University of California gives electrons a one-way ticket
Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, have discovered a method for controlling electron transfer, and guiding electrons in one direction. Electron transfer is one of the most important processes in a solar cell, as well as in batteries, fuel
Minister and MPs clash over ‘shambolic’ solar policy
Shadow business, energy and industrial strategy secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey has led an attack on the government’s existing renewables policy, labelling it “shambolic”.The MP for Salford and Eccles was joined by other MPs Tim Farron and Rupa Huq in questioning the
Opposing onshore UK windfarms ‘means higher energy bills’
Ministers told there is no logical argument against turbines in areas that want them
Energy Reliability: Achieving Resiliency through Microgrids
Energy reliability and resiliency is top of mind for many companies as cybersecurity becomes more of an issue for utilities, and climate change brings with it an increased threat of natural disaster. These challenges and more are paving the way
World first grid-scale liquid air energy storage project completed in northern England
The UK’s energy storage sector took “a great step forward” after completing what is thought to be the world’s first grid-scale liquid air energy storage (LAES) plant at the Pilsworth landfill gas site in Bury, near Manchester, the two companies
Does it Matter Where My Solar Points: North, South, East or West?
We are frequently asked about the impact of orientation on a solar installation. What is remarkable is how much you can generate, even when you are facing in the ‘wrong’ direction. Here we have some
5 Reasons Car Companies Are Betting Big on Energy Storage
An increasing number of major car manufacturers are developing solutions in a space that at first glance may seem like a strange choice: energy storage.BMW recently signed a contract that adds 500 of its i3 battery packs to the UK
Free Solar Charging Your Electric Car
Today I’ve been charging my electric car (a BMW i3) for free using the solar panels on the roof of my house.
shaking up the market are the way we deliver homes and home battery storage
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