Researchers in Spain have made a comparative analysis of annual PV-powered hydrogen production for direct and indirect configurations and have found that indirect systems not only produce more hydrogen but also that they show higher resilience to module power losses.
Direct vs. Indirect Coupling in PV-Driven Hydrogen Generation Read More »
Morrow Batteries has opened Europe's first lithium iron phosphate (LFP) gigafactory in Arendal, Norway, with an annual capacity of 1 GWh.
Norway Inaugurates Europe’s First LFP Gigafactory Read More »
Nofar Energy has obtained €110 million ($122.5 million) in financing from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and Raiffeisen Bank International to build two solar projects in Romania with a combined capacity of 300 MW.
Israeli Developer Secures €110 Million for Solar Plants in Romania Read More »
The authorities in the Australian state of Victoria have launched a plan to add at least 6.3 GW of rooftop solar, 1.2 GW of large distributed solar up to 30 MW, and 3 GW of utility-scale solar within the next decade.
Australian State Launches Plan To Install 7.6 GW of Solar by 2035 Read More »
General Motors says it has signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) to meet the power needs of an assembly plant with 180 MW of solar capacity.
The latest report from the International Energy Agency Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme (IEA-PVPS) says that building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) could be key to help decarbonize cities in the Netherlands, but it warns that the needs of the solar and construction sector must be bridged.
Swiss consulting firm Pexapark says European developers have signed 24 power purchase agreements (PPAs) totaling 1,196 MW in July, with a 27% month-on-month increase in capacity, led by solar deals such as Europe's largest decentralized solar PPA in France.
Pexapark Says European Developers Signed 24 PPAs for 1.19 GW in July Read More »
Linde has signed a long-term deal to supply clean hydrogen in Alberta, Canada, while Hyundai Motor and Pertamina have agreed to jointly develop Indonesia's hydrogen ecosystem.
The Hydrogen Stream: Linde Invests in Blue Hydrogen Facility in Canada Read More »
A research team from Poznań’s University of Economics & Business and SMA Solar Technology AG spoke to installers, designers, distributors and manufacturers in Poland’s solar industry to identify key barriers to PV development. They highlighted a lack of connection capacity and prices of non-renewable energy sources as the main issues.
Researchers Identify Barriers to Solar Development in Poland Read More »
Researchers from Canada’s Western University have developed an open-source, blockchain-based virtual utility for peer-to-peer (P2P) solar trading, using smart contracts to save up to $1,600 (US dollars) for 10 homes in simulated scenarios.
Novel Blockchain-Based Virtual Utility for p2p PV Trading Read More »
Germany’s energy transition is making significant progress. In the first half of 2024, renewables made up 57% of the electricity mix, and this is straining the grid. Battery storage systems and optimized redispatch procedures could help integrate renewables and ease congestion, but challenges remain, says Benedikt Deuchert of Kyon Energy.
Unlocking Untapped Storage Potential for Germany’s Energy Transition Read More »
China's National Energy Administration (NEA) says the country installed 21.05 GW of solar capacity in July 2024, bringing the year's total to 123.53 GW, while China Huadian Group has launched a 16.03 GW PV module procurement tender.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Nation’s January-July PV Capacity Hits 123.53 GW Read More »
In recent years, the Baltic countries have experienced a solar generation boom as the region seeks to kill two birds with one stone. These nations aim to break away from years-long energy dependence on Russia amid growing security concerns while also continuing to prioritize the green energy transition.
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) says the country’s PV industry recorded significant production increases in the first half of 2024, while Trina Solar has announced a new research collaboration with Singapore’s Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE).
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Nationwide Solar Production Increase in H1 Read More »
Battery projects continue to dominate Australia’s large-scale clean energy buildout, with 6 GW of new capacity added to the nation’s renewables project pipeline in July.
Battery Projects Driving Renewables Expansion in Australia Read More »
