Octopus Energy confirms successful trial of drone monitoring at UK solar farm
A solar farm managed by Octopus Energy Generation has successfully trialled autonomous drones as means to provide operational and maintenance improvements.
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PODCAST: Solar’s next technology revolution and materials under review
The June 2021 episode of the Solar Media Podcast, sponsored by Honeywell, is now available to stream, featuring a comprehensive breakdown of the latest solar technologies on display at SNEC 2021.
PODCAST: ‘Big Solar’, new tech and longer-duration storage
In this month’s podcast, Solar Media's Liam Stoker and Andy Colthorpe discuss how the world’s energy giants are turning to solar (and storage) in a big way, and take a look at what’s driving new energy storage technology.
SolarEdge rolls out new smartphone app to simplify inverter installs
Solar manufacturer SolarEdge has unveiled a new smart phone app that professes to make inverter installation and commissioning easier for installers.
Immersa pens strategic partnership with vanadium flow machine specialist CellCube
Immersa has penned a strategic partnership with Canadian battery storage manufacturer CellCube to bring large-scale vanadium redox flow battery systems to the UK.
Oxford PV aiming to ‘push the boundaries’ with new five-year perovskite research project
Perovskite specialist Oxford PV has announced a five-year research project with the University of Oxford that it says will push the boundaries of perovskite technology.
Lightsource BP bolsters Internet of Things capabilities with Ubiworx acquisition
Lightsource BP has confirmed the acquisition of Irish Internet of Things (IoT) specialist Ubiworx, in a move the solar firm intends to strengthen its all-round digital capabilities.
Oxford PV taps Statoil, Legal & General for new funding
British perovskite solar cell developer Oxford PV has undertaken a new funding round, led by key existing investors Statoil and Legal & General Capital.
Solar Power Portal Awards 2018 spotlight: Product Innovation
Nominations for the Solar Power Portal and Energy-Storage.News Awards 2018 are now open, and today we turn our attention to one of the most competitive categories in Product Innovation.
Oxford PV relocates to new, expanded HQ
Perovskite specialist Oxford PV has relocated to a new HQ and R&D facilities.
Hanwha Q Cells targets European market with new half-cut cell product line
Hanwha Q Cells has released its maiden monocrystalline module series featuring half-cut sells in Europe.
Oxford PV collaborates with new HZB lab on perovskite optimisation for HJ cells
Perovskite solar cell developer Oxford Photovoltaics said it was working with scientists at the new Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) innovation lab to further the optimisation of its perovskite cell materials for silicon heterojunction solar cell technology.
UK duo partner for cutting edge graphene solar panel programme
Clean energy tech developer Verditek has partnered with graphene specialist Paragraf to develop what they claim will be the world’s first graphene-based solar panel.
Opus Materials lands £1 million innovation funding for self-cleaning PV coating tech
UK-based coating firm Opus Materials has secured nearly £1 million in government funding to commercialise its self-cleaning coating for solar PV.
Solar takes centre stage in UK’s first blockchain, P2P trading pilot
Rooftop solar PV is a central cog in what’s claimed to be the UK’s first blockchain-powered energy trading network in the UK.
Solarport brings new ‘ground-anchored’ mounting system to market
Solarport Systems has released a new solar mounting system to the market which it says enables solar to be installed on slopes steeper than 30 degrees.
Digitalisation a ‘huge opportunity’ for solar says new report
Digital technologies have and will continue to unlock a whole range of new benefits that can be delivered by solar, as well as cost reductions, increased performance and optimised revenue, according to a new report from trade body SolarPower Europe.
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How post-subsidy UK solar will benefit from next-generation PV modules
Ahead of next month’s PV ModuleTech conference in Kuala Lumpur, Solar Media’s head of market research Finlay Colville examines the technology trends UK developers will have to get to grips with if they’re to take advantage of the post-subsidy environment in the UK.
Valentin Software launch Solar planning software update of PV*SOL
Valentin Software will launch a new version of its solar planning installation software program PV*SOL next month.
Solar Power Portal Awards 2017 spotlight: Product innovation
Nominations for the Solar Power Portal Awards 2017 are now open, and product innovation will once again return as a category.
Oxford PV signs development agreement with ‘major’ solar cell manufacturer
UK-based perovskite specialist Oxford PV has signed a joint development agreement (JDA) with a global manufacturer of solar cells and modules.
Modi and May unveil £10 million UK-India solar R&D drive
The Indian and UK prime ministers Narendra Modi and Theresa May have unveiled plans to establish a joint research and development centre to support solar innovations.
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A break in the chain
The loss of thousands of solar installers from the UK market has a series of damaging knock on effects on distributors. David Pratt identifies some of the biggest issues to have emerged and what the future may hold for the solar supply side.
Sponsored BiFacial Technology – getting behind solar
Across the globe, solar and renewable energy initiatives and investments are at record levels. From huge multinationals like Apple to local public bodies, organisations have realised the long-term potential of solar.
University of Cambridge to issue renewable energy project RfP once again
The University of Cambridge Judge Business School is looking to repeat last year’s successful renewable energy request for proposals with another request this year.