Nobel Prize-winning auction geniuses want to apply their findings to renewables
Stanford professors Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson were awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in economics for developing a new auction theory and new auction formats for goods and services. Their findings were already successfully used in the electricity energy sector and may now meet the challenge on how to better shape clean energy procurements.
Off-grid solar solution offer water security for remote communities
Solar and energy storage play a key role in Project Gilghi, an off-grid water security system that could help people who have poor access to potable water and sanitation.
US highways have significant solar potential
A new report by the University of Texas at Austin’s Webber Energy Group looks at how much solar each US state could develop along interstate highways.
Work begins on Sweden’s largest rooftop PV project
A 5 MW array is being deployed at a logistics center owned by Stockholm-based real estate specialist NREP.
Climate change to reduce solar radiation in hot, arid regions
A new Princeton University study shows that PV plants in hot, arid parts of the world, such as the Middle East and the U.S. Southwest, will be particularly affected by climate change.
Lithium-ion gigafactory breaks ground in Australia
Less than a year from now, Australia will start producing its own renewables-storing lithium-ion batteries in New South Wales.
Norwegian floating PV specialist Ocean Sun plans IPO
The company aims to raise NOK100 million by going public. It will use the funds to expand its overseas operation and reinforce engineering resources in Norway.
Indian businesses can assess energy transition readiness with new tool
The Portal for Renewable Energy Action Assessment Metrics is an online rating system which enables businesses to assess their renewable energy consumption.
Solar tower for world’s largest pasta producer
The German Aerospace Center is working with partners in Italy to supply Italian pasta maker Barilla with electricity and heat from renewable sources.
Shoals, solar balance-of-system player, had a strong 2020 and sees an even stronger 2021
Dean Solon of Shoals Technologies Group: “The short version is that it’s been a damned good year.” An interview with Shoals covers the growth of large solar projects in the U.S., high AC/DC ratios and the real costs of using cheap components.
