The Hydrogen Stream: German hydrogen collaboration strategy takes shape
Dutch company Gasunie will collaborate with two German transmission system operators (TSOs) and one Danish TSO to import green hydrogen from the Netherlands and Denmark. Meanwhile, French independent power producer (IPP) HDF Energy commits to co-develop project in Morocco, and two Japanese companies move ahead with hydrogen production plant in Malaysia.
World’s largest phosphate-based fertilizer maker shifts to solar
Morocco-based rock miner OCP secured financing to build two solar PV plants totaling 400 MW from the International Finance Corporation, with the twin facilities located near the mining towns of Benguerir and Khouribga – home of the country’s most phosphate-rich reserves.
Powering bio-based earth homes with photovoltaics
Moroccan researchers have investigated the potential energy savings of PV systems integrated with biomaterial-based walls in rural areas. They say that solar-powered earth homes could achieve a levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) of $0.218/kWh.
The Hydrogen Stream: North African hydrogen development stokes concerns
French researchers have identified a number of potential social issues that may arise as North Africa develops its significant hydrogen potential, while the European Commission has released the details of its pilot auction for European renewable hydrogen production.
Energy management system to combine residential PV with gravity storage
Researchers in Morocco have created a new energy management system that allows the combination of rooftop PV with gravity storage. The proposed system is reportedly able to perform smart energy distribution within a household while also lowering electricity costs.
Morocco launches tender for 400 MW/400 MWh solar-plus-storage project
The Moroccan authorities are tendering the 400 MW Noor Midelt III solar project, which will be connected to 400 MWh of battery storage.
Morocco unveils selected bidders for 400 MW solar tender
The Moroccan authorities are tendering a solar complex that combines 400 MWp of PV and two hours of storage.
The Hydrogen Stream: China starts world’s biggest solar-to-hydrogen site
China’s Sinopec has switched on the world’s largest solar-to-hydrogen project in Xinjiang, while India has unveiled a new plan to incentivize green hydrogen and electrolyzer production.
TOPCon : dominant plus que jamais
Lors de ce pv magazine Webinar réunissant Mejdi Khayati, Responsable Technique pour JinkoSolar MENA, et Nicolas Chouleur, partenaire au cabinet de conseil Everoze, nous aborderons tout le potentiel de la technologie de cellules photovoltaïques TOPCon pour les producteurs et les développeurs de projets, ainsi que les perspectives de croissance du marché.
Effect of wind on solar panel cooling in desert areas
Researchers in Morocco have carried out an experimental investigation which has confirmed that even in hot desert climates, the wind has a positive effect on reducing the PV module temperature, improving the electrical production as well as the conversion efficiency.
