Solar Power can now be generated at NIGHT! It’s really TRUE!
10:59 | So, can we look forward to 24-7 solar power?
Solar PV with more than 40% efficiency is now achievable
11:40 | Perovskite and silicon appear to be the dream combo for improved efficiency in solar PV technology, with the potential to more than double the performance of anything you may have on your roof today.
Perovskite Solar PV. FINALLY some good news!
13:19 | Perovskite is not a material most of us will have come across in normal daily life, but it has the potential to take solar photovoltaics to levels of efficiency that were previously thought to be impossible.
Are perovskite cells a game-changer for solar energy?
11:10 | Imagine creating solar panels without relying on materials in short supply and adopting an eco-friendlier production process. And at the same time boosting efficiency? Enter perovskite tandem solar cells.
How far can I go on my solar powered bike?
21:41 | I try to cycle to 200km to London using my Ridgeback electric bike, towing a solar panel behind me to charge the battery.
A global solar PV waste TSUNAMI is about to hit!
11:21 | Solar PV panels are multiplying at almost virus-like speed all over the planet. That’s a great thing for the transition to sustainable energy, but a massive potential problem for a catastrophically ill-prepared recycling industry.
Perovskite solar cells. Major new breakthrough!
11:30 | Perovskite structures have the potential to revolutionise the solar PV industry, but they are notorious for breaking down very rapidly in real-world use. Now a research team from Princeton University has developed a process for overcoming that problem.
Why we should be putting solar panels on our fields and lakes
14:50 | On our way to an emissions-neutral future the use of solar energy is crucial. The problem: the space for photovoltaic systems is getting tight. We need land for food, for housing, to preserve biodiversity. So where to go with the solar cells?
The Solar PV panel that provides electricity AND heat for your home!
15:59 | Solar photovoltaic panels provide electricity for homes, businesses and utility scale grid providers. Ironically though, the hotter they get in direct sunshine, the less effective they are at producing power.
Solar PV efficiency – new breakthrough!
10:08 | A team in Cambridge has developed a film that can amplify the number of photons that a solar photovoltaic panel can use, with a potential increase in efficiency to as much as 35%.
Spherical Solar Cells – doubling the power output of flat PV panels!
11:11 | Solar panels are highly sensitive to what you might call ‘sub-optimal’ conditions… a research team reckon they’ve overcome those problems by creating a spherical version of the common solar PV panel.
Solar PV film roll. Revolutionary new production technology
13:38 | Solar PV panels are now a common site around the world and they do a great job. But they only work on flat surfaces. What about the millions of other surfaces that are not so conveniently shaped?
Agrivoltaics. An economic lifeline for American farmers?
14:28 | Agrophotovoltaics, agrivoltaics, or APV. Just like the name suggests, it’s a way of combining photovoltaic solar panels with agriculture.
Perovskite Solar Cells: Game changer?
14:58 | Perovskite can give a big boost to the performance of existing solar cell technology. We take a look at how it works.
Solar Power and Battery Storage
12:55 | Roof top solar power installations are becoming a truly viable option for domestic households as prices tumble. Here’s a step by step guide to how to get started and a bit of detail about the system I chose for my own home.