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

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!

Cutting solar cells is tricky – but can be done!

3 December 20183 December 2018 by Chloe Uden

It’s taken us a while, but finally through help from the fabulous Dave and Jo at LaserCutz, we’re able to show you how to cut a solar cell!

Blue Peter Project kids finish their solar panels

3 December 201830 November 2018 by Chloe Uden

Over 3 x 2 hour sessions This group of six 7-11 year olds in Heavitree, Exeter have designed and made their own etched solar panels which they can use to provide power for their devices.

Blue Peter project kids learn how to solder!

26 November 201826 November 2018 by Chloe Uden

Week 2 of our kids solar panel workshop and the participants have made their frames and learned how to solder tabbing wire to the solar cells.

Blue Peter kids solar art project starts!

18 November 201818 November 2018 by Chloe Uden

Our solar panel artworks project with children in Heavitree has started and it’s amazing what you can make at your kitchen table!

The children are planning to take their solar panels home to charge their devices and are hoping to earn their green Blue Peter badge through the project.

Testing Testing 1,2,3

5 November 20185 November 2018 by Chloe Uden

Working with Ian Hankey at Fab Lab Plymouth, and Katie Shanks at the renewable energy department at the University of Exeter in Penryn, we’ve been testing the impact of different etching processes on the efficiency of solar PV and you’d be surprised at some of the results!

Many thanks to The RSA’s Catalyst Fund for making this possible.