Solar Tech

Accelerating the integration & scale of solar

Our industry partners are improving next-generation photovoltaics to deliver reliable, low-cost solar energy and improved Australian-based manufacturing capability.

  • Green ArrowTo balance efficiency gains with long-term reliability, UV-induced degradation in solar panels can be quickly identified using improved and faster testing methods.
  • Green ArrowA world-first Australian printed solar manufacturing facility will offer an affordable solution that is resilient in all weather conditions.
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Manufacturing printed solar panels

Roll-to-roll printing technique extremely affordable and fully recyclable.

Improving solar panel performance

Improving testing methods to identify UV-induced degradation in solar panels faster.

Converting waste heat into thermal energy

Solar thermal technology harnessing waste heat from solar panels.

Building solar panels to endure harsher climates

Boosting solar panel durability by advancing next-gen TOPCon module performance.

Enhancing luminescent solar technology for agriculture

Exploring novel luminescent materials to enhance agriPV modules.

Other projects

AI-powered solar management platform

Automating utility-scale solar asset management with conversational prompts.

Particle-based solar thermal storage technology

Concentrated solar thermal innovation using ceramic particles to absorb and store heat.