Patrick Jowett
Fraunhofer showcases hydrogen microgrid platform
The Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU will showcase a new hydrogen microgrid platform at the end of March. The researchers say it could help to serve hospitals, remote rural areas and war-torn regions.
Transparent tandem solar cell hits record 12.3% efficiency
A global research team has developed a tandem solar cell with 30% transparency by combining perovskite and organic layers, achieving a record 12.3% efficiency for transparent solar cells.
Mandatory switch to smart meters on track in Flanders
Belgian grid operator Fluvius says it is on course to finish installing smart meters in all solar-powered homes in the Belgian region of Flanders by the end of this year.
UK researchers build two-electrode photoelectrochemical device with 5% solar-to-hydrogen efficiency
A research team from two London universities have developed a multi-layer device that addresses the instability of organic materials in water to further their use in direct solar hydrogen generation. Monolithic tandem anodes fabricated by the team reached a solar-to-hydrogen efficiency of 5%, a record in organic photoelectrochemical device performance.
Pakistan’s net-metering solar capacity hits 4 GW
Pakistan’s net-metering solar capacity surpassed 4 GW in 2024, marking significant growth in its solar market ahead of upcoming changes to the program later this month.
Tunisia seeks consultants for 400 MW solar-plus-storage project
The World Bank is inviting consultants to submit proposals for a technical study on a 350 MW to 400 MW solar project with battery energy storage in Tunisia. The deadline for applications is March 24.
Prices rising across China’s PV supply chain, says EnergyTrend
Taiwan-based research firm EnergyTrend says market optimism in China has driven up solar module prices, while production of modules, cells, and wafers has increased month on month.
Belize opens 80 MW solar tender
The government of Belize has opened a tender for up to 80 MW of grid-connected solar. Interested developers can apply until April 14.
Morocco could hit almost 3 GW of solar by 2028, says SolarPower Europe
Morocco could reach 2.97 GW of solar capacity by 2028 under a medium-case scenario, with potential to hit 4.35 GW in a high-growth outlook, according to a new report by SolarPower Europe.
Tanzania launches off-grid solar tender
A tender is open for the supply, installation, operation and maintenance of an off-grid solar project in the Kasulu district of western Tanzania. The deadline for applications is April 11.
