For over 25 years CREST has overseen the research and development of the most progressive renewable energy technologies.
CREST carries out world-class research in renewable energy systems - sustainable energy for present and future generations.
CREST continues to pioneer the teaching of renewable energy technologies.
We use our expertise and knowledge to help realise a wide range of projects and ideas.
Comprehensive, state-of-the-art facilities support both our education and our research.
Contact details and profiles for all of our team.
A wide range of facilities to measure and characterise cells, modules and pyranometers
Loughborough and Swansea Universities have joined forces on a pioneering mission to transform solar power in space by developing lightweight cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cells on ultra-thin glass – a game-changing technology set to revolutionise energy systems for satellites and space-based manufacturing.
The IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC) is the premier annual gathering for solar cell researchers worldwide. The 53rd edition was held in Montréal, Canada, from 9–13 June 2025, bringing together leading experts to share the latest advancements in photovoltaic science and technology.
Joint research between Loughborough and African universities has been set to explore the underlying mechanism of temperature-sensitive catalysts for green hydrogen production.