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Trump would ‘irreparably’ harm the pace of clean technology rollout: Kerry Veteran US diplomat John Kerry warned on Thursday that the need to quickly and widely deploy climate technology to curb planet-warming emissions would be “irreparably hurt” by a Donald Trump presidency. Kerry said a re-elected Trump cannot stop investment and innovation in clean technology, but could frustrate it at a critical time when deep emissions cuts are urgently needed. “Accelerating these markets is the name of the game. That is the key,” the former US climate envoy said at a technology summit in London hosted by Microsoft co-founder Bill…

This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) gives the voice to Annemarie Schouten, head of Solar Development Netherlands at Vattenfall. She says it wasn’t always easy to establish yourself in a male-dominated sector and explains how finding mentors can provide good support in dealing with unequal treatment. “I would tell younger colleagues entering this industry to surround themselves with other people,” she said. “People who are not alone like you. We need this diversity of views, insights and ways of working to tackle the challenges ahead.” June 28, 2024 Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu)As a law student, I came across…

Solar energy contractor from New York American Light Energy (USLE) hosted a lively Summer Solstice Open House on June 20 at its new office location in Latham, New York. The event attracted an enthusiastic turnout of more than 70 guests, including valued team members, dear friends, supportive family and valued partners. US Light Energy will hold a summer solstice celebration and tour of their new office during an open house in Latham, New York. (Photo Hans Pennink/ for US Light Energy) The occasion was highlighted by a special address from U.S. Congressman Paul Tonko, who underscored the importance of USLE’s…

At Intersolar Europe 2024, pv magazine spoke with Helena Li, executive president of Trina Solar, about the intense competition and consolidation in the PV industry. She believes the strongest manufacturers will become stronger in the coming months and says only product diversification and innovation can move companies forward in the current overcapacity scenario. June 27, 2024 Jonathan Gifford Helena Li and pv magazine editor at Jonathan GiffordImage: pv magazineThe headline of this video interview article was changed on 28.6.2024This content is copyrighted and may not be reused. If you would like to collaborate with us and reuse some of our…

Selex Smart Electric Vehicle JSC (Selex Motors) is partnering with PoA Carbon Management JSC (PoA Carbon) to implement a pilot project to develop carbon credits for electric vehicles. The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) is sponsoring the partnership, called the ‘Selex Smart Electric Vehicle Project’, to develop carbon credits for electric motorcycles to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and contribute to climate change mitigation . The project will contribute to Vietnam’s efforts to achieve its emissions target. At COP 26, Vietnam committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. According to the NDC 2022, Vietnam has increased its unconditional emissions…

Demonstrators protest against the Serbian lithium mine Thousands of demonstrators gathered in western Serbia to protest the opening of a controversial lithium mining project that has been halted for years amid protests over environmental fears. The rally comes after President Aleksandar Vucic told The Financial Times this month that Serbia could start mining lithium as early as 2028, following new guarantees from Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto. The future of the vast mineral deposits to be mined by Rio Tinto near Loznica remains a perennial political fault line in the Balkan country. It puts a festering distrust in the Serbian…

The “largest European plant for the production of thin-film solar cells” will go into operation after receiving production certification. Midsummer director Erik Olsson explains pv magazine Italy Production is expected to start after the summer, at a time when demand for thin-film photovoltaics from the commercial and industrial solar segments is increasing sharply. June 28, 2024 Sergio MatalucciBy pv magazine ItalyThe Swedish company Midsummer expects to start operations in its Italian factory in Puglia after the summer. When fully operational, the plant is expected to produce 50 MW per year of thin-film photovoltaic cells.The new factory is supported by Invitalia,…

The Generali Group company has signed an agreement to acquire a minority stake in Enel Libra Flexsys, which aims to deploy 1.7 GW of battery energy storage projects in Italy. “Revenues are fully committed for 15 years through capacity agreements with Enel and capacity payments from Enel supported by Terna, the Italian transmission system operator,” Sosteneo said. June 28, 2024 Sergio Matalucci From pv magazine ESS news placeSosteneo, part of the Generali Investments ecosystem, has concluded the financing contracts of an agreement with Enel for the acquisition of 49% of the share capital of Enel Libra Flexsys. The deal was…

From pv magazine 24/06The outbreak of hostilities in Ukraine was a wake-up call for the Baltic countries and signaled the urgent need for changes in energy policy.“The energy crisis following the Russian Federation’s aggression against Ukraine in 2022 has certainly affected all neighboring countries,” said Andres Meesak, head of smart energy solutions at Estonian regional distribution system operator (DSO) Viru Elektrivõrgud. pv magazine.The Baltic states of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia have learned a lot from Ukraine’s unfortunate experience, as they also have to live in the shadow of its bellicose eastern neighbor.“The most important positive impact is understanding the threat…

UL Solutions has announced a new testing protocol that addresses fire organizations’ demands for improved evaluations of battery energy storage systems for residential use. It recently appeared UL 9540B Survey of research for large-scale fire testing for residential battery energy storage systems (BESS) includes a test protocol with a robust ignition scenario and improved acceptance criteria for BESS in residential environments. The latest test method focuses on the fire propagation behavior of a BESS if a thermal propagation event occurs during the life of the system that leads to an internal fire. UL already tests the fire safety of energy…