Hydrogen under $3/kg may ensure affordable seasonal energy storage in the US
Researchers from the United States have investigated how fuel cells and electrolyzers may be able to operate under intermittent availability provided by both wind and solar and have found that an affordable hydrogen-based system for seasonal energy storage could be achieved at a hydrogen price lower than $3, produced from inexpensive renewable electricity at $0.02/kWh.
The Hydrogen Stream: New dehydrogenation process to improve hydrogen storage
A look at three different hydrogen projects from around the world including one at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames Laboratory, which launched a new catalyst based on nitrogen and carbon to extract hydrogen from hydrogen storage materials at mild temperatures and under normal atmospheric conditions.
Sunrise brief: The U.S. Army commits to using 100% clean electricity by 2030
Also on the rise: CommonBond enters solar finance market, hoping to lower costs. SunPower sells C&I business. BloombergNEF’s Jenny Chase says solar offers reasons for hope. NREL develops next-generation CSP. Greenbacker adds to solar portfolio. EV charging networks gets a boost. Nautilus grows community solar portfolio. Nature Conservancy releases Site Renewables Right map.
Next-gen concentrated solar power under development
In studies led by NREL researchers, the DOE pursues an energy cost goal of five cents per kilowatt-hour.
Sunrise brief: Another anti-circumvention case filed against Southeast Asian countries, said ROTH
Also on the rise: Terrasmart shares vision of its role in transition to renewables. AES using AI-powered bidding software. Excel commits to procuring 2.5GW of solar by 2030. T-Mobile subscribes to 10 Nexamp solar farms. Funding for water-based electrolysis for green hydrogen. ACORE wants to eliminate anti-renewable rule in New England. Job moves at Scout Clean Energy, PosiGen, QOS Energy, and more
Water-based electrolysis for green hydrogen earns funding
Verdagy announced it secured a $25 million investment for its new electrolyzer technology.
Solar-over-canal study announced in California
Project Nexus is a pilot project that aims to build solar panel canopies over a portion of Turlock Irrigation District’s existing canals to operate and research a how water-plus-energy can meet California’s needs for climate resiliency.
Renewable energy heat batteries for industrial applications gain funding
Startup Rondo Energy closed a $22 million Series A funding round to decarbonize industrial processes with equipment that converts solar and wind energy into thermal energy.
Recycled silicon used in 19.7% efficient PERC solar cells
Led by German research institute Fraunhofer ISE, the consortium has built the solar cells with 100% crystalline silicon recycled from end-of-life photovoltaic panels. The silicon is recycled through a technique conceived by German specialist Reiling GmbH & Co. KG and the Fraunhofer Center for Silicon Photovoltaics CSP.
Sunrise brief: Ford, Sunrun to backup solar homes with the electric F-150 truck when the grid goes down
Also on the rise: Phoenix solar market could be brought back to life. Owners of distributed solar and distributed storage may soon earn money from participating in wholesale markets through an aggregator. Hyperlight licenses design of plastic CSP receiver from NREL. Fire at Vistra’s Moss Landing Energy Storage Facility not caused by battery. Mississippi Power issues RFP seeking 200MW of solar. Cybersecurity specialist offers considerations for renewable power plants. Massachusetts community solar to provide electricity bill credits to low-income subscribers
