EU solar manufacturers’ ESG credentials could bolster revival
With calls for a revival in European PV manufacturing becoming more urgent, the Environmental, Social, and Governance credentials of its PV producers are being touted as a way in which manufacturing can be supported or even protected. The case for the ESG credentials of European manufacturing was advanced by multiple speakers at the 2023 SolarPower Summit this week in Brussels.
Weekend read: Floating the solar dream
Indonesia is a coal-dependent country in which conventional power grids are problematic. The archipelagic nation is turning to floating PV (FPV) to help accelerate its energy transition. Sorta Caroline takes a look at the state of play for water-borne solar and the problems that still need to be overcome.
Weekend read: Solar cars, lightyears away?
The integration of solar cells and vehicles looks like a sure bet for the future of cars, buses, and trucks. But for startups that have bet on making solar a feature of their electric vehicles (EVs), times are tough, reports pv magazine’s Tristan Rayner.
Australian scientists discover enzyme that turns air into energy
A team of Australian researchers have discovered a “natural battery” that converts air into energy and has “considerable” potential to support the future development of small, sustainable air-powered devices.
Zen Energy charging up first big battery project in SA
Electricity retailer Zen Energy has announced plans to develop its first utility-scale battery energy storage system after acquiring the 111 MW/270 MWh Templers Battery project in South Australia from UK-based developer Renewable Energy Systems Group.
Province looks at port development to support 8 GW green hydrogen project
Province Resources has launched a marine survey to explore the potential of establishing a new onshore port to support an 8 GW solar- and wind-powered green hydrogen project proposed for the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.
H2X tapped for Amazon accelerator program
Australian clean energy startup H2X Global will look to accelerate the development of its hydrogen vehicle power train and fuel cell technology after securing the support of Amazon Web Services, a subsidiary of the world’s largest e-commerce enterprise.
PV product prices resume downward trend, says TrendForce
TrendForce says polysilicon will be 3.2% cheaper in March than in February. This will lead to lower wafer, cell and module prices and will effectively spur installation demand.
Philippines launches tender for 25 MW solar plant
The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) of the Philippines is seeking proposals for the lease of a 37-hectare area for solar deployment in Tarlac province.
CEC warns pace must pick up as renewables investment hits $4.3 billion
Investment in financially committed large-scale renewable energy generation and storage projects in Australia ramped up in the final three months of 2022 to its highest level in more than four years but the Clean Energy Council has warned the pace remains inadequate.
