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Old 23-06-2011, 01:42 AM
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I don't know if I have missed something but 2 consortiums were awarded based on the initial criteria of two separate technologies. Hence BP were award one (pv) and Areva the other (thermal).

BTW, Areva have a well established track record worldwide and their equipment and engineering have been successfully engaged in Australia for years in the power industry.

BP Solar have a long established research record with their PV technology & earlier links to Australian Universities research.

I think that both projects will provide a good chance to demonstrate which technology is the most economical, reliable and engineered to a high standard when deployed as an "EPC" type project because all aspects of epc need to work to ensure the project's long term viability.

Darrin...
This is what I was thinking too. Both are getting the opportunity to use their technologies. For consistent power generation the Hybrid system seems to be the best though. I suppose the PV system will need some backup for those dark days.