Since solar panels became commercially viable for producing much needed and cleaner electricity, we have been working hard to find cheaper and more efficient ways of harnessing the power of the sun. The latest development comes from Stanford University in the United States where they have found that the introduction of microscopic rakes on light harvesting polymer-based cells can improve…
Month: August 2015
The Tidal Fence that Works in Shallow Water
It could well revolutionise the way we harness the power of the sea and even some of our larger rivers. A new tidal fence development planned for the Bristol Channel, a snip at just over £140 million, shows how we are beginning to surge ahead with this particular renewable technology. Having long taken a back seat compared to main stream…
Government Proposed FIT Subsidy Cuts
The recent announcement on proposed subsidy cuts from Energy and Climate Change Secretary Amber Rudd forms part of a consultation process. Whilst she praised previous subsidy support for significantly driving down the cost of renewables, Ms Rudd added: “As costs continue to fall it becomes easier for parts of the renewables industry to survive without subsidies. We’re taking action to…
