Researchers are already working on the next generation of renewable energy systems which they believe could create an " urban energy revolution . " Among them are ; perovskite solar panels , which are cheaper and thinner than current silicon versions , but still pose 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 surplus solar power for use in winter .
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.