Hoymiles launches 5.12 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery for rooftop PV applications
The Chinese manufacturer said its new LB-5D-G2 battery offers excellent performance with 5.12 kWh capacity for a single unit and up to 81.92 kWh for 16 batteries running in parallel.
Best practices for PV-powered heat pump design
A British-Swedish research team has reviewed all models for designing and simulating solar-powered heat pumps systems of various complexities. Based on this work, the scientists proposed a new method combining five models across multiple computer programs into a single analysis tool that reportedly produces accurate critical metrics for technical, economic, and climate impact analysis.
Saudi Arabia announces prequalified bidders for 2 GW/8 GWh battery storage tender
The Saudi Power Procurement Company has announced its list of 33 prequalified biders for its massive 2 GW/8 GWh BESS tender.
Samsung launches monobloc air-to-water heat pumps
The Korean manufacturer said its new products are now available in the North American market and are suitable for multi-unit homes, apartments, new-builds and retrofits. The systems work with new AI technology and reportedly perform better when connected to a PV system.
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.
The Hydrogen Stream: BNEF forecasts sharper green H2 price drop by 2050
BloombergNEF says green hydrogen will fall from a current range of $3.74/kg to $11.70/kg to between $1.60/kg and $5.09/kg by 2050, while Longi Hydrogen has secured a conditional $6.14 million equity investment and cooperation agreement with HydrogenPro.
French startup offers 10 kWh battery generator for TV, film crews
Pess Energy has launched FlyWatt, a 10 kWh compact battery-based generator for film and TV production crews. A compatible solar panel kit is available to recharge the equipment offgrid.
The Hydrogen Stream: Qatari researchers unveil PV-led desert agriculture system
Researchers in Qatar have proposed a solar-powered freeze desalination and electrolysis system for freshwater and green hydrogen production, while BP says it has made a final investment decision for its 100 MW Lingen Green Hydrogen project in Germany.
BLS plans 1 GW fab to make battery-powered electrolyzers
Battolyser Systems’ (BLS) product is a patented dual-purpose electrolyzer with a battery function.
XNO ultra-fast charging technology aims to decarbonize mining sector vehicles
Australian industrial battery company Switch Technologies has unveiled what it describes as the world’s first operational vehicle powered by Echion Technologies’ ultra-fast charging XNO technology.
