Is hydrogen about to have its solar moment?
As Longi and other solar manufacturers kick off massive growth in hydrogen generation capacity, expect large price decreases resulting from steep learning curves, echoing the rapid advances experienced by the solar power industry since the 1970s.
Denmark, Sweden, Finland could add 12.8 GW of solar by 2030
The Nordic region is set to become a European renewables powerhouse, according to Rystad Energy. It says Finland, Sweden and Denmark could collectively install up to 12.8 GW of new solar by 2030.
The Hydrogen Stream: GKN Aerospace delivers ground-based liquid hydrogen fuel system demonstrator
GKN Aerospace has demonstrated the feasibility of using a liquid hydrogen fuel source to increase the endurance of uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) for search and rescue. Germany, meanwhile, has announced €550 million ($572 million) of fresh funding for hydrogen projects across the world.
Ernst & Young ranks India, China, US as world’s most attractive solar markets
India is the top market for solar investment, according to the latest edition of Ernst & Young’s renewables attractiveness index. Spain, Germany and the United States are the top three markets for corporate power purchase agreements (PPAs).
Fortescue plans 10 GW wind-solar hub for green hydrogen in Australia
Fortescue Future Industries has revealed plans to work with Windlab to develop a renewable energy “Super Hub” in Australia.
Portugal switches on first solar-to-hydrogen plant
The Portuguese Fusion Fuel and Ballard Power have announced the successful commissioning of the H2Évora plant on Portugal The grid-connected pilot project will produce an estimated 15 tons of green hydrogen per year.
Hydrogen storage in vertical caverns
Australia’s Energy Estate has signed a new agreement with Abergeldie, which designs vertical man-made caverns for hydrogen storage. The partnership will focus on a range of projects, including a 1.6 GW hydrogen network.
The Hydrogen Stream: Penta-Ocean opens factory exclusively powered by solar, hydrogen
Japan’s Penta-Ocean has opened a new factory powered by a 670 kW PV system and fuel cells. Plug Power, meanwhile, has revealed that it will provide fuel cells, hydrogen storage, and fueling infrastructure to FreezPak Logistics.
Longi eyes green hydrogen market in India
Longi is entering the green hydrogen market in India with new alkaline electrolyzer offerings. It also plans to roll out a next-generation Hi-MO solar module later this year.
H2X launches Warrego hydrogen-powered pickup truck
Australian startup H2X is finally launching its hydrogen-powered Warrego pickup truck, following the announcement of the fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) last year. It is now undergoing final validation and verification and will likely hit the market within nine months, according to the company.
