Money latest: Do solar panels work in Britain’s wet and cloudy climate? | UK News

Money latest: Do solar panels work in Britain’s wet and cloudy climate? | UK News

‘You can’t afford to feel’: The woman who cares for her daughter, son and husband By Bhvishya Patel, Money team This week, we’ve been speaking to some of Britain’s struggling unpaid carers,... Read more »
Don’t burn your eyes: Special glasses needed for solar eclipse

Don’t burn your eyes: Special glasses needed for solar eclipse

Many of us are eagerly anticipating the solar eclipse on April 8 — a once in a lifetime event, with southern Ontario one of the hot spots for viewing. But one of... Read more »
London’s solar street: How two artists crowdfunded renewable energy for their neighbours

London’s solar street: How two artists crowdfunded renewable energy for their neighbours

These London artists raised €132,000 to bring solar power to their ‘delighted’ neighbours. Sick of eye-watering energy bills and keen to combat climate change, two London artists have made it their mission... Read more »
Britain fires up coal plant as weather becomes too hot for solar panels to work efficiently

Britain fires up coal plant as weather becomes too hot for solar panels to work efficiently

The weekend’s heatwave was followed by storms across Britain, which disrupted both domestic and international travel. More than 15,000 easyJet passengers have seen their flights cancelled over the past few days as... Read more »
Community Solar @ Talacre Community Sports Centre

Community Solar @ Talacre Community Sports Centre

Share Offer Prospectus & Forms Available here Power Up North London is a community business that emerged from the Transition Town movement in 2015 and is run by volunteers who are all... Read more »
Cheaper solar cells could be on the way thanks to materials created at Imperial | Imperial News

Cheaper solar cells could be on the way thanks to materials created at Imperial | Imperial News

New solar cell devices that are cheaper and easier to make could soon make their way to market thanks to materials made at Imperial College London. Traditional solar cells are made from... Read more »
Researchers set a new efficiency record for ultrathin solar cell material | Imperial News

Researchers set a new efficiency record for ultrathin solar cell material | Imperial News

An international team from Imperial College London, ICFO and UCL have found a novel technique to enable record-breaking efficiency in solar cells. Silicon-based solar cells are currently one of the most efficient... Read more »
South London train depot to be covered in solar panels

South London train depot to be covered in solar panels

The roof of South London’s Streatham Hill train depot is being covered in solar panels and will generate a surplus of electricity that can be sold to local businesses. The trial project... Read more »