Plug-in solar: the questions your customers are about to ask you
Press Release: Plug-in solar: the questions your customers are about to ask you Plug-in solar is now legal across the UK. But as the first products begin to reach the market, what does that actually mean for solar installers and electricians? From August 27th,...
As the Energy Industry Transforms, the UK’s Biggest Solar & Storage Event Returns to Birmingham for 2026
Solar & Storage Live UK 2026, the UK’s largest solar and energy storage exhibition, will return to the NEC Birmingham from 22–24 September 2026. Bringing together over 20,000 professionals across the energy value chain, the event serves as a central platform...
Spotlight on solar and energy storage excellence: The Solar & Storage Live Awards reveals 2026 shortlist
The Solar & Storage Live Awards 2026 Shortlist Revealed! The countdown is officially on! The Solar & Storage Live Awards return on 22 September 2026 at The Vox, Birmingham, for an evening dedicated to celebrating the innovators, trailblazers, and changemakers...
Solar & Storage Live Africa returns to Gallagher Convention Centre this March
Press Release Solar & Storage Live Africa returns to Gallagher Convention Centre this March, uniting Africa’s energy decision-makers. Set to be the largest edition in its history, Solar & Storage Live Africa returns to the Gallagher Convention Centre from 25...
HyperStrong commissions energy storage project for a coal mine in China
Press Release HyperStrong, in collaboration with Inovance, successfully commissioned a 2.5 MW / 3.343 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) for a coal mine in China. The project has completed all testing and commissioning phases and is now officially in operation....
China to eliminate export tax rebates for solar and BESS
The Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration announced on January 9 that China will remove value-added tax (VAT) export rebates for the photovoltaic (PV) industry starting April 1, 2026. This policy shift marks a significant adjustment to the...
UK Solar Market Report 2026
The UK solar market is accelerating rapidly, with capacity reaching 19.1GW in 2025 and over 1.8m installations nationwide. Supported by the launch of Great British Energy (GBE) and a £200m investment in clean energy, the sector is central to Britain's mission to...
Solar and wind led Germany’s electricity generation in 2025
In 2025, renewable energy accounted for 55.9% of Germany’s net public electricity generation, matching the previous year’s share. According to data from the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE), wind remained the primary producer, while photovoltaics...
European Energy achieves 2.1 GW grid-connected capacity in Denmark
European Energy has reached a milestone of 2.1GW of grid-connected capacity in Denmark following the recent addition of the Glejbjerg Solar Park and a battery system at Kvosted Energy Park. The portfolio, which spans solar PV, wind power, and battery energy storage...
Orrön Energy advances project portfolio in the UK and Germany
Orrön Energy AB has announced progress across its greenfield platforms, securing grid connections in the United Kingdom and municipal approvals in Germany. Following the conclusion of the UK grid reform process, the company has secured connections for six large-scale...
LONGi shifts to use base metals in panels amid silver price surge
LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. has announced a strategic shift to replace silver with base metals in its solar cell production. The move comes in response to escalating costs and intense market competition, which have pressured the industry's profit margins. Mass...
UK sets new record for renewable energy planning approvals
Planning approvals for battery, wind, and solar projects in the UK nearly doubled over the past year, with more than 45GW of capacity approved in 2025. According to analysis from energy market intelligence service Cornwall Insight, this represents a 96% increase from...
Drill, baby, drill: How will Trump’s oil-led Venezuela takeover impact the renewable sector?
The return of Donald Trump to the White House created seismic changes to the geopolitical energy landscape throughout 2025. To many onlookers, it seems that 2026 will continue in kind; the USA’s strikes on Venezuela indicate an escalation of the administration’s...
LONGi achieves CDP ‘A’ Score for environmental leadership
Press Release LONGi has been recognised by CDP, the global environmental non-profit, for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on water security, securing a place on CDP’s respected annual ‘A’ List, and scored ‘B’ Management Level for Climate Change...
Gennia launches $180m solar park in Argentina
Argentine renewable energy producer Genneia announced the launch of the San Rafael Solar Park in Mendoza at the close of 2025. The project represents a total investment of $180m. The facility is Genneia’s third solar project within the Mendoza province. Equipped with...
Google-Intersect deal to accelerate hybrid-powered AI data centres
Alphabet, the technology conglomerate behind Google, has announced an agreement to acquire Intersect, an independent power producer that provides industrial-level projects with hybrid power generation. The acquisition is for $4.75bn in cash plus the assumption of...
Skyworth PV commences 10MW solar project in Italy
Skyworth PV, a global provider of photovoltaic solutions, has finalised an agreement to begin construction on a 10MW distributed power plant in Ocre, a town in Italy’s Abruzzo region. This development follows the steady progress of a separate 10MW project in Bordeaux,...
Synhelion and SWISS and sign agreement for solar jet fuel
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and the cleantech company Synhelion have entered into a long-term offtake agreement for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Beginning in 2027, the airline will purchase at least 200 tons of solar-derived jet fuel annually. The...
Segen and 3ti partner to deploy rapid solar EV charging hub
Segen, a UK-based distributor of renewable energy products, has announced an exclusive six-month distribution partnership with EV infrastructure provider 3ti. The deal focuses on the Papilio3, a rapid-deploy smart solar EV charging "FastHub" designed to bypass...
GoodWe introduces 100kW hybrid inverter
GoodWe is expanding the ET Series three-phase hybrid inverter with new models ranging from 80kW to 100kW, developed specifically for commercial and industrial (C&I) applications. As a core product of GoodWe’s C&I energy storage portfolio, the ET 80–100 kW...