Innovation
Google-Intersect deal to accelerate hybrid-powered AI data centres
Alphabet, the technology conglomerate behind Google, has announced an agreement to acquire Intersect, an independent power producer that provides industrial-level projects with hybrid power generation. The acquisition is for $4.75bn in cash plus the assumption of...
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...
Interview with Richard Turner, Director of Fundraising for SolarAid
Solar & Storage Live UK 2025 in Birmingham was the essential industry hub where innovators and the energy value chain convened to explore solutions driving the UK's energy transition. A year after his first interview with Solar&StorageXtra, we caught up with...
UK’s largest floating solar project approved at port
Plans for the UK's largest floating solar energy project at the Port of Barrow have been approved by Westmorland & Furness Council's Strategic Planning Committee. Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s leading port operator, confirmed the decision on Monday 24...
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...
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...
Conrad Energy secures consent for 18MW floating solar project
Conrad Energy has confirmed that planning consent has been granted for its proposed 18 MW floating solar farm at Whisby Quarry in Lincolnshire, in the UK. Developed in collaboration with Tarmac, the project will mount solar panels on floating buoys across the former...
JA Solar begins volume production of high-efficiency module
JA Solar has begun volume production and initial shipments of its latest high-efficiency photovoltaic module, DeepBlue 5.0, from its advanced manufacturing base in Yangzhou, China. The company said the launch reflects its ability to scale next-generation PV technology...
Duracell makes UK EV infrastructure market debut
Duracell has announced its entry into the UK’s electric vehicle infrastructure market with the launch of Duracell E-Charge, a new nationwide network of ultra-fast charging stations. The initiative aims to strengthen public charging provision and support the UK’s...
UK new car market sees record number of EVs in September
The UK new car market saw strong growth in September, with registrations rising by 13.7% to 312,891 units compared with the same month in 2024, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). All market sectors contributed to the increase, with...
AAAS and ChillMine to develop sustainable data centre campus in Botswana
AAAS Energy BV, a Netherlands-based energy developer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ChillMine Corporation, a US data centre operator, to develop a new data centre campus in Botswana jointly. The collaboration aims to establish a world-class...
IEA: Global renewable power capacity to double by 2030
Global renewable energy capacity is expected to more than double by 2030, led by strong growth in solar photovoltaics (PV), according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Renewables 2025 report. The report forecasts that renewable power capacity will expand by...
Italy Solar Week: How Italy’s AI push could strengthen solar and storage growth
Italy is positioning itself as both a regulatory pioneer and a leader in renewable energy, with its new artificial intelligence law arriving alongside a rapid expansion in solar and storage. Giorgia Meloni’s government has passed the EU’s first comprehensive AI law,...
Driving the future of E-Mobility: Vestel’s role in a sustainable transformation
Sponsored Content Electric mobility is transforming global transportation, with EV sales soaring past 17 million in 2024. As nations push toward net-zero, innovation in charging, storage, and fleet solutions is critical. Vestel Mobility, a leader in sustainable...
