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Interview with Jonathan Bates, Managing Director of Photon Energy and UK Ambassador of the RePower Ukraine Foundation
The 2025 edition of Solar & Storage Live UK brought together a gathering of solar professionals and experts, ranging from scientists to industry titans. One such titan in attendance was Jonathan Bates, Managing Director of Photon Energy, renowned for his...
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...
Debut of Solar & Storage Live Italia in Verona exceeds expectations and delivers over 4865 attendees
Press Release Terrapinn confirms the success of the latest addition to their global portfolio, Solar & Storage Live Italia, held at the Veronafiere during 8 – 9 October 2025, with over 4865 solar professionals in attendance and 57% of the floorplan rebooked. ...
Interview with Aaron Sallows, Divisional Director for Maintech Power and Dunamis
As the UK solar and storage sector gathers momentum, Solar & Storage Live 2025 set the stage for conversations about innovation, infrastructure, and growth. Among the exhibitors was Aaron Sallows, Divisional Director for sister companies Maintech Power and...
GoodWe delivers hybrid solar and storage system for historic London boatyard
GoodWe, in partnership with Wagner Renewables Ltd, has completed a customised solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage installation at MSO Marine, a historic boatyard at the junction of the Grand Union Canal and the River Thames in Brentford, West London. The...
Spain Solar Week: SVAN SOLAR presents its innovative concept at Solar & Storage 2025: the self-sufficient smart home
Press Release SVAN SOLAR, a pioneering company in photovoltaic solar energy solutions, will take part in the prestigious Solar & Storage Live España 2025 trade fair, held on June 25 and 26 in Valencia, with a groundbreaking focus: the self-sufficient smart home....
Interview with Joseph Lambert, Sales Director for SOLARPORT
Joseph Lambert, Sales Director for PV mounting systems company SOLARPORT, talks to Solar&StorageXtra about the company’s expansion into the European market, the logistics to follow, and the company’s new approach to international events. "Clients we’ve supported...
UK new homes to include solar as standard
New homes in the UK will be fitted with solar panels by default under proposed changes to the Future Homes Standard, set to be published this autumn. The move is part of the government’s broader Plan for Change, which aims to improve energy efficiency, lower bills,...
Interview with Zoraida Bejarano, Head of Talent Management at NextEnergy Group
At Solar & Storage Live in London, we caught up with Zoraida Bejarano, Head of Talent Management at NextEnergy Group, to learn more about the company’s presence in the Recruitment Zone. She shares why the company chose to join the Zone and how it’s helped them...
Solar & Storage Live España 2025 – Spain’s most exciting solar and energy storage exhibition to debut in Valencia
Press Release Solar & Storage Live España - Spain’s most exciting solar and energy storage exhibition - is coming to Feria Valencia on 25-26 June 2025. With 2500 industry professionals expected, the event will be a one-stop destination for everything needed to...
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...
India installs second-highest solar record in Q1
According to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), India installed 7.8GW of solar capacity in Q1 of 2025. This is the country’s second-highest quarterly total for the last 13 quarters. Q1 saw India install 7,782 of solar power capacity...
Reliance commissions first GW-scale solar module line
Reliance Industries Ltd has commissioned its first gigawatt-scale solar module production line, the company announced following its FY25 earnings. The fully automated line, located in Jamnagar, India, produces HJT panels with up to 720 W output and is certified by the...
Interview with Ben Dhaliwal, Director of Certified Renewables
At Solar & Storage Live London 2025, Solar&StorageXtra sat down with Ben Dhaliwal, Director of Certified Renewables. In this interview, Ben shares his thoughts on the challenges installers face with current funding schemes and regulations, and explains why AI...
GB Energy banned from using forced labour-linked panels
Britain’s state-owned energy company, GB Energy, will no longer be permitted to use solar panels, wind turbines, or batteries linked to slave labour, following a significant policy reversal by the government. Energy Secretary Ed Miliband will introduce a legislative...
Valencia museum launches solar power project
The Valencia Science Museum has created a 553 kWp photovoltaic installation as part of a broader project to upgrade its air conditioning system. Installed by Valencian company Yomee, the system integrates 7,664 photovoltaic glass tiles supplied by Ávila-based...
Interview with Mike Gadd, Director of Renewables at CEF
At Solar & Storage Live in London, 2-3 April, Solar&StorageXtra talked to Mike Gadd, Director of Renewables and Total Waste Solutions at CEF. In his interview with Solar&StorageXtra, Mike shares insights into CEF’s proactive approach to tackling the...
Deye powers up Southeast Asia at Solar & Storage Live Malaysia 2025
Press Release As one of the fastest-growing regions in renewable energy adoption, Southeast Asia - and Malaysia in particular - represents a key strategic market for Deye. With increasing demand for reliable power and a strong push toward clean energy, this region...
Interview with Clare Bottle, CEO of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA)
At last week’s Solar & Storage Live in London, Solar&StorageXtra caught up with Clare Bottle, CEO of the UK Warehousing Association (UKWA). In this interview, Clare shares her thoughts on the untapped potential of warehouse rooftops for solar energy, the...