Innovation
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...
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,...
Interview with Giles Shrimpton, Country Director UK for Last Mile Solutions
As the UK accelerates its journey toward net zero, innovative solutions are becoming a critical test for the EV transition. From delivery fleets to public charging access, the pressure is on to ensure infrastructure can keep pace with soaring demand. With EVCharge...
Interview with Sally Bailey, Head of EVC Sales – UK for Vestel Mobility
From democratising access to charging with its wide AC and DC product range, to integrating scalable battery storage solutions and tackling grid constraints, technology manufacturer Vestel is positioning itself at the forefront of the UK’s charging infrastructure...
Amazon expands UK electric fleet
Amazon has requested the UK’s largest-ever order of electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) and invested in new lower-emission delivery methods, including rail and on-foot deliveries. Focusing on eHGVs Over the next 18 months, Amazon will integrate more than 140...
York Minster unveils new rooftop solar panels
York Minster, located in the city of York, England, has inaugurated more than 180 solar panels on its South Quire roof, marking a significant step in its sustainability journey. The panels, blessed during a ceremony led by the Dean of York, the Very Rev Dominic...
BT Group places UK’s largest EV fleet order
BT Group has announced the UK’s largest-ever commercial electric vehicle (EV) fleet order, with around 3,500 new EVs set to join its operations. This move will expand the group’s EV fleet to nearly 8,000 vehicles by 2026, solidifying its position as the largest EV...
Interview with Jenny King, Head of Home Energy, Which?
At Solar & Storage Live in Birmingham, Solar&StorageXtra spoke to several representatives from UK-based consumer organisation Which?. Jenny King, Head of Home Energy, discussed Which?’s new home energy planning service and its future, and the organisation’s...
Qcells sets world record for tandem solar cell efficiency
Qcells, a global solar energy provider, has set a new world record for tandem solar cell efficiency, achieving 28.6% on a full-area M10-sized cell. This milestone was independently verified by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE). “The tandem cell...
Shipbuilding company becomes first in Middle East meet energy needs with solar
Press Release Grandweld Shipyards, a leading fully integrated shipyard within the maritime and offshore industries, has become the first shipbuilding company in the Middle East to harness solar energy on a large scale to meet its energy requirements. The company...
Interview with Gonzalo de Blas Pradillo, Territory Manager UK&I and China at RatedPower
Following Solar & Storage Live in Birmingham, Solar&StorageXtra caught up with Gonzalo de Blas Pradillo, Territory Manager UK&I and China at RatedPower. Gonzalo discussed RatedPower’s big rebrand reveal at the show, the company’s recent new standalone...
UK’s National Chargepoint Registry, managed by Cenex, to be closed down
Loughborough, UK, 7th November 2024 – From 24th November 2024, all UK public chargepoint operators will be required to share data from their chargepoints openly and freely. This will improve the availability of reliable data for electric vehicle drivers. The National...
Spain Energy Week: Solar & Storage Live opens its doors in Barcelona
Press Release Over 3000 solar industry professionals from across the energy value chain to gather at Fira Montjuïc, Barcelona, from November 13-14, 2024. Solar & Storage Live Barcelona 2024 is set to debut at Fira Montjuïc on Wednesday, 13 November and Thursday,...
ELC Report 2024: Movement towards gender-balanced industry needs to be faster
The Energy Leaders' Coalition (ELC) published its 2024 annual report on November 6th, Engaging the majority and spotlighting the minority to drive better female representation in UK energy. This report highlights the stronger commitments made and needed to gender...
Xinjiang to launch 100MW solar thermal storage project
A 100MW thermal solar and molten salt energy storage system in Xinjiang, China, is expected to be completed and connected to the grid by year-end. Part of a larger 1GW renewable energy project, the installation integrates both solar thermal energy storage and...
EcoFlow enhances smart home integration with Homey partnership, expands PowerOcean’s capabilities
Press Release EcoFlow, a pioneer in portable power and home energy solutions, is proud to announce its entry into the Talks with Homey program, enabling users to manage EcoFlow PowerOcean systems through the Homey app. This collaboration gives EcoFlow users...
Survey: UK drivers growing interest in EVs despite myths
A new study by EV Charger Installation highlights growing enthusiasm among UK drivers for electric vehicles (EVs), especially among younger generations, though misconceptions still affect broader adoption. The survey of over 2,500 UK motorists found that 88% hold...
Longi sets 25.4% efficiency record for silicon solar modules
A new record for crystalline silicon solar module efficiency has been set by China’s Longi with its hybrid passivated back contact (HPBC) 2.0 module. According to a certification report from Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE), the...
UK’s Royal Mail adds over 2,000 EVs in net-zero push
Royal Mail is adding over 2,000 electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs) to its fleet, aiming to reach net-zero emissions by 2040. This includes 1,100 E-Partners manufactured at the UK’s first EV-only plant in Ellesmere Port, which will feature King Charles III’s...