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UNSW-led team pioneers outdoor imaging for perovskite solar cell and module testing
Supported by ACAP, a collaborative team of researchers from UNSW Sydney and industry partners in China has demonstrated, for the first time, a practical way to map the performance of perovskite solar cells in real-world outdoor conditions, without touching the device.
Aug 52 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


A word from ACAP's Executive Director, with the release of our 2024 Annual Report
Professor Renate Egan introduces ACAP's 2024 Annual Report.
Jun 44 min read


Bridging the gap between research and policy
UNSW Post doctoral researcher Dr Shukla Poddar shares insights on how to get your research in front of policymakers, after attending the...
Apr 73 min read


New Sydney ferry named after ACAP founder and global solar pioneer UNSW Scientia Professor Martin Green
On January 21, ACAP Executive Director Renate Egan and Professor Martin Green joined Jo Haylen, NSW Minister for Transport, NSW Premier...
Feb 102 min read


Snapshot of ACAP's progress in Device to Module program, 2024
This summary of the current status, challenges and opportunities in ACAP's Device to Module Program Package is drawn from the...
Dec 14, 20244 min read


Are chalcogenide perovskites the next frontier in solar technology?
A new chalcogenide perovskite, BZS, is stable, non-toxic, has an optimal band gap, and can achieve high efficiency when strained,...
Dec 12, 20242 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...
Nov 12, 20244 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 and UNSW advance understanding of CZTS solar cell efficiency limitations
ACAP researchers show understanding the different atomic arrangements of CZTS is key to lifting efficiency of CZTS-based solar cells.
Oct 15, 20242 min read


Is it possible for Australia to set up a competitive solar manufacturing industry?
ACAP ED Renate Egan explains to a Parliamentary inquiry why Australia should build capacity in the solar PV supply chain at home.
Oct 14, 20244 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, 20245 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 30, 20242 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 22, 20246 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


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.
Jun 12, 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 20, 20241 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.
Apr 3, 20242 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...
Nov 20, 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...
Oct 30, 20231 min read
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