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ERM says it has launched offshore trials to test its Dolphyn Hydrogen process, while Southern California Gas (SoCalGas) and Evoloh have completed a joint research project on electrolyser manufacturing process and anion exchange membrane (AEM) electrolysis technology. July 5, 2024 Sergio Matalucci Image: Image: PTNorbert, PixabayERM has launched offshore trials to test critical elements of it Dolphins Hydrogen process. “After six years of development, the tests are ready is fed in a floating marine environment at Pembroke Port, South Wales,” said the sustainability consultancy. The Dolphins The hydrogen process combines electrolysis, desalination and hydrogen production on a floating wind platform.…

Chemitek Solar has launched its new Metal Oxides Removal Agent, a cleaning product designed to efficiently and safely remove metal oxides (e.g. rust) from solar panels and tiles. The Metal Oxides Removal Agent features a specialized biodegradable formula that reacts with metal oxide particles, ensuring their removal without causing damage to the panels. This innovative solution eliminates the need for sanding methods and provides an environmentally friendly and effective alternative. Laboratory and field tests have confirmed the effectiveness of the product and show that it does not damage the anti-reflective coating, silicone or aluminum frame of solar panels. The metal…

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. July 5, 2024 OPISFOB China prices for M10 wafers have remained stable for the fifth week in a row. Prices for mono PERC M10 and n-type M10 wafers remained constant at $0.141 per unit (pc) and $0.139/pc, respectively.FOB China prices for G12 wafers have fallen further this week. Prices for Mono PERC G12 and N-type G12 wafers fell to $0.209/pc and $0.211/pc respectively, representing a week-on-week decline of 11.44% and 11.34% compared to the…

Stankevicius International opens registration for beta testing and trading of carbon credit derivatives HONG KONG, CHINA / ACCESSWIRE / July 5, 2024 / Stankevicius International is pleased to announce the opening of registration to beta test and trade Carbon Credit Derivatives on Stankevicius International GO, with the aim of providing traders and investors with early access to a breakthrough carbon credit trading experience.Essentials:- Beta testing registration: Traders and investors can now sign up for early access to test carbon credit trading on Stankevicius International GO.- Beta release date: The beta release is expected to take place around July 30, with…

French company HDF Energy has equipped its new hydrogen fuel cell production plant with a polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) with a 500 kW solar project, adapting the PV modules and inverters to the sawtooth roof design. July 5, 2024 François PuthodBy pv magazine FranceFrench hydrogen specialist HDF Energy recently commissioned a new factory in Blanquefort, western France, where it will produce high-performance PEM hydrogen fuel cells for the maritime and heavy rail mobility sectors.To supply the building with renewable electricity and for the test phase of the fuel cells, the company chose to install a 500 kW solar power plant…

Researchers simulated the operation of seven renewable energy communities in the Port of Naples and found that they offer lower life cycle costs. Using different capacities of solar and wave energy, they were able to optimize the system to a self-consumption of 90%. They also offered a scheme to manage a port energy community. July 5, 2024 Lior KahanaResearchers from Italy’s University of Naples, Federico II, have investigated the feasibility of setting up sustainable energy communities (RECs) in seaports. To do this, they created a numerical model based on European Union regulations, although they say their results can be generalized…

Going beyond the 80 year old solar cell comparison Physicists from Swansea University and Bo Akademi University have made a major breakthrough in solar cell technology by developing a new analytical model that improves the understanding and efficiency of thin-film photovoltaic (PV) devices. For nearly eight decades, the so-called Shockley diode equation has explained how current flows through solar cells; the electrical current that powers your home or charges the battery bank. However, the new study challenges this traditional understanding for a specific class of next-generation solar cells, namely: thin-film solar cells. These thin-film solar cells, made from flexible, low-cost…

Empowering Homes – Renewable Energy and IoT Integration The global market for smart homes is currently projected to reach $246 billion by 2026, while the renewable energy market is expected to grow at a rate of 8.3% annually. These rapidly growing sectors are set to revolutionize how we live and power our homes. Imagine a home where your solar panels communicate with your appliances to optimize energy use, ensuring maximum efficiency and minimal waste. This is not a distant future but a present reality, thanks to the integration of renewable energy with Internet of Things (IoT) technology. By combining the…

Australian zinc bromide flow battery specialist Redflow has entered into a partnership with Queensland state-owned generation company Stanwell to collaborate on the development of a long-life non-lithium energy storage solution for use in a 400 MWh project. Meanwhile, Toronto-based energy storage specialist e-Zinc has secured $31 million to develop and complete its pilot manufacturing facility in Mississauga, Ontario. July 5, 2024 David Carroll and Blathnaid O’DeaFrom pv magazine ESS news placeQueensland-based battery company Redflow has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with state-owned energy company Stanwell to collaborate on the development and deployment of its next-generation zinc bromide flow battery for…

Actual solar energy generation is likely higher, as the 110 GWh of energy generation only came from grid-scale solar developments. Image: ib vogt. Preliminary data from grid operator EirGrid shows that a third of electricity in the Republic of Ireland came from renewable sources in June. Electricity-scale solar supplied 4.4% of Ireland’s electricity demand, a new high for the country. Actual solar energy generation is likely higher, as the 110 GWh of energy generation only came from grid-scale solar developments; According to the Irish Solar Energy Association (ISEA), 94,000 Irish homes are equipped with solar panels, amounting to a capacity…