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Solfy Completes First M&A Operation with Ecolium Acquisition, Aims for €15M Revenue in 2025
Solfy, Spain's first digital marketplace for energy solutions, announces the acquisition of Ecolium. With over 800 clients, this marks Solfy's entry into a new phase, aiming for €15M revenue by 2025. Founded in 2022, Solfy has seen rapid growth, closing 2024 with over €7M in revenue and 1,000 installations. Ecolium, with its residential self-consumption expertise, will enhance Solfy's technical capacity and regional presence. Solfy is also developing a new mobile app to revolutionize home energy management.
SMA Solar Academy Boosts Solar Energy Training with New Courses for Q2 2025
SMA Solar Academy has launched a new training schedule to address current energy transition challenges. From April to June, professionals can access 9 specialized sessions, both in-person and online, focusing on storage, energy efficiency, and advanced solar installation management. These courses will be taught by the academy's team of technicians and trainers.
IQS Innovation Day 2025: University Research and Startups Drive Societal Improvement
IQS Innovation Day 2025 showcased innovative solutions like biomimetic structures for marine ecosystem recovery, VR for physiotherapy, culinary proposals against invasive species, a mouth interface for tech device management, and hydrogen storage for sustainable energy. The event united academia, industry, and startups to explore innovation's potential for societal improvement.
Thermal Storage: Key to a More Sustainable Industry by 2025
Thermal storage is gaining traction as a key tool for industrial decarbonization and energy efficiency. By 2025, technological advances and increasing sustainability demands are shaping the future of heat management in industry. This article explores trends and challenges driving innovation in thermal storage and its industrial applications.
Spotify Camp Nou Chooses Salicru for Critical Power Backup
FC Barcelona has entrusted Salicru with providing 100% of the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems for the renovated Spotify Camp Nou stadium. The installation includes 15 three-phase units with a total power of 3.600 kW, covering critical loads such as field lighting, LaLiga infrastructure, data centers, IT rooms, press systems, security, ticketing devices, Barça Museum, and store. Most of the UPS systems are from the SLC ADAPT2 range, with approximately 20% being SLC CUBE4 units. The installation ensures high energy availability and reliability, with Salicru handling manufacturing, installation, testing, startup, and ongoing maintenance. This project is part of Salicru's growth in 2024, marking 60 years of operation and achieving a record turnover of 101 million euros.