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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.
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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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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.
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Nov 22, 2022
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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.
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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.
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Oct 5, 2020
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JinkoSolar claims new mono-crystalline solar cell record
JinkoSolar claims new conversion efficiency record for its N-type mono-crystalline silicon solar cells.
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Jul 21, 2020
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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.
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Dec 12, 2017
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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.
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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.
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