Articles written by Sergio Matalucci

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Liquid hydrogen test flight could enable long-distance flights H2FLY claims that a recent three-hour test flight, entirely powered by liquid hydrogen, could lead to sustainable long-range flights fuelled by liquefied, cryogenic hydrogen. Solaris, meanwhile, has started selling hydrogen buses in Italy.
Sergio Matalucci
Sep 14, 2023
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Hydrogen buses less efficient than battery models Italian researchers have compared the performance of hydrogen and electric buses in northern Italy. Meanwhile, Australian company Worley has collaborated with Princeton University to devise a 10-point action plan for Europe’s renewable hydrogen sector.
Sergio Matalucci
Aug 30, 2023
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The Hydrogen Stream: Scientists see iridium as obstacle to hydrogen aviation A German research team says that demand for iridium, lanthanum and nickel could weigh on the growth of the global hydrogen-powered aviation market.
Sergio Matalucci
Aug 08, 2023
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Enel develops robot for waterless cleaning of PV plants Enel says it will work with Italian startup Reiwa to develop a robot for waterless cleaning of PV plants. The innovative device features brushes and can autonomously navigate across panel rows, eliminating the need for human intervention.
Sergio Matalucci
Aug 07, 2023
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Italian startup offers solar kits packed in barrels Italian manufacturer Barrel claims that solar kits packed in barrels are ideal for remote areas and conflict zones. Its standard packages consist of 6 kW solar modules, a 5.6 kW single-phase hybrid inverter, and 3.55 kWh of lithium battery energy storage capacity.
Sergio Matalucci
Jul 16, 2023
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The Hydrogen Stream: China starts world’s biggest solar-to-hydrogen site China’s Sinopec has switched on the world’s largest solar-to-hydrogen project in Xinjiang, while India has unveiled a new plan to incentivize green hydrogen and electrolyzer production.
Sergio Matalucci
Jul 05, 2023
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Solar-plus-storage microgrids minimise power shutoffs during wildfires Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory researchers have shown that microgrids equipped with solar-plus-storage systems can maintain an average levelised cost of energy (LCOE) below USD 0.30/kWh and limit annual public safety power shutoffs to 2% to 3% of annual energy demand.
Michael Schoeck
Jun 20, 2023
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South Korea launches hydrogen bidding market, Queensland gov assesses water requirement for Gladstone hub South Korea is opening what it claims is the world’s first hydrogen power generation bidding market, while the Queensland government has approved funding to assess water use in Gladstone’s hydrogen industry.
Sergio Matalucci
Jun 14, 2023
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Australia and China strengthen hydrogen cooperation China’s deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission is reported to have recently met with Andrew Forrest, founder and executive chairman of Fortescue.
Sergio Matalucci
Jun 08, 2023
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