Who owns the UK nuclear power plant?

EDF Energy took control of the UK nuclear generator British Energy in 2009, and currently owns eight nuclear power stations in the UK. Part of a series of short reports looking at the worldwide patenting of green technologies. This report focuses on the nuclear power patent landscape.

What is the patent landscape for nuclear power?

This report looks both at the worldwide patent landscape, as well as focusing on the patent landscape within the UK. The worldwide patent landscape for nuclear power shows that this is a growing technology area. There is a significant amount of patenting activity occurring in China and the US.

Why are flexible PV panels a popular alternative energy source?

Flexible photovoltaic (PV) devices have attracted enormous attention from academy and industry as a convenient alternative energy source for indoor and outdoor applications. Flexible PV panels can be easily integrated with infrastructures of various shapes and sizes, meanwhile they are light-weight and thus Flexible Electronics

Which companies are developing nuclear power in the UK?

Looking at the UK landscape for nuclear power, companies such as Rolls-Royce and Tokamak Energy appear important. They are at the forefront of an increase in UK inventive activity in recent years. Rolls-Royce is developing SMRs for use within the UK, whereas Tokamak Energy is focused on developing nuclear fusion technology.

Are flexible solar cells a viable alternative energy source?

In addition, a summary will be provided with perspective on the future development of flexible solar cells and new opportunities offered by these devices. Flexible photovoltaic (PV) devices have attracted enormous attention from academy and industry as a convenient alternative energy source for indoor and outdoor applications.