Solar Energy

40% Solar cell efficiency target for PolyU researchers: Paving way for commercial use

PolyU researchers have detailing strategies to accelerate the commercialisation of perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells (TSCs). The goal is to boost efficiency from 34% towards an ambitious 40% milestone, supporting carbon neutrality and high-energy industries like AI.

Scientists develop ultra-efficient light-harvesting system

In a groundbreaking development, researchers at Julius-Maximilians-Universität (JMU) Würzburg have unveiled a pioneering light-harvesting system that promises to reshape the landscape of solar energy technology.

Application for a solar farm in new Forest National Park rejected

An application to develop a solar farm covering nearly 14 football pitches within the New Forest National Park has been turned down.

Energy storage to facilitate the UK’s solar revolution

BELECTRIC is one of Europe’s leading EPC service providers in the development, construction, and operation of solar power plants. With more than 23 years of experience, the company is leading the way in solar and battery storage solutions. Louis Green of BELECTRIC’s UK subsidiary provides insight on the UK’s second Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA).

Floating solar panels could revolutionise global electricity supply

New research has revealed that floating solar photovoltaic panels (FPV) could potentially meet all the electricity needs of certain countries.

EU energy policy priorities

Open Access Government charts some of the EU energy policy priorities, focussing on energy efficiency, hydrogen, and solar power, plus a glimpse of its climate neutrality in 2050 ambition.

Harnessing the benefits of solar power for the public sector

With volatile energy prices continuing to cause concern and budgets being tightened, there has never been a better time for organisations to look at their existing assets and explore options of how to become more sustainable and lock in cost savings. Solar power can deliver both - and a wide range of other benefits.

Project challenges in the UK solar industry

Ruben Martin, Head of Engineering at BELECTRIC’s UK subsidiary, provides his insight on where the UK solar revolution stands on the path to achieving its net zero goals.

Powering the UK’s energy transition

Hildagarde McCarville, CEO of Anesco, explores the company’s role as a pioneer of solar and storage and why people must sit at the heart of the energy transition.

Ocean warming in 2023 raises alarms for future climate extremes

Researchers have revealed the implications of record-high ocean temperatures observed in 2023. .

Solar Farms: Changing how we power the UK

Grant Folley, Head of Origination & Planning at EDF Renewables UK, focuses on solar, which he argues is changing how we power the UK.

Is renewable energy killing our birds?

As concerns about the declining bird population continue to grow, scientists highlight the unintentional consequences of renewable energy development.

Where the UK’s solar revolution stands

Barry Bennett, Managing Director of BELECTRIC’s UK subsidiary, provides insight into the UK’s solar revolution and the key hurdles the energy sector must overcome on the path to achieving the country’s net zero targets.

Solar-powered atmospheric water harvesting technology

Atmospheric water harvesting technology delivers lifesaving water to arid regions through hygroscopic gel and salts.

Solar panels vs Forests: Which delivers faster results?

A study suggests that photovoltaic fields are more efficient than afforestation in migrating global climate change.

The UK Government’s push for solar on industrial rooftops

Otto Terrell, Senior Sustainability Consultant, True, powered by Open Energy Market, navigates the challenges and opportunities in the UK Government’s push for solar on industrial rooftops.

Light-induced evaporation: Study shows light can trigger water evaporation without heat

Evaporation happens around us all the time. However, a recent study found a surprising factor where evaporation can take place without heat present.

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