Perovskite-based solar cells could be made with raw materials that cost less. Samuel Webb discusses latest developments in an article on The Independent website. Solar panel breakthrough could lead to cheaper renewable energy Cheaper solar panels could be on the way after a scientific breakthrough. Using enhanced halide perovskite – a man-made material with … Continue reading Cheaper solar panels could be on the way after a scientific breakthrough
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Concerns about EU Innovation Fund not advancing European renewable energy technology
Several European renewable energy associations have united to call for changes to the EU’s Innovation Fund as its award criteria ‘puts renewable energy projects at a structural disadvantage’. Amir Garanovic discusses in an article on the offshore energy website. Renewable energy industry losing confidence in EU’s Innovation Fund Associations – including Ocean Energy Europe, … Continue reading Concerns about EU Innovation Fund not advancing European renewable energy technology
In 1938, a British engineer was the first to connect human activities to global warming
Scientists had known for decades that carbon dioxide could trap heat and warm the planet. But a British engineer, Guy Callendar, was the first to connect human activities to global warming. After Callendar published his paper, global warming caused by human activities generating carbon dioxide was widely referred to as the “Callendar Effect.” Sylvia G. … Continue reading In 1938, a British engineer was the first to connect human activities to global warming
New IPCC report shows we now have hard choices to make
The IPCC assessment offers a stark choice: Does humanity accept this disastrous status quo and the uncertain, unpleasant future it is leading toward, or does it grab the reins and choose a better future? One of the authors of the report, Edward R. Carr, Professor and Director, International Development, Community, and Environment at Clark University … Continue reading New IPCC report shows we now have hard choices to make
Scientists have developed a prototype window that can harvest heat in the winter and reflect it in the summer
A prototype window with switchable absorption properties, so that it can be set to harvest heat in the winter and reflect it in the summer, has recently been developed. The window relies on a film just 12 nanometres thick, containing a material that changes its state when heated up to high temperatures, using a transparent … Continue reading Scientists have developed a prototype window that can harvest heat in the winter and reflect it in the summer
Real time monitoring of CO₂ and other gases is not only achievable but is something all cities should do
One of the biggest challenges for any city seeking to reach net zero is knowing exactly where its emissions are coming from. CO₂ is not routinely measured in real time by city authorities anywhere in the world; however, a pilot project in Glasgow shows it is achievable. Craig Michie, Professor of Electrical Engineering, at University … Continue reading Real time monitoring of CO₂ and other gases is not only achievable but is something all cities should do
New UK Centre for Research on Energy Demand announced
If we are to get on to a sustainable path to achieve our long-term low-carbon energy transition objectives, we have much more work to do on energy demand. It was welcome news to A new research centre, the UK Centre for Research on Energy Demand (UKCRED), to develop and deliver internationally leading research, focusing on … Continue reading New UK Centre for Research on Energy Demand announced
Working on a better battery
Lucas Mearian writes on the Computerworld website about recent developments on power storage systems for solar energy. The national power grid could someday become the backup to custom solar systems for businesses and homes How Tesla will help bring renewable energy to your business or home Tesla Motors and other manufacturers have set their … Continue reading Working on a better battery
Music maestro!
When we listened to the Beatles singing Here Comes the Sun, little did we know how important music would be to the effectiveness of our solar panels. Steve Williams writes on the Care2makeadifference website about the role of music to help solar panels. Interesting to see the research going on at Imperial College in London. … Continue reading Music maestro!
Re-thinking innovation
Martin Wolf of the Financial Times provides a review of a new book that argues that government is behind the boldest risks and biggest breakthroughs. Wolf considers this a brilliant book. It is certainly worth the read. While the examples are from other sectors, it has important messages for those working in sustainable energy. … Continue reading Re-thinking innovation
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