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Scientists led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have designed a new PV-powered desalination system based on time-variant electrodialysis reversal (EDR) technology. The proposed system reportedly delivers lower water costs than conventional solar desalination technologies. May 1, 2024 Lior KahanaA global group of scientists led by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has developed a new, low-cost, solar-powered brackish water desalination system that reportedly can reduce the levelized cost of water (LCOW) compared to conventional PV-powered desalination systems .The proposed desalination system uses time-variant electrodialysis reversal (EDR) technology, which the researchers developed as a flexible variant of traditional EDR…
Scientists at Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology have modeled low platinum (Pt) fuel cells for use in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs). They based their work on previous experimental findings on low-charging Pt catalysts to approach the automotive application of the development.”This [is] It is a modeling work, and from modeling to actual application there are many challenges to consider, such as whether these or similar catalysts can be produced on a large scale,” corresponding author Tatiana Santos Andrade told us. pv magazine.In hydrogen fuel cells, Pt is used as a catalyst material in the cathode that is supplied with…
A collaborative project led by German battery supplier Varta aims to develop sodium-ion battery technology on an industrial scale. The final product of the three-year, €7.5 million ($8.08 million) project will be a small series of round cells for electric vehicles and stationary storage systems. May 6, 2024 Patrick JowettA consortium of fifteen companies and universities led by battery manufacturer Varta has announced a collaboration project developing a high-quality, cost-effective and environmentally friendly cell chemistry for sodium ion batteries.The ENTISE project has secured €7.5 million in funding from the German Federal Ministry of Research and Education and will officially launch…
By Chris Crowell May 6, 2024 Two off-site community solar projects in Vermont were recently completed, built and developed by Norwich Solarand funded by Solaris energy And Greenday Finance. These two community solar projects in Vermont will provide more than 2 MWh of renewable energy annually, at a lower cost, for six locally owned dairy farms.“We are very fortunate to be working with committed property owners to place these solar projects on underutilized land, unlocking additional value for them.” said Kevin Davis, vice president of sales and marketing for Norwich Solar, a Certified B Corp.Vermont’s own dairy industry generates more…
Colorado is working to revamp its community solar program to bring in new IRA funds. California may require licensed electricians for energy storage renovations and maintenanceSacramento, California The California Contractors State License Board has approved a new rule that prohibits licensed solar contractors from installing new battery storage capacity in existing solar energy systems or performing maintenance on battery storage systems, including those they have installed themselves. The electrician-only rule will now be reviewed by the California Office of Administrative Law before it goes into effect. The California Supreme Court will hear the NEM 3.0 case against the CPUCSacramento, California…
Cypress Creek Renewables has announced that it has completed construction and achieved commercial operation of its newest and largest hybrid facility, Zier, in Brackettville, Texas. The facility adds capacity to the electric grid as the state’s energy needs reach record highs. The power plant has a photovoltaic capacity of 208 MW, enough power to power more than 41,600 homes in Texas annually, with 80 MWh of battery storage, already used by the ERCOT network to alleviate supply stress during a time of increased demand . “Clean, reliable energy is critical to supporting the remarkable continued growth in Texas,” said Sarah…
RES has announced that it has been selected by Repsol to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) services at one of the largest solar projects in the United States. The partnership is based on a shared commitment to sustainability and innovation and aims to maximize the performance of Repsol’s 637 MW project.DC Frye Solar facility in Kress, Texas. RES will carry out preventive and corrective maintenance, remote monitoring, reporting and vegetation maintenance. “By partnering with RES on this comprehensive O&M agreement, Repsol Renewables North America will ensure the highest levels of safety, reliability and performance at our largest solar site to…
Veel potentiële klanten op het gebied van zonne-energie dromen ervan om off-grid te leven, omdat ze zelfvoorzienend willen zijn en een grotere energievrijheid willen hebben. Hoewel een off-grid levensstijl voor sommigen aantrekkelijk is, is dit niet voor iedereen het geval. De waarheid is dat leven met een off-grid zonnestelsel meer aandacht vereist voor de beschikbare zonneschijn, stroombelasting en batterijcapaciteit dan een huis dat op het elektriciteitsnet is aangesloten.Leven met off-grid zonne-energie brengt meestal een aantal levensstijlopofferingen met zich mee. Tenzij het zonne-PV-systeem veel capaciteit heeft of a back-upgenerator, het kan waarschijnlijk geen airconditioning of een elektrisch fornuis van stroom voorzien.…
Netherlands-based Autarco has developed a new mounting structure for large PV modules in commercial and industrial arrays. February 19, 2024 Pilar Sanchez Molina Dutch PV system supplier Autarco has introduced a new mounting structure for commercial and industrial PV systems.The Flow platform is a symmetrical system for roofs with slopes up to 5 degrees.“It has been designed with installers in mind and provides a solution to quickly, safely and easily install larger solar panels on flat roofs,” the company said.It claimed that the new system simplifies the installation of large solar panels and creates large connected fields with coverage of…
Two solar panel manufacturers have suffered factory fires in recent weeks that could impact production in the coming months. JinkoSolar unveiled that a silicon wafer and solar cell manufacturing facility in Shanxi Province, China, suffered a fire accident on the afternoon of April 26, 2024. The local fire brigade quickly extinguished the fire. There were no casualties and the area was not affected. Jinko said the incident is “expected to impact the company’s operations and financial results in 2024,” and that it is dividing its wafer and cell production among other production sites to minimize disruption to the production process.…