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UNSW says hidden weaknesses in new solar cell technologies risk slump in efficiency
Mistakes and even a change of material supplier can create tiny flaws which could cause problems years down the track, according to a new study from UNSW into new solar cell technologies.
Rachel Williamson

Dec 13, 2023

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“New era:” SunDrive wins funds to scale up Australia made solar cell production
“Making more things here:” SunDrive gets federal funding boost towards commercial production of its lower-cost, high efficiency solar cells, on Australian soil.
Sophie Vorrath

Nov 1, 2023

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Solar

Longi sets new silicon solar cell efficiency world record of 26.8 pct
PV giant Longi becomes the first ever Chinese solar company to set a world record for silicon solar cell efficiency.
Joshua S Hill

Nov 22, 2022

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Solar

Cannon-Brookes backs UNSW solar cell start-up, founded in a Maroubra garage
High profile Australian investors tip $5m into Sydney start-up SunDrive, in support of its quest to make a new breed of cheaper, more efficient solar cells.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 27, 2020

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SunDrive gets funding to manufacture new breed of solar cells in Australia
SunDrive Solar’s high efficiency solar cell technology moves a step closer to being manufactured in Australia at scale after winning $3m ARENA grant.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 5, 2020

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Solar

JinkoSolar claims new mono-crystalline solar cell record
JinkoSolar claims new conversion efficiency record for its N-type mono-crystalline silicon solar cells.
Sophie Vorrath

Jul 21, 2020

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Solar

ARENA gives perovskite solar tech a push, with $6m Greatcell grant
Commercial development of cheap, printable, Australian made perovskite solar cells boosted with $6m ARENA grant to Greatcell Solar.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 12, 2017

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Commentary

ANU breakthrough: Butterfly effect could boost solar cell efficiency
ANU researchers develop butterfly wing-inspired nano-technology that could improve the efficiency of solar cells.
Sophie Vorrath

May 17, 2017

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Solar Impulse sets down in Chongqing, China
Solar Impulse 2 lands in Chongqing, after completing most challenging leg since starting round-the-world fuel-free flight.
Amber Archangel

Mar 31, 2015

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Other Good Stuff

Happy 60th anniversary to the modern solar cell
The modern solar cell has gone from the lab to 40 gigawatts per year in six decades.
Eric Wesoff

Apr 24, 2014

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