What if your home could outsmart the grid?

In this episode of the Solar&StorageXtra podcast, guest host Ken Davies is joined by Craig Bilboe, UK Country Manager from EcoFlow.

Ken and Craig talk about the tech reshaping home energy: from EcoFlow’s meteoric rise in portable power to AI-driven energy management.

Craig reveals how consumers are demanding smarter, safer, and more resilient solutions, and dives into how modularity, safety, and installer-friendly design support both consumers and professionals.

Listen to hear more about EcoFlow’s soon-to-launch EcoFlow Gateway, designed for off-grid independence – and EcoFlow’s major new UK investment.

Tune in for a dynamic look at the future of residential solar and storage.

Key topics & Timestamps

00:00 – Introducing Craig Bilboe and EcoFlow

03:08 – Trends in home solar batteries and consumer demand

05:17 – Grid resilience, outages, and storage benefits

07:37 – AI’s role in smart energy management

13:16 – Supporting installers and simplifying commissioning

14:37 – Sneak peek: EcoFlow Gateway launch

16:10 – New UK investments

18:06 – Closing thoughts and future outlook

Credits:

Guest host: Ken Davies

Guest: Craig Bilboe, Country Manager UK & I.E, EcoFlow

Producer: Catie Owen, Editor of Solar&StorageXtra

Marketing: Katie Devaney, Marketing Director for Solar & Storage Live Europe

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What if solar isn't new, but the way we use it is?

In this episode of the Solar&StorageXtra podcast, guest host Ken Davies is joined by Dr KT Tan, Chief Technical Officer at Viridian Solar and a board member of Solar Energy UK.

With over 20 years of experience in the solar industry, KT brings a wealth of knowledge, from the technical evolution of PV systems to regulatory challenges.

In this conversation, KT shares the story of his unlikely leap from biotechnology into solar, and what led to the discovery of solar power in the first place.

KT and Ken also unpack the intricacies of integrated PV design and the role of product reliability in building industry trust, with KT providing his wisdom as a stalwart member of the solar sector.

The pair show a clear view of the challenges - and the immense potential - facing domestic solar in the UK and beyond.

Key topics & Timestamps

0:26 – Introducing Dr KT Tan, CTO of Viridian Solar

1:11 – KT’s move from biotech to solar

4:49 – Solar in the UK: public perception vs. and potential

8:14 – Balancing energy generation with building material

16:36 – Designing PV panels for installation, durability, and performance

22:52 – Fire safety and regulatory confusion

29:11 – Challenges in the rooftop solar market

31:31 – Opportunities abound: construction, expansion, and innovation

34:09 – Outro

Credits:

Guest host: Ken Davies

Guest: Dr KT Tan, Chief Technical Officer at Viridian Solar

Producer: Catie Owen, Editor of Solar&StorageXtra

Marketing: Katie Devaney, Marketing Director for Solar & Storage Live Europe

This podcast is a Terrapinn production. Discover the latest solar and storage news at solarstoragextra.com

For podcast, editorial, thought leadership and commercial opportunities, get in touch with the Solar&StorageXtra team: catie.owen@terrapinn.com

How can your business thrive while protecting the planet?

In this episode of the Solar&StorageXtra podcast, guest host Ken Davies is joined by Assheton Carter, Executive Chair of consultancy TDi Sustainability.

Together, they unpack what it really means to embed sustainability into corporate strategy - moving beyond buzzwords and towards meaningful, systemic change.

Assheton breaks down the concept of sustainable development, critiques the politicisation of ESG, and highlights the essential factors for businesses navigating today’s complex supply chains.

They also explore why sustainability should be seen as an ongoing journey, not a box-ticking exercise.

Key Topics & Timestamps:

0:26 – Introducing Assheton Carter and TDI Sustainability

2:11 – Why sustainability must involve the entire supply chain

3:29 – ESG vs. sustainable development

5:24 – The business case for sustainability

12:19 – Due diligence: from databases to boots on the ground

14:04 – Collective action to solve systemic issues

17:13 – Is sustainability just a one-off?

Credits:

Guest host: Ken Davies

Guest: Assheton Carter, Executive Chair of TDi Sustainability

Producer: Catie Owen, Editor of Solar&StorageXtra

Marketing: Katie Devaney, Marketing Director for Solar & Storage Live Europe

This podcast is a Terrapinn production. Discover the latest solar and storage news at solarstoragextra.com

For podcast, editorial, thought leadership and commercial opportunities, get in touch with the Solar&StorageXtra team: catie.owen@terrapinn.com