The UK's Renewable Energy & Battery SpecialistsIn Africa

Mark Thompson creates SolarSDS and founds AceOn, combining renewable energy expertise with innovative portable power.

Mark travels to East Africa on UK Trade Mission. Witnesses critical energy needs in off-grid communities. The vision for AceOn's Africa impact is born.

Won UK Trade & Investment Export for Growth Award for World's 1st iPod Solar Docking Station.

SolarSDS showcased on BBC Midlands highlighting UK renewable innovation. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n4Ap2AY7OHk

SolarSDS launched at British High Commissioner's residence in Nairobi, Kenya - returning to where the vision began.

SolarSDS brings reliable power to a school in Uganda, enabling education, lighting, and connectivity. Link: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cute-video-shows-solihull-moors-11185684

Project launched to develop anode materials and cell scale-up for sodium-ion technology in SolarSDS.

SolarSDS successfully fitted with Faradion sodium-ion cells, pioneering affordable battery alternatives for off-grid use.

Developing innovative off-grid energy storage for Sub-Saharan Africa using affordable sodium-ion battery systems.

SolarSDS showcased for the first time in Nigeria, expanding AceOn's West Africa footprint.

BBC Midlands News highlights SolarSDS with groundbreaking sodium-ion technology. Links: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-shropshire-59741981 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9xSIV1Nb2k

New "PES" (Portable Energy Storage) with swappable batteries using second-life EV batteries - circular economy innovation.

HIGH Capacity FLEXible Energy Storage System (High ESS) developed for mini-grid applications. E-trailers deployed for Nigerian Red Cross.

PES units with second-life EV batteries rolling off production line for Ukraine Red Cross humanitarian operations.