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February 2023 - Akhter Industry day 2023
Silicon CPV is attending the Akhter Industry day 2023 on the 8th June 2023 at Defence Battle Lab in Dorset.
March 2020 - COVID – 19 UPDATE
COVID – 19 is having a significant impact on our lives and is causing a lot of uncertainty. As such, we at Silicon CPV just wanted to let you know that it’s business as usual. Orders are still being processed and delivered however this is having a significant impact on our supply chain. Our customer support and sales teams are working hard to ensure the high levels of satisfaction you’ve come to expect.
December 2019 - COP25 UN climate conference, Madrid, Spain
Humayun Mughal, our CEO meeting with Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives at the COP25 conference in Madrid.
February 2019 - Silicon CPV Exhibits at Solarie Expo Maroc
Silicon CPV recently participated in the 8th Solaire Expo Maroc held in Casablanca from February 26th to 28th. During the event, they showcased their range of solar-powered commercial lighting products in collaboration with their regional distributor, eOne, based in Morocco. This prominent exhibition is recognized as Morocco’s leading platform for solar energy and energy efficiency, attracting a diverse international audience from across Africa and the Mediterranean region.
Younes Maamar, non-executive chairman of Silicon CPV, expressed enthusiasm about the event, describing it as a fantastic opportunity for the company. He noted that the exhibition provided a valuable platform to present their latest solar-powered lighting solutions to a wide array of visitors, including industry professionals, stakeholders, and potential partners. Maamar also highlighted the importance of networking, as discussions were held with both national and international representatives from private and public sectors, fostering new collaborations and insights into global renewable energy trends.
The main purpose of the event is to promote the dynamic growth of the solar energy sector, encourage energy efficiency initiatives, and keep attendees informed about ambitious renewable energy programs worldwide. The expo hosted over 100 exhibitors from various countries, including France, Belgium, Germany, Turkey, China, India, Spain, and Italy, and attracted more than 8,000 professional visitors from across the globe. It also featured participation from prominent organizations such as the Institute of Research in Solar and Renewable Energies (IRESEN) and the Moroccan Agency for Energy Efficiency (AMEE).
Silicon CPV Ltd, HQ in Harlow, Essex, UK, manufactures solar street lights with proprietary high-efficiency solar cells. The company specializes in developing innovative technological solutions for both commercial and power-generating organizations, aiming to reduce global reliance on traditional fuel sources. Their products and solutions are designed to be cost-effective, durable, and capable of replacing conventional energy sources, contributing to a more sustainable future.
Over the past decade, Silicon CPV has established itself as a leader in the field, delivering groundbreaking designs and long-lasting products at lower costs than traditional lighting options. Their offerings include solar street lights, solar bollards for public spaces, affordable pay-as-you-go solar home systems for off-grid communities, and solar hybrid mini-grids for remote areas. Their products have been successfully deployed in countries such as Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Pakistan, and South Africa, demonstrating their commitment to expanding renewable energy access worldwide.
Click Here to Read the full coverage on Silicon CPV Press Release February 2019.
June 2018 - Shining Light on Public Spaces
Silicon CPV collaborated with Morocco’s Region de l'Oriental, with Oujda as its capital, to design and deploy solar LED lighting for parks covering 25 hectares. After testing various suppliers, the region selected Silicon CPV’s new Kamr Solar LED Street Lighting Range, which produces zero emissions and costs less than half of grid-tied options.
Mr. Abdenbi Bioui, President of the region, explained that advances in solar, battery, and LED technology have made solar outdoor lighting more reliable and cost-effective. The solar lights avoided the costs of trenching and wiring, providing immediate payback and increased security for community parks. The Kamr range features wireless remote management, a 20-year design life, and only two replacement batteries, resulting in lower capital and operational costs compared to traditional grid lights.
Professor Humayun Mughal, CEO of Silicon CPV, emphasized that solar power is infinite and sustainable, contrasting it with finite fossil fuels. He highlighted the company’s focus on understanding customer needs to optimize installation and performance, saving costs. The trend toward commercial solar outdoor lighting is expected to grow, offering high-quality, renewable illumination. Silicon CPV designs and manufactures high-efficiency solar street lights in the UK, contributing to reducing dependency on conventional energy sources worldwide.
Click Here to Read the full coverage on Silicon CPV Press Release June 2018.
