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As Brazil kicks off its low-carbon hydrogen program, industry consolidation continues with two mergers and acquisitions in Italy and Texas. August 6, 2024 Sergio MatalucciBrazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed into law Bill 2308/2023, which creates the legal framework for low-carbon hydrogen, including a series of initiatives and incentives totaling BRL 18.3 billion ($3.2 billion) over the next five years. “When I see people talking about green hydrogen, solar energy, wind energy, biomass, green hydrogen, I think: which country in the world can compete with Brazil?” said Lula. According to the Brazilian government, the hydrogen initiative will…
Using a range of machine learning techniques, a group of scientists discovered that PV systems can significantly increase property values in the UK. The analysis was based on property data from Zoopla, one of the UK’s leading providers of property listings, and price paid data sourced from the government’s land registry from 2012-2018. August 6, 2024 Lior KahanaScientists from the UK have used a machine learning (ML) technique to assess whether properties with solar panels are associated with higher sales prices in the UK property market and found that houses with PV panels command a higher price.“There is consensus that…
A temporary 78 kWc photovoltaic power plant, transported 900 meters along the Seine, has been moored at the Athletes’ Village to meet the Olympic and Paralympic Venue’s sustainable electricity needs. August 6, 2024 François Puthod The floating solar power plant is set up and taken down within 24 hours and can be reused for other events to replace generators.Image: EDF ENRBy pv magazine FranceIt is the largest floating and mobile solar power plant in the world. The temporary photovoltaic installation, leased especially for the Olympic Games by energy company EDF ENR to a subsidiary, is moored on the banks of…
An international research team has developed a closed-loop PV cooling system that can reportedly operate continuously 24 hours a day. The system is said to be particularly suitable for hot and dry areas and improves the lifespan of solar panels by up to 8.2%. August 6, 2024 Lior KahanaScientists from Britain’s University of Nottingham and China’s Southwest Jiaotong University have developed a new closed-loop hydronic PV cooling system for hot and dry areas. “We believe that this proposed system will demonstrate good economic performance. We plan to conduct a detailed economic analysis of this system for specific application scenarios in…
Sugar Hollow Solar is partnering with the North Carolina Clean Energy Fund (NCCEF) to launch a solar loan program. This partnership aims to make solar energy accessible and affordable to more North Carolina residents by offering financing solutions at below-market rates and without dealer fees. The North Carolina Clean Energy Fund operates under the Green Bank model, which has been successfully developed in other states, with the mission to accelerate investments in clean energy solutions and increase climate resilience in North Carolina, which will primarily benefit to disadvantaged population groups. This collaboration between Sugar Hollow Solar and NCCEF marks the…
The seven-year tolling agreement applies to the 100MW/330MWh Bramley BESS currently under construction in Hampshire. Image: BW ESS. BW ESS and partner Penso Power have signed the first long-term tolling agreement for a single battery energy storage system (BESS) in Great Britain with Shell Energy Europe. The seven-year tolling agreement applies to the 100MW/330MWh Bramley BESS currently under construction in Hampshire. In 2021, BW ESS, the global energy storage owner-operator, and Penso Power, which deploys, owns and manages grid-scale battery energy storage projects, announced a joint venture through which BW ESS will build out Penso’s UK project pipeline for a…
Researchers at the University of Texas have used computational methods to study the formation of polarons in halide perovskites. The findings revealed topological vortices in polaron quasiparticles. August 6, 2024 Patrick Jowett Skyrmion-like polaron with large hole in the halide double perovskite Cs2AgBiBr6 Image: J. Lafuente-BartolomeResearchers at the University of Texas at Austin have investigated the formation of polarons research into the properties of halide perovskites.Halide perovskites are used in applications such as solar photovoltaics due to their optoelectric properties. In the research paper “Topological polarons in halide pervoskites,” published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciencesscientists used…
Generac Power Systems has acquired Ageto, a provider of microgrid controllers in the commercial and industrial (C&I) market. The transaction closed on August 1, 2024. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “This acquisition enhances our ability to offer a complete energy technology ecosystem to domestic C&I customers with multi-asset sites,” said Erik Wilde, EVP and president, Domestic C&I at Generac. “By integrating Ageto’s industry-leading microgrid controller and advanced software into our systems, we’re simplifying asset integration, control and optimization for our customers and creating a competitive advantage for Generac.” Generac has worked with Ageto since 2021, incorporating the microgrid controllers…
Harnessing Solar Energy for Sustainable Seafood Production Did you know that global demand for seafood is expected to increase by 30% by 2030, driving the need for more sustainable aquaculture practices? At the same time, traditional aquaculture methods face environmental challenges, from energy consumption to water pollution. In response to these challenges, integrating solar power into aquaculture presents a promising solution. This blog explores how solar energy can revolutionize seafood production, offering a sustainable alternative that benefits both the environment and industry stakeholders. Throughout this blog, we will delve into the benefits of solar-powered aquaculture, discuss the practical challenges, and…
A new law in Michigan gives homeowners association members the freedom to install solar energy, even if the bylaws previously prohibited it. Michigan Solar Solutions Massachusetts lawmakers fail to pass a siting and licensing billBoston, MA Massachusetts lawmakers have failed to enact an omnibus bill that would have introduced time limits for allowing renewable energy, and also cleared the way for new purchases of 5 GWh of energy storage. Clean energy advocates expressed his disappointment on the bill’s detour after months of work by a diverse group of stakeholders. New law says HOAs can’t ban solar installations in MichiganLansing, Mich…