Industry pushes for ‘agricentricity’ at Agrivoltaics2023
At the Agrivoltaics2023 conference in France this week, companies such as solar developers and mounting system suppliers called for a more central role for agriculture, amid ongoing legislative and commercial developments. However, uncertainties remain over the next steps European countries might take to drive such initiatives.
The Hydrogen Stream: Brazil reveals $3.6 billion hydrogen production plan
Brazil has announced a $3.6 billion hydrogen production plan, Adnoc has launched a green hydrogen refueling-station pilot in the United Arab Emirates, and the European Union has moved forward on the establishment of EU-wide hydrogen rules.
The Hydrogen Stream: Germany, Italy plan hydrogen pipeline to North Africa
Germany, in collaboration with Italy, has revealed plans to import hydrogen from Northern Africa.
Italy’s January-September solar installations hit 3.5 GW
Italy deployed more than 3.51 GW of new solar in the first nine months of 2023, bringing its cumulative installed PV capacity to 28.57 GW at the end of September, according to the national energy agency.
The Hydrogen Stream: EU to launch 2nd green hydrogen auction in spring
As the European Union launches the first pilot auction this week, it also announces it will double down in spring, while also supporting a collaboration with Brazil for the construction of a production facility to be used in Croatia.
Statkraft bets on mix of renewables for hydrogen production
Statkraft used actual production data from wind and solar farms in Spain to study the feasibility and bankability of hydrogen projects. For a 1 MW electrolyzer to achieve a 40% utilization rate, five times more solar capacity would be needed, it said.
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.
European Commission approves Italy’s incentive scheme for agrivoltaics
The European Commission has approved Italy’s €1.7 billion ($1.84 billion) incentive scheme for agrivoltaics to deploy 1.04 GW of installed solar. The nation will offer investment grants of up to 40%, along with 20-year tariffs.
The Hydrogen Stream: FNB Gas presents hydrogen network plan for Germany
FNB Gas has unveiled plans for a hydrogen core network in Germany, while Tree Energy Solutions has started working on an electrolyzer and 1 GW of renewable energy assets in Canada.
The Hydrogen Stream: Plug Power shares fall on North America concerns
Plug Power has issued a warning about its 2023 financial performance due to supply challenges in North America, while Air Products says it is cementing its collaboration with Chengzhi in China.
