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Supporting a just and sustainable energy transition through next-generation #SolarPV technologies.
Posting about SUNRISE, TEA@SUNRISE, and REACH-PSM projects. #SolarPowerForAll ☀
https://www.sunrisenetwork.org/
Posting about SUNRISE, TEA@SUNRISE, and REACH-PSM projects. #SolarPowerForAll ☀
https://www.sunrisenetwork.org/
A paper from IIT Kanpur shows how to enhance the efficiency & stability of wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells, paving the way for durable perovskite-based tandem solar cells.
👏 Saurabh Srivastava, Sudhir Ranjan, Shailesh Kumar Sah, et al
🔗 pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10....
👏 Saurabh Srivastava, Sudhir Ranjan, Shailesh Kumar Sah, et al
🔗 pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10....
November 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
A paper from IIT Kanpur shows how to enhance the efficiency & stability of wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells, paving the way for durable perovskite-based tandem solar cells.
👏 Saurabh Srivastava, Sudhir Ranjan, Shailesh Kumar Sah, et al
🔗 pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10....
👏 Saurabh Srivastava, Sudhir Ranjan, Shailesh Kumar Sah, et al
🔗 pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10....
A new video article tracks the story of a tribal village in rural India and their experiences relating to a #SolarEnergy powered community building.
The article shows how energy use is deeply connected with human cultures, practices, and values
🔗 jer.openlibhums.org/article/id/1...
The article shows how energy use is deeply connected with human cultures, practices, and values
🔗 jer.openlibhums.org/article/id/1...
October 16, 2025 at 10:44 AM
A new video article tracks the story of a tribal village in rural India and their experiences relating to a #SolarEnergy powered community building.
The article shows how energy use is deeply connected with human cultures, practices, and values
🔗 jer.openlibhums.org/article/id/1...
The article shows how energy use is deeply connected with human cultures, practices, and values
🔗 jer.openlibhums.org/article/id/1...
Tomorrow: webinar on 'Uyghur Forced Labour in Solar and Green Tech: From Awareness to Action'
🗓️ Oct 7 | 4–5PM BST
Organised by Stop Uyghur Genocide, Prof Laura Murphy and Luke de Pulford will explore how Uyghur forced labour is embedded in #SolarPV supply chains
Register here: shorturl.at/UeC7i
🗓️ Oct 7 | 4–5PM BST
Organised by Stop Uyghur Genocide, Prof Laura Murphy and Luke de Pulford will explore how Uyghur forced labour is embedded in #SolarPV supply chains
Register here: shorturl.at/UeC7i
October 6, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Tomorrow: webinar on 'Uyghur Forced Labour in Solar and Green Tech: From Awareness to Action'
🗓️ Oct 7 | 4–5PM BST
Organised by Stop Uyghur Genocide, Prof Laura Murphy and Luke de Pulford will explore how Uyghur forced labour is embedded in #SolarPV supply chains
Register here: shorturl.at/UeC7i
🗓️ Oct 7 | 4–5PM BST
Organised by Stop Uyghur Genocide, Prof Laura Murphy and Luke de Pulford will explore how Uyghur forced labour is embedded in #SolarPV supply chains
Register here: shorturl.at/UeC7i
Value for Women and the Global Disability Innovation Hub are leading a webinar on Inclusive Market Research
As we advance next-gen #solarPV research, our work needs to reflect the diverse needs of the communities we aim to serve
7th Oct
9-10:30am GMT+1
Register here: shorturl.at/bZTsj
As we advance next-gen #solarPV research, our work needs to reflect the diverse needs of the communities we aim to serve
7th Oct
9-10:30am GMT+1
Register here: shorturl.at/bZTsj
September 30, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Value for Women and the Global Disability Innovation Hub are leading a webinar on Inclusive Market Research
As we advance next-gen #solarPV research, our work needs to reflect the diverse needs of the communities we aim to serve
7th Oct
9-10:30am GMT+1
Register here: shorturl.at/bZTsj
As we advance next-gen #solarPV research, our work needs to reflect the diverse needs of the communities we aim to serve
7th Oct
9-10:30am GMT+1
Register here: shorturl.at/bZTsj
The TEA@SUNRISE network is now 250 members strong!
If you'd like to be part of an international network addressing energy access through next-generation #SolarPV, then sign up here: www.sunrisenetwork.org/teasunrise-n...
If you'd like to be part of an international network addressing energy access through next-generation #SolarPV, then sign up here: www.sunrisenetwork.org/teasunrise-n...
September 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM
The TEA@SUNRISE network is now 250 members strong!
