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Manufacturers are expanding U.S. production capacity to meet rising demand but tax credits favour some American components over others.
Industry Insight
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Europe takes steps toward developing hydrogen pipeline network
Feb 15, 2023
Europe is taking tentative steps toward developing a hydrogen pipeline network, essential if the gas is to play a role in decarbonizing energy-intensive industries that cannot electrify.
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European pipeline strategy must play to hydrogen's strengths
Feb 15, 2023
A hydrogen pipeline network will likely play a key role in Europe’s energy transition but must be laid in accordance with hydrogen’s strengths rather than strive to be a one-for-one replacement of natural gas, say experts.
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Solar skills shortage threatens EU targets
Feb 8, 2023
A lack of solar skills could worsen as demand soars and industry officials want more direct aid to training programs and better cross-border mobility.
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Wind farm builders call for deeper reforms in England
Feb 1, 2023
Planning law changes proposed by the UK government lack measures that aid larger onshore wind projects and national targets are needed to make stakeholders accountable, project partners told Reuters Events.
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Perovskite solar goes commercial as yield gains align with market forces
Jan 25, 2023
Perovskite developers are bringing rapid efficiency improvements and tandem concepts into the commercial space, boosted by rising solar targets and new funding mechanisms.
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EU pledges wind, solar funding to narrow gap with U.S.
Jan 18, 2023
Volatile regulation, permitting challenges and a lack of federal financing in Europe are making the U.S. more attractive for onshore wind investment, industry experts warn.
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Largest U.S. grid faces tight timeline to curb wind, solar delays
Jan 18, 2023
PJM's interconnection reforms should accelerate wind and solar build in the long term but ambitious short-term approval rates will depend on the grid operator’s resources and new applications have fallen, industry experts told Reuters Events.
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Hydrogen aircraft developers are in for the long haul
Jan 18, 2023
Hydrogen-powered aircraft developers are designing commercially-viable aircraft that will operate out of technologically-ready airports though say a full transition will be decades in the making.
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Aviation weighs hydrogen's pros and cons
Jan 18, 2023
Aviation companies are examining the strengths and weaknesses of hydrogen for electric propulsion and direct combustion, both of which have the potential to transform global aviation.
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Germany's windfall tax curtails short-term wind growth
Dec 14, 2022
An impending levy on power generation profits has raised uncertainties over contract eligibility and dented investor confidence just as Germany looks to ramp up installations.
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Europe's solar dash quickens prospect of new cell technologies
Dec 7, 2022
Accelerated renewable energy targets and soaring energy costs could see faster rollout of higher efficiency solar technologies if funding risks can be dampened.
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EU acts to accelerate renewable energy permitting, unleash repowering
Nov 30, 2022
Emergency regulation is set to shorten permitting times, reduce developer costs and accelerate repowering but developers need clearer rules to minimise legal risks, experts said.
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U.S. offshore contract appeal shows early builders hit by volatility
Nov 30, 2022
Requests by developers to adapt power contracts in Massachusetts show how early movers are squeezed by volatile costs as they rush to secure key federal incentives.
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Shipping looks to hydrogen-based fuels to decarbonize
Nov 30, 2022
Global shipping accounts for around 3% of all CO2 emissions and a drive to slash that has many in the industry looking toward hydrogen fuels to power the world’s fleets.
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Ammonia may help solve hydrogen's transport, storage problem
Nov 30, 2022
Hydrogen faces challenges as a fuel but conversion to ammonia, which is easier to move and store, may form part of the solution.