US green hydrogen market set to surge to $1.4 trillion by 2050, says Deloitte
By 2050, the practice of using renewable energy to electrolyze water and create hydrogen fuel could become a global market of well over $1 trillion, according to a new report by Deloitte.
First Solar showcases pre-commercial bifacial thin-film PV modules
First Solar has announced a limited production run of the “world’s first” bifacial solar panel with a cadmium telluride (CdTe) semiconductor. The pre-commercial Series 6 Plus Bifacial module is making its debut this week at Intersolar Europe in Munich, Germany.
Treatment promises 1000-hour stability for solar perovskites
Scientists in China and Canada have developed an additive that forms covalent bonds with the organic materials in a perovskite solar cell, leading to fewer defects and greatly reduced degradation. Cells treated with the additive maintained 98.6% of their initial performance after 1,000 hours in testing. Xlynx Materials, a company spun out of the University of Victoria in Canada, is making the material available for further commercial trials.
Form Energy to deploy 100-hour iron-air battery system in US
US utility Georgia Power has more than 850 MW of active energy storage projects under development or in operation across its service territory.
Smarter utility-scale solar construction with digital tools
In this pv magazine Webinar, we will discuss how market participants can better manage their construction projects using data to track progress, identify deviations from construction designs, and collaborate with third parties.
Off-grid solar kit with quick-swap modular batteries
US-based Runhood has introduced a modular battery design that directly connects to a portable solar array, so it can be quickly swapped in and out of the power bank for off-grid flexibility.
Right on Smart Track: Bankability criteria for single-axis trackers
How much more bankable are smart trackers compared to standard single-axis trackers? A question faced by project developers considering going for a tracker for their next project.
When installing a single-axis tracker at a solar project, developers first look at various bankability criteria, such as performance, reliability, installation, and O&M. In this pv magazine Webinar we will hear in greater detail how smart trackers stand out and what they are capable of.
The Hydrogen Stream: US unveils green hydrogen strategy
The US government has identified the hydrogen sector as a key energy opportunity, while Hystar has signed its first PEM electrolyzer deal and Plug Power has agreed to supply fuel cells for long-term storage during emergencies in California.
US solar market expected to triple in size by 2028
The US solar industry had its best first quarter in history as supply chain challenges started to fade, according to the US Solar Market Insight Q2 2023 report.
Global PV manufacturing capacity to reach 1 TW by 2024
PV manufacturing capacity is projected to more than double by 2024, led by China, but oversupply is also anticipated, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
