Researchers are already working on the next generation of renewable energy systems which they hope could create an "urban energy revolution. The researchers said that while there were many challenges to overcome before such a revolution was possible, it would be possible if governments and businesses worked together in order to make sure people had access to clean energy.
Researchers are already working on the next generation of renewable energy systems which they hope could create an "urban energy revolution." Among them are; perovskite solar cells, which are cheaper and thinner than current silicon versions, but still face some challenges around components and longevity; PowerNEST, a dual wind- and solar-powered system that captures and amplifies even the slightest urban breeze, and EINSTEIN, a seasonal thermal energy system which integrates a heat pump in insulated water tanks to harvest summer solar power for use in winter.