May 2018 - Silicon CPV Helps To brighten Villagers Nights in Bou Craa
Silicon CPV recently completed a project installing solar-powered street lighting in Bou Craa, Western Sahara, valued at over £230K. The lights, from their British-designed Kamr range, have improved safety and quality of life for the local community, mainly phosphate industry workers. Residents now feel more secure walking at night, allowing children to play outside longer, which has positively impacted daily life.
Professor Humayun Mughal, CEO of Silicon CPV, highlighted the project's significance, noting that solar lighting helps rural communities without grid access. The Kamr range features wireless remote management and a 20-year design life with minimal maintenance, reducing both capital and operational costs compared to traditional street lighting. Silicon CPV manufactures high-efficiency solar street lights at their UK factory, developing innovative solutions to reduce dependence on conventional fuels worldwide.
Click Here to Read the full coverage on Silicon CPV Press Release May 2018.
March 2018 - Silicon CPV Wins $1.8 Million Solar Powered Street Light Order from Pakistan
Silicon CPV Ltd has secured a contract valued at over $1.8 million (£1.3 million) to supply high-quality, British-designed commercial solar street lights for a new project in the KPK province of Pakistan, covering 76 km of road network. This follows their successful deployment of solar lighting over 20 km of road last year. Work has already begun, with completion expected by June 2018.
Professor Humayun Mughal, CEO of Silicon CPV, highlighted the project's significance in supporting Pakistan's green energy efforts, especially in areas lacking grid electricity, which will improve local security. The order includes the installation of the Kamr range of advanced solar street lights with wireless remote management, manufactured at their UK factory. These lights have a 20-year design life, requiring only two battery replacements, and feature cutting-edge solar technology that reduces both capital and operating costs compared to traditional grid-based lighting.
Silicon CPV specializes in innovative solar and LED street lighting solutions, with light outputs from 2,300 to 150,000 lumens. Their remote-area mini-grid solar stations, ranging from 10KW to 500KW, supply clean electricity to remote communities, helping to decrease reliance on conventional fuels and promote sustainable energy solutions worldwide.
Click Here to Read the full coverage on Silicon CPV Press Release March 2018.
6th – 8th March 2018 - We Attended the Middle East Electricity Show
Located at the Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE University of Southampton.
Paper on A High-Efficiency, Low-Cost IBC Cell Using Doped Laser Cut Back-Side .
Click Here to Read the full coverage on Silicon CPV Press Release March 2018.
12 OCTOBER 2017 - How “Clean Growth Strategy” Hopes to Deliver UK Climate Goals
Today, the UK government released its long-awaited Clean Growth Strategy, outlining how it plans to meet its legally binding climate targets, including cutting emissions to 57% below 1990 levels by 2028-2032. While the strategy is filled with positive language and ambitions, it falls short of achieving these targets, relying heavily on future policies and flexible accounting mechanisms. The strategy aims to bridge a significant emissions gap but is considered tentative, with only a small portion of policies fully quantified.
The UK’s 2008 Climate Change Act mandates five-year carbon budgets, aiming for an 80% reduction by 2050, but current policies only project a 53% cut, leaving the country off track. The strategy emphasizes innovation, R&D funding, and future pathways—including electricity, hydrogen, and emissions removal—to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, though it primarily aligns with a 2°C limit and not the more ambitious 1.5°C goal.
Key sectors like power, transport, industry, and homes are addressed, with plans to phase out coal by 2025, boost offshore wind, promote electric vehicles, and improve energy efficiency in homes. However, many policies remain broad, with detailed implementation expected in the coming years. The strategy also highlights the importance of negative emissions technologies and international collaboration to offset hard-to-cut emissions, signaling that the UK’s climate progress will depend on future innovations and policy developments.
4th OCTOBER 2017 - Renewable Energy Set to Grow Globally 40% by 2022
The International Energy Agency (IEA) forecasts a 43% surge in global renewable electricity capacity over the next five years, driven mainly by rapid solar expansion in China and India. Renewables accounted for nearly two-thirds of capacity additions in 2016, with 165 GW added, and projections indicate another 920 GW will be installed by 2022. Notably, solar PV surpassed coal in 2016, with capacity reaching 74 GW—up 50% from the previous year—and expected to reach 740 GW by 2022, making it the largest contributor among renewables.
