Professor for Solar Economy @UniLUT. Interested in sustainable energy-industry-CDR systems based on #100RE. Safe planetary boundaries matter. http://youtube.com/watch?v=9jwJWK… - http://lut.fi -
1/ New research @lut.fi delivers high-resolution techno-economic insights into combined PV portfolios in Arctic & sub-Arctic regions doi.org/10.1016/j.se..., highlighting the potential of east-west bifacial vertical systems for low‑cost electricity generation.
Tja, eigentlich ist es nichts neues dass Kernkraftwerke und auch fossile Kraftwerke nicht für die Heisszeit gemacht sind. Das ist ein weltweites Problem und die Lösung ist auch recht offensichtlich: PV und Windkraft. Hier eine globale Analyse: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Global scenarios for significant water use reduction in thermal power plants based on cooling water demand estimation using satellite imagery - Nature EnergyCooling in thermal power plants demands significant quantities of freshwater globally. Using a database of cooling technologies for 13,863 thermal power plants worldwide identified from satellite imag...www.nature.comVolker QuaschningDie #Kernenergie stößt in der #Klimakrise zunehmend an ihre Grenzen. Ungarn muss wegen Wassermangels ein Kernkraftwerk abschalten. Windkraft- und Solaranlagen brauchen dagegen kein Kühlwasser und liefern auch bei Wassermangel zuverlässig Strom.
Laos stoppt Verbrenner-Importe bis Ende 2026 - www.electrive.net/2026/07/25/l... - ein weiteres Land zeigt was geht wenn kluge politische Entscheidungen zum Wohle des Landes getroffen werden. In Deutschland? Verantwortungslose und ideologische Entscheidungen gegen die eigenen Interessen.
Laos stoppt Verbrenner-Importe bis Ende 2026 - electrive.netLaos setzt bis Ende 2026 den Import von Benzin- und Dieselfahrzeugen weitgehend aus. Mit dem befristeten Importstopp will die Regierung den Hochlauf derwww.electrive.netFloating PV economically viable at Moroccan dams" at www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/28/f... - enormous potential for floating PV on hydro dams (also to act as virtual battery): doi.org/10.1016/j.eg...
Floating PV economically viable at Moroccan dams - pv magazine GlobalResearch from Morocco assessing the techno-economic potential of floating PV at a Moroccan dam finds such installations can help to mitigate water stress while increasing the country's renewable energ...www.pv-magazine.comAustralian researchers achieve 30.2% efficiency for 10 cm2 perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell - www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/28/a...
Australian researchers achieve 30.2% efficiency for 10 cm2 perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell - pv magazine GlobalThe result was confirmed by the PV Performance Lab at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO).www.pv-magazine.comWhy renewable energy will power India’s next generation of data centres at www.pv-magazine-india.com/2026/07/28/w... - base supply with #100RE is quite technically feasible and economically viable: doi.org/10.1016/j.jc...
Why renewable energy will power India's next generation of data centres - pv magazine IndiaAs India builds the next generation of digital infrastructure, renewable energy will no longer be viewed as an optional addition. It will become the foundation that powers smarter, greener, and more r...www.pv-magazine-india.comScania liefert Batteriepacks für E-Bergbaufahrzeuge von MacLean - www.electrive.net/2026/07/28/s... - erheblicher Bedarf zur umfassenden Elektrifizierung des globalen Minensektors: doi.org/10.1002/aesr... ; doi.org/10.1016/j.fu...
Scania liefert Batteriepacks für E-Bergbaufahrzeuge von MacLean - electrive.netScania und MacLean haben eine strategische Partnerschaft geschlossen. Scania liefert künftig Batteriesysteme für MacLeans wachsende Flottewww.electrive.netUS bans foreign-produced solar inverters" at www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/29/f... - when Europe follows with the same decision?
US bans foreign-produced solar inverters - pv magazine GlobalIn the United States, the Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau has added foreign-produced power inverters to its Covered List, executing an immediate ban on equ...www.pv-magazine.comWhy consumers are choosing solar over fossil fuels" at www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/29/w...
Why consumers are choosing solar over fossil fuels - pv magazine GlobalPeople across the world have woken up to the fact that renewable energy is a source of local economic stability and energy security, particularly when it’s on their roofs, with a recent global survey ...www.pv-magazine.comIndonesia signals start of 100 GW solar initiative" at www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/30/i... - enormous solar PV demand ahead: doi.org/10.1049/rpg2...
