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Amp Energy is “full speed ahead” on the development of a green hydrogen production facility with up to 10 GW of electrolysis capacity in South Australia, after completing commercial agreements for the multi-million dollar project. May 22, 2024 David CarollBy pv magazine AustraliaAmp Energy and Australian miner Iron Road said they have completed binding transaction documents paving the way for the development of a green hydrogen and ammonia production facility on South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula.The Cape Hardy Advanced Fuels Projectwhich will deliver production at scale with up to 10 GW of planned electrolyzer capacity, is being developed within Iron Road’s…

BloombergNEF says in a new report that solar and wind energy need to achieve the most emissions reductions before 2030 to stay on track for a net zero scenario by 2050. The net zero scenario aims for a combined solar and wind capacity of 31 TW by 2050. May 22, 2024 Patrick JowettA new report from BloombergNEF says reaching net zero by 2050 depends on tripling renewable energy capacity between now and the end of the decade.It’s the newest New energy prospects presents a path to a net-zero scenario in 2050, the ‘Net-Zero Scenario’ (NZS). It says the window to…

Environmentally friendly battery developed for low-income countries Researchers at Linkoping University in Sweden have developed a zinc and lignin battery that can be used more than 8,000 times. This innovation aims to provide an affordable and sustainable battery solution for countries with limited access to electricity. The study was published in the journal Energy and Environmental Materials. “Solar panels have become relatively cheap, and many people in low-income countries have adopted them. However, near the equator, the sun sets around 6 p.m., leaving households and businesses without electricity. The hope is that this battery technology, even with lower performance than…

Scientists in China have prototyped a PV system that integrates phase change materials, a thermoelectric generator and thermal collectors. The three technologies are intended to cool the solar panel and increase the efficiency of energy generation. May 22, 2024 Emiliano BelliniScientists from Tianjin Chengjian University in China have fabricated an experimental photovoltaic device that integrates three different technologies aimed at improving performance: a phase change material (PCM), a thermoelectric (TEG) generator and thermal collector (T) devices .PCMs can do that absorb, store and release large amounts of latent heat within defined temperature ranges. They are often used at research level…

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Changes to the carbon credit system will allow external stakeholders to come up with innovative ways to reduce emissions, but critics say this could undermine the system. A new proponent-led process will allow projects and methods to be developed outside of government. “From today, interested parties can submit an expression of interest to develop a new method,” Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen said at a carbon farming forum on Tuesday. “This is a big step forward,” said Minister Bowen. “I have asked the Emissions Reduction Guarantee Committee to look at these expressions of interest and provide advice on what ideas…

Bighorn Solar in Colorado. Credit: McCarthy Building Cos. The Colorado Renewable Energy Siting Coalition today celebrated the signing of Senate Bill 24-212 (Local Govs Renewable Energy Projects) by Colorado Governor Jared Polis. This bill provides resources for local governments to assess, site, and permit utility-scale renewable energy projects while considering community values, including impacts to land and wildlife. Colorado has long been a climate leader and currently ranks seventh in per capita renewable energy production. To reach the goal of 100% renewable energy by 2040, the state needs an estimate threefold increase in wind energy generation and a fivefold increase…

Israeli authorities have proposed a plan to deploy 250 MW of floating solar and agricultural voltaics through four PV installations in the Negev Desert near Ramon Airport. May 21, 2024 Lior Kahana Image: The Israeli National Infrastructure Committee The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure said in a recent statement that authorities have given initial approval for four solar power plants in the southern part of the country. The program, which will provide at least 250 MW of energy, will now be submitted to several regional committees for comment.The projects will be built in the Arava region of the Negev Desert,…

Messick Farm Equipment, a provider of agricultural equipment and services in central Pennsylvania and beyond, has made a strategic investment in solar energy to enhance its operational efficiency and reduce energy costs. The company partnered with Paradise Energy Solutions to complete a 1.07-MW roof-mounted solar system at its corporate headquarters in Mount Joy. This solar installation, one of Paradise Energy Solutions’ largest roof-mounted systems in Pennsylvania, includes over 2,200 photovoltaic panels and is projected to offset nearly 100% of the facility’s annual electricity usage. Kevin Messick, corporate administrator at Messick’s Farm Equipment, highlighted the financial benefits of the investment: “Our…

The Baldy Mesa solar + storage project in Southern California is now connected to the grid. The 150 MW solar/75 MW storage project is powered by Amazon, and AES developed and will own the project. Machine learning (ML) models, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), help predict when and how the project’s battery unit should charge and return energy to the grid. “AI is an important tool that is already helping our society transition to carbon-free energy and tackle climate change at scale,” said Kara Hurst, Amazon vice president of Worldwide Sustainability, in a statement press release. “Pairing Amazon-powered solar…