Innovation
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...
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...
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...
Interview with Louise Dalton, Partner at CMS UK and Founder of Women in Energy Storage (WinES)
Solar & Storage Live returned to Birmingham this year, once again gathering the UK’s clean energy leaders to debate the future of solar, storage, and the wider energy transition. Among the many conversations was a discussion with Louise Dalton, Energy Partner at...
UK solar thermal company expands into Spain and Portugal
British solar heat technology company Naked Energy has announced its expansion into Spain and Portugal with the opening of a new office in Madrid. The company notes in a statement that, unlike conventional PV panels, Naked Energy’s solar heat technology converts...
Scatec joint venture wins 68 MW floating solar project in the Philippines
A joint venture between Scatec ASA (Scatec) and its local partner Aboitiz Renewables has secured a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) under the Philippines’ Green Energy Auction Programme 4 (GEA 4) for a 68 MW floating solar facility. The project, to be developed...
Wattlab installs first solar Flatrack system on cargo vessel
Dutch maritime solar specialist Wattlab has completed the first full-scale installation of its “Solar Flatrack” system on a commercial seagoing vessel - the 7,280dwt coaster MV Vertom Tula for Vertom. The system consists of 44 flat-rack solar arrays totalling 79kWp,...
France Solar Week: France’s solar sector marks major milestones in 2025
France’s solar sector has reached several significant milestones this year, underscoring the country’s growing role in Europe’s renewable energy transition. Recent data and project developments highlight progress towards France’s 2030 renewable energy targets and...
France Solar Week: Will France’s booming solar sector keep up the momentum?
As France Solar Week draws attention to the nation’s growing renewable energy ambitions, data highlights just how far the country’s solar sector has come - and how much potential remains. The Solar & Storage Live Paris: French Solar Market Report 2025 outlines...
Interview with Mark Duxbury, UK Country Director of BESS and EMS Solutions for iwell
With over a decade of experience in the UK’s energy industry, Mark Duxbury, UK Country Director of BESS and EMS Solutions at iwell, brings a deep understanding of how smart energy systems can accelerate the transition to a decentralised grid. In this interview, he...
Interview with Enrico Meneghetti, CEO of ESPE
Sponsored Content With more than fifty years of experience in renewable energy, ESPE S.p.A. has built a reputation for engineering precision and innovation. Under the leadership of CEO Enrico Meneghetti, the company continues to prioritise operational excellence over...
