Category: Solar

Europe’s leading airport for premium air travel connectivity partners with Solivus in £2m solar project Resulting in a combined capacity of over 1,700 kWp of solar power Up to 25% of buildings’ energy requirements now powered by onsite renewable source   London; Thursday 7th November 2024: Solivus, a leading UK provider of lightweight solar installations… Read more »

      Smedvig Ventures led the funding round, with additional investment from Momentum, Futurum Ventures and Antler       Investment follows period of growth for the Norwegian startup which has tripled its customer base over last 12 months       The funding will support team and market expansion, as well as a… Read more »

New myth-busting info shared on solar energy as 62% of Brits say the UK public is not well-informed about renewable energy solutions Two thirds of Brits would be more likely to use renewables if information on making the switch was more accessible   LONDON, UK. 6th November, 2024 – One third of Brits believe the UK… Read more »

Technology group Wärtsilä announces significant advancements in fire safety and acoustic noise reduction for its energy storage systems (ESS), which will enable its customers to stay ahead of regulatory changes while minimising the environmental impact of their projects. These developments, including rigorous large-scale testing and enhanced noise mitigation technologies, further position Wärtsilä as a leader… Read more »

L-R: Spearheading Solar: Mark Avery, Sales Manager, Solivus, and Charlie Armitage, Business Development Manager & Environmental Advisor, Solivus present their business case for commercial lightweight solar Lightweight solar pioneer Solivus is delighted to announce that it has been paired with modular services and infrastructure giant Modulaire Group as part of the Mayor of London’s Better… Read more »

Frankfurt am Main, 05.11.2024 – LONGi has retained its AAA rating in PV-Tech’s Q3 2024 PV ModuleTech bankability ratings and has now been at the top of the rankings for 19 consecutive quarters. This ongoing achievement underlines the company’s long-term commitment to quality, innovation, financial stability, and leadership in the photovoltaic industry. The PV ModuleTech… Read more »

Munich/Pforzheim, October 31, 2024 – The worldwide boom in renewable energy continues unabated and is gaining momentum. Not even the falling prices of fossil energy carriers over the past few months and quarters have been able to knock it off course. Renewables are on the rise and becoming less expensive at the same time: According… Read more »

Innovative solution aims to incentivize solar installations in rental properties, addressing a critical need in the UK’s renewable energy goals As the UK moves towards its ambitious target of achieving 70 GW of installed solar capacity by 2035, there is a significant gap to bridge. The country’s current solar capacity stands at just 18.53 GW,… Read more »

Installation will provide up to 200,000 kWh of renewable energy each year – drastically offsetting The Brewery Quarter’s regulated energy use in all common parts of the estate. SolarEdge technology chosen to maximise energy production and to provide the high level of safety required for the popular and busy venue.   29th October 2024 –… Read more »

TUAL’s cutting-edge DC Boost Charger solution is designed from the ground-up to power fleets into the EV transition, relieving their reliance on grid infrastructure The rapidly deployable solution provides dependable power for fleet sites facing limited energy supply, keeping vehicles operating efficiently and minimising charging downtime TUAL’s Boost Charger powerbanks employ the same robust design… Read more »

25. October, 2025 — On October 23rd, LONGi Green Energy Technology (Hereinafter referred to as LONGi) officially announced a new world record for crystalline silicon module efficiency. According to the latest certification report of the Fraunhofer-ISE Institute of Solar Cells in Germany, the efficiency of the module independently developed by LONGi HPBC 2.0 solar cells reached… Read more »

Following the successful launch of its first solar offering earlier this year, leading roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles has further strengthened its expertise in the solar PV sector with a new role. A new Technical Solar Manager enables the firm to expand its reach into the market and improve the support it offers to… Read more »

Enviromena’s solar farm project in Medebridge, Essex, has reached a major milestone with the completion of the installation of over 100,000 bi-facial solar modules in less than five months since construction works began. The 71MWp project, spanning 175 acres near South Ockenden, was acquired by clean energy company Enviromena from NTR in March 2024 and… Read more »

Segen Academy will train around 1,600 solar PV, BESS, heat pump and EV charging installers annually The Academy will open its doors on November 6, 2024   23rd October 2024 – Segen Ltd., the UK’s largest renewables distributor, today announces the launch of the Segen Academy, a dedicated state-of-the-art training facility aimed at tackling the… Read more »

This program empowered women with skills, training, and job placements in the growing solar industry in Kenya. October 24th, 2024 – Remote Energy, in collaboration with WISEe (Women in Sustainable Energy and Entrepreneurship), through a partnership with BayWa r.e. SES GmbH, successfully concluded the Career Pathways program in Kenya. The initiative equipped women with critical… Read more »

Warsaw, Poland, 24 October 2024 – Sonnedix, a leading renewable energy producer with over 3 GW of global operating capacity, is proud to announce the inauguration of its 21 MW WD solar photovoltaic (PV) cluster in the Podlasie region of northeastern Poland. When fully operational this year the WD Cluster will produce around 24,500 MWh… Read more »

£3.5 million contract to lead to a 6,500 square-meter solar installation with close to 1 million kWh of clean energy generated annually. FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & LONDON – Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specialising in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced the award of a contract to implement a leading-edge thin film photovoltaic… Read more »

“Solar Sharing” customers can donate the value of their excess solar energy 15p given to chosen charities or fund for every kilowatt-hour exported Octopus also offering free solar and battery installations for eligible customers under the Warm Home Discount Scheme    London, 23rd October 2024 – Octopus Energy today launches a pioneering donation trial that… Read more »

