Solar Sharc

Utilising water-based solar plants is increasing and along with it is the efficiency of solar modules. We are delivering a coating solution that helps extend module life and improve performance: >> hubs.ly/H0hBXBY0

The proverbial double-edged sword - they may be using our data in spurious ways but at least they're doing it using renewable energy. See more >> hubs.ly/H0hBXz30

L.A. could replace traditional power plants with home solar > hubs.ly/H0hpMmr0 > The concept of a 'virtual power plant' one whereby renewable energy is generated at a domestic level and stored through a 'linked' system. Will L.A be the first city to adopt such an approach?

Great to spend time with the @SolarSharc consortium as we move ever closer to commercialisation...@onyxsolar @TWI_Ltd

#LEGO buys U.S. solar power builder >> hubs.ly/H0hjhZR0 - A little known fact about Lego is it has been 100% powered by renewables for a while - so this investment is no real surprise. It's tempered by the level of plastic production, so this is only partly awesome...

Building the world’s largest #solar storage system >> hubs.ly/H0hjjjD0 - As battery and renewable power generation costs continue to fall, utilities aim to combine solar farms with battery storage as a way to boost predictability of renewable energy generation...

Solar helps Bristol council meet climate targets two years early >> hubs.ly/H0hbVBT0 - A British local council hitting a target early? Usually unheard of, but credit to Bristol for demonstrating that the right approach and initiative can reap rewards.

Solar-powered car parks for electric cars to go on trial >> hubs.ly/H0hbVhm0 - As we move towards an all-electric car world, projects such as this will take pressure off the national grid by utilising solar power for charging purposes.

Floating solar panel island deployed to greenify mining operations >> hubs.ly/H0h3p_h0 - Water-based solar is not a new concept but this use of it is, & while we still have to use fossil fuels in certain parts of the world it's encouraging that its power source is green

Solar power stations in space could supply the world with limitless energy hubs.ly/H0g_hhK0 - the possibility of powering the Earth from space would not only solve many of the ecological issues we currently face but allow the planet to replenish itself.

#Solar power in a bottle brings light to remote communities in Brazil >> hubs.ly/H0g_hhL0 - A wonderful initiative that shows how creative the renewable industry can be, and could change the lives of millions in remote areas.