UK steelmakers could be spared from clean energy costs
The United Kingdom’s most energy-intensive manufacturers, already exempt from 85% of the contributions paid by other companies for green incentive schemes, could be spared from them entirely, according to a new consultation exercise.
Monitoring degradation for 13 module types
In a study that began in 2016, US scientists purchased 834 PV modules, representing seven manufacturers and 13 module types, and installed them in various climate conditions to observe their performance over time. The results show that, while plenty of opportunities still exist to extend module lifetimes and reduce performance loss in the field, reductions in the manufacturing cost of PV have not come with an increase in their degradation rate.
What’s in the Inflation Reduction Act for the solar industry?
Last week saw the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act into US Law, to much applause from the renewable energy industry. Here, John Weaver takes a look into the details, with a focus on what the act will mean for the solar industry.
Alencon Systems releases new centralized DC:DC converter
Alencon’s CUBE system is a PV- and storage-compatible converter, with capacity ratings starting from 430 kW.
Universal method to improve lifespan of lithium-ion batteries
Researchers at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) have developed a broadly applicable and versatile post-electrode-engineering process. It can be applied to a range of conventional anodes to improve their stability.
Sol Systems develops bifacial solar project with pollinator habitat
The Monroe County Water Authority recently flipped the switch on a 5 MW ground-mounted solar array in Penfield, New York.
The weekend read: Hype and hope for solid-state batteries
Hype and hope for solid-state batteries (SSBs) continues to grow as industries from automotive to storage bet big on the technology. Leading battery manufacturers and a roll call of start-ups are jostling to get from lab to fab. The reality of SSBs is in question though. As Marija Maisch reports, the window of opportunity for the decades-old technology to make the next big step toward commercialization is now.
Greek utility launches EPC tender for 550 MW of solar at former coal mine
Greece’s Public Power Corp. (PPC) Renewables, the green energy division of state-owned PPC, has kicked off a tender for a 550 MW subsidy-free solar plant at a former lignite mine.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: China’s green finance market topped $2.9 billion in H1
Deutsche Bank has revealed that China’s green finance market surpassed CNY 20 trillion ($2.9 billion) in value in the first half of 2022. Haitai Solar has listed shares in Beijing, while Shangji has revealed plans for a new polysilicon project in Inner Mongolia.
The Hydrogen Stream: Traditional hydrogen blending could damage gas pipelines, say researchers
UK researchers have revealed that gaseous hydrogen could cause problems in natural gas pipelines, while electrolyzer manufacturer Nel has announced plans to build a second production line in Norway.
