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UNSW takes out efficiency world record for revolutionary solar cell
A team from UNSW’s Australian Center for Advanced Photovoltaics has achieved a 7.6% efficiency record for a “full sized” CZTS PV cell.
Jonathan Gifford

Apr 28, 2016

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UNSW solar cell to drive cost falls and become global standard
Solar cell technology developed by University of NSW is to become industry standard within 5 years and will boost in cell efficiency and another big fall in costs. Another reminder why Australia is one of four countries leading the global transition to solar energy.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 7, 2015

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Commentary

UNSW launches ‘world first’ virtual solar cell factory
UNSW launches Australian-made virtual solar cell factory – a web-based PV production line that allows engineers, students to conduct virtual experiments.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 23, 2015

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UNSW turns to crowd-funding to develop hydrogen energy breakthrough
UNSW calls on people and business to fund potentially game-changing hydrogen energy storage breakthrough.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 18, 2014

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Electric Vehicles

Sunswift campaign raises $30k in 10 days to get solar EV on road
Crowd-funding campaign to get UNSW solar electric car registered for use on Australian roads beats target of $30,000 in just 10 days.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 12, 2014

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UNSW sets solar efficiency world record using Australian tower technology
ARENA-funded UNSW team converts record 40%+ of sunlight into electricity, with innovative take on Australian solar tower technology.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 8, 2014

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UNSW solar engineer marries under 7.5kW PV pergola
A UNSW graduate solar engineer has used her father’s 15 metre long PV installation as pergola in her country Victoria wedding.
Sam Parkinson

Nov 20, 2014

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CleanTech Bites

US banks opt out of Abbot Point, as UNSW commits to coal
Citigroup and Morgan Stanley say no to Queensland coal mines and ports, but UNSW says yes to fossil fuel future.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 28, 2014

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Solar-powered Mars mission: UNSW PhD leads NASA simulation
UNSW solar PhD to spend 8 months in solar + HFC powered pod, set on a Hawaii volcano, as commander of NASA-funded simulated Mars mission.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 1, 2014

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UNSW aims to lift solar cell efficiency to more than 40%
UNSW research led by Martin Green into “stacked” solar cells one of 12 groundbreaking projects to get funding from ARENA.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 26, 2014

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