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YouTube video by Christian Breyer Electric Boats, EVs, and the V2G Grid Revolution on the Case of Åland

Podcast on Electric Boats, EVs, and the V2G Grid Revolution on the Case of Åland youtu.be/qr-QNNCg1uY for this article from 2018 doi.org/10.3390/en11...
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YouTube video by Christian Breyer Shetland's Potential to Export Green Hydrogen

14/ Listen to the #Shetland's Potential to Export Green Hydrogen paper in the podcast on our research results: youtu.be/5A2yoiQBOKc – this is AI-generated using Google NotebookLM.

13/ Although challenges exist, this study serves as a valuable case demonstrating how remote regions with abundant offshore wind and wave resources can leverage them to become e-fuel export hubs, accelerating the global energy transition.

12/ #Shetland's exports are cost-competitive with proposed imports from major solar-rich regions like #Morocco & #Australia. Sourcing hydrogen from a close partner like Shetland enhances EU energy security.

11/ This is the first time delivered e-hydrogen from offshore energy has been shown to be cheaper than onshore sources. While offshore costs are higher, the massive volumes lead to dramatic reductions in pipeline cost due to scaling effects, lowering the final delivered cost.

10/ The "All-in" scenario (Scenario 3), utilising 75 GW offshore wind and 111 GW wave power capacity, resulted in the highest potential export volume of over 626 TWh (H2,LHV) of green e-hydrogen annually, delivered at a cost of 77.6 €/MWh (H2,LHV).

9/ We used @EnergyPLANmodel to simulate #Shetland’s energy system with 3 scenarios for 2050 with large-scale export using different mixes (onshore, wave, offshore wind). Delivered costs were calculated for transport via pipeline to Netherlands. Exports dominate the energy system.

8/ As #Shetland has not been studied in this context, this novel study addresses this geographical gap by investigating its potential to transition to a #100RE system & assessing the capacity & costs for producing and exporting large volumes of green e-hydrogen to the EU in 2050.

7/ #Shetland, located near key European markets, possesses excellent wind and wave energy resources, making it a strong contender to supply a noticeable share of the European hydrogen demand in 2050.

6/ The EU's 2030 target is to produce 10 Mt of green hydrogen and import a further 10 Mt. Any new large-scale green hydrogen plant must utilise electricity from newly added, dedicated renewable energy capacity.

5/ Meeting the EU's climate goals requires massive amounts of renewable electricity, being a significant challenge for densely populated regions in mainland Europe. Consequently, large volumes of renewable electricity-based fuels (e-fuels) & green e-hydrogen must be imported.

Global potential of green ammonia based on hybrid PV-wind power plants Ammonia is one of the most commonly used feedstock chemicals globally. Therefore, decarbonisation of ammonia production is of high relevance towards a…

4/ Hydrogen is required for marine & aviation fuels, as feedstock for chemicals (ammonia www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... & methanol pubs.rsc.org/en/content/a...), for energy-intensive processes e.g. steelmaking www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti.... Currently, H2 is produced from fossil gas.

3/ Transition away from fossil fuels is necessary to meet climate goals, e.g. the EU's 2050 targets. Hydrogen plays a key role as a versatile energy carrier in power-to-hydrogen-X routes, essential for defossilising hard-to-abate segments: chemicals, marine & aviation transport.

A review of 100% renewable energy scenarios on islands Ninety-seven articles handling 100% renewable energy systems on small islands are reviewed, most of them belonging to Europe while further regions are underrepresented in scientific literature.

2/ This research adds to #100RE on islands doi.org/10.1002/wene...; how islands can benefit from exporting energy e.g. #Greenland doi.org/10.1016/j.en...; how hydrogen infrastructure restricts www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...; reaching transition targets #Europe doi.org/10.1016/j.en...

1/ New @lut.fi research investigates Shetland's energy future, finding it can reach #100RE & become a green e-hydrogen export hub for #Europe by 2050. doi.org/10.1016/j.en.... Potential to export over 626 TWh (H2,LHV) annually at a competitive cost of 77.6 €/MWh (H2,LHV).

India solar module output to exceed 125 GW in 2025, says Wood Mackenzie Wood Mackenzie says in a new report that India’s solar manufacturing boom risks overcapacity and calls for a shift from expansion to cost competitiveness.

India solar module output to exceed 125 GW in 2025, says Wood Mackenzie www.pv-magazine.com/2025/10/31/i... - given the huge PV capacity needs in #India the risk for overcapacity is rather low www.nature.com/articles/s41...

France’s Exide unveils 5 MWh battery with 95% roundtrip efficiency Exide Technologies has launched its 5 MWh Solition Mega Five system for commercial, industrial, and utility-scale storage, featuring liquid cooling and advanced grid integration options.

