New solar tech could revolutionise electricity production

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The energy it takes to make the new cells could be made back in just a week, compared to about a year for current solar panels.

It would mean Britain could create its own energy, helping off-grid homes and businesses.

Cambridge University researchers use semi-artificial photosynthesis to develop a new way to capture the sun's energy He said:"Eleven years ago the iPhone had just come out, revolutionising communication. In the UK, one to two percent of total electricity generated 11 years ago was renewable, today that is 11%.

Dr Hatton said young people were best placed to embrace the new tech and make a difference, citing the influence of teenage climate activist Greta Thunberg.

 

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