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Non-stop solar innovation despite module oversupply

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Christian Breyer @christianonre.bsky.social · Aug 4

1/ New @UniLUT & #HYGCEL research assesses infrastructure costs for e-methanol production in #Finland with dispersed resources. It compares transport costs of electricity, hydrogen, and CO2 - normalised to methanol doi.org/10.1016/j.en....

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Jero Ahola @jeroahola.bsky.social · Aug 6

Non-stop #solar #innovation despite module oversupply www.pv-magazine.com/2025/08/01/n...

It’s no secret that prices throughout the solar supply chain have been at rock bottom over the past 18 months. Alex Barrows and Molly Morgan of CRU Group explore how the market reached the imbalance t...

The Hydrogen Stream: Trina sends first containerized hydrogen unit to Europe

Jero Ahola @jeroahola.bsky.social · Aug 3

The #Hydrogen Stream: Trina sends first containerized hydrogen unit to Europe www.pv-magazine.com/2025/08/01/t...

Trina Green Hydrogen has shipped a containerized megawatt-class electrolyzer to Europe, while Fotowatio Renewable Ventures has selected Envision to support a green ammonia project in Brazil.

Peak Energy launches first U.S. grid-scale sodium-ion storage system - Energy Storage

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Jero Ahola @jeroahola.bsky.social · Jul 31

Peak Energy launches first U.S. #grid-scale #sodium-ion storage system. #battery www.ess-news.com/2025/07/30/p...

In a shared pilot with utilities and IPPs, Peak Energy’s passively cooled sodium-ion system targets a 20% lifetime cost drop and a 33% cut in degradation over 20 years.

Unassuming Black Box Can Charge EVs At Up To 400 kW With A Household Connection

Jero Ahola @jeroahola.bsky.social · Jul 30

Työkoneiden #sähköistäminen #työkoneissa tai jopa metsätöissä ratkeaa esimerkiksi vaihtoakuilla tai tällaisilla konttiin laitetuilla akustoilla. Täysin sähköisten koneiden energiankulutus on murto-osa verrattuna diesel-hydraulisiin. #akku insideevs.com/news/767276/...

It’s designed to fast-charge electric trucks, but it doesn’t require costly grid connections.

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Home storage grows across Europe in first half of 2025

Jero Ahola @jeroahola.bsky.social · Jul 24

Home #storage grows across Europe in first half of 2025 #battery www.pv-magazine.com/2025/07/23/h...

Home battery demand was subdued in Germany and Italy in the first six months of 2025 but rose in Austria, France, the Netherlands, and the Czech Republic. One driver was falling prices, with EUPD Rese...

Global average solar LCOE stood at $0.043/kWh in 2024, says IRENA

Jero Ahola @jeroahola.bsky.social · Jul 23

Global average #solar LCOE stood at $0.043/kWh in 2024, says IRENA www.pv-magazine.com/2025/07/23/g...

The International Renewable Energy Agency's latest report finds little change in the global average levelized cost of electricity for utility-scale solar plants year-on-year, while the global average ...

China switches on its largest standalone battery storage project

Jero Ahola @jeroahola.bsky.social · Jul 22

#China switches on its largest standalone #battery storage project www.pv-magazine.com/2025/07/21/c...

With a capacity of 2 GWh, the four-hour storage system is described as the largest lithium iron phosphate energy storage project in the country.

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Jero Ahola @jeroahola.bsky.social · Jul 19

Yhdistettynä kykyyn hyödyntää uusiutuvan sähkön tuotantoprofiilia esimerkiksi varastoimalla lämpöä.

Jero Ahola @jeroahola.bsky.social · Jul 19

Lämmityksen sähköistyminen on iso mahdollisuus, kun teollisuus ja kuluttajat vaihtavat fossiilisen kaasun sähköön ja uusiutuviin perustuvaan lämmitykseen. Suomeen verrattuna lisäongelmia Saksassa ovat yksi sähkömarkkina-alue ja uusiutuvien tuet, jotka kannustavat tuottamaan negatiivisilla hinnoilla.

