Features for May 2016

Features Archive

Yokohama partnership to test green hydrogen supply chain in fuel cell forklift deployment 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.

Developing the next generation of flexible solar panels 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.

Collaboration U: Where renewable energy and higher education converge 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.

Argentina: The new frontier 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.

Comment: Could the Isle of Man gain from recent innovations in offshore wind? 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.

Case Study: GRID4EU optimises the medium voltage grid Case Study: GRID4EU optimises the medium voltage grid

GRID4EU recently collaborated with ABB to explore the feasibility of introducing smart grids across Europe. Dipl Ing Peter Noglik, Principal Scientist at ABB R&D Germany, Professor Dr Lars Jendernalik, Lead Operations for Ruhr-Niederrhein at Westnetz GmbH and Dipl Ing Anton Shapovalov, Research Associate at TU Dortmund University explained to ABB’s Jochen Kreusel the outcome of the project and what it means for the energy landscape in Europe.