Storage
R.Power secures capacity market contracts for a 6.3GWh BESS portfolio
Press Release In the capacity market auction held in December 2025, R.Power was awarded capacity contracts for five battery energy storage projects with a combined capacity of 1,012 MW and 4,032 MWh. This further strengthens the company’s position as a leading...
Report: EU hit 2025 solar target but market reduction threatens 2030 goals
According to a report from SolarPower Europe, the European Union’s solar power boom has faded, with annual installations contracting for the first time since 2016. The EU installed 65.1GW of solar capacity in 2025, marking a 0.7% decline from the 65.6GW installed the...
Interview with Sturge Mazzocchi, Head of Solar Careers UK, Solar Energy UK
The future of the UK’s energy sector hinges on a skilled workforce. At this autumn's Solar & Storage Live UK, we caught up with Sturge Mazzocchi, Head of Solar Careers UK at Solar Energy UK, a key initiative dedicated to meeting the industry’s ambitious growth...
The Centre offers free battery training to Australian energy workers
Press Release The Centre, led by TAFE Queensland, is a joint initiative between the Australian and Queensland Governments to support the growth of current and emerging battery technologies through innovative education and training. With demand for battery...
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'...
Nexamp secures $330m facility to accelerate renewable deployment
Nexamp has secured a three-year, $330m Construction Warehouse Facility (CWF) from a consortium of financial institutions to support the development and construction of around 20 new distributed generation projects. The financing will provide flexible construction...
3,000 Solar professionals set to gather in Verona for the debut of Solar & Storage Live Italia, 8-9 October 2025 in Verona
Press Release Terrapinn are delighted to announce the latest addition to their global portfolio, Solar & Storage Live Italia, to be held at the Veronafiere during 8 – 9 October 2025. Doors open on Wednesday 8th October, with 3,000 solar professionals expected to...
US Energy Department cuts billions for green projects during shutdown
The Trump administration has announced the cancellation of $7.6bn in grants for clean energy projects across 16 states. The funding supported more than 200 initiatives, including battery plants, solar farms, hydrogen projects, electric grid upgrades, and carbon...
GoodWe celebrates 15 years with cashback for installers in Europe
Press Release To celebrate their 15th anniversary, the inverter and smart energy solutions manufacturer GoodWe have announced a cashback campaign for installers in Europe. The initiative runs for three months, from 1st of October to 31st of December 2025, covering...
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...
US battery storage hits record 5.6GW in Q2
The United States added 5.6GW of battery energy storage from April to June, marking a record quarter, according to the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie. Utility-scale projects led with 4.9GW installed, a 62% year-on-year increase. The ACP said...
S&P Global Commodity Insights recognises GoodWe
Press Release Global market intelligence provider S&P Global Commodity Insights has recognised GoodWe as Tier1 PV inverter supplier in their Cleantech Companies list for 2025. S&P Global Commodity Insights uses a wide range of metrics to help developers,...
Shell to manage Google’s UK renewable energy supply
Shell Energy Europe Limited has been chosen by Google to manage its renewable energy supply in the UK, as part of the technology company’s plan to run entirely on carbon-free energy by 2030. Under Google’s Carbon-Free Energy (CFE) supply model, Shell will use its...
UK Solar Week: Interview with Dean Callow, Head of Energy Storage & Renewables for Dale Power Solutions
As the UK solar sector accelerates toward ambitious 2030 targets, energy storage is becoming an essential partner to clean generation. For UK Solar Week, we spoke with Dean Callow, Head of Energy Storage & Renewables at Dale Power Solutions, about how the company...
EDF and Fidra Energy partner for UK’s largest BESS project
EDF has signed an agreement with Fidra Energy to manage and optimise two battery storage units at the Thorpe Marsh project in Yorkshire. The partnership will see EDF provide route-to-market services for the assets, which will have a combined capacity of 560MW. Thorpe...
Swiss Solar Week: Interview with Matteo Racchi, Sales and Business Development Manager for Meri Energy
As part of Swiss Solar Week - held just ahead of Solar & Storage Live Zürich – Solar&StorageXtra spoke with Matteo Racchi, Sales and Business Development Manager at Meri Energy. Matteo discusses how the Swiss-based company is carving out its place in the...
Terrapinn and Veronafiere announce Solar & Storage Live Italia – Italy’s most exciting solar and energy storage exhibition, set to debut in Verona, 8-9 October 2025
Terrapinn, with the co-operation and support of Veronafiere, are delighted to announce the latest addition to their global portfolio of Solar & Storage Live events to be held at the Veronafiere during 8 – 9 October 2025. Solar & Storage Live Italia is set to...
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...
SEIA report: US solar installations reach 18GW despite policy challenges
The United States added nearly 18GW of new solar capacity in the first half of 2025, according to the latest US Solar Market Insight Q3 2025 report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie. Solar and storage together accounted for 82% of...
Swiss Solar Week: Interview with Mark Lewis, Commercial Director for Solar & Storage Live Zürich
As Switzerland accelerates its transition to renewable energy, Solar & Storage Live Zürich has quickly established itself as a key meeting point for the sector. Mark Lewis, Commercial Director for Solar & Storage Live Zürich, shares what’s new for 2025 and how...