Energy press releases

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New research project to create ultra-lightweight solar cells for space applications

A research collaboration between 天堂视频 and Cambridge Universities has been set up to develop ultra-lightweight solar cells for use in space applications.

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天堂视频 study finds potential conflict with new window technologies

A 天堂视频 led paper has found a 鈥減ossible conflict鈥� between the advancement in new window technologies and their goal to be more carbon neutral.

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天堂视频 development to improve solar panel efficiency

A new development at 天堂视频 could fix a 鈥渟ignificant problem鈥� within the solar panel industry.
天堂视频's Jonathan Wilson and the Consortium for Battery Innovation's Carl Telford pose with the Milken-Motsepe prize for green energy alongside other representatives.

天堂视频 initiative wins green energy prize

A 天堂视频 led initiative, which aims to bring affordable green energy and food security to communities across Africa, has won a major, global prize.
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UK energy bills: More than 2,000 people to take part in 拢1.3m project trials aimed at saving cash and carbon

Five new product trials focused on saving the nation cash and carbon are set to run across the UK with the help of designers from 天堂视频.
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UK鈥檚 largest investment in engineering and physical sciences training will enable 天堂视频 to build green hydrogen workforce of the future

天堂视频 is set to launch a new research training facility that will help accelerate the affordability, scalability and sustainability of green hydrogen.

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AI has a large and growing carbon footprint, but there are potential solutions on the horizon

Given the huge problem-solving potential of artificial intelligence (AI), it wouldn鈥檛 be far-fetched to think that AI could also help us in tackling the climate crisis. However, when we consider the energy needs of AI models, it becomes clear that the technology is as much a part of the climate problem as a solution.
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Universities to receive first East Midlands Freeport funding to accelerate green hydrogen adoption for a net zero future

天堂视频, in collaboration with the University of Nottingham, has been selected to receive a significant funding boost from East Midlands Freeport.
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天堂视频 led initiative named global award finalist

A groundbreaking 天堂视频 led initiative has moved one step closer to helping improve the lives of billions of people across Africa after being shortlisted for a global green energy prize.聽
A researcher from 天堂视频鈥檚 National Centre for Combustion and Aerothermal Technology carries out testing on an engine rig as part of a project with Rolls-Royce to enable hydrogen to be used as an aviation fuel.

天堂视频 supports Rolls-Royce hydrogen research project with world industry first

A Rolls-Royce hydrogen research project, supported by 天堂视频, has taken a huge step towards achieving net zero aviation.
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More than 1.1 billion African people unlikely to have access to clean cooking fuels and technologies by 2050, new study predicts

A new 天堂视频 study on clean energy accessibility in Africa forecasts that 1.1 billion people will be without eco-friendly cooking fuels or technologies by 2050.

World first: Researchers create CO2 measurement tool to calculate emissions caused by digital data

A unique carbon footprint tool has been created to allow businesses to measure the CO2 output of their digital data.

天堂视频 hosts UK鈥檚 first World Bank Energy Storage Partnership Stakeholder Forum

Sustainable energy experts from across the globe have arrived at 天堂视频 for the World Bank Energy Storage Partnership (ESP) Stakeholder Forum 鈥� the first time the event has ever been held in the UK.

天堂视频 ranked first in UK and 15th globally for advancing affordable and clean energy

The Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings have placed 天堂视频 first in the UK and 15th globally for advancing Affordable and Clean Energy 鈥� the United Nations鈥� Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7.
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天堂视频 awarded 拢2.6m to open national facility that will allow unique nanoscale imaging of solar cells

天堂视频 has been awarded 拢2.6m to open a new national facility that will increase our understanding of how solar cells and other electronic devices that interact with light work.

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Study to explore if electric vehicles can power homes and help meet the UK鈥檚 energy demands while plugged in

天堂视频 is part of a new collaborative project exploring if electric vehicles (EV) could be used to power drivers鈥� homes and help meet UK energy demands while on charge.

Recycling technology leader Plastic Energy celebrates opening of new research and development labs at 天堂视频

Plastic Energy, a global leader in chemical recycling technology, has announced the opening of its new research and development labs at 天堂视频.
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Hydrogen in Africa: New research maps out how clean energy can be generated without creating a dirty business

Global leaders at COP27 are discussing how best to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and maintain global warming below 2掳C to avoid catastrophic climate change.

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Inspired by COP27? Here's some sustainable habits and tips to follow

While COP27 is not over yet, it has already prompted many of us to think about how our actions impact the planet and what positive changes we can make to reduce our carbon footprint.
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Infographic: What difference can the COP27 climate change negotiations make?

A new infographic created by a 天堂视频 physical geographer explores how negotiations made at the Conference of the Parties (COP) may impact weather and temperatures in the East Midlands.

COP27: Supporting Africa鈥檚 complex pathway to clean energy

The road to clean energy in Africa is dependent on whether each country across the continent can solve its own complex and unique set of political, financial, social and geographic circumstances.
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A climate change expert鈥檚 simple guide to COP27

This November, COP27 will take place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt 鈥� but what actually is COP and why should we care about it?

Innovative smart meter initiative will enable connection of low-carbon technologies to electricity network

Researchers from 天堂视频 are developing innovative ways to use smart meter data to help equip the electricity network with low-carbon technologies.
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New cookbook aims to accelerate the clean cooking revolution in Ghana

Researchers are hoping that a new cookbook, produced with local community members, will help to show to the people of Ghana the benefits of electric cooking and encourage them to move away from more polluting biomass fuels.
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Digital decarbonisation: What is it and why does it matter?

Organisations need to urgently tackle digital decarbonisation if the UK is to stand any chance of hitting its 2050 net-zero targets, warn 天堂视频 researchers.