Tag: solar panels
UNSW partnership sets manufacturing benchmark for large-scale perovskite solar
Manufacturing scalability has been highlighted by UNSW Sydney researchers after a collaboration with energy technology company UtmoLight achieved a world-record efficiency for a large-area perovskite solar submodule.
UNSW tests next-generation solar modules under harsh Australian conditions
Manufacturing the next generation of solar technology will require testing beyond the laboratory, with UNSW Sydney researchers exposing commercial-sized perovskite and tandem solar modules to Australia’s challenging outdoor conditions.
Australia’s clean energy transition raises end-of-life waste concerns
Australia’s shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), rooftop solar and other renewable energy technologies is expected to create growing volumes of end-of-life waste, according to researchers at RMIT University.
Monash-backed research advances manufacturing of indium-free tandem solar cells
An international research team led in part by Monash University says it has developed a commercially sized tandem solar cell that replaces the scarce metal indium with abundant tin oxide, a manufacturing advance that could support lower-cost production of high-efficiency solar panels.
UNSW study finds up to 20% of solar panels degrade faster than expected
A new study by researchers at UNSW Sydney has found that around 20 per cent of solar panels may degrade far faster than expected, with some potentially lasting only half of their anticipated lifetime.
RE-Alliance urges solar recycling scheme to boost manufacturing, regional jobs
The Renewable Energy Alliance (RE-Alliance) has joined a coalition of 60 organisations calling on the federal government to establish a mandatory recycling scheme for solar panels within the current parliamentary term.
NSW drives national plan to remanufacture and recycle solar panels
New South Wales has taken the lead in advancing a national approach to solar panel reuse and recycling, following an agreement between Commonwealth, state and territory governments to progress work on a product stewardship scheme.
Solar panels to slash energy use at key Visy manufacturing sites
Visy, Australia’s largest integrated recycler and remanufacturer, is taking significant steps to reduce its energy consumption by partnering with two solar energy companies to install solar panels at select facilities across the country.
$50M funding to slash energy costs for small and medium businesses
The Australian Government announced a $50 million investment to provide cheaper finance for solar panels, batteries, and energy-efficient vehicles and equipment.
DECO Australia’s Southwest Sydney facility now powered with solar energy
DECO Australia, a family-owned manufacturer of timber-look aluminium building products, has successfully equipped its manufacturing facility in Minto, Southwest Sydney, with over 950 solar panels.
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Modular switchgear built for faster, verified panel builds
As switchboard builders face tighter programmes and increasing scrutiny around compliance, the way enclosure, busbar and separation concepts work together has a direct impact on build time and verification effort.
