Solar power is quickly making great leaps in terms of the amount of power it solar cells are able to generate. And National Geographic Emerging Explorer and nanoscientist Xiaolin Zheng is working to broaden solar power's ability to transform our lives. Zheng has created sticky solar cells that adhere to the backs of gadgets and can help "charge the chargers," allowing us to power phones and GPS devices from the woods, for example. She expects these devices to hit the market within a few years.

The Future of Solar Power - Xiaolin Zheng

The International Solar Energy Society (ISES) has been advocating solar energy since the 1960s. In the interview at the EuroSun 2016 conference, ISES Executive Secretary Jennifer McIntosh and Vice President Eicke explain why in times of solar energy becoming mainstream this work is more important than ever.  Interview: Bärbel Epp. Audio: Eva Augsten. Music: Columbo (Rock Mix) by Dokapi a creative commons license

How does ISES help advance solar energy - Interview with Jennifer McIntosh and Prof. Eicke Weber

Whilst in Europe PV is facing some challanges, the markets in China, US and Japan are growing. Adel El Gammal of the Becquerel Institute explains why.  Interview: Bärbel Epp, Camera & Cut: Eva Augsten; Music: Columbo (Rock Mix) by Dokapi

Adel El Gammal: International challenges for the PV industry

The overarching theme of the joint conference "ISES Solar World Congress 2017" and "International Conference on Solar Heating and Cooling" is Innovation for the 100% renewable energy transformation.
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Topics + Abstract Submission for SWC2017 SHC2017

Elsevier and ISES, are proud to announce the launch of the Renewable Transformation Challenge. The award has been launched to encourage the progress to a world powered by renewable energy and accessible energy for all. There is a €20,000 prize for the first place entry.

The winner, or one representative of the winning team, will receive a free registration to the Solar World Congress 2017 in Abu Dhabi, where the presentation of the Award will take place, and one Gold membership to the Society. The winning project will be featured on the Solar Energy journal homepage and on the ISES website. View more about the Renewable Transformation Challenge.

https://www.elsevier.com/physical-sciences/energy/renewable-transformation-challenge

Renewable Transformation Challenge - Award

Dr. Steven Griffiths, Vice President for Research and Development at Masdar Institute speaks about the joint conference  "ISES Solar World Congress 2017" and "International Conference on Solar Heating and Cooling" and renewable energy in the UAE.
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Masdar Institute in Abu Dhabi hosts SWC 2017 + SHC 2017

Dr. David Renné, President of the International Solar Energy Society (ISES) and Ken Guthrie, Chair of the IEA Solar Heating and Cooling Porgramme speak about joining forces for the upcoming joint conference SWC2017 and SHC2017.
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What to expect at SWC2017 and SHC2017 in Abu Dhabi 29 October

Prof. Hassan Arafat speaks about chairing the Theme "Water, Food, and Energy Nexus" of the joint conference ISES Solar World Congress 2017 and IEA SHC "International Conference on Solar Heating and Cooling for Buildings and Industry".

SWC 2017 / SHC 2017 Prof. Hassan Arafat - Water, Food, and Energy Nexus

Dr. Maria Wall, Lund University in Sweden speaks about Theme 6 of the SWC 2017 and SHC 2017 theme "Solar Architecture and Building Integration". www.swc2017.org www.shc2017.org

SWC2017 / SHC2017 -Dr. Maria Wall - Solar Architecture and Building Integration

Dr. Paulette Middleton speaks about Theme 7 of the SWC 2017 and SHC 2017 theme "Renewable Cities and Community Power Programs". www.swc2017.org www.shc2017.org
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SWC2017 / SHC2017 -Dr.Paulette Middleton - Renewable Cities and Community Power Programs

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