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JinkoSolar commissions solar system at Thailand’s largest railway station
JinkoSolar, a global PV and ESS supplier, has commissioned a 9.728MWp rooftop solar photovoltaic system at Bangkok's Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Thailand's largest railway station. The installation, carried out by the Hiper Smart Consortium, is intended to...
France Solar Week: 3,000 Solar Professionals to Gather in Paris for the Launch of Solar & Storage Live Paris, 5–6 November
Press Release Terrapinn is thrilled to announce the latest addition to its global clean energy portfolio, Solar & Storage Live Paris, taking place at Le Bourget, Paris, on 5–6 November 2026. Doors open on Wednesday, 5 November, with more than 3,000 solar...
GoodWe unveil low noise, low weight C&I string inverter with 50 kW
Press Release GoodWe have officially launched their new 50kW commercial and industrial (C&I) string inverter, the latest addition to the SDT series. Specifically designed for small to medium-sized C&I applications, the inverter meets growing market demand for...
France Solar Week: Interview with Pierre Agrel, Product Solutions Specialist for France at Solis
With over two decades of inverter innovation and 100GW installed globally, Solis has become a key player in Europe’s transition to smarter, more flexible solar energy. Ahead of Solar & Storage Live Paris, Pierre Agrel, Product Solutions Specialist for France,...
France Solar Week: Interview with Richard Leach, Commercial Manager for Solar & Storage Live Paris
Solar & Storage Live is expanding its European presence with a new event in Paris, targeting one of the continent’s fastest-growing solar and storage markets. Richard Leach, Commercial Manager for Solar & Storage Live Paris, describes how the show will connect...
Voltage Energy delivers PV cabling for the first time to a utility-scale project in Europe
Press Release Voltage Energy, a global provider of utility-scale wire solutions, has delivered PV cabling to a utility-scale project in Europe for the first time. The plant, built by BELECTRIC GmbH based in Kolitzheim, has a total capacity of 96.7MW and is expected to...
Solar Meets AI: OpenSolar announces the launch date of OS 3.0
Press Release OpenSolar, the world’s leading solar software platform, has announced the forthcoming launch of OpenSolar 3.0, a major upgrade that brings AI-powered design and lead generation capabilities, as well as an expanded end-to-end workflow, available to solar...
Interview with Emmanuel Kwafo, COO, and Liam Richardson, Technical Consultant, from GreenEnco
Following a strong 2024 and a brilliant start to 2025, technical advisory company GreenEnco is expanding its team and project pipeline. In their interview with Solar&StorageXtra earlier this year, Chief Operating Officer Emmanuel Kwafo and Lead Analysis and...
Registration opens for Solar & Storage Live Italia
Registration is now open for Solar & Storage Live Italia 2025 - Italy's most exciting new exhibition for solar energy, battery storage, and smart energy solutions. Taking place in Verona on 8-9 October 2025, the event is free to attend. Designed specifically for...
SEIA launches circular economy roadmap for US solar & BESS
The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) has released a new roadmap to promote circular economy principles across the US solar and storage sector. The plan sets out a vision to manage the growing volume of clean energy equipment reaching the end of its service...
Interview with Dr Robert Barthorpe, Senior Lecturer at the University of Sheffield
At Solar & Storage Live in London, Solar&StorageXtra interviewed the University of Sheffield’s Dr Robert Barthorpe, who specialises in the impact of distributed thermal and electrical energy storage. In this interview, Dr Barthorpe shares insights from recent...
SolarPower Europe: EU’s mounting systems sector a crucial player in international energy transition
A new report from SolarPower Europe underscores the critical role solar mounting systems play in supporting Europe’s solar manufacturing base and energy transition. Mounting systems - typically made from steel or aluminium - secure solar panels in place and determine...
Interview with Julien Dubuisson, Sales Director at GSE Intégration
At Solar & Storage Live in London, GSE Intégration took part in the Installer Training Hub to give installers hands-on experience with its PV mounting systems. Solar&StorageXtra spoke with Sales Director Julien Dubuisson to learn more about why the company...
ESMC calls for stronger EU oversight of PV cybersecurity
The European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) has raised concerns about the cybersecurity risks associated with internet-connected photovoltaic (PV) inverters, particularly those supplied by non-European manufacturers. The organisation points to a recent study by...
US tariffs cause Chinese-Owned Solar firms to shift regional focus
Reuters reports that Chinese-backed solar panel manufacturers in Indonesia and Laos have rapidly increased their share of the US market following the imposition of steep tariffs on imports from Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Cambodia. The US finalised additional...
Interview with Dave Klammer, Pre-Sales Engineer at EcoFlow
At Solar & Storage Live London, Solar&StorageXtra spoke with Dave Klammer, Pre-Sales Engineer at EcoFlow. Dave discussed the company’s latest innovations in solar and energy storage, and the crucial points that set their technology apart. He also highlights...
UK government eyes solar carports to cut costs
The UK government has launched a call for evidence on installing solar canopies in car parks across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as part of its Plan for Change. The move aims to cut electricity costs for drivers, businesses, and public services, while...
Avoiding legal landmines: navigating solar contracts with Rhiannon Morgan-Williams (Ashfords LLP)
Where are developers going wrong in their solar contracts? In this episode of Solar&StorageXtra’s podcast, guest host Ken Davies speaks with Rhiannon Morgan-Williams, Partner at Ashfords LLP and a leading legal expert in renewable energy development. With over a...
Panasonic exits solar and storage market
Panasonic has announced it will discontinue its solar and battery storage business in North America, marking the end of a decades-long presence in the solar sector. In a letter sent to installation partners on April 28 and shared publicly, Naoki Kamo, president of...
Interview with Aaron James Darvill, Senior Sales Manager for Anker Solix
At Solar & Storage Live in London, we spoke with Aaron James Darvill, Senior Sales Manager, UK and Ireland, for Anker Solix. Aaron covered the company’s evolution spanning the entire electronics sector - from consumer tech to residential energy storage. He also...