Projects to focus on solar conversion, energy efficiency and power systems.

The new technique could be valuable for time-lapse imaging of biological systems.

To improve options for building designers - an end to black or gray solar panels?

Collaboration between leading universities to exploit promising scientific and commercial potential.

Two new prototypes demonstrate the potential of conformable plastic-based image sensors.

Project boosted by £1.1 million grant from regional fund could create 57 new jobs.

Ultrathin sheets could produce hundreds of times more power per weight than existing solar cells, says MIT.

Economical optical-audio sensor developed in Norway gives microphones hyper-acute hearing and a sense of direction.

Researchers in Munich develop novel method for visualizing material defects in solar cells.

Enables novel optical scanning approach to biological analysis.

Tiny thin-film cell made from copper, zinc, tin and selenium avoids use of rare and more expensive materials.

New record set by concentrator triple-Junction compound device.