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Harvard University researchers say hydrogen costs are underestimated due to unaccounted for storage and distribution variability across sectors, while Kore Infrastructure has told pv magazine that it aims to reach a level of hydrogen (LCOH) between $1/kg and $2/kg. October 11, 2024 Sergio MatalucciHarvard University Researchers have found that potential hydrogen costs are significantly underestimated because most scenarios do not account for storage and distribution costs and their variability across sectors. “At current delivered prices, green hydrogen is a prohibitively expensive abatement strategy, with carbon abatement costs ranging from $500 to $1,250 per tonne of CO2 across sectors,” the researchers…

The software will initially be rolled out over three projects. Image: RWE Energy industry software provider Arenko has signed a framework agreement with RWE Supply and Trading, allowing RWE to use Arenko’s Nimbus Trade platform for its solar energy projects. Nimbus Trade will initially be rolled out across three RWE solar and storage projects currently under construction. The three projects that will use the Nimbus Trade platform for the first time have a combined capacity of 165MW of solar generation and 55MW/110MWh of storage. Two of these three projects will go live in early 2025. As part of the agreement,…

The Chinese PV manufacturer said its new module series has an energy conversion efficiency of up to 24.6% and a temperature coefficient of -0.26% per C. October 11, 2024 Vincent Shaw Chinese solar panel manufacturer Longi today unveiled its latest solar panels during a press event at the ATP Masters in Shanghai.The Hi-Mo X10 module series is based on Longi’s patented hybrid passivated back-contact (HPBC) cell technology and has an energy conversion efficiency of up to 24.6%.The modules are available in four versions with a power rating of 650 W to 665 W. They measure 2,382 mm x 1,134 mm…

Glasgow-based RES has developed more than 700 MW of energy storage projects in Britain and Ireland to date and currently manages more than 600 MW of operational storage projects. Image: RES. Renewable energy developer RES has submitted a planning proposal for a battery energy storage system (BESS) project south-east of Newbuildings, County Derry. The proposal is expected to go before Derry City and Strabane District Council’s planning committee in the coming months and, if approved, will take approximately 12 months to complete. According to the planning documents, approximately 64 battery storage enclosures will be installed, providing a maximum capacity of…

Vision Mechatronics has partnered with JSW MG Motors India to repurpose old MG ZS EV batteries for industrial use. The first deployment of the battery will take place at a factory in Pune. It uses six modules of MG ZS EV batteries and is linked to an industrial UPS to deliver 36 kW of power. October 11, 2024 Marija Maisch Image: Vision MechatronicsBy ESS newsAlthough lithium-ion batteries are crucial for powering electric vehicles, they eventually reach a point where their performance degrades. Instead of throwing away these batteries, a sustainable solution is created: reusing them for stationary applications.Second-life batteries are…

GM energy has officially launched its stationary energy storage product in all 50 states. The GM Energy PowerBank is available in sizes 10.6 and 17.7 kWh and can be combined with EV chargers or stand-alone. “One of the key differentiators of GM Energy’s portfolio is its modularity,” said Wade Sheffer, vice president of GM Energy. “The flexibility of our energy management tools, combined with one of the largest ranges of vehicle-to-home EVs on the market, gives our customers greater control over their energy consumption, limiting the impact of power outages and integrating renewable energy options and unlocking additional values.” The…

Revolutionizing Energy and Space Utilization Imagine pulling into a parking lot on a hot summer day, but instead of searching for that elusive shady spot, every parking space offers cool shade. Now, picture that same shade-providing structure actually generating renewable energy. Welcome to the world of solar panel parking lots – an innovative solution that’s transforming urban landscapes and energy production simultaneously. Solar panel parking lots, also known as solar carports, are gaining traction as a smart way to utilize space, generate clean energy, and provide additional benefits to both property owners and the general public. In this guide, we’ll…

A team from the University of California, Santa Barbara used ultrafast electron microscopy to capture photocarriers as they diffuse across a heterojunction of silicon and germanium. It is the first time that the movement, which lasts picoseconds, has been captured as a moving image. October 11, 2024 Patrick JowettResearchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara have visualized photoexcited charges traveling across the interface of two different semiconductor materials in a solar cell.In a solar cell, sunlight hits a semiconductor material, causing electrons to move across two different materials, known as the heterojunction, creating a current that is harnessed to…

The US-based long-term energy storage startup has raised more than $1.2 billion to date, making it one of the best-funded players in the space. October 11, 2024 Marija Maisch By ESS newsForm Energy is looking to accelerate the expansion of its 100-hour production of iron-air battery systems in the US based on a $405 million Series F financing round.Announcing the major financing milestone on Wednesday, the company said it brings its total funding to date to more than $1.2 billion.The startup’s latest funding round, led by T. Rowe Price, has also yielded results GE Vernova as a new investor. Existing…

Researchers in Denmark have found that using a large-scale air-to-water heat pump in solar district heating can significantly reduce levelized heating costs. The proposed system configuration was simulated for an existing district heating plant in Denmark and was shown to improve the flexibility of the system in response to energy prices. October 11, 2024 Emiliano BelliniResearchers from the Technical University of Denmark have investigated how large-scale air-to-water heat pumps can be combined with PV-powered district heating systems with the aim of reducing levelized heating costs and improving system flexibility. They explained that air-to-water heat pumps have the ability to produce…