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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...
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...
Interview with Ben Dhaliwal, Director of Certified Renewables
At this year’s Solar & Storage Live UK in Birmingham, industry leaders gathered to showcase the latest technologies shaping the energy transition. As a young but ambitious company, Certified Renewables is carving out a space in residential and commercial solar,...
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...
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...
EcoFlow launches groundbreaking AI-Powered Home Energy Ecosystem at Solar & Storage Live London
EcoFlow is proud to unveil its AI-Powered Home Energy Ecosystem at Solar & Storage Live London, set to take place on April 2 -3, 2025. The launch promises to redefine home energy management with innovative solutions aimed at enhancing energy savings, maximising...
IKEA and Iberdrola partner to provide Portugal with solar savings
IKEA, a global “household name” furniture brand, and solar manufacturer Iberdrola Portugal have partnered to provide clean energy solutions to customers. The collaboration will see ‘IKEA Family’ members receive exclusive discounts on Iberdrola’s products, aimed at...
London’s largest solar industry event returns on 2-3 April
Press Release: Solar Energy UK and Terrapinn Immediate release LONDON, UK, 24 March 2025 - The Solar Roadmap, Warm Homes Fund and REMA to headline the presentations at Solar & Storage Live London, featuring more than 150 global solar and storage suppliers. Solar...
Interview with Sanda Greab, Manager for SolarGrafic
At the 2024 edition of Solar & Storage Live España Solar&StorageXtra chatted to Sanda Greab, Manager for SolarGrafic. Sanda discussed the need for better diversity and inclusion in the industry, the growing demand for trained professionals, and the challenges...
Solar losses hit $10B in 2024 due to weather and other challenges
According to Raptor Maps' latest report, the global solar sector lost a record $10bn in revenue due to asset underperformance in 2024. The company, which specialises in software and robotics for solar asset management, recorded a 15% year-on-year increase in...
Bloomberg ranks JinkoSolar as the “most bankable” solar module company
Press Release JinkoSolar, one of the largest solar module manufacturers in the world, announced on 5 March that it was ranked as the most bankable solar module company in the 2024 PV Module Bankability Survey by Bloomberg New Energy Finance. JinkoSolar was the only...
Valencian port’s electricity 18% from solar installation
The Port Authority of Valencia (APV) now generates 18% of the Port of Valencia’s daily electricity consumption through renewable energy sources. The new photovoltaic installation at the Valencia Terminal Europa (VTE) vehicle silo supplies 15% of the port's daily...