France’s Exide unveils 5 MWh battery with 95% roundtrip efficiency www.pv-magazine.com/2025/10/31/f... @dominikkeiner.bsky.social

World’s largest heat pump under development in Germany The 162 MW project is being developed by German utility MVV Energie. The system will use water from the Rhine river as a heat source and is expected to generate heat with temperatures of up to 130 C.

World's largest heat pump under development in Germany www.pv-magazine.com/2025/10/31/w...

YouTube video by Christian Breyer Solar PV is Ready to Power a Sustainable Future

Podcast on Solar PV is Ready to Power a Sustainable Future youtu.be/71AM3HbYF0Y for this article from 2021 doi.org/10.1016/j.jo...
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Longi reveals back-contact PV test results from offshore environments The Chinese manufacturer claims back-contact Hi-MO 9 modules outperformed TOPCon counterparts in a six-month offshore test, showing higher power yield, better low-light performance, and lower operatin...

Longi reveals back-contact PV test results from offshore environments www.pv-magazine.com/2025/10/30/l...

Saudi Arabia awards 3 GW of solar in sixth renewables tender round Saudi Power Procurement Co. (SPPC) has concluded the sixth phase of the country’s National Renewable Energy Program by awarding four solar projects and one wind farm. They include the 1.4 GW Najran so...

Saudi Arabia awards 3 GW of solar in sixth renewables tender round pv-magazine.com/2025/10/28/s... - quite interesting news from Saudi Arabia - with very high solar PV demand ahead mdpi.com/2073-4441/10... ; sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Zinc battery storage startup Eos to invest US$353 million in manufacturing and HQ move to Pennsylvania Eos announced its move to Pennsylvania, US, as well as agreements for energy storage projects with Talen Energy and MN8 Energy.

Eos announced its move to Pennsylvania, US, as well as agreements for energy storage projects with Talen Energy and MN8 Energy. www.energy-storage.news/zinc-battery...

Wärtsilä to deliver ‘Australia's largest DC-coupled hybrid battery system’ for the NEM Wärtsilä will deliver what it claims is Australia's largest DC-coupled hybrid battery energy storage system (BESS) for the NEM.

Finnish marine and energy technology group Wärtsilä will deliver what it claims is Australia's largest DC-coupled hybrid battery energy storage system (BESS) for the National Electricity Market (NEM). www.energy-storage.news/wartsila-to-...

Global solar module, inverter market to reach $115.8 billion by 2030 UK-based analysts GlobalData predict growth in the world’s solar module and inverter markets through to the end of the decade will be driven by the Asia Pacific region.

Global solar module, inverter market to reach $115.8 billion by 2030 www.pv-magazine.com/2025/10/29/g...

India coal power may peak by 2030 under clean energy targets If India meets its 500 GW non-fossil capacity goal, its coal power generation could reach peak levels by 2030, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).

India coal power may peak by 2030 under clean energy targets www.pv-magazine.com/2025/10/29/i... - the future in #India www.nature.com/articles/s41... and #Indonesia doi.org/10.1049/rpg2... will be largely based on solar PV and batteries

Elements Green investiert in Deutschland zwei Milliarden Euro in Batteriespeicherprojekte mit 3,2 Gigawatt - Photon Der internationale Projektentwickler Elements Green kündigt Investitionen von rund zwei Milliarden Euro bis Ende 2028 in den Ausbau von...

Elements Green investiert in Deutschland zwei Milliarden Euro in Batteriespeicherprojekte mit 3,2 Gigawatt - www.photon.info/news/element...

Nach Sprengung der Kühltürme: RWE errichtet in Gundremmingen Deutschlands größten Batteriespeicher - Photon Nur wenige Tage nach der Sprengung der Kühltürme beginnt RWE auf dem Gelände des stillgelegten Atomkraftwerks Gundremmingen mit dem Bau...

Nach Sprengung der Kühltürme: RWE errichtet in Gundremmingen Deutschlands größten Batteriespeicher - www.photon.info/news/nach-sp...

Armenia hits 1 GW solar milestone Armenia’s installed solar capacity has reached 1 GW, and the government is likely to replace its subsidy program for standalone solar projects with one focused on hybrid and storage systems, according...

Armenia hits 1 GW solar milestone www.pv-magazine.com/2025/10/30/a... - great news from #Armenia

YouTube video by Christian Breyer Energy Learning Curves of PV Systems

Podcast on Energy Learning Curves of PV Systems youtu.be/MPbSOkcPFPM for this article from 2016 doi.org/10.1002/ep.1...