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ADVANCED PHOTOVOLTAICS

DEVELOPING ULTRA LOW-COST, SUSTAINABLE
SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES

TO POWER A NET ZERO WORLD

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ABOUT ACAP
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ABOUT ACAP

ACAP –The Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics – is a dynamic, world-leading national centre where solar photovoltaic research institutions across Australia collaborate.

 

ACAP’s broad range of research work is driving Australia’s international lead in solar technology and development, as global economies transition to renewable energy. Our strong pipeline from research to industry makes us a world leader in solar power technology development.

Federally funded by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) since 2013, and led by The University of New South Wales, ACAP's partner institutions include The Australian National University, the CSIRO, The University of Melbourne, Monash University, University of Queensland and The University of Sydney. 

Today’s $50b+ global solar industry exists as a direct result of our proud history of collaboration with our partners here and around the world. This global success story has brought solar power to millions of people, both here and around the world. This is the work that ACAP will continue to undertake as we develop the next generation of solar cell technologies that will power the globe.  

For more details, see our Overview and Objectives

THE ACAP INSTITUTES 

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RESOURCES

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RESEARCH REPORTS

Browse our back catalogue of research reports here.

Leadership team

EXECUTIVE TEAM

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Executive Director

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Communications Lead

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Senior Operations Manager

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Operations Manager

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Senior Project Officer

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Executive Assistant

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MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

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Executive Director

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UNSW NODE Leader

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CSIRO Manufacturing NODE Leader

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ANU NODE Leader

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UMelb NODE Leader

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UMelb NODE Leader

Monash NODE Leader

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Monash NODE Leader

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UQ NODE Leader

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USyd NODE Leader

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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Technical Advisory
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Technical Advisory
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TECHNICAL PROGRAM LEADs

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PP1. Silicon Solar Cells

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PP2. Emerging Materials

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PP3. Tandem Solar Cells

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PP4. Device to Module

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PP5. Manufacturing and Sustainability

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PP6. PV Futures and Knowledge Sharing

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OUR RESEARCH

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CONTACT US

ACAP Head Office

General Inquiries

Tyree Energy Technologies Building

UNSW Sydney

NSW 2052 Australia

For any inquiries please email:

acap@unsw.edu.au

This Program has been supported by the Australian Government through the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). The Australian Government through ARENA is supporting Australian research and development in solar photovoltaic and solar thermal technologies as part of its commitment to making renewable energy technologies more affordable and increasing the amount of renewable energy used in Australia. The views expressed herein are not necessarily the views of the Australian Government, and the Australian Government does not accept responsibility for any information or advice contained herein.

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