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Credit: Solaris Energy On May 7, the Vermont Senate passed H.289which would update Vermont’s Renewable Energy Standard to require 100% renewable energy sources by 2035. H.289 has passed both the House and Senate with veto-proof majorities, so if Governor Scott vetoes the bill as expected, Renewable Energy Vermont believes it will become law when the Legislature reconvenes for his veto in June override session. “The Vermont Legislature made history today when the Senate passed legislation authored in the House of Representatives to dramatically expand the deployment of clean renewable energy in our state. “This ambitious plan, created through a strong…

Sunny will showcase its new liquid-cooled battery energy storage system at the Cleanpower 2024 trade show in Minneapolis this week. Sungrow’s ESS technology includes liquid cooling to prevent dust and moisture from being drawn into the system, as well as advanced temperature management and fire suppression systems to enable greater control over the system’s internal environmental conditions and reduce the risk of short circuits, improving the highest safety standard is guaranteed. The PowerTitan 2.0 is an AC storage design with an embedded PCS in a standard 20-ft container. The 5 MWh full liquid energy storage system can be expanded to…

Salt batteries improve the absorption of osmotic energy from the convergence of river and sea Estuaries, where freshwater rivers meet the sea, are not only ideal for birdwatching and kayaking, but also serve as potential sources of renewable, ‘blue’ osmotic energy. A recent study published in ACS Energy Letters highlights a breakthrough in this area, involving a semipermeable membrane designed to harvest osmotic energy from the salt gradients between these waters and effectively convert it into electrical energy. The new membrane demonstrated more than double the output power density in laboratory tests compared to conventional commercial membranes. Harnessing osmotic energy,…

The International Energy Agency (IEA) says global production capacity for solar cells and modules will grow by about 550 GW by 2023. It reports that about 80% of the global PV manufacturing industry is currently concentrated in China, with India and the United States each having a 5% share. Europe accounts for only 1%. May 7, 2024 Emiliano BelliniAccording to figures from the IEA, the global solar cell and module manufacturing industry is currently operating at a capacity utilization rate of approximately 50%. Promotion of clean technological production report. It said global investment in new solar plants alone would reach…

The US Department of Energy says it is aiming for ‘clean’ hydrogen production costs of $2/kg by 2026 and $1/kg by 2031. May 7, 2024 Sergio Matalucci The The US Department of Energy Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technologies Office (HFTO) has published a detailed strategy and planning document that will help guide hydrogen innovation and research in the coming years. It outlines HFTO’s mission, objectives and strategic approach, the Department of Energy said. The purpose of the document is “beautiful” hydrogen production costs of $2/kg in 2026 and $1/kg in 2031, but also costs for electrolysis systems of $250/kW (low…

Many drivers of electric cars are afraid of the range. They worry about running out of battery and getting stranded, or having to make inconvenient stops to charge their electric vehicle (EV) batteries. For this reason, the demand for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) is high. Read on to learn more about charging a PHEV at home and on the go.What is a PHEV?A PHEV is a hybrid vehicle which combines a combustion engine with a rechargeable battery. PHEVs can be charged using an external power source, giving them a limited all-electric range before switching to petrol. This double capacity…

Austrian manufacturer Sonnenkraft has developed a terracotta glass-glass module that aesthetically matches tiled roofs. It has a yield of 20.02%. May 7, 2024 Ralph Diermann By pv magazine GermanyAustrian PV module supplier Sonnenkraft has created a new glass-glass panel designed for integration into red tile roofs. The module “made in Austria” with its terracotta red color can be integrated into roofs or facades of buildings.“The panel can also be used in buildings where official requirements prohibit the use of conventional modules,” the company said in a statement.The HC Alpin terracotta module is based on 108 half-cut monocrystalline tunnel oxide-passivated contact…

By Contributing Author May 7, 2024 AWM-Arden-Messenger cable hangerIn August 2020, Affordable Wire Management (AWM) was introduced Rosendin. Thanks to AWM’s ability to design and manufacture high-quality and robust cable management systems (CMS), Rosendin was an early adopter of AWM’s first-generation offerings and became one of AWM’s first partners in the industry.Over a number of years, the relationship between the two companies grew and ensured an ongoing exchange of insights. Feedback from Rosendin enabled the AWM team to improve their original product suite and develop new, innovative offerings. AWM’s sustainable, metal solutions met Rosendin’s requirements in terms of sustainability and…

The New Mexico Supreme Court this week upheld the current rules for New Mexico’s community solar program, ruling in favor of the Public Regulation Commission (PRC) and a coalition of intervening parties, including the Coalition for Community Access to Solar Energy (CCSA), the Coalition of Sustainable Communities New Mexico (CSCNM), City of Las Cruces, New energy economy and the New Mexico Renewable Energy Industries Association. The Supreme Court’s decision means the state’s community solar program will be rolled out under existing PRC rules. The community solar program rules were approved in July 2022 and quickly challenged by Xcel Energy’s regional…

Tongwei, Canadian Solar, TCL Zhonghuan and JA Solar all reported significantly higher profits in 2023. May 7, 2024 Vincent Shaw Image: Jay Sterling Austin, Wikimedia CommonsTongwei said its operating profit fell to CNY139.104 billion ($19.29 billion) in 2023, down 2.33% year-on-year. Net profit fell to CNY 13.574 billion, down 47.25%. Polysilicon sales volume increased 50.79% year on year to 387,200 tons. Solar cell sales increased 68.11% year over year to 80.66 GW, while module sales increased 292.08% year over year to 31.11 GW. By the end of 2023, the company had successfully reduced the average production cost of monocrystalline silicon…