current international solar thermal projects are both located in Israel’s Negev Desert: ... [Published Regulación Eólica con Vehículos Eléctricos - May 28 2013]
First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 2 reports

Google Acquires Airborne Wind Power Company Makani

Makani Power, long one of the leaders in the growing field of airborne wind energy, now has a very large and rich parent. A statement on the company's website announced yesterday that Google would acquire Makani for an undisclosed amount; Google—or more ... [Published Spectrum Online - May 23 2013]
First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 2 reports

[News] BrightSource operations boss appointment hints at international focus

Steven Goers, BrightSource's new operations boss.US solar thermal developer BrightSource Energy yesterday named Steven Goers as its as senior vice president of operations.Prior to joining BrightSource, Goers served as general manager of IPP development ... [Published PV-Tech - May 21 2013]

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Spain's Abengoa was one of the bidders, but the firm "withdrew its offer because of uncertainty about the market's future, even though Siemens had agreed in principle to finance the plant's operations for two years, 'until the picture clears,'" according to Globes . Founder Brenmiller was also said to be making a bid for his former firm, according to reports
The Sunset of Solel, Siemens and Solar Trough CSP Technology [Published Greentech Media - Jun 17 2013]
..."If I would have known that those data requests would have become so critical to the schedule," said Galati, "I would have objected on grounds that they are not necessary."
Environmental Groups Question Rush on Solar Power Project [Published KCET - Jun 12 2013]
...NRG plans to raise $400 million in the offering. It will be "a premier company for investors seeking stable and"
Another Big IPO Helps Small Investors Benefit From Renewable Energy [Published Sustainable Business - Jun 11 2013]
"We need to think about integrating the Spanish trail and the Native trail" he said
Saving the Old Spanish Trail [Published Gillette News Record - Jun 08 2013]

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Future CSP growth in the United States to take ... [Published Low Carbon Economy - 18 hours ago]
Why Siemens has had a hard time selling its sol... [Published GigaOM - 20 hours ago]
The Sunset of Solel, Siemens and Solar Trough C... [Published Greentech Media - Jun 17 2013]
Why Siemens has a hard time selling its solar tech [Published GigaOM - Jun 17 2013]
Why Siemens has a hard time selling its solar tech [Published Earth2Tech - Jun 17 2013]
Why Siemens has a hard time selling its solar tech [Published GigaOM - Jun 17 2013]
Why Siemens has a hard time selling its solar t... [Published GigaOM Network - Jun 17 2013]
Why Siemens has a hard time selling its solar t... [Published GigaOM Network - Jun 17 2013]
Current Status of Concentrated Solar Power in t... [Published Regulación Eólica con Vehículos Eléctricos - Jun 15 2013]
'Who are my People' [Published Salem-News.com - Jun 15 2013]
Tower of Power [Published Time - Jun 13 2013]
The Power and Beauty of Solar Energy [Published Time - Jun 13 2013]
Green Jobs: First Solar, Aquion, BrightSource, ... [Published Greentech Media - Jun 12 2013]
49 Percent Of New US Electricity Capacity Is Fr... [Published The Energy Collective - Jun 12 2013]
Half of all new US electricity capacity from so... [Published Renew Economy - Jun 12 2013]
Environmental Groups Question Rush on Solar Pow... [Published KCET - Jun 12 2013]
US solar installations boom to 729 MW in Q1 2013 [Published Solarserver - Jun 11 2013]
Another Big IPO Helps Small Investors Benefit F... [Published Sustainable Business - Jun 11 2013]
The World is About to Get a New ‘Largest’ Conce... [Published AOL Energy - Jun 10 2013]
Saving the Old Spanish Trail [Published Gillette News Record - Jun 08 2013]
BrightSource CEO John Woolard Resigns [Published Greentech Media - Jun 07 2013]
Concentrated Solar Power: John Woolard resigns ... [Published Regulación Eólica con Vehículos Eléctricos - Jun 07 2013]
CEO of CA-Based Solar Company Brightsource Step... [Published KCET - Jun 07 2013]
BrightSource Energy CEO Woolard Stepping Down, ... [Published Bloomberg - Jun 06 2013]
Exclusive: John Woolard steps down as CEO of Br... [Published Contra Costa Times - Jun 06 2013]
Skeleton Key Announces FMRPC - Available Today [Published Prlog - Jun 06 2013]
BrightSource Energy appoints new senior vice pr... [Published Individual.com - Jun 06 2013]
U.S. Solar Market Insight Q1 2013 [Published Solar Energy Industries Association - Jun 06 2013]
California's Renewable Restrictions May Slow Ar... [Published KCET - Jun 06 2013]
E&E News: State purchasing mandates survive rep... [Published Tiger Comm - Jun 05 2013]
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Why Siemens has had a hard time selling its sol... [Published GigaOM - 20 hours ago]
Solar has been a tough business for both well-funded startups or corporate giants with long histories in the energy business. Siemens proves that case now that it’s failed to find a buyer for its solar technology, which has been losing its appeal in some ...
Why Siemens has a hard time selling its solar tech [Published GigaOM - Jun 17 2013]
The solar technology business is tough to stay in whether you are a well-funded started or a corporate giant with a long history in the energy business. Siemens proves that case now that it’s failed to find a buyer for its solar technology, which has ...
Why Siemens has a hard time selling its solar tech [Published Earth2Tech - Jun 17 2013]
The solar technology business is tough to stay in whether you are a well-funded started or a corporate giant with a long history in the energy business. Siemens proves that case now that it’s failed to find a buyer for its solar technology, which has ...
Why Siemens has a hard time selling its solar tech [Published GigaOM - Jun 17 2013]
The solar technology business is tough to stay in whether you are a well-funded started or a corporate giant with a long history in the energy business. Siemens proves that case now that it’s failed to find a buyer for its solar technology, which has ...
Why Siemens has a hard time selling its solar t... [Published GigaOM Network - Jun 17 2013]
The solar technology business is tough to stay in whether you are a well-funded started or a corporate giant with a long history in the energy business. Siemens proves that case now that it’s failed to find a buyer for its solar technology, which has ...
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BrightSource Energy Names Steven Goers Senior V... [Published Business Wire - May 20 2013]
BrightSource Energy Names Steven Goers Senior V... [Published EON Energy - May 20 2013]
BrightSource Energy Names Steven Goers Senior V... [Published Business Wire Energy News - May 20 2013]
Abengoa and BrightSource Energy Partner to Buil... [Published Financial Services - Mar 15 2013]
CBI BIZ to Present China CSP Summit 2013 in Bei... [Published EON Energy - Mar 04 2013]
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