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Season 4 - Episode 23 - Solar Panels

July 30, 2024 Hanna Siemaszko Season 4 Episode 23

Time to learn more about solar energy with an exceptional guide: Professor Phillip Dale, Head of the Laboratory for Energy Materials at the University of Luxembourg. Discover the photovoltaic technology, from the basics of solar cells to advanced research on tandem solar cells and light concentration methods. Philip explains the science behind solar energy in an engaging and accessible manner, making complex concepts easy to grasp.

Moreover, this episodes also gives you a chance to explore the challenges of social acceptance of solar panels and the innovative efforts to integrate them into urban landscapes seamlessly. Learn about the exciting collaboration with Professor Catherine Jones to assess public opinion on coloured and patterned photovoltaic panels.

USEFUL LINKS

Professor Philip Dale: https://www.uni.lu/fstm-en/people/phillip-dale/

The lab: https://pace.uni.lu/phillip-dale/

Participate in the survey: https://solarzukunft.uni.lu/

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