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A team of researchers developed a methodological framework for assessing solar potential at airports and applied it to seven Indian airports. They found the greatest potential at an airport in Raipur, central India, where they say an array of at least 21 MW could be installed without compromising customer experience or safety. May 31, 2024 Patrick JowettA team of researchers has created a methodological framework that assesses the potential of installing solar energy at airports.In the research paper “Greening of airports: a methodological framework for assessing sites and assessing solar energy potential,” published in Results in technologyAccording to the researchers,…
The Pantymoch site in Port Talbot, Wales, is another part of Recurrent Energy’s growing UK portfolio. Image: Returning energy. Recurrent Energy, a global solar and energy storage developer and a subsidiary of Canadian Solar, has announced the sale of its 49.9 MWp Middle Road solar project in Harbury, Warwickshire, to Centrica Business Solutions. The subsidy-free project, which will be built this summer, will be put into use in 2025. The Middle Road project is just one part of Recurrent Energy’s growing UK pipeline, which has more than 2.6 GWp of solar PV and 6.7 GWh of battery storage projects. This…
The European Commission has approved €1.4 billion ($1.5 billion) for hydrogen projects, investing in thirteen initiatives under the fourth Major Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI), to advance hydrogen technology in mobility and transport applications . May 31, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Guillaume Périgois, UnsplashThe European Commission has approved a fourth IPCEI to support research, innovation and industrial deployment in the hydrogen value chain.The IPCEI Hy2Move project was jointly prepared by Estonia, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Slovakia and Spain. Member States will provide up to €1.4 billion in public funds, approved by the commission under EU state aid rules,…
The White House today announced a joint policy statement and new principles for responsible participation in voluntary carbon markets (VCMs), which the administration said “codifies the U.S. government’s approach to advancing high-integrity VCMs.” Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack signed the principles and declaration, along with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Senior Advisor for International Climate Policy John Podesta, National Economic Advisor Lael Brainard and National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi. The White House said the signed Principles and Statement “represent the U.S. government’s commitment to advancing the responsible development of VCMs, with clear incentives and guardrails to ensure…
By using 600% less voltage to produce hydrogen, a research team from the University of Illinois at Chicago has developed a new method of splitting water. May 31, 2024 Ryan KennedyResearchers at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) have developed a new method to produce hydrogen gas from water using solar energy and agricultural waste such as manure or peel. The researchers said the method reduces the amount of energy needed to make hydrogen fuel by 600%. The results are presented in the study “Sub-volt conversion of activated biochar and water for H2 near-equilibrium production via biochar-assisted water electrolysis”, which…
The Vermont Public Utility Commission has issued the required update to the state’s net metering program. As a result of the adjustments, future net metering systems that apply for permits on or after August 1, 2024 will see a small net decrease in compensation – less than three-quarters of a cent – compared to what existing systems receive today. Most existing net metering systems will see compensation increase by 7.33% due to concurrent statewide electricity rate increases. Every two years, the commission must recalculate the value of the bill credit that net metering customers receive for the energy produced by…
New company for AC and smart modules Solvari has announced that its Solvari SR solar panel for the residential market meets UL/CSA 61730 and UL 2703 certification testing. Solvari has also completed testing through NREL to ensure a 25-year performance life. The Solvari SR AC module has pre-installed brackets on the corners and includes a pre-attached microinverter. The frameless panel has a power of 365 W with an efficiency of 20.22%. It weighs 57 lbs and measures 70.61 by 42.38 inches. The microinverter is a BDM-300 with a white label from NEP. Solvari SR can also be designed as a…
TBEA has developed new products with a nominal power of 75 kW to 110 kW and an efficiency of 98.6%. Their European efficiency rate is 98.4%. May 31, 2024 Emiliano BelliniTBEA Xi’an Electric Technology Co. Ltd.part of Chinese integrated service provider TBEA, has unveiled a new inverter for applications in commercial and industrial PV systems.“Adaptable to all available types of PV modules with a high input current per MPPT of 32A, this series of inverters maximizes energy absorption,” the company said in a statement. “The optimized capacity ratio reduces the cost of AC equipment by up to 30%, making them…
British-based PV specialist Lightricity and Japanese capacitor manufacturer Nichicon have developed a PV-powered Bluetooth switch to remotely control home or office equipment such as lights, sliding doors or appliances. May 31, 2024 Valerie ThompsonUK indoor PV specialist Lightricity has integrated its energy harvesting modules with a rechargeable lithium titanate (LTO) battery supplied by Japan’s Nichicon and ultra-low power components into a new touch switch that can be used to control home and office equipment such as rotary and on lighting, opening and closing electronic doors, or activating devices.The two companies plan to release a product based on the switch hardware…
FTC solar energy, a manufacturer of solar trackers, has launched its Automated Hail Stow Solution, aimed at minimizing damage to solar panels caused by hail storms. The solution combines proprietary and meteorological data to automatically adjust the positioning of solar panels, reducing the risk of hail damage. “We are excited to introduce our Automated Hail Stow Solution, which provides a proactive approach to mitigating hail-related damage to solar panel installations,” said Andrew Morse, senior software director at FTC Solar. “By combining advanced technology with meteorological insights, we want to provide our customers with greater peace of mind and protection for…