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Australian firm pushes toward solar cell breakthrough
Published 2015
An Australian manufacturing innovator has taken the first steps towards commercialising a potentially cheaper and highly efficient solar cell, thanks to $449,000 support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). Acting ARENA CEO Ian Kay said the funding would enable NSW company Dyesol…
Shining light on an emerging solar technology
Published 2015
An innovative solar cell technology with the potential to reduce the cost of renewable energy is receiving a funding boost from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). ARENA is providing up to $892,000 to support CSIRO to develop and apply guidelines for assessing the performance of perov…
Media Release: Australian firm pushes toward solar cell breakthrough
Published 2017
An Australian manufacturing innovator has taken the first steps towards commercialising a potentially cheaper and highly efficient solar cell, thanks to $449,000 support from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).-
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Durable Silicon Perovskite Tandem Photovoltaics
Published 2021
This project aims to improve the durability of perovskites for silicon (Si)-perovskite-tandem photovoltaics which is critical for this technology to be truly cost effective.Manufacturing of Printed Perovskite PV Modules Final Report
Published 2021
Perovskite photovoltaics (PV) are an exciting development in next-generation solar technologies that have demonstrated record power conversion efficiencies comparable to silicon PV.Report: ARENA Insights Spotlight: Dr. Doojin Vak from CSIRO
Published 2019
Dr. Doojin Vak from CSIRO discusses the drivers, challenges and opportunities for photovoltaic research and development in Australia.-
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Media Release: Shining light on an emerging solar technology
Published 2017
An innovative solar cell technology with the potential to reduce the cost of renewable energy is receiving a funding boost from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).-
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Ultra-thin, lightweight and printable: the solar panel of the future
Published 2017
An ultra-thin, lightweight and printable solar panel is at the centre of work being done by Greatcell on perovskite solar cells.Australian team surpasses solar efficiency target
Published 2023
In an era of rapid climate change three factors have dominated the race to deliver solar electricity: solar cell efficiency; combined manufacturing, deployment and operational costs; and a very short timeframe.Report: Development of Stable Electrodes for Perovskite Solar Cells Project Results and Lessons Learnt
Published 2019
This report discusses the project results and lessons learnt to date for the ANU Project, Development of Stable Electrodes for Perovskite Solar Cells.-
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Scaling up Greatcell Solar’s game changing solar cell tech
Published 2017
ARENA will provide $6 million to Greatcell Solar to accelerate development of a new printable perovskite solar cell.Media Release: Scaling up Greatcell Solar’s game changing solar cell tech
Published 2017
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide $6 million to Greatcell Solar to accelerate development of a new printable perovskite solar cell.-
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Tandem Silicon – Durable Silicon Perovskites Tandem Photovoltaics Report
Published 2023
This final report outlines how the project established new research capabilities including measurement protocols for assessing the stability of Si-perovskite solar cells. The report discusses key highlights and challenges in improving the durability of perovskites.Triple Junction Silicon Perovskite Tandem Photovoltaics Interim Report
Published 2021
This is the Interim Public Dissemination Report for this project. This project aims to demonstrate high efficiency triple-junction Si-perovskite-perovskite solar cells. In addition, research directions in terms of cell design and material choice will be identified based on technology-economic-analysis.Australian solar researchers are leading the world. Let’s help them get even better
Published 2017
ARENA is providing $29.22 million to fund research and development of solar cells technology at some of Australia's leading laboratories.Media Release: Funding boost for world-leading solar PV research
Published 2017
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) today announced it has awarded $29.2 million for 20 research projects to propel the development of solar photovoltaic (PV) technology.-
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Specifying Guidelines for Assessing Perovskite Solar Cells
Published 2019
The primary objective of the Measure project was to engage with the researcher community in Australia and internationally to assess and develop best practice methodologies for the measurement of emerging photovoltaic technologies, with a focus on perovskite solar cells.The secret to a truly ‘noteworthy’ solar cell, brought to you by CSIRO
Published 2017
Researchers at CSIRO in Melbourne, with funding from ARENA, are leading the way in creating perovskite solar cells that are lightweight and printed.A window into the future? How you might one day power your home or office
Published 2017
A new research project funded by ARENA at Monash University is developing windows that can double as efficient solar cells.Stable, cheap, efficient perovskite cells – can the ANU find the holy grail of solar?
Published 2018
With funding from ARENA, researchers at the ANU are working on multiple projects to make perovskite solar cells cheaper and more efficient.