Innovation
Synhelion and SWISS and sign agreement for solar jet fuel
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and the cleantech company Synhelion have entered into a long-term offtake agreement for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Beginning in 2027, the airline will purchase at least 200 tons of solar-derived jet fuel annually. The...
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...
Interview with Cameron Millar, Application Engineer for Eaton
Solar & Storage Live UK 2025, the nation's largest event for renewable energy innovation, built anticipation for the technologies redefining our power landscape. Amidst the buzz, we sat down with Cameron Millar, Application Engineer for Eaton, a company actively...
Report: Sodium-ion tech could boost clean storage resilience
As the global energy transition accelerates, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) highlights the critical role of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) in the future of stationary energy storage. 'Sodium-Ion Batteries: A Technology Brief'...
Interview with Mark Duxbury, UK Country Director of BESS and EMS Solutions for iwell
With over a decade of experience in the UK’s energy industry, Mark Duxbury, UK Country Director of BESS and EMS Solutions at iwell, brings a deep understanding of how smart energy systems can accelerate the transition to a decentralised grid. In this interview, he...
Interview with Enrico Meneghetti, CEO of ESPE
Sponsored Content With more than fifty years of experience in renewable energy, ESPE S.p.A. has built a reputation for engineering precision and innovation. Under the leadership of CEO Enrico Meneghetti, the company continues to prioritise operational excellence over...
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...
Italy Solar Week: Interview with Andrea Praticò, Director Sales, Energy Storage EP Cube Europe for Canadian Solar
With the inaugural edition of Solar & Storage Live Italia on the horizon (8-9 October), we spoke to Andrea Praticò from Canadian Solar. Andrea discussed the evolution of the storage sector in Europe, the incentive frameworks in Italy the company are keeping an eye...
Malaysia’s first dispatchable solar plant planned by consortium
A subsidiary of oil and gas company Reservoir Link has signed an agreement to jointly develop Malaysia’s first dispatchable solar PV plant. Founder Group Limited, trading as Founder Energy, announced on 26 September that it had signed a head of agreement with Planet...
Italy Solar Week: Chloris to unveil Grid Connector at Solar & Storage Live Italia 2025
Press Release Chloris, the AI‑native platform for utility‑scale renewables project developers, will launch its “grid connection” product (Grid Connector) at Solar & Storage Live Italia in Verona on 8‑9 October. About Chloris Utility‑scale renewable projects are...
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,...
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...