The Hydrogen Stream: Qatari researchers unveil PV-led desert agriculture system
Researchers in Qatar have proposed a solar-powered freeze desalination and electrolysis system for freshwater and green hydrogen production, while BP says it has made a final investment decision for its 100 MW Lingen Green Hydrogen project in Germany.
Walmart, Nexamp to bring 31 community solar projects to five US states
Walmart and Nexamp have agreed to develop 31 community solar projects in Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Illinois, and Minnesota. They expect to deploy more than 120 MW of solar capacity.
Christmas Day forecast delivers solar surprises for some
In a new weekly update for pv magazine, Solcast, a DNV company, reports that, while much of the Americas will see cloudier weather than normal for the season, particularly in the eastern United States and parts of central Brazil, Europe’s solar outlook is split with high pressure over central regions bringing clearer skies to the Iberian Peninsula. Across Asia, cloud cover is expected for India and the Far East, while Australia’s northern and eastern regions are likely to enjoy abundant sunshine.
Canadian scientists build micro III-V solar cells with record-breaking open circuit voltage
The proposed cell is based on indium gallium phosphide (InGaP), indium gallium arsenide (InGaAs) and germanium (Ge) and has an active area of 0.25 mm2. It can be used for applications in micro-concentrator photovoltaics (CPV).
New US solar manufacturer to open 2.5 GW HJT factory
NuVision Solar – a newly formed, US-owned and operated manufacturer – has revealed plans to produce heterojunction (HJT) solar cells and modules.
The Hydrogen Stream: US will focus on blue H2, at least one giga-scale green project will take FID in 2025
Wood Mackenzie says the United States will dominate the blue hydrogen market by 2025, driven by policy shifts and large-scale investments, while Siemens Mobility says it has secured approval for its Mireo Plus H hydrogen trains to begin passenger service in Germany.
Moving energy via batteries on railways
SunTrain is hoping to ship renewable energy via battery-powered trains, charged from solar and wind, using rail networks.
Wisconsin approves 1.3 GW Vista Sands solar project
After extensive environmental review, Doral Renewables’ Vista Sands Solar project has been praised as one of the most beneficial and impactful projects in Wisconsin.
EV charging microgrid project powered by lead batteries
The developers of the first-of-its-kind lead battery-powered EV charging station, currently located in Missouri, say they plan to roll it out across the US.
US adds 3.8 GW of storage capacity in Q3, residential segment hits all-time high
In the third quarter of 2024, the US installed 3.8 GW of storage across all segments, an 80% increase from Q3 2023.