The NOP solar plant, located in the municipality of Noordoostpolder, will have a total capacity of 96 MWp and is expected to be operational by mid-2025. Four separate solar parks will operate as a single solar plant, powering 30,000 homes and saving more than 36,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. The combined 65-hectare solar plant,… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Biden Administration released further guidance on a key clean energy tax credit in the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS) that will now bring more resources to clean energy manufacturers working to build the full solar supply chain in the United States. Under section 48D of the CHIPS Act, solar and… Read more »

MILPITAS, California – October 21 , 2024 – SolarEdge Technologies, a global leader in smart energy technology, today announces that its portfolio of PV inverters has achieved early certification[i] and compliance with the European Commission’s New Radio Equipment Directive (RED) Article 3.3 requirements for cyber security. Expected to come into effect in August 2025, the… Read more »

The Company has completed and grid-connected an additional power plant in Romania with a generation capacity of 3.2 MWp located near Sărulești in Călărași County. The Sărulești power plant is Group’s thirteenth Romanian photovoltaic asset, bringing the total capacity of its Romanian portfolio to 51.6 MWp. The total annual production of the power plant is… Read more »

17th October 2024 – The evolv1 building in the University of Waterloo Research and Technology Park in Waterloo, Ontario, has become self-sufficient in electricity following the installation of an innovative DC-optimized rooftop and carport solar system. Over a three year period, the system offset 105% of the facility’s energy use and saved approximately $360,000 in energy costs…. Read more »

Following the release of the Government’s Industrial Strategy, a leading solar authority has asserted that – while sharpened focus on the progress of clean energy provides a positive step in the right direction – it’s crucial that ambition is met with decisive, progressive action. Launched on Monday 14th October, the Government’s new Industrial Strategy, the first… Read more »

Almost 28.3 GW of solar projects were acquired in the first nine months of the year AUSTIN, Texas – October 16, 2024 – Mercom Capital Group, an integrated communications and research firm focused exclusively on clean energy markets, released its report on funding and merger and acquisition (M&A) activity for the solar sector in the… Read more »

Dear Colleague, We are pleased to release the 2024 edition of Berkeley Lab’s Utility-Scale Solar report, which presents analysis of empirical plant-level data from the U.S. fleet of ground-mounted photovoltaic (PV), PV+battery, and concentrating solar-thermal power (CSP) plants with capacities exceeding 5 MWAC. The report explores trends in deployment, technology, capital and operating costs, capacity… Read more »

55MWh of BESS delivered and more than 66MWh in the pipeline and expected to be delivered to the national market BESS projects spanning from Esperance in WA’s Southwest to the Pilbara in the Northwest One of the largest numbers of deployed BESS projects in Australia   [PANGYO, South Korea, Oct. 15, 2024] – SolarEdge Technologies… Read more »

15th October 2024 – Leading rural insurer NFU Mutual has taken a significant step forward in its mission to achieve net zero operation by 2050 with the successful installation of a solar PV (photovoltaic) installation at its headquarters in Stratford-upon-Avon. Designed and installed by Warwickshire-based renewable energy specialist, Ineco Energy, the 249.20 kWp rooftop system… Read more »

Virgin Money’s funding will support the construction and operation of Derril Water Solar Park, the first solar park in the UK where members share the power it produces, as well as the ownership. Approximately 68,000 solar panels will generate enough electricity to power 14,000 homes and save 20,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year when… Read more »

New optimised utility solution available now for pre-order in the UK   October 14, 2024 – SolarEdge Technologies, a global leader in smart energy technology, today announces the UK launch of its high-power SolarEdge TerraMax™ Inverter combined with H1300 Power Optimizers. The new SE330K inverter is available now for pre-order, with shipments expected to start in… Read more »

The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) has completed its first investment in County Durham since the launch of the £660m fund in March this year. Based in Murton, Power Roll, a pioneer in the solar energy transition, has raised £4.3 million in its most recent funding round, including £1.5 million from NPIF II… Read more »

Taipei, Taiwan, October 11th, 2024 – As SCHMID Group proudly celebrates its 160th anniversary, the company will mark this significant milestone by showcasing its latest innovations at the TPCA Trade Show in Taiwan. From October 23-25, 2024, SCHMID will present cutting-edge manufacturing solutions at Booth N917, demonstrating its continued leadership in advancing production technology for… Read more »

Harelbeke, Belgium – October 11, 2024 – Smappee, a global leader in smart energy management, is proud to announce that its EV Line has received the prestigious Red Dot: Best of the Best Award for Design Concept. This top-tier recognition celebrates Smappee’s pioneering achievement in combining sustainability, innovation, and forward-thinking design in its range of smart… Read more »

AMPYR Solar Europe, in partnership with the Echt-Susteren Energy Cooperative, has announced the completion of its latest solar project in the Netherlands. The 13.2MWp Groensebos solar park in the village of Maria Hoop, part of the municipality of Echt-Susteren, will meet the energy needs of 3,960 homes in the region, while also saving almost 5,300… Read more »

With a 300 MW solar PV capacity, Ørsted’s Eleven Mile Solar Center will produce enough renewable energy to power 65,000 US homes while the battery can store 1200 MWh of power.    Ørsted celebrated the official commissioning of the Eleven Mile Solar Center in Pinal County near Phoenix, Arizona. The 300 MW solar farm and 300MW/1200MWh battery energy… Read more »