Comment: Could the Isle of Man gain from recent innovations in offshore wind?
Ken Milne, Director of Energy & Support Services at the Isle of Man Department of Economic Development, discusses some of the developments occurring for the Isle of Man’s energy sector.
Argentina: The new frontier
Argentina’s new government is keen to finally realise the country’s renewables potential after years of false starts. Could this be a new dawn for one of the world’s most promising regions? Rachel Parkes reports.
Collaboration U: Where renewable energy and higher education converge
When commercial developers and academic institutions team up, it’s a win-win, says Zev Rosenzweig, CEO and Founder of AORA Solar.
Developing the next generation of flexible solar panels
When many people are asked to imagine a solar panel, they will immediately think of the large, dark blue, silicon-based panels commonly seen in residential rooftop installations. However, recent innovations in alternative photovoltaic technologies have opened the possibility of solar panels with features such as flexibility, customised shape and transparency. George Dibb talks about a recent EU project focused on improving the performance and reducing the cost of flexible organic PV panels.
Yokohama partnership to test green hydrogen supply chain in fuel cell forklift deployment
A Japanese partnership, which includes the Yokohama and Kawasaki municipal governments alongside three industrial collaborators, is starting a new project to implement and evaluate an end-to-end, low-carbon hydrogen supply chain, which will use hydrogen produced from renewable energy to power forklifts.
Offshore wind farms: Why contingency planning is vital to keeping business continuity afloat
Ryan Henderson, Director of EDS Group, comments on the importance of having a robust contingency plan to ensure faults don’t threaten business continuity.
Comment: The Internet of Things: Enabling intelligent solar assets
Stefan Degener, Senior Director at First Solar Energy Services, considers how the Internet of Things has impacted the implementation of Operations & Maintenance services in the solar industry.
Energy from waste: Valorising the biorefinery concept
Dr. Paul Hudman at the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) discusses the rise of biorefineries in clean energy production.
Can solar technology generate clean water for developing nations?
Watly's new solar-powered technology aims to provide water, energy and internet connectivity to people living in poorer parts of the world. Marco Attisani discusses the application of the technology and how it works.
Korean energy storage project features largest lithium NMC system deployed for electricity grid frequency regulation
In South Korea, battery company Kokam has deployed two lithium nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) oxide energy storage systems (ESS) – rated at 24 MW/9 MWh and 16 MW/6 MWh – for frequency regulation on the national electricity grid. The company says that the 24 MW system is the world’s largest-capacity lithium NMC ESS used for frequency regulation.