The Hydrogen Stream: Metallic-alloy coating improves hydrogen production
Oxford nanoSystems (OnS) has started working with electrolyzer manufacturers to test and scale up hydrogen production.
Key takeaways from Africa Energy Forum
The 25th edition of the Africa Energy Forum in Nairobi, Kenya, drew participants from across Africa and the world. pv magazine was on the ground at the trade show to speak with the attendees.
The Hydrogen Stream: Northern Europe can produce green hydrogen
Finnish researchers have said in a new report that northern European countries could produce cheap hydrogen domestically, while TotalEnergies, Schneider Electric and other companies signed new hydrogen project deals.
Ethiopian utility launches tender for 20 solar minigrids
The Ethiopian government has secured financing from the World Bank through the Access to Distributed Electricity and Lighting in Ethiopia (ADELE) program for 20 solar minigrid projects.
Solis targets South African C&I market with new hybrid inverter
Ginlong has announced the launch of its new Solis S6 Advanced Power Hybrid Inverter, with exclusive availability for South Africa.
Research shows polycrystalline panels from 11 different producers degrade more than warranty rate
A research group in Ghana has conducted a series of tests to assess the performance of polycrystalline solar modules in PV systems operating in their home country for at least 5 years. They found that the vast majority of the panels may ‘fail’ before 20 years in operation under outdoor conditions.
US Export-Import Bank provides $900 million for 500 MW of solar in Angola
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has awarded a loan to Angola’s Ministry of Energy and Water to deploy two large-scale solar power plants.
Autarky today: how the desire for self-sufficiency can be realized in homes and businesses
In this pv magazine Webinar, we will discover more about how autarky can be achieved in residential and commercial applications, and its benefits. New energy management and storage solutions are coming onto the market that allow businesses and homes to achieve autarky – essentially providing an off-grid system for grid-tied premises.
German developer moves forward with minigrid project in Senegal
Germany’s development bank, KfW, is financing a new minigrid project in Senegal with a $138.8 million loan.
African Development Bank seeking consultants for PV manufacturing study
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched an expression of interest for a consulting study on solar manufacturing in the Desert to Power Sahel countries. Interested parties have until June 7 to submit their bids.
