Peter King

Dr Peter King is a Lecturer in Concentrating Solar and Course Director for the Renewable Energy MSc at Cranfield University. He holds an MPhys from Oxford University and a PhD in Concentrating Solar Power from Cranfield. His research focuses on solar energy systems, including concentrating solar collectors, desalination applications, and sustainable manufacturing. Key projects include the MATS and WASCOP EU initiatives addressing solar thermal technology and water efficiency in CSP plants.

Education:

• MPhys (Physics), University of Oxford
• MSc in Ultra Precision Technologies, Cranfield University
• PhD in Concentrating Solar Power, Cranfield University

Research Interests: Dr King specializes in advancing solar energy technologies, particularly in:

• Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) system optimization
• Desalination and off-grid solar applications
• Material durability under desert conditions
• Water-saving strategies in CSP plants
• Numerical simulation of solar field layouts

His work integrates engineering and environmental science to enhance solar energy efficiency and sustainability.

Articles: Recent publications explore topics like photovoltaic-thermal hybrid systems, mirror durability, multi-tower field design, and solar desalination. These contributions advance CSP technology and address real-world challenges in energy-water nexus applications.

Grants & Projects:

• FP7-ENERGY-2010 MATS Project
• H2020 WASCOP Project (water efficiency)
• H2020 INSHIP Project (industrial solar processes)

He currently supervises research students in solar technologies and advises on EU-funded initiatives.

Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Centre for Energy Decarbonisation and Recovery and Centre for Renewable Energy Systems, collaborating on cutting-edge solar research.