Kris Walker

Managing Editor/Head of Content

Kris has a BA(hons) in Media & Performance from the University of Salford. Aside from overseeing the editorial and video teams, Kris can be found in far flung corners of the world capturing the story behind the science on behalf of our clients. Outside of work, Kris is finally seeing a return on 25 years of hurt supporting Manchester City.

Articles from Kris

Solar Powered Water Harvester Can Draw Out Liters of Water from Desert Air

Researchers form UC Berkeley have demonstrated a water harvester device that is capable of pulling liters of water out of the air in desert like conditions. Whats better is that is powered directly from the sun.

14 Apr 2017

Turning Windows into Solar Panels

Some of consumers’ biggest objections to traditional solar panels is that they can be unsightly and take up large amounts of space. Now, researchers have developed novel technology that allows solar panels to be fitted naturally into residential or commercial settings. Installation of a transparent

9 Mar 2016

Australian CleanTech Success Story Set to Close

Despite a well-documented track record of success in enabling Australian Clean Technology companies to commercialize their products, the Australian Technologies Competition is now slated to close.

18 Nov 2015

What are Micro-Inverter Systems?

Solar photovoltaic panels produce direct current (DC) power. However, most of the utilities and almost every household use alternating current (AC). Therefore, a solar inverter is usually employed to convert variable DC supply output of the solar panels into AC current of utility frequency.

28 Nov 2013

Breakthroughs and Applications of Biofuel with Marine Algae

Essential to the future well-being of Earth's ecosystems is the ability to discover and globally embrace sustainable, non-polluting sources of fuel.

27 Nov 2013

LED Solar Lantern and Charger from Panasonic

Solar LED lights are a clean and renewable energy technology that light up towns and cities using solar power.

22 Nov 2013

Using Ceramics in Wind Turbine Technology

Ceramics are inorganic and non-metallic materials found in various applications. Key properties consist of ceramics being strong, yet brittle in nature, chemically stable, heat resistant, wear-resistant and oxidation resistant.

21 Nov 2013

Perovskite Thin Film Solar Cells

Efficient solar energy conversion with photovoltaic cells requires materials that can harness solar photons absorbed in a wide spectral range from visible to infrared regions, and can convert most incident photons into electrical energy effectively.

20 Nov 2013

How Much Will Solar Panel Installation in the Home Save Me?

Solar power is a clean, renewable energy which produces zero waste and greenhouse emissions. There are a number of technologies available for harnessing solar energy effectively. One such technology is solar or photovoltaic panels that convert light into electricity.

15 Nov 2013

Renewable Energy Embraces Graphene: Improved Wind Turbine Technology

When Forbes recently surveyed green fund money managers, across the board, investors were bullish on graphene. Garvin Jabush, co-founder of Green Alpha Advisors, has predicted the material will transform consumer electronics, telecommunications and the renewable energy sector, among others.

14 Nov 2013