German battery storage reaches 22.1 GWh at halfway point of 2025 - Energy Storage

Jero Ahola @jeroahola.bsky.social · Jul 19

#German #battery storage reaches 22.1 GWh at halfway point of 2025" at www.ess-news.com/2025/07/18/g...

Germany's battery storage capacity rapidly expands, nearing two million installations by the end of the first half of 2025.

Spain launches call for access to 3.68 GW of grid capacity

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Jero Ahola @jeroahola.bsky.social · Jul 19

#Spain launches call for access to 3.68 GW of #grid capacity www.pv-magazine.com/2025/07/18/s...

The Spanish government has kicked off its first grid-access tender for 3,681 MW at eight transmission nodes across six regions, targeting areas with large-scale industrial demand.

“Grid-forming technology is no longer experimental - it’s here and working” - Energy Storage

Jero Ahola @jeroahola.bsky.social · Jul 18

“Grid-forming technology is no longer experimental – it’s here and working”" #grid #battery www.ess-news.com/2025/07/07/g...

In grids increasingly dominated by renewables, grid-forming technology is emerging as critical tool for maintaining stability and ensuring reliable power system operation. In this interview with ESS N...

Enervis Battery Storage Index: Revenues reach record level in May 2025 - Energy Storage

Jero Ahola @jeroahola.bsky.social · Jul 14

Enervis Battery Storage Index: Revenues reach record level in May 2025 #battery #grid www.ess-news.com/2025/06/26/e...

The index provides independent assessment of historical and potential revenues for large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Solar becomes EU’s largest power source in June

Jero Ahola @jeroahola.bsky.social · Jul 13

#Solar becomes #EU’s largest power source in June www.pv-magazine.com/2025/07/11/s...

Solar accounted for 22.1% of electricity generation in the European Union in June, as 13 member states set new records for the share of solar in their national power mixes.

Spain approves legislation to encourage energy storage and flexibility - Energy Storage

Jero Ahola @jeroahola.bsky.social · Jul 3

#Spain approves legislation to encourage #energy storage and flexibility" at www.ess-news.com/2025/06/25/s...

The Spanish government has approved legislation to strengthen its electricity system following the major power outage the country experienced in April.

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Jero Ahola @jeroahola.bsky.social · Jul 1

#UK rejects CfD bid for 10.5 GW Morocco solar-wind subsea #cable www.pv-magazine.com/2025/07/01/u...

Germany to introduce new product standard for plug-in solar devices

Jero Ahola @jeroahola.bsky.social · Jun 28

#Germany to introduce new product standard for plug-in #solar devices www.pv-magazine.com/2025/06/27/g...

The standard is intended to regulate basic safety requirements and testing. However, an international standard is currently being developed that reaches partially contradictory results. The German Com...

In a world of low-cost batteries, performance matters - Energy Storage

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Jero Ahola @jeroahola.bsky.social · Jun 26

In a world of low-cost batteries, performance matters #battery
www.ess-news.com/2025/06/20/i...

Oversupply of lithium-ion battery precursor and active materials – and of lithium iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries, especially in China – has driven energy storage system costs down, fueling a record 33...

Simultaneous optimization of plant design, control unlocks cost-competitive green hydrogen

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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · Jun 23

A HISTORIC MILESTONE: For the first time, solar power generated more electricity globally than nuclear, making it the world’s 4th largest power source.

In just 5 years, solar output nearly tripled—from 79 TWh (Apr 2020) to 233 TWh (Apr 2025). The energy transition is speeding up.

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Jero Ahola @jeroahola.bsky.social · Jun 17

Rakentaminen on hiljentynyt, mutta näin kokemusasiantutijana rakentamisen kustannukset eivät ole kuitenkaan laskeneet.

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Jero Ahola @jeroahola.bsky.social · Jun 16

There is no problem in ramping up of AE either. This is just a narrative that should be killed.

Jero Ahola @jeroahola.bsky.social · Jun 16

Here is our news about simultaneous #optimization of component dimensioning and system control of green #hydrogen production plant. This approach is essential to achieve low cost hydrogen. #electrolysis
www.pv-magazine.com/2025/06/11/s...

Achieving cost-competitiveness for green hydrogen produced via water electrolysis using intermittent renewable energy sources remains a significant challenge. Researchers from LUT University in Finlan...