Author Archives: Kelly Dalu

Kelly Dalu

About Kelly Dalu

All marketing communication for Kipp & Zonen is somehow related to me. As the marketing communication specialist I'm involved with our corporate identity, brand management, website and related subjects such as social media, but also events, brochures, our corporate video and much more. I will share updates on my activities and experiences in this blog. I hope you will enjoy!

Impressed with Acciona’s Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants Palma del Rio I and II

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On 24 and 25 April I was in one of the most impressive surroundings I’ve ever experienced; solar thermal energy plant Palma del Rio (I and II) in the Spanish region of Andalusia. This large 270 ha solar energy plant of Acciona is filled with parabolic mirrors that gives an overwhelming feeling of mystery and innovation. It has the potential of 100 MW and can provide 70,000 homes with electricity. This is the scene of part two of our corporate video.

Kipp & Zonen Acciona CSP plant Palma del Rio

Countless rows of mirrors at CSP plants Palma del Rio I and II

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On the history ofthe pyranometer

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Currently there is a lot of interest in the history of scientific instruments and their measurements. The pyranometer is still one of Kipp & Zonen’s core products today, but it dates back to the early years of the last century. Who better to ask than our senior scientist Leo van Wely to reflect on this subject? Leo just retired, but is more than happy to keep involved with his passion for 33 years.

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