If you'd like to be part of an international network addressing energy access through next-generation #SolarPV, then sign up here: www.sunrisenetwork.org/teasunrise-n...
If you'd like to be part of an international network addressing energy access through next-generation #SolarPV, then sign up here: www.sunrisenetwork.org/teasunrise-n...
Join us next Tuesday for a webinar with Prof Henry Snaith, Binks Professor of Renewable Energy at @ox.ac.uk and Co-Founder & Scientific Advisor of Oxford PV.
Henry's talk will cover the game-changing #perovskite tandem #SolarPV technology developed by Oxford PV
Sign up here: shorturl.at/Jf3BH
Henry's talk will cover the game-changing #perovskite tandem #SolarPV technology developed by Oxford PV
Sign up here: shorturl.at/Jf3BH
September 17, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Join us next Tuesday for a webinar with Prof Henry Snaith, Binks Professor of Renewable Energy at @ox.ac.uk and Co-Founder & Scientific Advisor of Oxford PV.
Henry's talk will cover the game-changing #perovskite tandem #SolarPV technology developed by Oxford PV
Sign up here: shorturl.at/Jf3BH
Henry's talk will cover the game-changing #perovskite tandem #SolarPV technology developed by Oxford PV
Sign up here: shorturl.at/Jf3BH
A new paper shows how simple treatments can produce record-breaking efficiencies for screen-printed carbon #perovskite #solar cells.
TEA@SUNRISE network member Dr Carys Worsley has written a News & Views piece for Nature Energy about this study's impacts:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
TEA@SUNRISE network member Dr Carys Worsley has written a News & Views piece for Nature Energy about this study's impacts:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
September 4, 2025 at 8:15 AM
A new paper shows how simple treatments can produce record-breaking efficiencies for screen-printed carbon #perovskite #solar cells.
TEA@SUNRISE network member Dr Carys Worsley has written a News & Views piece for Nature Energy about this study's impacts:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
TEA@SUNRISE network member Dr Carys Worsley has written a News & Views piece for Nature Energy about this study's impacts:
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Solar boom for Africa or dumping of low quality #SolarPV?
The rapid adoption of #SolarEnergy is fantastic but the panels in the image used by @newscientist.com show damaged glass and frames, leading to reduced performance and shorter life expectancy. (1/3)
www.newscientist.com/article/2493...
The rapid adoption of #SolarEnergy is fantastic but the panels in the image used by @newscientist.com show damaged glass and frames, leading to reduced performance and shorter life expectancy. (1/3)
www.newscientist.com/article/2493...
Is Africa about to see the solar energy boom it needs?
African countries imported a record number of solar panels in the past year, which could be the beginning of a green energy boom on the continent
www.newscientist.com
August 27, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Solar boom for Africa or dumping of low quality #SolarPV?
The rapid adoption of #SolarEnergy is fantastic but the panels in the image used by @newscientist.com show damaged glass and frames, leading to reduced performance and shorter life expectancy. (1/3)
www.newscientist.com/article/2493...
The rapid adoption of #SolarEnergy is fantastic but the panels in the image used by @newscientist.com show damaged glass and frames, leading to reduced performance and shorter life expectancy. (1/3)
www.newscientist.com/article/2493...
'Empowering Rural India Through Community Solar Energy' - Policy Brief out now
Based on a series of participatory workshops, 'After SUNRISE' created a policy brief designed to promote inclusive, community-owned #SolarEnergy solutions
www.sunrisenetwork.org/after-sunrise/
Based on a series of participatory workshops, 'After SUNRISE' created a policy brief designed to promote inclusive, community-owned #SolarEnergy solutions
www.sunrisenetwork.org/after-sunrise/
After SUNRISE - Community Solar Energy in Rural India
Building on the SUNRISE project, 'After SUNRISE' is an impact-driven initiative focused on community-led solar energy in rural India.
www.sunrisenetwork.org
August 26, 2025 at 10:20 AM
'Empowering Rural India Through Community Solar Energy' - Policy Brief out now
Based on a series of participatory workshops, 'After SUNRISE' created a policy brief designed to promote inclusive, community-owned #SolarEnergy solutions
www.sunrisenetwork.org/after-sunrise/
Based on a series of participatory workshops, 'After SUNRISE' created a policy brief designed to promote inclusive, community-owned #SolarEnergy solutions
www.sunrisenetwork.org/after-sunrise/
What did the next-generation solar scientists ever do for us?
