When considering a new building development in an urban area, concerns are often raised regarding the effects of overshadowing on surrounding buildings. There are two primary considerations: the planning process [...]

With the positivity surrounding the UK onshore wind sector, it is a good time to refresh the memory of the safeguarding constraints that exist around aviation and wind development. One [...]

Scientists at the solar research and development centre, Oxford PV, are entering a new era of solar innovation, researching the potential of perovskite to increase the efficiency of solar panels [...]

If a shadow was cast over half of a solar panel, then only half the amount of sunlight will be reaching the panel, and therefore the energy output of the [...]

In a commendable stride towards sustainability, the British Library has embraced solar energy by installing panels across its roof to capture both power and heat from the sun. This forward-thinking [...]

Onshore wind turbines are on the rise, including in the UK in the wake of Labour’s removal of the de facto ban on onshore wind in England [1]. Usually located [...]

Veiling luminance is intense light energy coming from a light source which reduces visibility of other objects in the field of view. It is another way of measuring the perceived [...]

Transport for London (TfL) has invited bids for delivery partners to install and operate purpose-built solar farms for their London underground network.  Figure 1: London Underground.  The Proposal  From bike [...]

The decision between genuine and artificial Christmas trees usually comes down to personal preference. Convenience, longevity, and long-term cost savings are some of the reasons why more and more people are [...]

Around the world, 15 billion trees are cut down each year to make paper. [1] But what about if we didn’t need to cut down the trees in order to [...]