The Hydrogen Stream: PV-hydrogen polygeneration system for humid climates
Researchers have proposed an atmospheric polygeneration system for hot, humid climates that generates water, cooling, and hydrogen, while Inpex has started preparations for a blue hydrogen production project in Niigata, Japan.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Xinyi Solar projects steep profit decline in 2024
Xinyi Solar says it expects a 70% to 80% profit decline for the year ending Dec. 31, 2024, due to low market prices, higher plant suspension costs, and inventory writedowns.
Christmas electricity prices surpass €100/MWh in Europe
AleaSoft Energy Forecasting says weekly average electricity prices exceeded €100 ($104.10)/MWh across most major European markets last week, largely driven by rising gas and CO2 prices.
Sembcorp Utilities activates 588 MW of solar in Oman
Singapore’s Sembcorp Utilities has launched commercial operations at its 588 MW solar plant in Oman more than four months ahead of schedule. The project operates under a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Nama Power and Water Procurement Co.
Timber PV canopy for EV charging station in Austria
Norway’s Mer Group has installed a pilot EV charging station with a timber canopy in Spittal an der Drau, Austria, in collaboration with local partners.
EBRD to finance solar-thermal power plant in Serbia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing up to €105 million ($109.5 million) in a large-scale solar-thermal plant in Novi Sad, Serbia. The project is expected to reduce the district heating agency’s natural gas consumption by around 29%.
Zanzibar runs tender for 18 MW of solar
Zanzibar’s state-owned utility is holding a tender for the development of an 18 MW solar project on the southern end of the archipelago off Tanzania’s coast. The application deadline is Jan. 31, 2025.
Scientists develop thermal model for floating solar with 15.45% efficiency
Scientists have developed a multi-physics thermal model for panels with a natural convection cooling loop and tested it against experimental data. They have also experimented with varying the coolant channel thickness and different coolants. The highest measured electrical efficiency reached 15.45%.
UP: Steely determination
US-based Origami Solar has overcome two key challenges to replace aluminum solar module frames with steel products. The company says it can offer improved performance and a compelling value proposition, particularly for module makers setting up outside China. pv magazine caught up with Origami Solar CEO Gregg Patterson to discuss steel frames and the company’s expansion plans.
Waaree Energies earns EPD certification for low-carbon solar panels
Waaree Energies says it has secured environmental product declaration (EPD) certification for its bifacial mono passivated emitter and rear cell (PERC) and tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) solar panels.
