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Nov 12, 20244 min read
ACAP researchers share their deep knowledge at Japanese conference PVSEC-35
The breadth of progress in PV technology development being made by ACAP members and their teams is often on display at large global PV...
Aug 30, 20245 min read
Professor Hao's multiple world record efficiencies with rising star kesterite solar cells
This article is extracted from ACAP 10 Years - Creating a Pipeline of Opportunities Featuring: Professor Xiaojing Hao ARC Future Fellow,...
Aug 30, 20242 min read
ACAP-UNSW perovskite crystallisation breakthrough sports the front cover of prestigious energy journal
UNSW’s Dr. Meng Zhang and his co-researchers have made a giant stride towards commercialisation of perovskite solar cells, and a creative...
Aug 26, 20243 min read
ACAP and Sydney University's perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell achieves 30% efficiency, joining an elite club
ACAP Sydney University Node Lead Professor Anita Ho Baillie and her team are making important progress towards commercial viability of...
Aug 22, 20246 min read
ACAP researchers develop 'gold standard' tech for diagnosis of defects in solar utility plants using daytime photoluminescence imaging
With ACAP support, large scale surveillance of solar utility plants is now possible using PL imaging in daylight.
Aug 14, 20244 min read
ACAP support propels Australian silicon PV research to world record efficiencies
Associate Professor Daniel Macdonald co-leads the silicon solar research at ANU as well as the University’s engagement with ACAP.
Aug 13, 20244 min read
Who is leading on solar cell efficiency?
ACAP and other institutions focus on longer-term prospects in new materials and compositions that are more efficient, cheaper and greener.
Aug 9, 20242 min read
ACAP institutes get free use of the SunSolve solar simulation tools through ARENA funding
SunSolve Yield and SunSolve Power are available free of charge to ACAP’s member institutes for three years.
Jul 5, 20242 min read
Leading international solar manufacturers join Australian solar research consortium
Leading solar industry partners signed up to a new industry consortium in support of Australian solar research in June at SNEC (Shanghai...
Jun 12, 20241 min read
Solar Panel Recycling or End of Life Management Scoping Study
An in-depth analysis of best practice and cost-effective strategies to manage solar panels end of life in Australia.
Apr 23, 20245 min read
Paving the way to a truly sustainable solar panel recycling industry
With ACAP support, Dr Rong Deng delivered a ground-breaking white paper that will guide the Australian PV industry towards circularity.
Apr 20, 20241 min read
Turning Silicon into Solar – exploring the opportunity for solar manufacturing in Australia
The Silicon to Solar study examined the opportunity for Australia to establish viable, relevant, and timely local solar PV manufacturing.
Apr 3, 20242 min read
ACAP reports on 10 hugely successful years of Australian solar PV research
This report showcases a selection of case studies and snapshots revealing the incredible success of the first ten years of the ACAP program.
Nov 20, 20231 min read
Climate chamber with integrated solar simulator and in situ current-voltage measurements at UNSW
ACAP is pleased to announce that the Solar Industrial Research Facility (SIRF) at UNSW has reached a significant milestone with the...
Oct 30, 20231 min read
Energy Data Platform available at UNSW
The Energy Data Platform (EDP) is a dynamic and growing dataset of 5-minute PV generation and energy usage data for households across...
Sep 25, 20231 min read
It's been a huge year for ACAP, here's just a few of our highlights
2023 has been a big year in Australia renewables and solar, and an even bigger year for us here at ACAP. We'd love to share some of those...
Sep 7, 20231 min read
ACAP UNSW adds Conifer single-side wafer etching system capabilities to its lab facilities
ACAP UNSW adds Conifer single-side wafer etching system capabilities to its lab facilities
Jul 19, 20231 min read
ACAP partner The Australian PV Institute launches study on local PV manufacturing opportunities
Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen, speaks with the APVI's Muriel Watt at 5B in Sydney Minister for Climate Change and...
Jul 3, 20231 min read
ACAP Partners With VRX Silica On New Solar Panel Recycling Research
ACAP at UNSW is excited to announce a new industry research partnership between the centre and VRX Silica in Western Australia. The...
May 15, 20231 min read
Despairing about climate change? These 4 charts on the growth of solar may change your mind
Writing in the Conversation, ACAP ANU's Andrew Blakers highlights the unstoppable global growth of solar, and why its projected further...
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