‘World’s most efficient’ solar panel achieved

A collaboration between Oxford PV and the Fraunhofer Institute sets a new record with a solar panel achieving 25% conversion efficiency, exceeding the typical 24% of commercial modules

Wind and solar could power all of Britain’s energy needs by 2050

New analysis from Oxford University suggests that Britain could rely entirely on wind and solar power by 2050 to meet its energy needs, challenging the notion that these technologies are impractical or costly

Millions of UK homes urged to be placed on October 2020 energy price cap

Oxford academics recommend fuel poor households to switch back to the October 2020 tariff, before price increases, instead of the current Ofgem cap

Charge your EV with baking powder!

Batteries made with “unexpected ingredients” could become the dominant type in the near future, according to new research

Fizzy drinks are better than burgers for the planet!

New Oxford University research could open the door to eco-labels for thousands of supermarket food products

Scientists develop ‘smart window’ that can heat or cool a home

The technology could slash energy usage by up to 34%

New £30m large-scale UK trial to remove greenhouse gases begins

One of the projects will investigate the management of peatlands to maximise their removal of greenhouse gas emissions

UK researchers awarded £6m to drive next-gen solar tech

The organic and perovskite solar cells are critical to advances such as zero carbon buildings and vehicles as well as the Internet of Things

Oxford promises to kick off ‘EV revolution’ with energy superhub

The project will initially electrify 10% of Oxford City Council’s fleet and build a 50-charger public network

Nuclear fusion
First Light Fusion finishes latest nuclear energy machine

The University of Oxford-linked company’s Machine 3 has now been fully commissioned