The Hydrogen Stream: Russian researchers propose hydrogen extraction from gas wells
While a team of Russian researchers proposed a novel approach to produce hydrogen directly in gas wells, Plug Power and CPH2 secure certification for the hydrogen systems.
Intersolar 2024: Day 3: Tecloman unveils Cubox mobile storage platform
Our pv magazine newshounds will be walking the floors for one last time in Munich today as Intersolar Europe 2024 winds down for another year.
Wavelabs unveils solar simulator for perovskite mini-modules
Wavelabs, a German testing equipment manufacturer. unveiled a new solar simulator suitable for perovskite and thin film mini-modules.
Researchers suggest using digested polymers for PV cell coatings, encapsulants
An international research team has proposed to use recyclable biomass-digested polymers as a material for PV coatings and encapsulants. The scientists developed a coating for PV cells that reportedly allows an increase in power output of up to 10%.
Noise-barrier integrated photovoltaics for highways, railways
A German research team is field testing new module concepts that can be integrated into noise barrier walls alongside roadways or railways. The hope is that some of the designs will emerge as cost-effective, power-generating solutions for application in newly constructed soundwalls, in retrofits, or in add-on projects.
Crop-responsive PV tracking system for greenhouses
An international consortium led by Israel-based Al-Zahrawi Society announced the first European installations of a multi-year project to test crop-responsive PV systems combined with carbon dioxide enrichment in greenhouses.
Thermal energy storage tech to bolster industry decarbonisation
Long duration energy storage developer MGA Thermal is one step closer to commissioning its behind-the-meter demonstration plant after receiving a $2.48 million windfall from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency.
BESS, deep learning simulations: decrease in wholesale price variability
Donato Leo is the author of a study on the relationship between photovoltaics, batteries and wholesale energy prices in Italy. Leo’s deep learning simulations suggest changes in energy prices as installed battery capacity increases.
GCL says perovskite solar module passes silicon degradation tests
At Intersolar Europe, the Chinese manufacturer also said the perovskite-silicon tandem module would cost 50% of a crystalline silicon module that costs $0.15 per W, meaning $0.075 per W.
Chinese manufacturer presents 200 Nm3/h alkaline electrolyzer at Intersolar
The Serie-C containerized alkaline water electrolysis hydrogen production system, developed by China’s CPU Hydrogen Power Technology, boasts a hydrogen production of 200 Nm3/h, or up to 428 kg/24hr, with a purity of up to 99.999%. It has been presented by Germany’s DCH Energy at Intersolar 2024.
