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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...
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...
Interview with Claudia Davidson, General Manager – Infrastructure, for Terrapinn
On World EV Day, we celebrate the vast leaps we’ve made in EV technology, share the benefits of adopting EVs, and encourage the wider transition to sustainable transportation. The UK’s EV market is thriving, and EVCharge Live has risen to meet its needs. We go behind...
Bermuda launches tender process for floating solar project
The Regulatory Authority of Bermuda (RA) has launched a Request for Expression of Interest (RfEoI) for the development of a floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) power plant, marking the first stage in a multi-step procurement process. The project forms part of Bermuda’s...
SolarProfit partners with Solar360 on self-consumption
Spanish solar installer SolarProfit has partnered with Solar360 to expand its presence in the solar self-consumption market. Under the agreement, SolarProfit will market Solar360 products through its sales team and may also perform specific engineering tasks for...
Interview with Sandra Trittin, Co-Founder and CGO of Beebop
Solar & Storage Live Zürich, Solar&StorageXtra had the pleasure of meeting Sandra Trittin, Co-Founder and CGO of Beebop. Sandra discussed Beebop’s mission to help consumers save up to 50% on their energy costs, the importance of flexibility in energy...
Stellantis to close Vauxhall electric truck plant
Authored by Grace Dawes. Syndicated from sister resource MOVEMNT. Car-making giant Stellantis has announced plans to close its Luton van factory after UK electric vehicle sales rules are held firm by the UK government. Around 1,100 jobs have been put at risk due to...
Ford calls for government action to boost EV demand
Ford UK has urged the UK government to introduce incentives to increase electric vehicle (EV) sales, as concerns grow within the auto industry over ambitious EV sales targets. Lisa Brankin, Ford UK's chair and managing director, stated, “Without demand, a government...
CERN partners with Voltalia for its renewable energy supply
Press Release CERN (European Organisation for Nuclear Research), an internationally renowned scientific organisation specialising in fundamental physics, and Voltalia have signed two Corporate PPAs. CERN's particle accelerators on either side of the French-Swiss...
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...
It takes two: North Africa-Europe interconnectors could deliver 24 GW of clean energy
Press Release Europe’s transition to a greener power sector is gaining speed, with North Africa set to be a key enabler of this process. New capacity additions from solar and wind, weaker power demand and a partial comeback of hydropower and nuclear energy have seen...
Good Energy completes acquisition of solar installation firm
Good Energy has announced the acquisition of Amelio Enterprises Limited, a solar installation company based in Lincolnshire, to expand its presence in the solar installation market. The deal is expected to enhance Good Energy’s reach, particularly in the commercial...
Interview with Patrick Imholz, Director Of Sales And Business Development for Freesuns
At September’s Solar & Storage Live in Zurich, Solar&StorageXtra spoke to Patrick Imholz, Director Of Sales And Business Development for Freesuns. Patrick explained Freesuns’ innovative rooftop solar PV solution, and how it came to dominate the niche market of...
Solar Energy UK supports solar aid for Ukraine
Solar Energy UK and RePower Ukraine have signed an agreement to facilitate easier delivery of backup power systems to hospitals and critical infrastructure. The agreement was signed at Solar & Storage Live in Birmingham, wherein RePower attended Solar Energy UK’s...
Solarwatt Unveils New Solar-Powered Innovations to Drive Sector Coupling and Advance Europe’s Energy Transition
Press Release SOLARWATT, pioneers in solar solutions for over 30 years, has unveiled new solar-powered technologies to amplify its vision of sector coupling by providing holistic energy management solutions for homeowners throughout Europe. Integrating the energy...
Trina Solar Launches 645 W Recyclable Solar Panel with 20.7% Efficiency
Trina Solar, a leading Chinese photovoltaic (PV) manufacturer, has introduced what it describes as the world’s first fully recyclable crystalline silicon solar module. This new panel boasts an impressive 645 W power output and an efficiency rate of 20.7%. In a recent...
EVCharge Live UK 2025 will set sustainable travel into high gear
EVCharge Live UK 2025 is set to take place alongside Solar & Storage Live UK next September – giving the solar industry access to the premier event driving the future of sustainable mobility. Taking place from 23 - 25 September 2025 at the National Exhibition...
UK Energy Week: Solar for Schools receives £3m bank loan
The UK’s Solar for Schools Community Benefit Society (CBS) has received a £3m loan from Triodos Bank UK to expand its network of solar-powered schools, which are owned and governed by the schools themselves. This initiative helps schools save on energy bills, reduce...