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A study led by Russia’s Skoltech and China’s HPSTAR suggests that rubidium and cesium additives could improve the efficiency of hydrogen batteries. Researcher Dmitrii Semenok explains pv magazine that “it is a matter of changing the approach to the search for promising hydrogen storage materials.” May 6, 2024 Sergio MatalucciRussian, Chinese, Japanese and Italian scientists have synthesized two polyhydrides – cesium heptahydride (CsH7) and rubidium nonahydride (RbH9) – for the chemical storage of hydrogen that can absorb ‘as much as four times’ hydrogen as often used magnesium-nickel and zirconium-vanadium alloys.“Our work shows that cesium and rubidium have prospects to increase…
Infrastructure builder and agricultural innovator Valmont Industries, through its subsidiary Valmont Solar, has announced that it has joined the SYMBIOSYST EU project to support innovation for agrivoltaic installations across Europe, stimulate the development of agrivoltaic projects and create European standards for agrivoltaic applications.Over the past decade, many externalities have created an urgent need for clean energy independence in Europe, while limited land resources have limited clean energy deployment.Challenges posed by land limitations for solar installations are meeting equally important needs in food production, creating the opportunity to leverage the promise of technology for real-world solutions.— said Matteo Demofonti, Business Line…
Vermont is a state known for its rolling green hills dotted with dairy cows. The dairy industry generates more than $2.2 billion annually for Vermont, but with increasingly thin profit margins, local farmers are looking for ways to compete without losing use of their land. They’re moving to greener financial pastures with a community solar plan. Credit: Solaris Energy Two recently completed off-site community solar projects built and developed by Norwich Solar and financed by partners, Solaris energy And Greenday Finance, will now provide more than 2,100 kWh of sustainable energy annually for six locally run dairy farms. The projects…
In the latest rankings from Sinovoltaics’ Financial Stability Report, Tainergy, Eterbright, First Solar, Era Solar and TSEC are among the top five module manufacturers. There was a minor reshuffle in the top ten and seven new manufacturers were added to the rankings. May 6, 2024 Valerie ThompsonSinovoltaics, a Hong Kong-based technical compliance and quality assurance service company, has released its latest version Ranking of PV module manufacturers, which has a global reach and includes 59 panel suppliers, 7 more than the previous ranking. The report can be downloaded for free. Results are calculated from June 2020 to March 2024 to…
Ministries have been tasked to work together to quickly establish a national carbon credit registration system and assess the potential for emissions reduction and carbon absorption from forests, providing a foundation for international forest carbon credit exchange efforts. Directive No. 13/CT-TTg underlines the commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, as agreed at the 26th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Vietnam has updated its NDCs to establish specific international commitments related to emissions reductions. Therefore, it is up to countries to fulfill the obligations set out in the United Nations Framework Convention…
Research shows that there is broad support for solar energy projects among local residents A national survey conducted by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan shows that Americans who live near large-scale solar farms (LSS) generally view them positively. The survey, which surveyed almost a thousand residents within five kilometers of LSS installations, found that positive attitudes towards these projects are almost three times as common as negative ones. This research is notable because it is the first national, representative assessment of public perception of solar energy developments. Of those surveyed, 42% supported further…
The new conductive adhesive ink, invented by researchers from Iran, is made of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and is used as an intermediate layer between the hole transport layer of the cell and carbon foil. It reportedly ensures higher cell stability while offering remarkable efficiency. May 6, 2024 Emiliano BelliniA group of scientists led by Sharif University of Technology in Iran have developed a new conductive adhesive ink that can be used as an interfacial bonding layer in perovskite solar cells.“The adhesive ink aims to improve cell stability and efficiency,” said the study’s corresponding author Nima Taghavinia. pv magazine. “We have…
Scientists in China have developed a PV-powered direct drive cooling system for cooling electronic devices. The proposed system has so far delivered low exergy levels, but its cost is much lower than conventional vapor compression refrigeration technologies. May 6, 2024 Emiliano BelliniResearchers from Hebei University of Technology in China have designed a direct-drive photovoltaic cooling system low energy consumption for cooling electronic devices with high heat flow. “The proposed system integrates photovoltaic power generation with direct cooling and vapor compression refrigeration (VCR),” said the study’s lead author, Xiaohui Yu, pv magazine. “The combination of micro evaporator and direct cooling method…
Turkish developer YEO and Zambian renewable energy company are building a 60 MW solar power plant with a 20 MWh battery energy storage system in southern Zambia. May 6, 2024 Patrick Jowett Image: Michael Pointer, UnsplashTurkey’s YEO is partnering with Zambian renewable energy company GEI Power to develop a 60 MW/20 MWh solar power plant with battery storage in Choma district, southern Zambia.The facility is touted as Zambia’s first solar power plant with battery storage. Valued at approximately $65 million, it is expected to be commercially operational by September 2025 and provide electricity to at least 65,000 homes. GEI Power…
Technical Limits Program brings forward the grid connection dates of more than 200 green projects. Image: National Network A program led by National Grid Electricity Transmission called ‘Technical Limits’ has brought forward the dates for grid connection offers from more than 200 clean energy projects, including solar and storage. Networks have sent bids to 203 projects with a total capacity of 7.8 GW, more than double the output of the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, with an average connection acceleration of 6.5 years. A total of 393 projects are eligible for the program, and another 190 can receive expedited…