Our latest blog highlights all the ways in which next-generation #solarPV developments have contributed to advances in other sectors, from wearables to lasers to detecting gunshot residue...
www.sunrisenetwork.org/news/what-di...
Our latest blog highlights all the ways in which next-generation #solarPV developments have contributed to advances in other sectors, from wearables to lasers to detecting gunshot residue...
www.sunrisenetwork.org/news/what-di...
What Did the Next-Generation Solar Scientists Ever Do For Us? | SUNRISE
A spotlight on how processing and material advances from next-generation solar apply to other sectors.
www.sunrisenetwork.org
August 20, 2025 at 8:10 AM
What did the next-generation solar scientists ever do for us?
Our latest blog highlights all the ways in which next-generation #solarPV developments have contributed to advances in other sectors, from wearables to lasers to detecting gunshot residue...
www.sunrisenetwork.org/news/what-di...
Our latest blog highlights all the ways in which next-generation #solarPV developments have contributed to advances in other sectors, from wearables to lasers to detecting gunshot residue...
www.sunrisenetwork.org/news/what-di...
Delighted to have John Anyanwu visiting us at Swansea University at the moment learning how to make #perovskite #SolarPV cells and modules. He'll then take this knowledge back to FUTO Nigeria where they're planning to make Africa's first next-gen solar module!
#KnowledgeExchange #SolarResearch
#KnowledgeExchange #SolarResearch
August 13, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Delighted to have John Anyanwu visiting us at Swansea University at the moment learning how to make #perovskite #SolarPV cells and modules. He'll then take this knowledge back to FUTO Nigeria where they're planning to make Africa's first next-gen solar module!
#KnowledgeExchange #SolarResearch
#KnowledgeExchange #SolarResearch
"Our strategy has been what I would call a pull strategy in getting input from the local companies rather than a push strategy..."
Joe Fernandez of Solageo talks about how they meet the needs of the local #solarPV businesses they serve
Full video here: www.sunrisenetwork.org/news/empower...
Joe Fernandez of Solageo talks about how they meet the needs of the local #solarPV businesses they serve
Full video here: www.sunrisenetwork.org/news/empower...
July 23, 2025 at 8:28 AM
"Our strategy has been what I would call a pull strategy in getting input from the local companies rather than a push strategy..."
Joe Fernandez of Solageo talks about how they meet the needs of the local #solarPV businesses they serve
Full video here: www.sunrisenetwork.org/news/empower...
Joe Fernandez of Solageo talks about how they meet the needs of the local #solarPV businesses they serve
Full video here: www.sunrisenetwork.org/news/empower...
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Witnessing the struggles of my people made me realize that if our government cannot find a solution to the rising costs of fossil fuel, then we will find a way to use free solar energy for our boats.
Thanks for the help of Mr. Tipton we now starting to convert our own Solarboat.
www.gofundme.com
Thanks for the help of Mr. Tipton we now starting to convert our own Solarboat.
www.gofundme.com
Donate to Sustainable SE-Bancas for Hilotongan Island Philippines, organized by Bob Tipton
Dear Friends,
My name is Gianna Aubrey Cesa.
I live on the isl… Bob Tipton needs your support for Sustainable SE-Bancas for Hilotongan Island Philippines
www.gofundme.com
July 17, 2025 at 7:23 AM
Witnessing the struggles of my people made me realize that if our government cannot find a solution to the rising costs of fossil fuel, then we will find a way to use free solar energy for our boats.
Thanks for the help of Mr. Tipton we now starting to convert our own Solarboat.
www.gofundme.com
Thanks for the help of Mr. Tipton we now starting to convert our own Solarboat.
www.gofundme.com
Our next webinar is with Dr Dumitru Sirbu from Power Roll Ltd, a company that manufactures flexible perovskite #solarPV modules.
He will explore the benefits and challenges of commercialising roll-to-roll PV for a just energy transition
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5f396e...
He will explore the benefits and challenges of commercialising roll-to-roll PV for a just energy transition
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5f396e...
July 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Our next webinar is with Dr Dumitru Sirbu from Power Roll Ltd, a company that manufactures flexible perovskite #solarPV modules.
He will explore the benefits and challenges of commercialising roll-to-roll PV for a just energy transition
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5f396e...
He will explore the benefits and challenges of commercialising roll-to-roll PV for a just energy transition
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/5f396e...
Our latest TEA Break is with Joe Fernandez, founder and CEO of SOLAGEO.
Joe talks about SOLAGEO’s work to empower small, local solar companies in low- and middle-income countries, and how the company ensures inclusive business practices.
#SolarPV
www.sunrisenetwork.org/news/empower...
