The Hydrogen Stream: EU offers financial support for renewable H2 auction
The European Commission, Austria, Lithuania, and Spain have announced new financial support measures for renewable hydrogen development as the European Union prepares for the second European Hydrogen Bank auction.
New encapsulation method boosts perovskite solar cell efficiency by 8%
Scientists at Aalto University in Finland have demonstrated a one-step encapsulant method for perovskite solar cells that provides shielding from oxygen and moisture-induced degradation and a significant relative improvement in efficiency.
Testing to start on 100 MWh sand-based thermal battery in Finland
Finnish startup Polar Night Energy is building an industrial-scale thermal energy storage system in southern Finland. The 100-hour, sand-based storage system will use crushed soapstone, a by-product from a fireplace manufacturer, as its storage medium.
The Hydrogen Stream: TE H2 to secure land for 1 GW Chbika project in Morocco
Morocco and TE H2 have agreed to reserve land for the Chbika hydrogen project in Morocco. They aim to build 1 GW of solar and wind capacity to annually produce 200,000 tons of green ammonia for the European market.
The Hydrogen Stream: Statkraft advances green H2 plans in Germany
Statkraft says it is progressing with its 200 MW electrolysis plant in Germany, while Neste says it will not invest in its 120 MW electrolyzer project in Finland.
Alight, 3Flash to build 120 MW solar park in Finland
Alight and 3Flash have signed a joint development agreement for a 120 MW solar project in southeastern Finland. Work is expected to begin early next year, with commissioning scheduled for 2027.
Better Energy signs PPA for new solar park in Finland
Better Energy says it has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for its first solar park in Finland. It will build the 38 GW project on a former parking lot in southern Finland.
Alight to build 180 MW of solar in Finland
Swedish solar developer Alight plans to build two 90 MW solar projects in western Finland. Construction is set to begin next year, with commissioning expected in 2026.
Helen to build 200 MW electric boiler plant in Helsinki
Helen, a Finnish energy company, is building a nuclear and renewables-driven heat production complex in Helsinki, featuring a 200 MW electric boiler plant and a heat storage facility. Construction is set to begin in 2025.
Wärtsila releases new utility-scale battery
Finland’s Wartsila Energy has released a new turnkey battery energy storage system (BESS) with new fire-safety features.
