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From sky-high premiums to a lack of coverage in flood-, hurricane- and fire-prone locations, the insurance industry has become the canary in the coal mine for the climate crisis. 2023 saw a record number of natural disasters causing more than $1 billion in insurance losses. Although insurance companies are often scapegoated, they have protected us from the real costs of climate change and pushed us to develop new technologies to reduce risks. An example of this that has been in the news recently, especially in relation to solar energy, is hailstorms. And while some of the criticism is cynical and…
Silfab Solar is one of seven recipients of funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) for projects that rely on dual-use PV technologies to electrify buildings, decarbonize the transportation sector and reduce land use conflicts. May 21, 2024 Anne FischerBy pv magazine USAIn recent weeks, the U.S. government has announced loans and financing to strengthen the domestic solar supply chain, which will also secure jobs, stimulate local economies and support national security interests.Most recently, the DoE announced a $71 million investment, including $16 million from the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, for research and development projects aimed at addressing early…
Japanese energy producer Jera says it wants to lead the development of the global hydrogen and ammonia value chain with a throughput volume of around 7 million tonnes, while Cepsa reveals it is making progress on its green hydrogen plans in Spain. May 21, 2024 Sergio MatalucciJera said it will invest JPY1 trillion ($6.4 billion) to JPY2 trillion in hydrogen and ammonia by 2035. Hydrogen and ammonia are among the three pillars, alongside LNG and renewable energy sources. “Jera targets a processing volume of approximately 7 million tons and wants to be a pioneer in the global hydrogen and ammonia…
The Sustainable Module Materials consortium (DuraMAT) has announced in its latest annual report the availability of new PV prediction tools and new research results towards the goal of more reliable PV modules. May 21, 2024 Valerie ThompsonThe Sustainable Module Materials (DuraMAT) consortium, founded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Energy Technology Office (SETO), has launched its latest annual report with news about the availability of new PV prediction tools and new research into certain trends in module degradation.DuraMAT reported the results of its focus on reliability forecasting in 2023, driven by the observation that the PV industry is “innovating…
Pioneering (from left): Katherine Gensler, VP of government affairs and marketing, Arevon; Ryan Hadley, Executive Director, Indiana Office of Energy Development Kevin Smith, CEO, Arevon; Connie Neininger, National Policy Advisor, Center for Infrastructure and Economic Development; and Richard Leger, senior vice president, Indiana Electric at CenterPoint Energy.Construction is underway on the 228 MWdc Posey Solar Project in Posey County, Indiana. Leaders out Arevon Energy Inc. joined CenterPoint Energy, Bechtel, participating landowners and other guests at a groundbreaking event celebrating the project.Arevon developed Posey Solar in partnership with CenterPoint Energy, and Bechtel is the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor on…
Carbon offset platform marketMarket overview:Carbon offset platforms help companies and individuals reduce their carbon footprint by calculating their emissions and proposing projects that reduce emissions elsewhere to offset them. They enable carbon credit trading between government, industry and other entities.Market dynamics:Increasing investments in carbon-neutral projects across sectors are expected to drive the growth of the carbon offset platform market over the forecast period. Many major companies have committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2031 or sooner and are investing heavily in carbon offset programs. Furthermore, growing consumer awareness of carbon footprints and rising demand for eco-friendly options are also likely…
Jones power has been selected by Babcock & Wilcox Solar Energy to perform civil construction work for two 25 MW utility-scale solar projects in Western Pennsylvania. Construction of the projects began in March 2024 and is expected to be completed in summer 2024. Jones Power’s scope includes all erosion control, clearing, grubbing, construction entrances, culverts, earthworks, stone approaches, stone moorings, final seeding and post-civil site maintenance. B&W has the option for a post-civil maintenance crew from Jones Power to remain on site during piling, erection, electrical and commissioning to provide support services through road maintenance, erosion control, dust control, mowing…
A vital package of reform provisions just passed by the Minnesota Legislature — and now on its way to being signed into law by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz — is the culmination of a nine-month effort by companies on clean energy, utilities, government agencies and regulators. staff and environmental nonprofits to improve the state’s energy permitting process. “The Minnesota Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act makes significant changes to reduce redundancies and improve the efficiency of the state’s permitting process at the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MN PUC), the agency responsible for approving permits for large-scale energy projects , including wind, solar…
The proposed system, devised by a Dutch research group, aims to store excess renewable electricity through hydrogen generation and battery storage, with the latter only used when hydrogen generation is not immediately available. Despite the high initial cost, the system can reportedly provide stable operation. May 21, 2024 Emiliano BelliniResearchers from Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen in the Netherlands have investigated for the first time how hydrogen production and battery storage can be combined with PV energy on roofs or small wind turbines in off-grid households.“To our knowledge, no published study has used the hydrogen system as the primary…
Daewoo’s new hybrid inverters are equipped with LiFePO4 batteries. They are available in six variants, with capacities ranging from 0.5 kVA to 10 kVA. May 21, 2024 Uma Gupta By pv magazine IndiaSouth Korea’s Daewoo has developed new lithium battery inverters for solar projects. The hybrid inverters are available with a nominal output power of 0.5 kVA to 10 kVA. The built-in LiFePO4 lithium batteries eliminate the risk of acid leakage.The 1 kVA and 2 kVA inverters have a compact, portable design. According to the company, they can be wall-mounted or used outdoors as reliable power banks.The inverters can handle…