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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…
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Understanding the impact of a new solar building: participatory films with the people of Khuded
To carry out monitoring and evaluation of the new Solar OASIS building, our community involvement team were awarded some funding from the British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants. As part of this project (DEBATE), we worked with InsightShare and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences to provide Khuded villagers with the means to create their own…
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New community involvement project uses participatory video techniques to assess the impact of the SUNRISE building
The next exciting development in the SUNRISE journey has commenced! The community involvement team has been awarded some additional funding from the British Academy/Leverhulme Small Research Grants fund to carry out monitoring and evaluation of the SUNRISE Solar OASIS building from the perspective of the local Khuded residents. This small (but important) piece of research…
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Community involvement with the people of Khuded: Q&A with Khushboo Ahire
Above: Khushboo Ahire (centre) carrying out community involvement activities with a group of women from Khuded, Maharahstra. Our first full-scale building demonstrator – the Solar OASIS – is now up and running, providing the people of Khuded village with clean, solar-generated, reliable electricity. However, before construction could begin, it was important that the villagers themselves…
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Professor Dinesh Kabra’s optoelectronics research featured in Nature
SUNRISE network member Professor Dinesh Kabra has been featured in a Nature article discussing his research into next-generation optoelectronics. Optoelectronic materials are used in solar cells and display technologies. Dinesh’s research focuses on unconventional, more efficient materials such as halide perovskites and organic semiconductors. Dinesh and his team at the National Centre of Photovoltaic Research…
