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Shoals, Recom plan 5 GW solar module factory in U.S.: The two companies have partnered on a new venture that will bring 5 GW of solar cells and 5 GW of solar modules to U.S. and EU markets. #Renewables #Energy #Technology

The Hydrogen Stream: Lower costs needed for competitive green hydrogen: The Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research has provided figures for the levelized cost of hydrogen (LCoH) for major projects in the Netherlands, while Meld Energy says it is moving forward with its hydrogen plans in England. #Renewables #Energy #Technology

Valencia using PV trees to recharge small electric vehicles, mobile devices: The city of Valencia, Spain, has installed solar trees to recharge small electric vehicles and mobile devices, with a total investment of about €370,000 ($395,600). Each solar tree can generate up to 5,600 kWh per year. #Renewables #Energy #Technology

Long-duration stability of perovskite solar cells: US scientists have analyzed the impact of "seasoning" a formamidinium lead iodide solution with two-dimensional (2D) perovskites. They have found that the template improved the efficiency and durability of their solar cells. #Renewables #Energy #Technology

AI in photovoltaic systems: Researchers from Chinese and Malaysian universities have compared studies demonstrating the use of artificial intelligence to solve PV integration problems. They say that AI will bring revolutionary improvements in the efficiency, reliability and predictability of solar power generation. #Renewables #Energy #Technology

Colombian developer switches on 83 MW of solar: Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) has started operating an 83 MW solar project in Caldas, Colombia. #Renewables #Energy #Technology

Strawberry agrivoltaic project combines PV, shade screens, rainwater harvesting: Insolight, an agrivoltaic specialist, has inaugurated a 3,000 sqm greenhouse project for a strawberry farm in France. The facility combines solar panels, shade screens, and rainwater harvesting. #Renewables #Energy #Technology

SNCF Energie, Neoen tie up on 172 GWh of annual solar capacity: SNCF Energie, a unit of French railway group SNCF, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Neoen for 172 GWh of annual solar power. The deal supports financing for a new 139 MWp solar park set to start operations in 2028, alongside 150 hectares of land for sheep farming. #Renewables #Energy #Technology

Enpal, Entrix reveal plans for Europe’s biggest VPP: Enpal and Entrix aim to build Europe’s largest virtual power plant (VPP) via their new Flexa joint venture. They plan to integrate PV systems and other decentralized energy producers and consumers into a multi-gigawatt network with an AI-powered electricity trading platform. #Renewables #Energy #Technology

Cliantech Solutions to supply 1.2 GW automated production line for Alpex Solar: Cliantech Solutions says it will install a 1.2 GW,Cliantech to supply 1.2 GW automated production line for Alpex Solar fully automated solar panel production line for Alpex Solar’s new factory in India. #Renewables #Energy #Technology