Solar – Art and Energy

Colourful solar cells – Our supplier

6 September 20196 September 2019 by Chloe Uden

We often get asked where we get our colourful solar cells! It is so rare to see them in the UK! In fact very few people have ever even seen them.

Here is an article about LOF Solar Corp, our supplier in Taiwan.

Hidden Spaces – Solar Roots – by Naomi Wright

16 August 201916 August 2019 by Chloe Uden

Naomi has just got back from a residency in Norway at Brekkegarden. This article reflects her thoughts and processes using cyanotypes and roots to consider our solar roots.

Exhibition of Art and Energy works at The ESI in Penryn

27 August 20194 August 2019 by Chloe Uden

You can see artworks by Chloe Uden and Naomi Wright at the ESI at the University of Exeter in Penryn from Friday 30th August until Friday 11th October.

The artworks are the result of an ongoing creative exchange with post-doc researcher Katie Shanks at the Renewables department at the University of Exeter.

Girl power

4 August 20192 July 2019 by Chloe Uden

To be fair, no-one ever told me I couldn’t make solar panel artworks, no-one ever said I couldn’t work in a STEM job and no-one said power-tools are for boys.

But somehow I still felt like power was in the male domain.

We think giving young people the chance to experience their ability to make electricity can give confidence to participate in discussions about our energy future.

Engineers without borders at UoE in Penryn make solar panels!

4 August 201925 March 2019 by Chloe Uden

Pictures from Art and Energy’s recent workshop with Engineers without borders in Penryn

No more tickets available for the unveiling of our first solar panels! But…….

28 February 201913 February 2019 by Chloe Uden

Have no fear!

The new solar artworks will be on display all day on Saturday the 16th of March at Kaleider Studios, 45 Preston Street, Exeter

Art and Energy’s first public display of solar panel artworks at Mikro Fest in Exeter

11 February 201911 February 2019 by Chloe Uden

Art and Energy has been working with esteemed partners at The University of Exeter, LaserCutz in Honiton, The Fab Lab in Plymouth and The RSA in London to explore the aesthetic versatility of the solar PV technology and develop a new craftivist approach to generating green energy.

On display for the first time anywhere ever, Art and Energy will unveil these new artworks on: Sat 16 March 10am – 4pm at Kaleider studios, 45 Preston Street, Exeter as part of Mikro Fest.

The unveiling of our first solar panel artworks at Mikro Fest in Exeter

6 February 20196 February 2019 by Chloe Uden

It is with huge excitement and anticipation that Chloe Uden and Naomi Wright invite you to attend the unveiling of our first solar panel artworks.

This private view will take place at MikroFest at 3:30 – 5:00pm on Friday 15 March at the new Kaleider studios, so you will also have an opportunity to see their new space as well.

ECOE supports Art and Energy’s programme of workshops

11 February 201931 January 2019 by Chloe Uden

We are delighted to share the news that Exeter Community Energy have given Art and Energy support from their Community Benefit Fund to pay for the kit to allow us to run solar panel art workshops.

Help us win support from ECOE to run more solar panel making workshops!

16 January 201916 January 2019 by Chloe Uden

Last year we trialed a solar panel artwork making workshop with youngsters. They made their own solar panel chargers to take home and charge their devices.

On the 30th of January, you could help us win the funds we need to pay for tools and equipment that will allow us to deliver more solar panel artwork workshops in Exeter!

Please come along to hear more about our work and see if we can win your heart!