China led global solar growth in 2016, now producing 60% of the world's solar cells and surpassing its 2020 targets early. The IEA considers China the “undisputed leader,” with policy shifts and cost reductions fueling its dominance. Meanwhile, India is expected to overtake the EU in renewable capacity growth for the first time by 2022, driven by reforms and infrastructure improvements.
Despite slower growth in wind and hydropower, renewables will nearly double coal’s share in power generation by 2022, reaching 30% of global electricity. Falling costs and increased use of competitive auctions are making renewables more affordable, with wind and solar expected to comprise over 80% of capacity growth. The report also highlights the rise of off-grid solar in Asia and Africa, providing electrification for millions, alongside challenges in integrating variable renewables into grids. Overall, renewables are set to play an increasingly vital role in global energy transition, although progress in transport and heating remains modest.
Click Here to Read the full coverage on IEA: Renewable electricity set to grow 40% globally by 2022.
11 MAY 2017 - Solar Street Lighting Market Estimated To Reach $22.3 Billion by 2025
Transparency Market Research has released a report estimating that the global solar street lighting market was valued at $3.47 billion in 2016 and is projected to grow to $22.30 billion by 2025, at a CAGR of 23.4%. Solar street lighting, suitable for both grid-connected and off-grid areas, uses components like solar panels, batteries, and LED or CFL light sources. These systems are widely employed in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, offering benefits such as reduced energy costs, minimal maintenance, no wiring needs, and lower carbon emissions.
The market is driven by the need for efficient, off-grid lighting solutions across terrains, especially in regions lacking grid connectivity. Asia Pacific was the largest market in 2016, with India leading, followed by China. Africa also represents a significant market, led by countries like Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, and Nigeria.
Key manufacturers include Philips, Omega Solar, Bridgelux, Sunna Design, Urja Global, and Sol Inc. The market segments by type (Standalone, On Grid), application (Residential, Commercial, Industrial), and lighting source (CFL, LED), with regional focus on North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Africa. The report emphasizes the growing adoption of solar street lighting due to its environmental and economic advantages.
23 NOVEMBER 2016 - COP 22 Highlights and Outcomes
Silicon CPV attended the 22nd Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in Marrakech, Morocco (COP 22 7-18 November 2017). In a high-level Marrakech Action Proclamation, parties collectively declared that the “extraordinary momentum on climate change worldwide…is irreversible.”
Similar messages were sounded continuously throughout the conference by businesses, cities, states and NGOs, and by heads of state and ministers from Africa, China, Europe, Latin America and elsewhere, including U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry. Marrakech was an important transitional moment, pivoting from the years of negotiation that produced the Paris Agreement to a new phase focused on implementation. The link below describes the final outcomes on the conference.
10 JUNE 2016 - Lighting Africa – An Innovation From The World Bank Group
An energy revolution taking place in Africa with an estimated 86 million people across Africa and Asia have gained access to basic energy services via an off-grid solar market initiative since 2015.
Click Here to Read the full coverage on Lighting Africa Featured In African Business Magazine
14 MARCH 2016 - The Great Debate 2016 – Can Renewables Meet Our Electricity Needs?
One of the speakers Professor Humayun Mughal, Silicon CPV discusses Solar Power and the growing increasing source since 2009 at The Institution of Engineering and Technology to University of Reading.
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3 MARCH 2016 - Launch of World Bank Group
Off-grid energy solutions provide a 3 billion dollar market opportunity for investors.
The report highlights that the off-grid solar energy market is a rapidly growing sector, expected to reach $3.1 billion in sales by 2020, providing energy access to 99 million households without grid connection. Investments have surged to $276 million in 2015, driven by innovative pay-as-you-go models that leverage mobile technology, making solar solutions safer, cheaper, and environmentally friendly for over 1.2 billion people. The industry has already improved energy access for 89 million people in Africa and Asia, reducing reliance on costly and polluting fuel-based lighting. The report underscores the sector's potential for significant investor returns and emphasizes the importance of collaboration among organizations like GOGLA, BNEF, and the World Bank in supporting sustainable off-grid energy solutions.
Click Here to Read the full coverage on Off-Grid Solar Market Trends Report
4 NOVEMBER 2014 - CDT-PV Kick Off Event, University of Liverpool
Professor Humayun Mughal discusses the background and foundations of Silicon CPV, patents, projects, solar cells, technology, solar LED street lights and the Silicon CPV product range.