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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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Australian researchers seek cheaper, better and easier to dispose solar panels
End-of-life issues for solar panels set to be focus of research projects sharing in $15 million of ARENA grant funding.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 2, 2020

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Why green hydrogen could be cheaper than fossil fuels in just a few years
Cheap and abundant solar means Australia ‘perfectly placed’ to lead global renewable hydrogen industry, with prices below fossil fuels within reach.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 1, 2020

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Solar

Three little PV pigs: UNSW PhD candidate’s winning tale of solar cell efficiency
University of NSW delivers reminder of its world-leading role in solar research and development – using three pigs, three home solar systems, and just 180 seconds.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 18, 2020

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Coal

Australian researchers call for ‘Coal Elimination Treaty’ to slash emissions
Australian researchers have called for a ‘Coal Elimination Treaty’, arguing governments must be actively planning for a coal phase-out.
Michael Mazengarb

Aug 25, 2020

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Renewables

Australian researchers squeeze more energy from sunlight in world-first breakthrough
UNSW researchers unlock a way to convert otherwise wasted light into electricity, in world-first breakthrough that could boost solar panel efficiencies.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 21, 2020

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Renewables

UNSW secures $4.9m for new hydrogen research hub
University of New South Wales wins funding to host new research hub aimed at accelerating commercialisation of renewable hydrogen.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 15, 2020

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Australian-led venture takes next step towards residential solar hydrogen storage system
The commercialisation of an Australian-invented residential hydrogen storage system to be accelerated with help of engineering firm GHD.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 13, 2020

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Solar

UNSW solar researcher wins global award, as funding remains in doubt
UNSW Engineering Associate Professor Brett Hallam has been awarded the 2020 IEEE Stuart R Wenham Young Professional Award – the top global gong for young researchers.
Sophie Vorrath

May 15, 2020

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Coal

Calls for Morrison to end fossil fuel stimulus, redirect funds to clean tech
Calls for Morrison to end the ‘fossil fuel stimulus’ as economic crisis creates opportunity to make long term investment in clean technologies.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 9, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Universities form new global alliance to tackle climate in midst of pandemic
UNSW leads new group of 40 universities to form a new Climate Alliance to accelerate climate action, despite current focus on Covid-19 pandemic.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 2, 2020

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Coal

UNSW pledges to divest from fossil fuels by 2025
University of New South Wales to divest from fossil fuels by 2025, in line with Paris climate agreement and to carry on “fine legacy” of its world-leading solar pioneers.
Sophie Vorrath

Mar 6, 2020

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