How to combine photovoltaics with rainwater harvesting
Scientists have developed a system that harvests rainwater running off PV panels for household use or hydrogen production. Their analysis showed that, in the southern Sahel, the system can meet both the energy and water requirements for electrolysis, with surplus rainwater covering up to 50% of a household’s daily water demand.
New method to predict solar module lifespans under sand erosion
A team of researchers in Algeria has designed a new testbed and a novel acceleration law that accounts for both wind speed and sand density. The new methodology was tested on four PV modules and showed lifespans of up to 47 years in terms of sand impact.
The Hydrogen Stream: H2 projects in Algeria and Mauritania under the spotlight
As Saudi-Algerian researchers report on the northern African country’s hydrogen potential, Denmark’s GreenGo Energy starts its 6 GW electrolysis hydrogen project in Mauritania.
The Hydrogen Stream: 41 hydrogen projects to start in Africa by 2029
The Energy Industries Council (EIC) says 41 hydrogen projects are set to begin development across Africa in the next five years, led by North African nations like Egypt, Algeria, and Morocco.
Algeria’s Sonelgaz relaunches 520 MW solar tender
Sonelgaz has re-tendered three PV projects in Algeria totaling 520 MW, with sites in Kenadsa, Touggourt, and Tamacine, where initial earthworks have begun. The projects were previously awarded to a consortium of Italy’s Fimer and Algeria’s Cosider.
GCL cuts granular silicon production costs by 15%
GCL Technology cut granular silicon production costs by 15% to CNY 28.17 ($3.87)/kg in the fourth quarter of 2024, down from CNY 33.18 in the previous quarter.
All-perovskite tandem solar cell based on wide bandgap perovskite achieves 29.1% efficiency
An international team researching wide bandgap perovskite films announced an effective technique to control the crystal orientation without compromising charge transport. The new approach was demonstrated in an all-perovskite tandem solar cell with an open-circuit voltage of 2.21 V and certified power conversion efficiency of 29.1%,
The Hydrogen Stream: Algeria, EU nations plan Southern Hydrogen Corridor
Algeria, Austria, Germany, Italy, and Tunisia have agreed to develop the Southern Hydrogen Corridor linking North Africa and Europe, while Sungrow Hydrogen has signed a deal to supply electrolysis gear for ACME’s 320 MW green ammonia project in Oman.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: JinkoSolar, TBEA report lower profits
Five major Chinese PV manufacturers issued profit warnings this week.
Chinese PV Industry Brief: Longi issues net loss warning for 2024
Longi has issued a profit warning for 2024, forecasting a net loss of up to $1.11 billion – a sharp decline from last year’s profit of $1.42 billion.
