PEM electrolysis coupled with thermal energy storage
Chinese researchers claim to have improved the performance of a proton exchange membrane electrolyzer by connecting it to a thermal energy storage system.
Management system combines rooftop PV, heat pumps
Swiss startup Solar Manager AG has designed a new energy management system that is compatible with the inverters of Solaredge, Solax, Kostal, Fiemer, Fronius, and other manufacturers.
The stabilizing effect of vertical east-west oriented PV systems
German researchers have looked at how vertical PV systems could provide more electricity during periods of higher demand, while enabling a higher level of integration with agricultural activities.
A single solar panel can offset the carbon emissions of 10 trees
Using broad average values of 48.5 pounds of carbon sequestration per year for a mature tree, versus 0.85 pounds of emissions offset per kilowatt-hour of solar electricity, it’s clear that some tree clearing is acceptable from an emissions standpoint.
Enel, Vulcan Energy mulling lithium mining in Italy
Enel and Vulcan Energy are looking at the potential for lithium mining at a site near Rome.
The Hydrogen Stream: New hydrogel for bubble detachment in hydrogen production
South Korean researchers have published a new study on the use of hydrogel to remove gas bubbles in hydrogen production, while Shell has revealed that it will continue with its hydrogen investments in the Netherlands, Vestas, meanwhile, said it will launch a pilot project to use hydrogen in a crew transfer vessel.
Smart solar window based on thermochromic laminate
Dutch researchers have developed a solar window concept that blocks heat from the sun in warm weather and absorbs heat during colder periods.
All-perovskite tandem solar panel with 19.1% efficiency
German scientists have developed a two-terminal, all-perovskite solar panel with laser scribing and module interconnections. It has a fill factor of 75%.
New residential battery from the Netherlands
Dutch startup Charged has developed a lithium-ion battery with a storage capacity of 5 kWh. It can be stacked in a six-unit configuration to reach 30 kWh. It measures 400 mm x 500 mm x 200 mm and weighs 45 kg.
Sand-based system for seasonal storage comes online in Finland
The system will provide district heating to the city of Kankaanpää in western Finland. It has 100 kW of heating power and 8 MWh of energy capacity.
