Sourcing insights and market trends for the renewable energy industry.
Researchers in Italy have designed a water-source heat pump system intended for generating cooling, heating and domestic hot water in social housing stock built during the 1970s–1990s. The novel concept integrates photovoltaic-thermal energy with thermal storage and promises a seasonal coefficient of performance of 5.
LevelTen Energy says in its latest quarterly report that prices for power purchase agreements (PPAs) increased in the second quarter, following a modest decline in the first three months of the year.
Current market conditions are propelling grid-scale project deployment in a more diversified European energy storage market. Anna Darmani, principal analyst – energy storage EMEA, at Wood Mackenzie, examines revenue streams in different parts of Europe and emerging routes to the market.
Falling battery costs, shifting regulations and interest in energy independence are driving increased battery attachment rates on residential solar projects in California.
China’s regulators are reportedly considering a comprehensive fire safety inspection and upgrades of operating energy storage facilities. For older storage stations, enhancing fire safety measures will significantly increase non-technical costs, potentially up to CNY 0.2 per Wh ($0.028/Wh).
Romania is aiming to have at least 2.5 GW of energy storage installed by the end of next year and to exeed 5 GW only a year later.
Germany-based Phytonics has developed a self-adhesive film with microstructures to reduce glare on PV modules. It is available in sheets and rolls for new and existing PV systems.
Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners’ plan to build a polysilicon manufacturing plant in Australia has taken a step forward, with Australian Silica Quartz starting a drilling program at a planned mine site that could provide feedstock for the proposed facility.
Austria’s solar PV market added 2.6 GW in 2023, achieving 6.39 GW total capacity, aiming for 21 GW by 2030.
Global solar demand will continue to grow in 2024, with module demand likely to reach 492 GW to 538 GW. Amy Fang, a senior analyst at InfoLink, looks at module demand and supply chain inventories in a market still affected by oversupply.
GoldenPeaks funds 64.5 MW in Hungary; Gamesa inverters for Repsol; Solaria seeks partners; MaxSolar 76 MW in Germany; Elgin 21 MW in Ireland.
AGL Energy partners with Elecsome for Australia’s first onshore solar panel recycling and cable manufacturing plant at Hunter Energy Hub.
Fourth NSW renewable energy tender awards only two projects, reflecting the competitive and challenging bidding environment.
Actis launches Orygen in Peru, an independent power producer with a 12 GW development portfolio in solar, wind, hydro, and thermal gas.
China updates: Aiko modules receive TÜV certification, Risen supplies HJT modules, Jinko’s energy system for Athens airport, and more.