The 30 GWp of solar PV capacity added in Europe in 2021 marks a record for PV additions to European energy generation. This number sets a European base line while the continent is facing increasingly uncertain and costly fossil energy supplies, lately spurred by the war against Ukraine.
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Insights into the cleantech industry by Florian Haacke
Polymer membranes: A key to lower cost green hydrogen
Entering the era of green hydrogen The idea of using hydrogen as a green energy vector is not new at all, in fact water electrolysis has existed for more than 200 years. However, up until now its large-scale commercial application was limited by the high cost compared...
Surging Energy Storage Market Provides New Opportunities for Material and Polymer Suppliers
Driven by an increasing share of renewable energy and e-mobility, the energy storage market is exhibiting substantial growth, which Apricum expects will continue for the foreseeable future.
Materials for long-term PV performance and higher financial returns
In this interview with Florian Haacke, Apricum partner and head of the solar materials practice, we find out how innovative materials drive PV module performance directly determining system cost and why they are therefore an important consideration for PV system owners.
How materials innovation can shape the future development of PV
Interview with Florian Haacke, Partner and head of the solar materials practice group at Apricum We spoke to Florian Haacke, Apricum Partner and head of the solar materials practice group about the opportunities for large materials companies in driving future...