Joe talks about SOLAGEO’s work to empower small, local solar companies in low- and middle-income countries, and how the company ensures inclusive business practices.
#SolarPV
www.sunrisenetwork.org/news/empower...
Empowering Local Solar Businesses: Q&A with Joseph Fernandez of SOLAGEO | SUNRISE
Joseph Fernandez, CEO and founder of SOLAGEO, tells us about his company's work to empower small, local solar companies.
www.sunrisenetwork.org
July 9, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Our latest TEA Break is with Joe Fernandez, founder and CEO of SOLAGEO.
Joe talks about SOLAGEO’s work to empower small, local solar companies in low- and middle-income countries, and how the company ensures inclusive business practices.
#SolarPV
www.sunrisenetwork.org/news/empower...
Joe talks about SOLAGEO’s work to empower small, local solar companies in low- and middle-income countries, and how the company ensures inclusive business practices.
#SolarPV
www.sunrisenetwork.org/news/empower...
The UK has published its solar roadmap, laying out a plan to grow solar capacity from 18GW to 45GW by 2030.
We're pleased to see the emphasis on community energy, concerns over forced labour, and the importance given to a circular economy for solar.
#SolarPV #energyhub
www.gov.uk/government/p...
We're pleased to see the emphasis on community energy, concerns over forced labour, and the importance given to a circular economy for solar.
#SolarPV #energyhub
www.gov.uk/government/p...
July 3, 2025 at 9:37 AM
The UK has published its solar roadmap, laying out a plan to grow solar capacity from 18GW to 45GW by 2030.
We're pleased to see the emphasis on community energy, concerns over forced labour, and the importance given to a circular economy for solar.
#SolarPV #energyhub
www.gov.uk/government/p...
We're pleased to see the emphasis on community energy, concerns over forced labour, and the importance given to a circular economy for solar.
#SolarPV #energyhub
www.gov.uk/government/p...
TEA@SUNRISE is aiming to use next-generatio #solarPV to support a just energy transition. But what is next-generation solar? And why are we focused on these newer technologies over traditional, silicon solar?
Read our latest blog ⬇ www.sunrisenetwork.org/news/what-is...
Read our latest blog ⬇ www.sunrisenetwork.org/news/what-is...
What is Next-Generation Solar and How Can it Contribute to a Just Energy Transition? | SUNRISE
TEA@SUNRISE is aiming to use next-generation solar to support a just energy transition. But what is next-generation solar? And what are its advantages?
www.sunrisenetwork.org
July 2, 2025 at 10:50 AM
TEA@SUNRISE is aiming to use next-generatio #solarPV to support a just energy transition. But what is next-generation solar? And why are we focused on these newer technologies over traditional, silicon solar?
Read our latest blog ⬇ www.sunrisenetwork.org/news/what-is...
Read our latest blog ⬇ www.sunrisenetwork.org/news/what-is...
An upcoming webinar led by the Global Disability Innovation Hub will present a guide to #disability-inclusive #EnergyAccess innovation.
The session will explore how disability inclusion drives business success and development impact.
15th June
10am BST
Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
The session will explore how disability inclusion drives business success and development impact.
15th June
10am BST
Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
June 26, 2025 at 9:50 AM
An upcoming webinar led by the Global Disability Innovation Hub will present a guide to #disability-inclusive #EnergyAccess innovation.
The session will explore how disability inclusion drives business success and development impact.
15th June
10am BST
Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
The session will explore how disability inclusion drives business success and development impact.
15th June
10am BST
Register: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Join us for our second monthly webinar! July's speaker will be Prof Ashish Garg from IIT Kanpur.
He'll introduce us to their work on #perovskites and the exciting potential for #SolarPV in India.
Date: 1/7/35
Time: 09:30 BST
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c22145...
He'll introduce us to their work on #perovskites and the exciting potential for #SolarPV in India.
Date: 1/7/35
Time: 09:30 BST
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c22145...
June 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Join us for our second monthly webinar! July's speaker will be Prof Ashish Garg from IIT Kanpur.
He'll introduce us to their work on #perovskites and the exciting potential for #SolarPV in India.
Date: 1/7/35
Time: 09:30 BST
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c22145...
He'll introduce us to their work on #perovskites and the exciting potential for #SolarPV in India.
Date: 1/7/35
Time: 09:30 BST
Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c22145...
We're thrilled by Prof Emeka Oguzie's plans to make the first next-generation #SolarPV module in Africa by early 2026.
