How AI is driving new approaches to solar
At a time of rising capital costs and a need to secure project returns, technology is becoming even more critical than ever. AI and machine learning enable significant quantities of data...
Green Apprenticeships – harness the potential of the
The UK requires 60,000 people to install solar panels and needs an additional 50,000 heat pump engineers by 2035. A significant proportion of 15-25-year-olds are required to enter the green workforce...
North Sea Transition Deal will protect and drive new green e
New measures announced in the North Sea Transition Deal will ensure skilled oil and gas professionals are not left behind in the accelerated transition towards a low carbon future. The UK...
Solar Energy Outshines Its Rivals
World Energy Hits a Turning Point: Solar That’s Cheaper Than Wind Solar energy is becoming the cheapest source of electricity globally, undercutting fossil fuels and its big renewable rival, wind power....
Printable Solar Cells – Are They The Future?
Australian Researchers make organic photovoltaics that can be printed onto plastic Conventional solar panels are made from silicon, in complex high-tech processes. Some sceptics have pointed out that they require large...
Earth Day – Power to the People
Poor Sundarbans region of India gets access to clean solar power for the first time The Sundarbans in the East of India is a unique region of the world – where...
Greenpeace Report: How to Keep the Lights on Without Spendin
77% European renewable generation is possible by 2030 Greenpeace have released an upbeat report, which no doubt will have the denialists and “anti-windmill” people frothing into their cocoa:
Is A Cheap Solar Cell on the Horizon?
Mineral called perovskite may hold the clue Currently solar panels which generate electricity – photovoltaics – are complex to manufacture, and expensive, compared to the amount of electricity they generate. This...
Sunny Side Up – the UK's National Solar Centre Op
Centre for improving solar technology, research and skills starts up in Cornwall The National Solar Centre opened this week. It is planned to be a centre of excellence for solar research,...
Bentley Car Factory Goes Green With The UK's Largest Ro
Over 20,000 Solar Panels to be mounted on top of factory The world-famous Bentley Motors car company is installing the UK’s largest roof mounted solar panel system in its factory in...
