For over 25 years CREST has overseen the research and development of the most progressive renewable energy technologies.

CREST

Research

CREST carries out world-class research in renewable energy systems - sustainable energy for present and future generations.
CREST

Study

CREST continues to pioneer the teaching of renewable energy technologies.
CREST

Working with us

We use our expertise and knowledge to help realise a wide range of projects and ideas.

Facilities

Comprehensive, state-of-the-art facilities support both our education and our research.

Staff

Contact details and profiles for all of our team.

Photovoltaic Devices Measurement Laboratory

A wide range of facilities to measure and characterise cells, modules and pyranometers

Latest news

The image shows water droplets in a low-gravity environment, likely space, with a blurred image of Earth in the background.

The STFC funds a journey towards efficient green hydrogen production

Joint research between Loughborough and African universities has been set to explore the underlying mechanism of temperature-sensitive catalysts for green hydrogen production.
Artistic representation of advanced battery technology: two colorful circuit-like platforms are shown with molecular structures rising from them, symbolizing chemical reactions. A glowing lightbulb and energy lines suggest power generation, with a dramatic background of fire and icy-blue textures representing energy transformation.

TREC battery paper as Front Cover for RSC Energy Advances

Data-driven screening work for more than 80 redox electrolyte combinations has been selected as the Front Cover of the Royal Society of Chemistry journal

New research project to create ultra-lightweight solar cells for space applications

A research collaboration between Loughborough and Cambridge Universities has been set up to develop ultra-lightweight solar cells for use in space applications.