Estonia’s Freen launches 10 kWh residential sodium-ion battery
The new home energy storage solution from Estonia’s Freen is based on sodium-ion battery chemistry and can be coupled with both rooftop PV and small wind turbines.
Poland finalizes 5 GWh energy storage subsidy scheme
A total of PLN 4 billion ($1 billion) will be distributed under the subsidy scheme by the end of 2025 in a bid to bring online more than 5 GWh of energy storage projects by 2028.
Back-contact VIPV modules based on glass fiber-reinforced composite sheets
A university team in Poland has developed lightweight bifacial vehicle integrated PV (VIPV) mini-modules with back contact cells and glass fiber-reinforced composite sheets. Fabricated in a low-cost process, larger versions of the device are planned for use in a custom-built solar car for international competitions.
The Hydrogen Stream: Hyundai Motor plans fuel cell plant in South Korea
Hyundai Motor says it plans to build its first hydrogen fuel cell systems plant in South Korea by 2028, pending union consultations, expanding beyond its existing facility in China.
EU approves aid for 1.5 GWh storage rollout in Czechia
The aid will take form of direct grants which will cover up to 50% of the investment cost of supported projects.
Axpo signs 10-year corporate PPA in Croatia
Swiss power producer Axpo has signed a 10-year corporate power purchase agreement (cPPA) to supply 17.5 GWh of electricity to two production sites of Croatian HVAC manufacturer Klimaoprema.
The effect of PV modules on green roofs
Scientists have used simplified 2D view factor and advanced 3D approach to calculate energy fluxes on green roofs with PV systems. They have also constructed an experimental setup to verify their model and have found that without the detailed model, evapotranspiration would be underestimated by 18%.
Serbia adds 80 MW of solar in 2024
Serbia’s solar market is set to expand with a 3.9 GW project pipeline and 80 MW added in 2024, bringing total capacity above 200 MW, the country’s renewable energy association tells pv magazine.
Grid Parity unveils new glass-glass module for agrivoltaic systems
The translucent 320 W solar module will be presented for the first time in Rimini, Italy. It will be produced by production partner Agora in Slovakia from the third quarter.
Serbia awards 645 MW in second renewables auction
Serbia has allocated 645 MW across 10 wind and solar projects in its second renewables auction, setting average prices at €0.0509 ($0.0533)/kWh for solar and €0.0535/kWh for wind. The government said the rates are well below market levels.
