News & Blog
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UNESCO, Wales, and the Just Energy Transition
At a recent Welsh Government lunch and learn event about UNESCO, Anna Nsubuga, the current UK Ambassador and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO was introduced by Swansea University’s UNESCO Chair, Professor Matthew Davies. Anna’s presentation highlighted the strong links between UNESCO and Wales, and the ways that they can continue to work together on some of…
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Sustainable solar and empowering women in energy: Q&A with Dr Norasikin Ludin
Dr Norasikin Ludin joins us for our third ‘TEA Break’, where we discuss the opportunities arising from next-generation solar, including improved sustainability, and the benefits of attracting and supporting more women in the energy sector. Norasikin is an Associate Professor and Deputy Director of the Solar Energy Research Institute at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. ‘TEA Breaks’…
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Symposium on exploring international opportunities for addressing energy access
In January, we held our first multinational TEA@SUNRISE symposium on Exploring the International Opportunities for Addressing Energy Access by Bringing Next Generation Solar Technologies to Market. Hosted by the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) in South Africa, we had attendees joining both in-person and online from over twelve countries. PhD students Favour Ibezim and Panagiotis (Panos)…
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Developing skills for perovskite solar cell manufacture in South Africa
One of our key objectives at TEA@SUNRISE is skills development – to build the strength of our network and pave the way for local manufacture of solar cells. As part of our recent symposium (hosted by the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN)), a group of Swansea researchers travelled to South Africa to work with UKZN staff…
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New project to set up first full-scale demonstration of next-gen solar manufacturing in Africa
A new initiative will develop local manufacturing capabilities of perovskite solar modules in Nigeria, Rwanda, Kenya, and South Africa. Ultimately, the project plans to establish the first full-scale demonstration of next-generation solar manufacturing in Africa while maximising sustainability and empowering local communities. Funded by the UKRI Ayrton Challenge Programme, REACH-PSM (Resilient Renewable Energy Access Through…
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Emerging energy technologies for a better world: Q&A with Prof Satish Patil
In our second interview in the ‘TEA Breaks’ series, we chat with Professor Satish Patil, Professor at the Department of Chemistry at the Indian Institute of Science. He discusses the importance of developing local solutions for local problems, and what he sees as his duty as a scientist to provide answers that make the world…
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Inclusive energy transitions: Q&A with Prof Minna Sunikka-Blank
Professor Minna Sunikka-Blank is a Professor of Architecture and Environmental Policy at the University of Cambridge, as well as a member of the TEA@SUNRISE leadership group. She chats to Georgia about the challenges and benefits of interdisciplinary working, the necessity of including women’s views to ensure inclusive energy transitions, and the importance of monitoring impact.…
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TEA@SUNRISE to lead the Ayrton Challenge on Next Generation Solar
TEA@SUNRISE has been selected by the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to lead the Ayrton Challenge on Next Generation Solar. This is one of twelve Challenges which are the focus of the Ayrton Fund, a commitment by the UK Government to spend up to £1 billion of Official Development Assistance on the…
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“After SUNRISE” workshops help illuminate sustainable energy transitions in rural India
India’s journey towards sustainable energy is gaining momentum, and recent workshops held as part of the “After SUNRISE” project are playing a pivotal role in understanding such transitions. In particular, the project is ensuring that transitions can benefit all equally. About “After SUNRISE” Funded by the Swansea University ESRC Impact Acceleration Account, “After SUNRISE” builds…
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New collaboration to support sustainable, locally manufactured solar PV in Africa, Asia, and the Indo-Pacific
A new collaboration led by Swansea University is aiming to increase local production of sustainable, affordable solar photovoltaics (PV) in Africa, Asia, and the Indo-Pacific. Building on the pre-existing SUNRISE network, the Transforming Energy Access (TEA) at SUNRISE project is a collaboration between the UK and countries in Africa, Asia, and the Indo-Pacific. To support…