Ireland to launch fifth renewables auction on May 29
Ireland will launch its fifth renewables auction on May 29, with grid operator EirGrid set to finalize the procurement process by Oct. 10.
Three-year field test shows TOPCon, HJT solar module reliability in desert areas
A three-year field experiment comparing the performance and reliability of passivated emitter and rear cell (PERC), tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon), and silicon heterojunction (SHJ) modules in desert climates found that HJT modules exhibited the highest degradation, while TOPCon modules showed the lowest degradation.
CATL aims to raise $4 billion with Hong Kong listing
Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) has launched a long-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) to raise $4 billion and fund overseas expansion, including a major battery plant in Hungary.
Financing secured for 62 MW solar project in Togo
The African Development Bank (AfDB) is backing a 62 MW solar project in Togo with a financing package totaling €26.5 million ($29.4 million). French power utility Électricité de France is developing the plant.
SunDrive signs China pact to scale up copper PV technology
Australian PV innovator SunDrive Solar says it has struck an agreement with two of China’s biggest solar equipment manufacturers to help launch its copper electrode technology onto the global market.
Heat pump deployment requires massive amounts of storage, finds UK researcher
Researchers in the United Kingdom found that approximately 175 TWh of hydrogen and compressed air storage capacity will be needed to fully decarbonize heating in the United Kingdom. Lead researcher Bruno Cardenas told pv magazine that, when domestic heat demand is 100% electrified, average annual electricity demand and peak load in the grid are 26% and 70% higher than current levels.
Danish startup launches solar tile for pitched roofs
Solartag has developed a 71 W solar tile with a weight 14.2 kg/m² and a power conversion efficiency of 16%. The new product relies on black PERC cells and is standardized for mass production, according to the manufacturer.
SEIA asks for public feedback on new C&I solar, storage standard draft
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is seeking public comment on a draft for an upcoming standard that will establish the design, installation and quality requirements for solar and energy storage installations on large commercial and industrial properties.
Flexibility options are a central concept for highly renewable energy systems research
To address the variability of renewable energy for a stable supply, 22 distinct types of flexibility options are found in 100% renewable energy systems research articles, categorized into power-to-X, energy storage, demand response, transmission and distribution grids, and curtailment.
Helping the maritime industry to decarbonize
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) highlights the transformative potential of green hydrogen and hydrogen-derived ammonia for decarbonizing the maritime industry. According to its experts, hydrogen could be soon be used as a maritime fuel, as ongoing innovation is slated to make hydrogen storage and transportation more viable over time.
