The Hydrogen Stream: ZeroAvia to build UK hub for HTPEM fuel cells
ZeroAvia says it will build a hydrogen-electric powertrain factory in Scotland to produce high-temperature proton exchange membrane (HTPEM) fuel cell systems, while Thyssenkrupp Nucera and Fraunhofer IKTS have opened the first solid oxide electrolysis cell (SOEC) pilot plant in Germany to scale green hydrogen stack production.
Batteries set new output record in California
Amid industry turmoil, California has been setting new benchmarks for the volume of instantaneous electricity injected into the grid by the state’s battery and solar sites.
Heliup switches on 100 MW lightweight solar panel factory in France
Heliup has commissioned a 100 MW factory in France to produce lightweight solar panels for flat commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftops with limited load-bearing capacity, using ultra-thin glass technology.
Germany’s FC St. Pauli to install rainbow-colored stadium PV array
German soccer club FC St. Pauli is installing a 316 kW rainbow-colored photovoltaic system on its stadium roof using 1,080 modules supplied by Switzerland’s Megasol Energie.
New control strategy for PV-driven air source heat pumps
Researchers in China have developed a new methodology to improve the performance of solar-powered air source heat pumps. The proposed approach reportedly increases the energy efficiency of optimized building systems by 18%, with solar energy potentially reducing their carbon content by 37.78%.
Philippines plans third microgrid auction
The Philippines plans to launch its third microgrid auction by late June, offering at least 71 lots across 167 unserved and underserved areas.
pv magazine Homeowner Guide: Sharing information with a solar installer
pv magazine is compiling a guide to home solar installations, aimed at those who are interested in installing but are new to the market and want to make an informed decision. We have spoken to associations, installers and industry specialists in major solar markets across the globe to compile best practice guidance and advice that aims to be applicable to home solar installations anywhere in the world.
Kenya opens solar-plus-storage tender
Kenya Electricity Generating Co. (KenGen) is searching for up to seven companies to assist with a 42.5 MW solar project with 3 MW/4.5 MWh of accompanying battery energy storage. The deadline for applications is July 29.
India awards 420 MW in renewables render with storage
Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI) has awarded 420 MW of renewable-plus-storage capacity in its 1.2 GW round-the-clock (RTC) power tender. The winning developers will set up renewable energy projects backed with energy storage systems to supply RTC power.
US solar group urges trade panel to avert duty-free import surge
A letter from the American Alliance for Solar Manufacturing says the US Trade Commission must act quickly to ensure tariff rulings are in place before a temporary gap creates an opportunity for solar components to be imported duty-free.
