Every second counts

Published in: PV Magazine (Issue 03-2026)
Date: March 6, 2026
Author: Matthew Lynas

Carbon-free claims made by corporate offtakers have come under fire as critics argue accounting based on annual energy consumption is a poor reflection of what’s really happening on energy grids. New emissions standards, growing markets for round-the-clock clean power, and increased energy storage deployment are all set to bring 24/7 carbon-free energy closer to reality.