Potassium gives perovskite-based solar cells an efficiency boost
21 March 2018A simple potassium solution could boost the efficiency of next-generation solar cells, by enabling them to convert more sunlight into electricity.
Mirage maker
30 October 2015Aditya Sadhanala wanders over to the wall, turns a pulley, and a wooden box about a metre squared swings up and away. Below it gleams an array of carefully positioned lasers, deflectors and sensors surrounding a piece of glass no bigger than a contact lens. He flips a switch and creates a ‘mirage’.
What research would enhance business sustainability?
15 May 2015A new project led by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership is looking at how academic research can help make businesses more sustainable. Dr Jonathan Green, one of the project leads, is looking to the public to ask the questions that may form the basis of future research, and help businesses reduce their impact on the environment.
'Endeavour' blazes across the Outback
27 October 2011The Cambridge University Solar Car Team (CUER) has completed 2011 Veolia World Solar Challenge.
