Innovation
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...
DMEGC Solar wins PV module UVID reliability AQM Award 2025
Press Release DMEGC Solar has won the PV module UVID reliability AQM Award 2025. The TÜV Rheinland awards adhere to rigorous testing standards and an impartial selection process. The UVID reliability assessment specifically evaluates the extent of power degradation in...
SkyVisor introduces a game-changing solution for PV plant construction
Press Release SkyVisor, a global leader in drone-based software solutions for the renewable energy sector, announced the launch of SkyVisor Solar Construction, a cutting-edge platform designed to meet the increasing demands of PV plant construction. As the solar...
Celebrating the winners of the 2025 Solar & Storage Live Awards
On 23 September 2025, the UK solar and storage sector gathered at The Vox, Birmingham, to honour excellence at the Solar & Storage Live Awards. Across 13 categories, companies, projects, and individuals were recognised for their achievements in innovation,...
Freedom’s POC-MAST adopted into G81 register by four DNOs
Press Release Freedom, an NG Bailey Group company and a leader in high-voltage electrical infrastructure, proudly announces that its pioneering innovation, the POC-MAST, originally developed as a forward-thinking solution for enhanced grid efficiency and resilience,...
Research: EVs now last as long as petrol cars
Electric vehicles (EVs) now have lifespans comparable to or longer than petrol and diesel cars, according to a study published in Nature Energy. Researchers analysed nearly 300 million UK Ministry of Transport (MOT) test records from 2005 to 2022, revealing that...
ADNOC Distribution partners with Emerge for solarisation programme
Press Release ADNOC Distribution, the UAE’s largest mobility and convenience retailer, announced today the launch of the second phase of its service station solarisation programme in collaboration with Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and the EDF Group. Under...
UK on track for 2035 zero-emission vehicle targets
The UK is expected to meet its predicted 2035 zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) production targets, according to the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) quarterly demand report. This aligns with the anticipated ban on fossil-fuel internal combustion engine (ICE) sales by...
SolEnergy Renewables paving the way for a greener future
Press Release SolEnergy Renewables is leading the charge in providing sustainable solar energy solutions that empower individuals and businesses to reduce their environmental impact while saving on energy costs. As a trusted provider of high-quality solar systems,...
Royal Mail hits 6,000 EV milestone
Royal Mail has deployed its 6,000th electric vehicle (EV) at the Manchester Mail Centre, joining 15 others already operating at the site for deliveries and collections. The company now operates the UK’s largest electric delivery fleet, with over 240 Royal Mail offices...
UAE launches world’s first 24/7 solar and storage gigascale project
Press Release In the presence of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) today announced the launch of the world’s first large-scale “round the clock”...
Photon Energy Expands in South Africa with solar hydro project
Press Release Photon Energy Group announces that its South African subsidiary, Photon Renewable Energy Pty Ltd, has achieved a significant milestone in developing a 250 MW concentrated solar PV plant with 150 MW (1.8 GWh, 12 hours) of thermal hydro storage in...
Interview with Iain McNeil, Operations Director at Dunamis
Solar&StorageXtra talked to Iain McNeil, Operations Director at connection provider Dunamis, at the Birmingham edition of Solar & Storage Live. Iain shared the latest news from Dunamis, the company’s history, and discussed the aspects that make the provider...
Research: Biodiversity boosted by solar parks
Research by the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has explored interactions between solar energy production, habitat, pollinators, and soil at three utility-scale solar sites in Minnesota. These studies represent the most...
RayBo®: Cybrid’s Groundbreaking Encapsulation for Better TOPCon Performance
Press Release The Challenge of UVID and TOPCon Sensitivities Over the last decade, PERC technology has dominated the PV market, particularly for its ability to increase the efficiency of solar cells. However, with the advent of TOPCon, the industry is looking at a...
Interview with John Behan, Co-Founder & CEO of AMPYR Distributed Energy
At Solar & Storage Live in Birmingham, Solar&StorageXtra spoke with John Behan, Co-Founder & CEO, AMPYR Distributed Energy. John described ADE’s sponsorship of the show’s buzzing C&I Theatre, the importance of customers for everyone in the solar supply...
UK Government and EV industry discuss 2030 goals
The UK’s Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh, and Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds recently met with automotive and charging industry representatives to discuss the 2030 phase-out of petrol and diesel vehicles and the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate....
Germany eyes solar panels on motorways
A recent study by Germany's Transport Ministry highlights significant potential for installing solar panels along the nation's motorways. The analysis identified approximately 250,000 suitable locations for solar energy projects, which could generate several gigawatts...
Interview with Carmen Madrid, Founder of Women in Solar Europe
At September’s Solar & Storage Live in Zurich, Solar&StorageXtra had the opportunity to talk to Carmen Madrid, Founder of Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) and Founding Director of Circular Synergies. Carmen discussed WiSEu’s mission and work in the renewable...
UK pension funds warn against weakening EV targets
Major pension funds have cautioned the UK Government that any dilution of electric vehicle (EV) sales targets could harm investment confidence and disrupt progress on net zero initiatives. Fund managers, including Macquarie, M&G, Aviva, and Schroders, have...