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The Happurg pumped storage facility was closed in 2011 for safety reasons after the bottom of the upper reservoir was damaged. Uniper has carried out feasibility studies at the site, with the intention of reconnecting it to the electricity grid in 2028. The facility can store approximately 850 MWh of electricity in the form of pumped water. June 27, 2024 Blathnaid O’Dea From pv magazine ESS news placeUniper has said it will invest around €250 million ($267 million) to recommission a pumped storage facility in Happurg, a city in Bavaria, southeastern Germany. The Düsseldorf-based utility multinational plans to reconnect the…
Trina Solar says it has launched mass production of all-black PV modules from 430W to 455W. The Vertex S+ panels have an efficiency of up to 22.8% and weigh 21 kg, with a double glass design of 1.6 mm x 1.6 mm. June 27, 2024 Lior Kahana Vertex S+ completely black moduleImage: Trina SolarChina-based PV manufacturer Trina Solar said it has started mass production of its new all-black, n-type, tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) monocrystalline PV modules.“The all-black Vertex S+ module is specifically designed for residential PV environments and combines high performance with a sleek, modern appearance that integrates seamlessly…
Credit: Briggs & Stratton On June 26, Governor Daniel McKee signed the treaty Energy Storage Systems Act 2024 passed into law, a milestone in Rhode Island’s journey to a 100% clean energy future. Led by Senator Dawn Euer and State Representative Arthur Handy, the bill puts Rhode Island’s energy system in a fortified position. “Energy storage is flexible, reliable, affordable and will be a game changer for Rhode Island’s electric grid,” said Kat Burnham, Rhode Island chief executive of the national business association Advanced Energy United. “Investing in energy storage technologies will drive economic development and job creation in the…
Renewables reduce carbon production when they replace power plants that use fossil fuels, but it’s possible that something like a solar panel could have a measurably greater impact if it’s built in a region with more carbon emissions and less renewable energy proliferation. Clearloopa carbon reduction subsidiary of solar developer Silicon Ranch, and WattTimea data-driven nonprofit that researches carbon emissions has written a white paper titled “Curing Carbon Blindness: How Carbon-Focused Renewable Energy Development Can Accelerate Decarbonization and Combat Environmental Inequality in the US.” The goal of the document is to provide a clearer framework for which regions in the…
A review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data recently released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) confirms that solar has continued its decade-long streak as the nation’s fastest-growing source of electricity. In its latest monthly ‘Electric Power Monthly’ report (with data through April 30, 2024), EIA says that the combination of utility-scale solar and small-scale solar (e.g. on rooftops) will increase by 25.4% increased compared to the first third of 2023. Small-scale solar alone grew by 19.3%, while utility-scale solar thermal and photovoltaics grew by 28.4% – significantly faster than any other energy source then. As a result,…
The updated IEA PVPS Task 12 Fact Sheet provides a comprehensive assessment of the environmental impacts associated with PV systems. It highlights the significant advances made in PV technology, with an emphasis on improved efficiency and a reduced carbon footprint. June 27, 2024 IEA-PVPSIEA PVPS Task 12 (PV Sustainability Activity) has released an updated version Fact sheet, which sheds light on the environmental impacts of photovoltaic (PV) electricity. This fact sheet, entitled “Environmental life cycle analysis of electricity from PV systems“, provides crucial insights into the sustainability of PV systems and highlights important developments and current data in the field…
The company has faced major challenges in recent months. Image: Harmony energy Harmony Energy Income Trust (HEIT), a leading battery energy storage systems (BESS) investment company, has announced its interim results for the six months to April 30, 2024. While operating turnover increased to £8 million, compared to £2.3 million in the same period last year, the company’s Net Asset Value (NAV) has fallen by £43.59 million since October 2023. Norman Crighton, Chairman of Harmony Energy Income Trust said: “The company is at a pivotal stage in its development cycle as an Investment Trust. Over the coming months, our final…
In addition to the production of sustainable electricity, solar energy can also enable the clean production of hydrogen. Its potential in various applications is being assessed by various teams of researchers around the world. Adrian Pennington reports on some of this research and development and how IEC standards can help in the third of the IEC columns for pv magazine June 27, 2024 International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)Hydrogen (H2) is considered a promising source of clean energy if it can be produced carbon-free from start to finish. To be able to do this at a reasonable price remains an enormous challenge.…
Common sense tells us that a country like Britain, famous for its drizzly climate and cloudy skies, would struggle to be considered a global solar superpower. Yet current deployment rates, national targets and investments suggest this is the direction we are heading. In fact, our solar sector is booming, with 15.8 GW currently deployed and aiming to reach 70 GW by 2035 (an almost fivefold increase from where we are today). While it’s an ambitious target, it’s also achievable when you consider the size of the current UK solar industry, which saw a record-breaking increase in rooftop solar by 2023.…
Participating companies will be able to increase their sustainability, reduce consumption costs and potentially sell excess energy back to the grid. Image: MCS. Energy Assets Net Zero (EA NZ), part of the Energy Assets group, has launched a new asset adoption package to design, install and maintain solar PV systems for commercial and industrial customers at no upfront cost. Companies and government-funded organizations will be able to install solar panels without any upfront costs. EA NZ will design, install and maintain the solar panels, charging a monthly rental payment, with end users having control over the power generated. The UK…