Innovation
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...
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...
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...
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...
Italy awards 1.1GW in competitive NZIA solar tender
Italy has allocated over 1.1GW of solar capacity in a landmark tender reserved explicitly for projects that comply with the European Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA). The results, published by the energy agency Gestore dei Servizi Energetici (GSE), reveal a highly...
EcoFlow integrates with Intelligent Octopus Flux tariff
EcoFlow has announced full compatibility between its advanced home energy ecosystem, including the EcoFlow PowerOcean Single-Phase system, and Intelligent Octopus Flux, Octopus Energy's smart solar-and-battery tariff. This integration builds on EcoFlow's existing...
Voltage Energy certified for 2kV electrical system
UL Solutions has announced the certification of Voltage Energy Group's full-system Electrical Balance of System (EBOS) solution for 2kV PV cable applications. The certification, awarded under UL 9703, covers the company's LYNX, IBEX, IBEX PLUS, and ALEX product...
Interview with Richard Turner, Director of Fundraising for SolarAid
Solar & Storage Live UK 2025 in Birmingham was the essential industry hub where innovators and the energy value chain convened to explore solutions driving the UK's energy transition. A year after his first interview with Solar&StorageXtra, we caught up with...
UK’s largest floating solar project approved at port
Plans for the UK's largest floating solar energy project at the Port of Barrow have been approved by Westmorland & Furness Council's Strategic Planning Committee. Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading port operator, confirmed the decision on Monday 24...
Interview with Cameron Millar, Application Engineer for Eaton
Solar & Storage Live UK 2025, the nation's largest event for renewable energy innovation, built anticipation for the technologies redefining our power landscape. Amidst the buzz, we sat down with Cameron Millar, Application Engineer for Eaton, a company actively...
Report: Sodium-ion tech could boost clean storage resilience
As the global energy transition accelerates, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) highlights the critical role of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) in the future of stationary energy storage. 'Sodium-Ion Batteries: A Technology Brief'...
Interview with John Behan, Co-Founder and CEO of AMPYR Distributed Energy (ADE)
As the UK’s largest renewable energy exhibition, Solar & Storage Live 2025 brought together the entire energy value chain - from manufacturers and installers to investors and policymakers. At the show, we sat down with John Behan, Co-Founder and CEO of AMPYR...
South Korea accelerates push for next-gen solar technology
South Korea has unveiled a new plan to increase its presence in next-generation solar technology by 2030, marking the third phase of its 'Super-Innovation Economy' strategy. Announced by the Ministry of Economy and Finance on 26 November, the initiative prioritises...
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...
Southeast Asia’s first industrial heat battery launches in Thailand
Rondo Energy and SCG Cleanergy have announced the operational start of Southeast Asia’s first heat battery, charged from both the grid and a nearby solar farm. The launch was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at SCG’s cement plant in Saraburi Province, Thailand. The...
Interview with Craig Bilboe, Country Manager UK & Ireland for EcoFlow
Early autumn saw the return of Solar & Storage Live UK: the nation’s largest platform for solar installers and manufacturers to meet, network, and discover new innovations. At the show, Solar&StorageXtra caught up with Craig Bilboe, Country Manager UK &...
Europe’s largest floating PV plant acquired by Velto Renewables
Velto Renewables has completed the acquisition of Les Îlots Blandin, Europe’s largest floating solar power plant, from Q ENERGY. The facility is in Perthes, Haute-Marne, France. Having previously held a 50% stake in the project, Velto Renewables now becomes the sole...
£1m solar scheme completed at Scottish waste water facility
A £1m solar energy scheme has been completed at the Cowdenbeath liquid waste facility in Fife, Scotland, which is linked to the Levenmouth Waste Water Treatment Works. The project involved the installation of over 1,700 ground-mounted solar panels at the site, which...
Interview with Jason Howlett, Founder and CEO of the Energy Storage Association (ESA)
This year’s Solar & Storage Live UK was a key meeting point for the energy value chain - including solar innovators and trade bodies. While there, Solar&StorageXtra spoke with Jason Howlett, Founder and CEO of the newly established Energy Storage Association...
UK’s ZEV mandate fuels EV market surge
The UK's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate is driving substantial growth in the automotive industry, with electric car sales consistently surpassing set targets. The findings were published by the UK arm of The European Federation for Transport and Environment...
