Innovation
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...
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...
UK Solar Week: Levelise launches Hub 2 for smarter home energy at Solar & Storage Live
Press Release Levelise, the UK’s leading - and only - company delivering flexibility services directly to households, has announced the launch of its next-generation home energy device: Hub 2. Now 80% smaller and 90% lighter, the Hub 2 is quicker to install and easier...
Swiss Solar Week: Sungrow expands presence in Switzerland and joins Swissolar
Press Release Sungrow, leading provider of renewable energy solutions, is expanding its market presence in Switzerland. Sungrow's portfolio includes PV inverters, energy storage systems (ESS), and EV charging solutions. The company is working with distributors...
Motors CEO urges UK government for EV incentives
William Brown, CEO of International Motors, has urged the UK government to reintroduce incentives for private buyers of electric vehicles (EVs), funded by taxes on petrol and diesel cars. The previous Plug-In Car Grant, which provided up to £1,500 for EV or plug-in...
Interview with Antonin Faes, Team Leader at EPFL PV-Lab
At Solar & Storage Live in Zürich, Solar&StorageXtra spoke to Antonin Faes - Team Leader at Swiss research university EPFL’s Photovoltaics-Laboratory (PV-Lab). Antonin discussed the recent PV advancements that stand out most to him as a scientist, the...
Australia collaborates with First Nations on Clean Energy Strategy
The inaugural First Nations Clean Energy Strategy has been revealed by the Australian Government, marking both renewables and cultural milestones for the country. In a release from the Australian Government, the Strategy has been described as a framework for a...
Ionity to deliver Ireland’s biggest EV charging station yet
Authored by Grace Dawes. Syndicated from sister resource MOVEMNT. German-based charge point operator (CPO) Ionity has partnered with Charlestown Shopping Centre in Dublin to develop Ireland’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging station yet. Ionity – a joint venture...
Sungrow opens Technological Centre for Training and Innovation in Spain
Press Release Sungrow, a global leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, announces the grand opening of its new Technological Centre for Training and Innovation in Pamplona, Spain. The state-of-the-art facility reaffirms the company’s long-term...
Interview with Maxine Cronier, Head of Global Partnerships and Sales for SmartHelio
At Solar & Storage Live Zürich, Solar&StorageXtra met Maxine Cronier, Head of Global Partnerships and Sales for SmartHelio. Maxine explained how SmartHelio’s language model is helping the industry better understand solar plants, discussed her presentation at...
UK government urged to scrap £2k EV tax
The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, is being asked to consider cancelling plans for a luxury car tax on electric vehicles. This is due to concerns that such a levy would make EVs unaffordable for most, undermining attempts to reach the government's...
Servotech launches new solar solutions
Press Release Servotech Power Systems Ltd., a leading manufacturer of renewable energy solutions, organised a product launch ceremony for its new series of innovative and high-tech products. These include: Solar on‐grid inverters Solar hybrid inverters Solar...
CADmando to exhibit at Solar & Storage Live Barcelona
Press Release CADmando Renewables design has established itself in the UK market as the 'go-to' Design Service in the Solar and Storage sector at the Planning Stage, focusing on Utility Grid scale BESS and Solar projects. Cadmando is supporting UK developers and...
Interview with David Schuppisser, CCO for Insolight
Solar&StorageXtra spoke to David Schuppisser, Chief Commercial Officer for Insolight, at Solar & Storage Live Zurich in September. Representing a company at the forefront of agrivoltaics technology, David discussed how the solar industry can help address...
London Stadium to install 6,500sqm of solar panels
London Stadium is set to begin its installation of 6,500sqm of solar membrane panels, with the project due for completion by summer 2025. The LLDC Solar Membrane Project is the first to receive funding from the £500m Mayor of London’s Green Finance Fund, which...
Results of Germany’s innovation and biomethane installation auctions
Press Release Germany's Bundesnetzagentur (The Federal Network Agency) has today announced the results of the innovation auction that closed for bids on 1 September 2024. The innovation auction was more than three times oversubscribed. "The significant...
Interview with Claire Gardner, Marketing Manager for Solis Europe
Solar&StorageXtra caught up with Claire Gardner, Marketing Manager for Solis Europe after the Women in Solar Europe Network (WiSEu) hosted their first “speakeasy” event at Solar & Storage Live’s HQ – which was a great success! Claire also discussed Solis...
Research: Agrivoltaic projects boost insect populations
A recent study has shown that agrivoltaic projects, which combine solar panels with agricultural activities, tripled insect populations over five years by creating shaded, pesticide-free areas. PV technology, widely adopted for its cost-effectiveness, provides...
Research: TOPCon cells are vulnerable to contact corrosion
Scientists from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and Canadian Solar have studied the degradation of industrial TOPCon solar cells under accelerated damp heat test (DH85) conditions, consisting of 85°C and 85% relative humidity. Their research, titled Unveiling...