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Firefighters in Gersthofen, Germany, extinguished a fire at a hydrogen filling station that was inaugurated on June 17 as part of a pilot project backed by the German government. June 28, 2024 Sergio Matalucci Image: Freiwillige Feuerwehr Gersthofen The fire brigade in Gersthofen, Germany, has extinguished a fire at a new hydrogen filling station and prevented its spread, the organization reports said on social media. Gersthofen is a town in Bavaria, near Augsburg.“According to current information, there was also a loud bang when the fire broke out. The fire brigade quickly brought the fire under control.” said the local police.Tyczka…

Agri-Light has launched its first agrivoltaic pilot project, using a dual-axis solar array on a rail system to move solar panels horizontally above a vineyard in the Negev Desert. Results are expected this summer and the company plans to build commercial projects in Israel and Spain next year. June 28, 2024 Lior KahanaAgri-Light Energy Systems, an Israeli agrivoltaic startup, recently launched its first pilot project in the Negev Desert. The company uses patented technology based on two-axis solar tracking systems.The first project includes a rail system to move the solar panels horizontally above the crops, while the second project positions…

Plug Me In says the supply captured and stored by the solar and battery portion can power heat pumps and electric vehicle charging. Image: Join me. Plug Me In, provider of EV charging points and heat pump technology, will now provide solar energy and battery storage services. The company recently acquired Environmental Energies Limited (EEL), a provider of residential and commercial energy infrastructure services, allowing Plug Me In to offer these complementary technologies. Founded in 2011, EEL provides large-scale solar PV projects, including Slate Barn Farm in Peterborough, as well as residential and C&I services. Now that EEL’s residential portfolio…

The carbon footprint refers to the total greenhouse gas emissions generated by human activities, which contribute to global warming. A product’s carbon footprint (CFP) is calculated by combining the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over its entire life cycle. This indicator provides consumers with information about the CO level2 emissions related to the product they use. Currently, some countries have begun to label products with publicly disclosed CFP, allowing consumers to consider the CFP index in addition to quality and price when making their purchases. To calculate the CFP for a product, manufacturers must maintain information about the product’s life…

Western tariffs pose a ‘challenge’ for Chinese battery giant CATL An executive at Chinese battery giant CATL said on Thursday that Western tariffs on electric vehicles are a “challenge” for the company, and also bad for customers. Citing unfair competition, the European Union will impose heavy tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles by July 4, after Washington increased levies on the sector last month. Canada suggested this week that it too could follow suit. CATL is a major player in the market as the world’s largest producer of EV batteries and has signed agreements with car manufacturers such as Tesla, Stellantis…

Researchers in China have developed a floating structure for offshore PV that reportedly offers improved stability and dynamic responses compared to conventional semi-submerged floating designs. The floating structure consists of a pontoon truss platform consisting of four pontoons and a steel truss connected by soft ropes. June 28, 2024 Emiliano BelliniA group of researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China have developed a new floating structure for floating offshore PV that reportedly offers a range of advantages over conventional semi-submersible structures.”We proposed a new concept for the floating photovoltaic structure at sea, a pontoon-type floating structure designed with a…

On the fifth anniversary of the UK’s net zero commitment (27 July), the Mission Zero Coalition published its report At a Crossroads: Paths to a Net Zero Future. The report outlines how Britain can stay on track to reach net zero and presents a roadmap for the government to be elected on July 4. It is the culmination of eleven sessions held by the Mission Zero Coalition’s Power Generation Network, gathering evidence from key stakeholders and policy experts. The Mission Zero Coalition launched in March 2023 to build momentum Mission Zero Report written by ex-Conservative MP Chris Skidmore. He resigned…

A group of scientists from the UAE-based energy company have developed a new method to perform IV curve measurements without transporting the solar panels to laboratories for detailed analysis. The proposed Suns-Vmp approach reportedly provides a “very low” mean square error between the simulated and real IV curves. June 28, 2024 Emiliano Bellini“It is common practice in the PV industry to monitor the health of PV systems using their current-voltage (IV) curves. However, these IV curves are rarely measured in the field, requiring the modules to be transported to laboratories for detailed analysis,” shared Shahzada Pamir, corresponding author of the…

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. June 28, 2024 OPISThe Chinese Module Marker (CMM), the OPIS benchmark rating for TOPCon modules from China, was assessed at $0.100/W, down $0.005/W from week to week. Prices for mono PERC modules were estimated at $0.090/W, down $0.005/W from the previous week. The new record lows for both prices come as market activity remains subdued due to low demand, according to OPIS data.Module makers have cut prices in an effort to secure new orders…

Generac Power Systems has acquired a North American energy storage contractor PowerPlay battery energy storage systems, a division of SunGrid Solutions. PowerPlay specializes in providing turnkey, tailor-made BESS solutions for commercial and industrial projects up to 7 MWh. “This acquisition supports our commitment to offering a more complete ecosystem of products and solutions to domestic commercial and industrial customers, helping them achieve their energy goals with a strong emphasis on resiliency, efficiency and sustainability,” said Aaron Jagdfeld, president and CEO of Generac. “We are incredibly proud of PowerPlay and the talented team behind its success. This acquisition by Generac is…