For nearly two decades, Solar Media has been the definitive source of news, intelligence and insight for the solar photovoltaic industry, and, for over a decade, has kept its finger on the pulse of the energy storage industry. We deliver independent news and analysis that drives informed decision-making worldwide with a global editorial team that spans Europe, Asia, Australia and North America, providing authoritative coverage across four industry-leading platforms and specialised print publications.
In 2025, we launched EV Infrastructure News, a platform devoted to spotlighting the global electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) sector, supporting the switch to EV transport from ICE vehicles. Our expert news, in-depth, data-driven analysis and incisive opinions empower EV industry professionals to navigate the trends shaping tomorrow’s e-mobility landscape.
We don’t just report the news; we provide the critical insights that shape the future of renewable energy markets and technology adoption across upstream and downstream sectors.
We deliver the intelligence that powers the clean energy revolution.
Michael has been an editor for 25 years. He’s spent most of his career creating content for some of the world's biggest brands As editor-in-chief at Solar Media, Michael is responsible for managing the editorial output of Solar Media's clean energy brands, PV Tech, Energy Storage News, Solar Power Portal and newest addition to the ranks, EV Infrastructure News. . ( Use pic on leadership page)
Andy Colthorpe has been editor of Energy-Storage.news since its launch in 2014. Formerly a writer for PV Tech, he believes that amazing clean energy technologies and businesses behind them are endlessly fascinating as well as offering hope for the future.
Ben Willis began covering the solar industry for PV Tech in 2012 after several years of reporting on other aspects of the clean energy sector. As head of content for Solar Media until 2016, he was the launch editor of our quarterly journal PV Tech Power, which he continued to edit until 2020. After a pause from the industry to pursue other ventures, he returned to PV Tech in 2023 as managing editor. bwillis@pv-tech.org
Cameron joined Solar Media in February 2022 after four years covering the international healthcare sector. Working on Energy-Storage.News across market segments, he is especially interested in second-life battery solutions, lithium-ion gigafactories and the growth of grid-scale battery storage across Europe.
George joined Solar Media in 2022 and reports across Current± and Solar Power Portal. Having previously worked for H2 View and Rhotic Media, he brings experience and knowledge within the renewable and financial sectors to Solar Media.
After graduating from UCL and working in Spain, Will began his career in journalism at Solar Media in October 2022 as a Junior Reporter. He works primarily on PV Tech and has developed an interest in the international geopolitical and industrial trends that underpin the solar and renewable energy markets.
Jonathan joined Solar Media in February 2022 after finishing an MA in Data Journalism. His interests are in the Latin American market, both for solar PV and energy storage, as well as balance of systems and solar manufacturing and technological developments at the solar cell and module levels.
Carrie has been with Solar Media since 2012. She is among China's most respected journalists in the PV and energy storage sectors and is responsible for providing insightful content for our international print and digital platforms.
Casey joined Solar Media in May 2023 following several years of work on magazines covering the power and mining industries. Their interests include the challenges and opportunities that arise from new solar module manufacturing processes, the role of the global mineral supply chain on the solar sector and writing lists in threes.
Molly joined the team in 2024 and has led coverage on the UK sites. Now shifting to a more global view, Molly is interested in how legislation shapes market dynamics, covering the intersection of policy design, investment patterns, and energy transition pathways.
Mark launched PV Tech in 2007 as founding senior news editor, helping create its two technical journals Photovoltaics International and PV Tech Power alongside it. Mark covers the key developments in the PV industry on a global level and continues to provide insight and analysis via white papers, news stories and his editor's blog.
Shree joined the team in 2025 and covers India’s rapidly evolving energy landscape as well as major global energy companies. Her reporting focuses on policy and regulatory developments, finance and investment trends, and how these forces shape clean energy markets, supply chains and project deployment worldwide.
Energy-Storage.News has been the leading voice for over a decade, providing news and analysis from the global industry for a business audience. Alongside news on topics related to energy storage technologies, including but not limited to battery energy storage systems (BESS), our editorial team covers policy developments, market trends and the latest on business strategies from key market players. The breadth and depth of the coverage make the website an essential resource for anyone within the value energy storage value chain. Our advertising solutions are designed to bring your brand in front of engaged professionals in our energy storage community.
In-depth analysis on important topics and industry developments, as well as unique and highly regarded new product reviews, make the website an essential tool for anyone within the PV value chain. With a dedicated team of 11 full time editors and writers located around the globe, PV Tech offers a full 24hr 5 days per week news service ensuring our audience is up to the minute on relevant information across the solar supply chain.
EV Infrastructure News is the newest addition to Solar Media’s publishing portfolio, covering the global deployment of infrastructure supporting the electrification of the transport sector. Covering breaking news, opinions, product information and policy updates, EV Infrastructure News is the premier industry news site for chargepoint operators, fleet owners and the rest of the EV market. EV Infrastructure News is published by Solar Media, a global B2B media company reaching the entire clean energy industry. Its portfolio of live events, publications and market research reports bring together decision-makers throughout the clean energy value chain. Solar Media is now part of Informa, the FTSE 100 events, digital services and academic research company. Our advertising solutions are designed to the bring your brand in front of engaged professionals in our EV community.
Solar Power Portal is the leading resource for the UK Solar and energy storage industry, covering developments and deployments in this sector. It provides in-depth news, opinions and analysis and policy updates direct from the government. Solar Power is one of the renewable energy generating technologies that the government is focused on to meet its clean power and legally-binding carbon emissions targets. The market development is relevant to readers inside and outside the country, as the nation becomes the site of rapid solar growth. Our advertising solutions are designed to the bring your brand in front of engaged professionals in our Solar community.
The PV Tech Power publication explores technology and its impact on downstream PV projects. With a focus on technologies impacting LCOE (Levelised Cost of Energy) of commercial and utility scale solar energy plants world-wide, PV Tech Power addresses all key stakeholder groups that can accelerate the global large scale deployment of solar energy and storage technologies.
Photovoltaics International (PVI) is the only independent journal within the PV industry that carries technical papers written by acknowledged experts in their chosen field. This provides readers of the journal with a high-quality print publication that is focused on technology innovation and manufacturing excellence throughout the PV supply chain. Unlike any other industry publication, PVI focuses on technologies, processes & materials which increase conversion efficiencies and reduce manufacturing costs, reflecting individual manufacturers’/their R&D partners’ roadmaps and the ITRPV. Photovoltaics International reaches a technical audience involved in next-generation processing challenges and solutions, providing unrivalled insight and in-depth coverage on a timely twice-yearly basis. It is used by senior manufacturing decision makers to assist, audit and purchase equipment, materials and components for their facilities.
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