Indonesia signals start of 100 GW solar initiative - pv magazine GlobalIndonesia’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, says a groundbreaking ceremony will soon take place for the first phase of the country’s flagship 100 GW solar program.www.pv-magazine.comUruguay plans 500 MW of new renewables by 2030" at www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/30/u...
Uruguay plans 500 MW of new renewables by 2030 - pv magazine GlobalUruguay is planning to deploy an additional 500 MW of new renewables before the end of the current administration in February 2030. The plan includes four new solar projects, two of which have already...www.pv-magazine.comMAN bringt MCS-fähige E-Lkw mit 750 kW in Serie - www.electrive.net/2026/07/30/m...
MAN bringt MCS-fähige E-Lkw mit 750 kW in Serie - electrive.netMAN hat im Münchner Werk den ersten serienmäßig produzierten Elektro-Lkw mit Megawatt Charging System gefertigt. Die Modelle eTGX und eTGS können damitwww.electrive.netUK solar capacity hits 22.8 GW as market prepares for plug-in launch at www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/31/u... - bright solar PV future ahead in the UK: doi.org/10.1049/rpg2...
UK solar capacity hits 22.8 GW as market prepares for plug-in launch - pv magazine GlobalThe UK added over 2 GW of solar capacity in the 12 months to the end of June 2026. With new plug-in solar regulations soon to take effect, a UK wholesaler boss tells pv magazine plug-in solar is a gre...www.pv-magazine.comNew Zealand looks to legalize plug-in solar" at www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/31/n... - good news from New Zealand to push solar PV which has a quite bright future ahead: doi.org/10.1016/j.en... ; doi.org/10.1088/2753...
New Zealand looks to legalize plug-in solar - pv magazine GlobalA solar regulatory review from New Zealand's Ministry for Regulation suggests legalizing plug-in solar, approving installations under 10 kW by the next working day and allowing accredited installers t...www.pv-magazine.comAustralia identifies utility-scale project delivery as key barrier to lower solar costs at www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/31/u...
Australia identifies utility-scale project delivery as key barrier to lower solar costs - pv magazine GlobalThe speed and scale of delivering large solar projects is now the key risk to reaching Australia’s ambitions for ultra low-cost solar, according to a white paper from the Australian Renewable Energy A...www.pv-magazine.comExploring electrochemical recovery of silver from end-of-life solar modules" at www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/31/e... - silver recycling become quite important for supply. More on PV sustainability: doi.org/10.1002/solr...
Exploring electrochemical recovery of silver from end-of-life solar modules - pv magazine GlobalAustralian researchers have identified 316L stainless steel as an effective electrode material for recovering silver from recycled PV cells, achieving up to 93% recovery and 96% Faradaic efficiency. T...www.pv-magazine.comSolar’s share of EU electricity demand tops 20% for three consecutive months - www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/31/s... - very good to have surpassed the 20% limit for the EU ... and considerable higher levels to come: doi.org/10.1016/j.en...
Solar's share of EU electricity demand tops 20% for three consecutive months - pv magazine GlobalData compiled by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE shows photovoltaics supplied more than 20% of EU electricity demand in May, June and July for the first time. Latvia set a new EU...www.pv-magazine.comThe Hydrogen Stream: Chinese company sets record for green ammonia export" at www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/31/t... - very good conditions for green e-ammonia ahead: doi.org/10.1016/j.jc...
The Hydrogen Stream: Chinese company sets record for green ammonia export - pv magazine GlobalChinese company State Power Investment Corp set a global record for the largest single-batch export of green ammonia, shipping 3,750 tonnes of green ammonia to South Korea.www.pv-magazine.comChile forecasts up to 58 GW of new solar capacity by 2057 at www.pv-magazine.com/2026/07/28/c... - great that Chile proceed in utilising its domestic solar resources. However, the PV demand could be MUCH higher: doi.org/10.1016/j.en...
Chile forecasts up to 58 GW of new solar capacity by 2057 - pv magazine GlobalChile's Ministry of Energy has presented its preliminary long-term energy plan, which anticipates between 27 GW and 58 GW of new solar capacity over the next 30 years across five different growth scen...www.pv-magazine.com1/ New research @lut.fi presents sustainable bio-syngas potential from waste and biomass residue by 2050 & the levelised cost of bio-syngas doi.org/10.1016/j.rs.... A global-national assessment of sustainable biomass gasification is provided.