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Research is tackling the need to reduce energy demand, maintain energy supply, increase the efficiency of energy-requiring processes, and develop policy and pricing strategies. To find out more about our research in energy, visit the Energy Interdisciplinary Research Centre (IRC) website

Jar of blue-green algae from Wolske Bay, Lake Menomin.

Making the most of algae

02 Sep 2013

The latest research on algal biotechnology is the subject of a major conference taking place today.

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Resolution during a test drive in Cambridge.

Resolution ready to shine down under

24 Aug 2013

Built by undergraduates working for their exams, with funds raised by the students themselves, Cambridge’s solar car is the only British entry into...

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The laser set-up in the lab that led to the research results

Electron ‘spin’ key to solar cell breakthrough

07 Aug 2013

Latest research paves way for inexpensive, high performance cells

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Letting buildings breathe

03 Jul 2013

Natural ventilation technology which has the potential to reduce heating bills by as much as 50%, while drastically reducing energy consumption, has...

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Carbon nanotubes

Carbon ‘candy floss’ could help prevent energy blackouts

27 Jun 2013

Ultra-light, high performance electrical wiring, made from carbon instead of copper, has been developed in a usable form for the first time.

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Cambridge Graphene Centre and Plastic Logic announce partnership

26 Jun 2013

University spin-out will work with the newly-established Cambridge Graphene Centre.

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Image shows fluorescence of solution (left) and membrane (right) made of a polymer of  intrinsic microporosity (PIM-1) under irradiation of ultraviolet (UV) light. The ultraviolet irradiation  induces oxidation and surface densification of the polymeric m

Molecular ‘sieves’ harness ultraviolet irradiation for greener power generation

12 Jun 2013

Latest research uses membrane technology for ‘energy efficient’ gas separation - a crucial part of many major industrial processes and important...

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Cambridge unveils plans to become Retrofit City

12 Jun 2013

A new network of public and private sector organisations aims to carry out retrofits across Cambridge, bringing down carbon emissions, cutting energy...

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Low-cost LEDs for saving energy and improving health

28 Mar 2013

Gallium nitride has been described as “the most important semiconductor since silicon” and is used in energy-saving LED lighting. A new £1million...

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David MacKay appointed Regius Professor of Engineering

28 Mar 2013

Acclaimed author of “Sustainable Energy Without The Hot Air” will be first holder of Royally-appointed engineering post at Cambridge.

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Scanning Electron Microscope image of micro-structures of cathodes made of carbon nanotubes and sulphur

Building a better battery

07 Mar 2013

A new battery technology provides double the energy storage at lower cost than the batteries that are used in handheld electronics, electric vehicles...

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Peeking up a pylon's skirt

What now for the future of energy?

22 Feb 2013

Alarming headlines this week claimed that we are dangerously close to power shortages and teetering on the brink of a major ‘energy crisis’...

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