http://earth2tech.com/2009/08/12/for-solar-power-plants-the-boring-stuff-can-be-the-sticking-point/ Helping the Earth with Technology Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:12:21 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://earth2tech.com/2009/08/12/for-solar-power-plants-the-boring-stuff-can-be-the-sticking-point/#comment-46932 Hurdles for Solar Thermal Plants in Cali: Cute Animals, Red Tape Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:24:24 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=38930#comment-46932 <p>[...] other offbeat hurdle that is holding back BrightSource’s first plant is the boring stuff: permitting and siting of the plants and the transmission lines. Last year at the National Clean [...]</p> [...] other offbeat hurdle that is holding back BrightSource’s first plant is the boring stuff: permitting and siting of the plants and the transmission lines. Last year at the National Clean [...]

]]> http://earth2tech.com/2009/08/12/for-solar-power-plants-the-boring-stuff-can-be-the-sticking-point/#comment-38511 Here Comes the Smart Grid Work Force, Backed by the DOE Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:49:10 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=38930#comment-38511 <p>[...] projects. Some projects, like the massive solar thermal plants under review in California, have been held up in a queue for over a year. Transmission lines have also notoriously taken years to get approval by public utility [...]</p> [...] projects. Some projects, like the massive solar thermal plants under review in California, have been held up in a queue for over a year. Transmission lines have also notoriously taken years to get approval by public utility [...]

]]> http://earth2tech.com/2009/08/12/for-solar-power-plants-the-boring-stuff-can-be-the-sticking-point/#comment-37819 Bechtel Backs BrightSource’s Solar Thermal Projects [Earth2Tech] Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:00:11 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=38930#comment-37819 <p>[...] Solar Thermal Projects [Earth2Tech] September 9th, 2009 Leave a comment Go to comments While “the boring stuff,” — permitting and siting solar plants and transmission lines — might cause the biggest [...]</p> [...] Solar Thermal Projects [Earth2Tech] September 9th, 2009 Leave a comment Go to comments While “the boring stuff,” — permitting and siting solar plants and transmission lines — might cause the biggest [...]

]]> http://earth2tech.com/2009/08/12/for-solar-power-plants-the-boring-stuff-can-be-the-sticking-point/#comment-37815 Bechtel Backs BrightSource’s Solar Thermal Projects Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:34:51 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=38930#comment-37815 <p>[...] While “the boring stuff,” — permitting and siting solar plants and transmission lines — might cause the biggest hurdles for Oakland, Calif.-based solar thermal startup BrightSource, the company doesn’t seem to have any trouble bringing in big backers. According to the New York Times, BrightSource will announce on Wednesday that the finance arm of construction giant Bechtel has taken an equity stake in the company’s first group of solar thermal plants called the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System. Bechtel will provide the construction and engineering for the solar projects, which will sell solar power to California utilities Pacific Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison. [...]</p> [...] While “the boring stuff,” — permitting and siting solar plants and transmission lines — might cause the biggest hurdles for Oakland, Calif.-based solar thermal startup BrightSource, the company doesn’t seem to have any trouble bringing in big backers. According to the New York Times, BrightSource will announce on Wednesday that the finance arm of construction giant Bechtel has taken an equity stake in the company’s first group of solar thermal plants called the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System. Bechtel will provide the construction and engineering for the solar projects, which will sell solar power to California utilities Pacific Gas & Electric and Southern California Edison. [...]

]]> http://earth2tech.com/2009/08/12/for-solar-power-plants-the-boring-stuff-can-be-the-sticking-point/#comment-37260 You Should Know Before You Shop Green | Solar Power in Iowa Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:10:54 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=38930#comment-37260 <p>[...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]</p> [...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]

]]> http://earth2tech.com/2009/08/12/for-solar-power-plants-the-boring-stuff-can-be-the-sticking-point/#comment-36569 Real Environmental Change is So Needed in Our Thinking, Mindset, Attitudes, and Concern For Others! | Massachusetts Solar Installation Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:54:37 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=38930#comment-36569 <p>[...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]</p> [...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]

]]> http://earth2tech.com/2009/08/12/for-solar-power-plants-the-boring-stuff-can-be-the-sticking-point/#comment-36473 Sea Levels Rise | Suggestions 4 Energy Conservation Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:01:41 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=38930#comment-36473 <p>[...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]</p> [...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]

]]> http://earth2tech.com/2009/08/12/for-solar-power-plants-the-boring-stuff-can-be-the-sticking-point/#comment-36472 Noise and Vibration Control | West Virginia Solar Installation Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:30:21 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=38930#comment-36472 <p>[...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]</p> [...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]

]]> http://earth2tech.com/2009/08/12/for-solar-power-plants-the-boring-stuff-can-be-the-sticking-point/#comment-36468 Can You Be Green,Legal , and Clean? | Georgia Solar Installation Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:43:30 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=38930#comment-36468 <p>[...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]</p> [...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]

]]> http://earth2tech.com/2009/08/12/for-solar-power-plants-the-boring-stuff-can-be-the-sticking-point/#comment-36467 Save the Planet by Becoming Energy Efficient | Solar Power in New York Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:35:30 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=38930#comment-36467 <p>[...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]</p> [...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]

]]> http://earth2tech.com/2009/08/12/for-solar-power-plants-the-boring-stuff-can-be-the-sticking-point/#comment-36463 Water Efficiency | Suggestions 4 Earth Thu, 13 Aug 2009 12:55:46 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=38930#comment-36463 <p>[...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]</p> [...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]

]]> http://earth2tech.com/2009/08/12/for-solar-power-plants-the-boring-stuff-can-be-the-sticking-point/#comment-36457 Too Expensive to Be Green? | Talking about Solar Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:05:46 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=38930#comment-36457 <p>[...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]</p> [...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]

]]> http://earth2tech.com/2009/08/12/for-solar-power-plants-the-boring-stuff-can-be-the-sticking-point/#comment-36446 Theme: Energy Reduction » Is Australia’s Emission Trading System Going to Work Effectively Or is it Just Greenwash? Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:56:21 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=38930#comment-36446 <p>[...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]</p> [...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]

]]> http://earth2tech.com/2009/08/12/for-solar-power-plants-the-boring-stuff-can-be-the-sticking-point/#comment-36444 Energy Explained » Earth Day, Giving Our Planet a Huge Birthday Party! Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:22:28 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=38930#comment-36444 <p>[...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]</p> [...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]

]]> http://earth2tech.com/2009/08/12/for-solar-power-plants-the-boring-stuff-can-be-the-sticking-point/#comment-36414 To Be Green Too Expensive? | Solar and Green Energy Advice Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:54:08 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=38930#comment-36414 <p>[...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]</p> [...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]

]]> http://earth2tech.com/2009/08/12/for-solar-power-plants-the-boring-stuff-can-be-the-sticking-point/#comment-36409 Always Rely on Professionals Proper Installation of Wind Turbines is Very Important | Green Solutions for You! Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:00:32 +0000 http://earth2tech.com/?p=38930#comment-36409 <p>[...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]</p> [...] For Solar Power Plants, the Boring Stuff Can Be the Sticking Point [...]

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