UK-based Swansea University’s REACH-PSM project received GBP 3 million (~$3.64 million) from the UKRI Ayrton Challenge Programme to develop sustainable perovskite solar modules (PSM) in Africa. The initiative collaborates with partners in Nigeria, Rwanda, Kenya, and South Africa to establish the continent’s first large-scale demonstration of next-generation solar manufacturing. Focusing on a circular economy, REACH-PSM aims to minimise waste by reusing, refurbishing, and recycling materials. The project builds on Swansea’s TEA@SUNRISE and UNESCO Chair in Sustainable Energy Technologies. Perovskite solar cells, nearing commercialisation, are cost-effective and energy-efficient alternatives to silicon, offering sustainable solutions. With over 500 million people in Africa without electricity, REACH-PSM seeks to improve energy access and promote clean economic growth.
Swansea University leads sustainable solar manufacturing in Africa
Swansea University enhances energy access in Africa through local collaboration, circular manufacturing, and sustainable solar technology. (Image Source: Swansea University)
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