This first demonstration of a next-gen module will be a big step towards establishing Africa as a manufacturing hub for these technologies
This first demonstration of a next-gen module will be a big step towards establishing Africa as a manufacturing hub for these technologies
June 16, 2025 at 2:57 PM
We're thrilled by Prof Emeka Oguzie's plans to make the first next-generation #SolarPV module in Africa by early 2026.
This first demonstration of a next-gen module will be a big step towards establishing Africa as a manufacturing hub for these technologies
This first demonstration of a next-gen module will be a big step towards establishing Africa as a manufacturing hub for these technologies
Sign up for next week's webinar on 'Women in #SolarEnergy in South-East Asia' with Dr Norasikin Ludin and Prof Raminder Kaur
📅 3rd June
⏰09:30 - 10:15 BST
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a99ce8...
Organised by TEA@SUNRISE & UNESCO Chair in Sustainable Energy Technologies
📅 3rd June
⏰09:30 - 10:15 BST
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a99ce8...
Organised by TEA@SUNRISE & UNESCO Chair in Sustainable Energy Technologies
May 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Sign up for next week's webinar on 'Women in #SolarEnergy in South-East Asia' with Dr Norasikin Ludin and Prof Raminder Kaur
📅 3rd June
⏰09:30 - 10:15 BST
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a99ce8...
Organised by TEA@SUNRISE & UNESCO Chair in Sustainable Energy Technologies
📅 3rd June
⏰09:30 - 10:15 BST
Register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a99ce8...
Organised by TEA@SUNRISE & UNESCO Chair in Sustainable Energy Technologies
"I keep emphasising training because we cannot depend on outside knowledge to solve the [energy] transition or to address the transition in Africa, in Nigeria."
In our latest TEA Break, Prof Emeka Oguzie stresses the importance of training & research for Nigeria's transition to #RenewableEnergy.
In our latest TEA Break, Prof Emeka Oguzie stresses the importance of training & research for Nigeria's transition to #RenewableEnergy.
May 23, 2025 at 10:50 AM
"I keep emphasising training because we cannot depend on outside knowledge to solve the [energy] transition or to address the transition in Africa, in Nigeria."
In our latest TEA Break, Prof Emeka Oguzie stresses the importance of training & research for Nigeria's transition to #RenewableEnergy.
In our latest TEA Break, Prof Emeka Oguzie stresses the importance of training & research for Nigeria's transition to #RenewableEnergy.
Congrats to TEA@SUNRISE network member Anne Wacera Wambugu and her team for winning funding for their Sunsafe app 👏
Sunsafe is designed to address the challenge of inaccurate #SolarPV system sizing in rural Kenya by validating component compatibility through QR codes
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8Fu...
Sunsafe is designed to address the challenge of inaccurate #SolarPV system sizing in rural Kenya by validating component compatibility through QR codes
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8Fu...
SUNSAFE App - An Innovative App Poised to Transform Solar Installations in Kenya
YouTube video by Strathmore University
www.youtube.com
May 20, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Congrats to TEA@SUNRISE network member Anne Wacera Wambugu and her team for winning funding for their Sunsafe app 👏
Sunsafe is designed to address the challenge of inaccurate #SolarPV system sizing in rural Kenya by validating component compatibility through QR codes
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8Fu...
Sunsafe is designed to address the challenge of inaccurate #SolarPV system sizing in rural Kenya by validating component compatibility through QR codes
www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8Fu...
We welcome this desicion from the UK Gov - it sends a clear message that the shift to renewable energy is not just about #NetZero but also achieving a #JustEnergyTransition.
TEA@SUNRISE envisions a future where many parts of the world produce modules locally
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
TEA@SUNRISE envisions a future where many parts of the world produce modules locally
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
GB Energy to be blocked from using slavery-linked solar
The government says it has listened to MPs who called for a ban on panels linked to slave labour.
www.bbc.co.uk
May 16, 2025 at 9:08 AM
We welcome this desicion from the UK Gov - it sends a clear message that the shift to renewable energy is not just about #NetZero but also achieving a #JustEnergyTransition.
TEA@SUNRISE envisions a future where many parts of the world produce modules locally
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
TEA@SUNRISE envisions a future where many parts of the world produce modules locally
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Perovskite materials have gained considerable attention in recent years due to their promising potential in #solar energy conversion. #perovskite
Recent Advancements in Perovskite Solar Cell Stability
Perovskite materials have gained considerable attention in recent years due to their promising potential in solar energy conversion.
www.powerelectronicsnews.com
May 14, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Perovskite materials have gained considerable attention in recent years due to their promising potential in #solar energy conversion. #perovskite