New solar Photovoltaic (PV) installations have grown globally at a rapid pace in recent years. We provide a comprehensive assessment of the cost competitiveness of this electric power source. Based on data available for the second half of 2011, we conclude that utility-scale PV installations are...

The recent sharp decline in the cost of renewable energy suggests that the production of hydrogen from renewable power through a Power-to-Gas process might become more economical. Here we examine this alternative from the perspective of an investor who considers a hybrid energy system that...

Power-to-Gas technology has recently experienced by lower acquisition costs and lower conversion efficiency losses. At the same time, wholesale power markets have seen increasing volatility with significant amounts of surplus electricity at select hours of the year. Here we examine the economic...