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Statkraft says it is moving forward with its 200 MW electrolyzer plant in Germany, while Neste says it will not invest in its 120 MW electrolyzer project in Finland. October 25, 2024 Sergio Matalucci Statkraft has received financial support from the European Union for this purpose set up a hydrogen production site in Emden, Germany. The company was selected to negotiate a grant decision of up to €107 million ($115.97 million) for its project, which will include a 200 MW electrolysis plant and a 50 MW heat pump system. Statkraft said it also plans to make a final investment decision…
A German research team has developed a precision cleaning process for deburring electrodes in roll-to-roll perovskite and organic solar production lines. It is based on commercially available equipment from Germany-based ACP Systems. October 25, 2024 Valerie Thompson German researchers have developed a process to remove conductive burrs on perovskite and organic PV substrates, which can be integrated into roll-to-roll production lines. It is based on an automated snowblast cleaning system based on liquid carbon dioxide, made by Acp Systems, a German industrial equipment manufacturer. The deburring process emerged from a project called PV-CO2. The research team explained the rationale for…
Eramet suspends battery recycling project in France French mining company Eramet said on Thursday it has suspended plans to build a battery recycling plant, the second such project in France to fail in a month as the electric vehicle sector struggles. Electric car batteries are packed with precious essential minerals and recycling them to reduce costs and make them more sustainable is a key challenge. Eramet wanted to build a facility that could separate the minerals from the black powder into which used batteries are initially turned. Although sales of new internal combustion engine cars in Europe should end in…
In a new weekly update for pv magazineOPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides a brief overview of the major price trends in the global PV industry. October 25, 2024 OPIS The Chinese Module Marker (CMM), the OPIS benchmark rating for TOPCon modules from China, fell to $0.089/W Free-On-Board (FOB) China, amid weaker indications between $0.085 and $0.099/W FOB. Tier 1 manufacturers are currently filling orders for the first quarter of 2025, with some suppliers offering aggressive pricing for next year, according to a Southeast Asian buyer. Another market source noted that spot indications have also weakened as manufacturers try to…
Local authority Angus Council has lodged no objections to the proposed development. Image: Apatura Energy. Renewable energy storage company Apatura has been granted planning permission to build and operate a 100 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) near Dundee in Scotland. Scottish ministers have approved the plan, which will consist of 52 lithium-ion batteries in steel containers connected directly by underground cable to the nearby Tealing substation. Notably, local authority Angus Council has lodged no objections to the proposed development. The council noted: “The development would contribute to meeting the government’s energy targets and generally complies with the relevant policies…
As we continue to search for new ways to harness the power of the sun, one concept has captured the imagination of engineers and environmentalists alike: solar roads. These futuristic pathways promise to turn our network of roads and highways into power-generating surfaces. But what exactly are solar roads, and how do they work? What Are Solar Roads? Solar roads, also known as photovoltaic pavements, are roads that incorporate solar panels into their surface. The basic idea is to replace traditional asphalt or concrete roads with specially designed solar panels that can withstand the weight of vehicles while generating electricity…
Scientists from Denmark examined three facades installed on a mobile office container to conduct building-integrated PV experiments. October 25, 2024 Lior Kahana Researchers from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) built a photovoltaic test site (BIPV) integrated into the building and monitored it for a year to analyze the yields of different types of panels. They focused on BIPVs with different colors and rear ventilation configurations. The test site also included a section with differently structured front glass and a module with back-contact (IBC) cells, the results of which will be published at a later date. “The basic construction consists…
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin has reported strong early results from the first test of perovskite tandem solar cells in space, with perovskite-silicon and thin-film cells on an OOV-Cube satellite showing resilience to high radiation levels and possible ‘self-healing’. due to radiation damage. October 25, 2024 John Fitzgerald Weaver By pv magazine USA Perovskite tandem solar cells are all the rage in solar futurism. These next-generation cells promise to increase module efficiency over the current range 22% to 25% all the way to 35% – And possibly even as much as 45%. While questions remain about perovskite’s long-term durability, recent tests have shown…
The new quality standard for solar panels is based on VDE SPEC 90038-1. It guarantees that PV modules are produced and tested according to uniform quality criteria. October 23, 2024 Ralph Diermann Image: Michael Pointner, Unsplash By pv magazine Germany Photovoltaic experts from Goldbeck Solar, Baywa re, Enerparc, Abo Energy, Greentech, Iqony Solar Energy Solutions and Schoen Energy have developed the Solar Module Quality Standard (SMQS). The SMQS, based on the VDE SPEC 90038-1 specification, outlines the requirements for the production and testing of solar modules. It aims to streamline the purchasing process while ensuring the performance and longevity of…
Scientists have modeled eight different types of PVT systems, some with glass covers and some without. They found that the worst efficiency was achieved in uncovered systems with parallel circular tubes. October 24, 2024 Lior Kahana A group of international researchers have investigated how different designs affect photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) module efficiency. The scientists modeled eight different types of PVT systems in software and compared them under the same conditions. “This study aims to compare how well different designs of combined photovoltaic and thermal collectors work in producing electricity and heat,” they said. “They were compared under conditions of radiation of…