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The Current State of Play in Energy Storage Systems (ESS) in the UK and the role of Scotland.

July 17, 2025/in Cleantech, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Uncategorized/by Chara Marmaridou

Written by Ypatios Moysiadis.

Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are now a cornerstone of the UK’s transition toward a low-carbon, flexible, and resilient energy system. As the share of intermittent renewable generation like wind and solar grows, energy storage especially in the form of chemical battery storage (BESS) is increasingly recognised as an essential solution for balancing the grid, providing rapid-response services, and maximising the value of renewable energy. In 2025, the UK finds itself at a pivotal moment in especially in BESS development, with several gigawatts of operational capacity and a rapidly growing pipeline of advanced projects. Scotland finds itself playing an integral part on this transition.

The UK Solar, Storage & EV Charging Market: A Strategic Outlook on the Residential & C&I Sectors

June 24, 2025/in Cleantech, Entrepreneurship, Renewable Energy, Sustainability/by Chara Marmaridou

Written by Ypatios Moysiadis.

By Ypatios Moysiadis

Introduction

The UK is undergoing a profound energy transformation. With net-zero targets embedded into national policy, and consumer and corporate demand for sustainability reaching critical mass, the market for clean energy technologies is expanding rapidly. Within this context, the convergence of solar photovoltaics (PV), battery storage, and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure has created a multi-layered, high-growth ecosystem. This is especially true in the residential and commercial & industrial (C&I) segments, where decarbonisation can directly reduce costs, enhance energy security, and offer strategic advantage.

Blockchain and the Energy Sector in 2025: From Disruption to Infrastructure and why we need to start paying attention…

June 10, 2025/in Cleantech, Entrepreneurship, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Technology & IoT/by Chara Marmaridou

Written by Ypatios Moysiadis.

In an age where every kilowatt counts and every byte leaves a footprint, the convergence of blockchain and energy is not just a technical evolution—it’s a deeply human response to some of the most pressing challenges of our time. From the streets of Punggol to the fjords of Scandinavia, communities, innovators, and policymakers are turning to blockchain not as a buzzword, but as a backbone for a more just and sustainable energy future.

The storage market is moving at 2 speeds!

April 9, 2025/in Cleantech, Entrepreneurship, Renewable Energy/by Chara Marmaridou

Event: Renewable Energy Tech, Thessaloniki

First published: Energypress

Ypatios Moysiadis, CEO of WattCrop, referred to the challenges and the progress recorded by the storage market in Greece at the Renewable Energy Tech exhibition.

As he noted, it is expected that batteries would be the main focus of the exhibition, while the market is in a holding pattern. Specifically, among other things, he noted:

The Energy Transition

March 7, 2025/in Uncategorized/by Chara Marmaridou

Written by Vikram Kumar at VENTUS

From struggle, betrayal, and the preservation of human dignity comes the love of engineering. These forces have always shaped history and will continue to shape the future. Time is a fluid concept. Infinite knowledge is instantaneously available; we just need a clear head to see it, Quantum Computing is on the horizon, but a distant potential and Artificial Intelligence is already here.

Hydropower: a tool for flood management?

November 22, 2024/in Cleantech, News, Renewable Energy, Sustainability/by Niki Tsani

Written by Margarita Kyrkou, surveyor & GIS specialist.

Hydropower, also known as hydroelectric power, is a form of renewable energy that harnesses the energy of flowing or falling water to generate electricity. It is one of the oldest and most widely used sources of renewable energy in the world. Also, it can play a crucial role in managing floods by providing a controlled release of water during heavy rain or snowmelt events.