Drones, software key for intelligent PV plant monitoring
Mobile test equipment is a must for fault detection and performance monitoring of large-scale PV installations. The Australian PV Institute has contributed to an international review of available aerial and portable ground-based technologies, and how to deploy them for reliable, relatable results.
Targeted marketing, better policies could support US low-income solar adoption
A new study shows that U.S. solar installers submit fewer quotes to low-income households, creating a supply-side barrier to solar adoption.
Greece, Egypt sign MoU to link their power grids
The two countries have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop a new subsea electricity line connecting their power systems. The power link, if built, could provide a route for African solar energy to reach European markets.
Scatec to install up to 100 MW of green hydrogen capacity in Egypt
Norwegian renewables specialist Scatec has revealed plans to collaborate with Fertiglobe and the Sovereign Fund of Egypt on the development of a green hydrogen plant in Egypt with an electrolyzer ranging from 50 MW to 100 MW.
SECI invites proposals for 1 GWh of battery energy storage systems
Solar Energy Corp. of India has released draft guidelines for a tender to set up standalone battery energy storage systems in India.
Air Products plans $4.5 billion investment in blue hydrogen facility
A new Air Products project in Louisiana is expected to create 170 permanent jobs and represents its largest-ever investment in the United States.
EU Commission suggests renewable energy PPAs can combat skyrocketing energy prices
The situation in the energy markets is tense. Following national pushes for action, the European Commission has now announced its set of recommendations to combat rocketing energy prices.
Re-Source 2021: Kickstarting the renewable energy transition
Re-Source 2021 in Amsterdam has kicked off and the pivotal timing of the event has not been lost on any of the attendees or speakers. It is the time to kickstart the energy transition, and following the European Commission’s endorsement of corporate renewable PPAs as a solution to surging energy prices, this is the room where it could happen.
Hydrogen hub proposal for Scottish isles
A consortium of investors is evaluating a hydrogen production project on the Orkney Islands to the north of Scotland, that would transform the island into a hub for hydrogen production, taking advantage of abundant wind resources nearby in the North Sea.
Octopus Energy, RES to invest in UK green hydrogen economy
Octopus Energy and RES have announced a new partnership under which they plan to invest GBP 3 billion in the construction of green hydrogen plants throughout the United Kingdom by 2030.
