Futureproof with Jonathan McCrea

In this enlightening discussion, Paul Deane, a Senior Lecturer in Clean Energy Futures at UCC, dives into the mechanics of solar energy. He explains how photovoltaics transform sunlight into electricity and tackles the efficiency hurdles and cost reductions that have propelled solar into the mainstream. Paul also discusses the longevity and low maintenance of solar panels, their modular deployment, and what makes some rooftops unsuitable. Lastly, he highlights the future of energy with an emphasis on decentralization and innovative storage solutions.

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Guest: Prof Kelly Morrison, Professor of Experimental Physics at Loughborough University

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Guest: Professor Maria McNamara, Professor of Palaeontology at University College Cork

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Guest: Prof Claudia Monaco, Professor of Cardiovascular Inflammation at the University of Oxford

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