Unpacking the rationale behind low bids in the EU green hydrogen tender
BloombergNEF and Wood Mackenzie analysts spoke with pv magazine about the EU’s €992 million ($1.04 billion) hydrogen tender that drew record-low bids thanks to strong design incentives. They outlined the factors behind the tender’s competitiveness but cautioned that not all awarded projects may move forward.
PV-powered fine sand solar geyser for domestic hot water
The system is described by its creators as a cost-effective solution for water heating by storing thermal energy in fine sand. Techno-economic analysis indicated the system is economically viable for domestic water heating applications, with an initial capital cost of $278 and an expected lifespan of 25 years.
S-Rack, Energy Aware to build 130 kW solar carport in Sydney
Solar racking systems company S-Rack Australia has partnered with Energy Aware to retrofit a multi-floor carpark with a 42-space rooftop solar carport in Sydney, Australia.
Behind-the-meter storage-as-a-service gaining ground in US market
With zero upfront investment, US companies can optimize energy costs, improve uptime and access new revenue streams under the battery energy storage system-as-a-service (BESSaaS) model.
Estimating potential-induced degradation in PV systems used for water pumping
Researchers in Spain have developed a new method to estimated potential-induced degradation (PID) in solar modules used in PV-driven water pumping systems. The proposed approach can detect PID from the open-circuit voltage measurement of the system’s PV module strings.
China module prices steady amid bearish outlook
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, OPIS, a Dow Jones company, reports that TOPCon modules from China held steady at $0.083/W. Meanwhile, the spot price for U.S. TOPcon modules over 600 W was assessed this week at $0.263/W.
Waaree Solar Americas secures 586 MW solar module order
Waaree Solar Americas, a unit of Waaree Energies, has secured an order to supply 586 MW of solar modules for $176 million.
Reducing PV module temperature with air convection
Scientists have analyzed how forced convection PV, free convection with finned plate PV, and forced convection with finned plate PV can reduce solar module temperatures under the climate conditions of Lebanon.
US solar sector races to safe harbor equipment ahead of tax cutoff
US solar developers face a narrowing window to safe harbor equipment and secure tax credits, as the Senate weighs a bill that would repeal the Investment and Production Tax Credits for renewables not in service by 2028.
Gambia seeking project supervisor for solar minigrid
The Gambia office of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking a contractor to oversee a solar minigrid installation and support the tender process for an installer. Applications close on June 10.
