SPECIFIC is working with the Active Building Centre (ABC), the Welsh Government and Carmarthenshire County Council to develop a new commercial and light industrial facility at Cross Hands that conforms to the Active Building design principles.
Printed, carbon-based perovskite solar cells (CPSCs) are showing huge promise for commercialisation. They can be fabricated using low-cost, earth-abundant materials, and using the simple, commercially… Read More »New Research Pushes Forward the Commercialisation of Printed Perovskite Solar Cells
Cheaper, lighter, more efficient: there are lots of promises associated with the next-generation of photovoltaics (PV). But what is the next generation of PV? And… Read More »What Are Next-Generation Photovoltaics and Why Do We Need Them?
A&B Smart Materials specialises in novel, smart hydrogels for cooling applications. The Oxford-based start-up approached SPECIFIC seeking support with a materials assessment.
A new collaboration led by Swansea University is seeking to support countries in Africa, Asia and the Indo-Pacific to increase the scale of local production… Read More »New Swansea University Collaboration to Support Sustainable, Locally Manufactured Solar PV in Africa, Asia, and the Indo-Pacific
We recently celebrated 10 years of our Pilot Manufacturing Resource Centre (PMRC). Based in Baglan, the PMRC is a world-class research and technology facility that… Read More »10 Years of PMRC: Our Top 10 Moments (Part 2)
Earlier this year, a team of researchers from SPECIFIC travelled to South Africa to build collaborations and inspire students through schools outreach activities. First of… Read More »Solar Energy and Schools Outreach in South Africa
We recently celebrated 10 years of our Pilot Manufacturing Resource Centre (PMRC). Based in Baglan, the PMRC is a world-class research and technology facility that… Read More »10 Years of PMRC: Our Top 10 Moments (Part 1)
This multi-partner project focused on conducting a proof-of-concept data acquisition and monitoring study at our PMRC building using wireless environmental and energy monitoring sensors.
Photovoltaics, including perovskite solar cells, are one of the fastest growing energy technologies. A recent paper from Dr Rhys Charles, Alexander Doolin, Prof Matthew Davies… Read More »Why Perovskite Solar Cells Must be Designed for a Circular Economy