Energy Thought Leadership

The latest thought and knowledge leadership from our energy experts within the Faculty of Science and Engineering.

Solar Panels Capture More Sunlight with the Chemical that Makes Chilis Spicy

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Jon Major explains why capsaicin, the chemical that gives chili peppers their spicy sting, also improves perovskite solar cells – the devices that make up solar panels.

Deep Sea Mining Could Help Develop Mass Solar Energy – is it Worth the Risk?

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Jon Major discusses the impact of mining operations in the search for materials for solar energy that are found at the bottom of the sea, in an undisturbed part of the ocean.

Solar Power Stations in Space Could be the Answer to our Energy Needs

Writing for The Conversation, Dr Amanda Hughes and Dr Stefania Soldini explain how the development of solar power stations in space could provide a solution to our energy needs.