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ANU and LONGi shape industry direction for manufacturing high-performance silicon wafers
In recent years, with the support of ACAP, Dr Anyao Liu and the Silicon PV Research Group at ANU have delivered a major body of work that is helping global industry chart the path to cleaner, more efficient and more stable silicon solar technologies. Building on decades of pioneering work at both ANU and UNSW in identifying and eliminating bulk defects in silicon, the ANU team – including Professor Dan Macdonald, Dr Anyao Liu, Dr Rabin Basnet, Ms Afsaneh Kashizadeh, Dr Zhon
Nov 244 min read


UNSW collaboration delivers revolutionary faster, safer, cheaper and more insightful solar-cell testing technology
UNSW collaborations delivers revolutionary cheaper faster and more insight PL cell imaging for industry.
Nov 172 min read


Record studded ANU–Jinko partnership redefines TOPCon’s near term prospects to over 27%
In front of a full auditorium at the IEEE PVSC in Montreal, one of the world’s leading silicon solar cell experts presented a compelling analysis of Jinko Solar’s record-setting 26.7% TOPCon cell, outlining the next steps that will push mass production efficiencies beyond 27% within just a few years. Since 2016, the Australian National University ’s Professor Dan Macdonald and his PV Research Group have partnered with Jinko Solar , the world’s largest solar cell manufacture
Nov 33 min read


JA Solar delegation visits ACAP/ UNSW to discuss collaborations and strengthening ties
UNSW Sydney and the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) recently welcomed a senior delegation from JA Solar, one of the world’s largest and most innovative solar manufacturers, for two days of technical exchange, lab visits and strategic discussions.
Nov 32 min read


Changing the rules: UNSW breakthrough opens door to silicon cells beyond 30% efficiency with singlet fission
A team from UNSW Sydney has published a major advance that could unlock a new generation of high-efficiency silicon solar cells – using singlet fission.
Sep 235 min read


JA Solar joins ACAP Industry Consortium
JA Solar, a global leader in the photovoltaic (PV) industry, has joined the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) Industry Consortium, a collaborative platform under ACAP and led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW).
Aug 282 min read


Dr Heping Shen’s groundbreaking tandem solar research at ANU, accelerated by ACAP
[Updated 27 August 2025] Australia's solar research capabilities are being powerfully advanced through ACAP’s strategic investment in Dr....
Aug 154 min read


“Critical gap in clean energy leadership development” addressed through partnership between YIST, ACAP and UNSW
ACAP and UNSW’s Empowering Emerging Leaders in Clean Energy (ELICE) program has highlighted the extraordinary potential of strategic...
Jul 283 min read


21 new entries in Martin Green's latest "Solar Cell Efficiency Tables"
The 66th version of the PV industry's beacon of progress, the "Solar Cell Efficiency Tables", has 21 new entries. See them here.
Jul 212 min read


ACAP workshop bringing Australian and Chinese clean energy innovators together delivers concrete results
The first ELICE workshop bringing clean energy innovators from Australia and China together in Shanghai delivered concrete results.
Jun 264 min read


UNSW and ACAP win grant to build ties between emerging solar PV leaders in China and Australia
UNSW has been awarded a $500,000 grant to foster collaboration among budding solar and renewable energy technology innovators from Australia
Apr 13 min read


World-leading 27% perovskite cell efficiency record set by UNSW and Soochow University, with ACAP support
With support from ACAP, a collaborative research effort between the teams of UNSW Scientia Professor Xiaojing Hao and Professor Jun Peng...
Mar 312 min read


From lab to global industry: entrepreneurial lessons from the founders of the solar industry, Scientia Professor Martin Green and Dr Zhengrong Shi
The remarkable story of UNSW's solar technology transformation into a global industry demonstrates how visionary research and an...
Mar 264 min read


Aiko Solar Signs $4M R&D Partnership with ACAP to Revolutionise Silicon Solar Cells Efficiency
Aiko Solar, a global leader in solar cell manufacturing, has partnered with the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) in a...
Oct 30, 20242 min read


Invitation to the 2024 ACAP Conference, 6 December
Members of the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics, ACAP's Partners and ARENA are invited to our 2024 Conference.
Oct 29, 20241 min read


ACAP and UNSW’s Large Area Multi-Zone Solar Simulator
With ACAP support, a large area ‘multi-zone’ solar simulator, capable of measuring full size, 6" multi-junction solar cells and...
Oct 18, 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.
Aug 9, 20242 min read


Neoen and ACAP partnership delivers critical roadmap to build a self-sustaining circular solar industry
A timely research partnership between ACAP, UNSW and Neoen has delivered a ground-breaking 12-year industry roadmap for turning...
Jul 17, 20243 min read


ACAP industry research consortium forged through UNSW’s extensive alumni network
ACAP launches Industry Consortium with AIKO and JA Solar as founding industry research partners, at UNSW SPREE alumni event in Shanghai.
Jul 12, 20243 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...
Jul 5, 20242 min read
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