51AV视频

Solar energy breakthrough could reduce need for solar farms

The University of Oxford said the new light-absorbing material could reduce the need for silicon-based solar panels

Chris Brayford
clock 鈥� 3 min read
Energy and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband has called on the UK to kick-start a solar energy revolution.
Image:

Energy and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband has called on the UK to kick-start a solar energy revolution.

A 'revolutionary approach' which could generate increasing amounts of electricity without the need for solar panels has been developed by scientists at the world's second oldest university in continuous...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Join Now

听

More on Environment

拢10m raised to save Rothbury Estate following support from Sir David Attenborough
Environment

拢10m raised to save Rothbury Estate following support from Sir David Attenborough

On the last day of 2025 thousands of people tipped the appeal to buy the historic estate in Northumberland over the 拢10m mark

Mia Willemsen
clock 05 January 2026 鈥� 2 min read
New cross-party group forms to promote benefits of agroecology
Environment

New cross-party group forms to promote benefits of agroecology

Organisation says agroecology can 'support biodiversity, strengthens climate resilience, and improves public health outcomes'

Jane Thynne
clock 23 December 2025 鈥� 2 min read
Farming Matters - Sarah Haynes: "True value of national farm baselining goes far beyond environmental improvement"
Environment

Farming Matters - Sarah Haynes: "True value of national farm baselining goes far beyond environmental improvement"

This week's opinion from throughout the world of agriculture: Sarah Haynes, head of sustainability, IGD

Sarah Haynes
clock 20 December 2025 鈥� 3 min read