Solar Power

Sciences & Technology

Organised chaos: The key to next-generation solar technology

Researchers in Australia have resolved a fundamental design challenge in next-generation perovskite solar cells, bringing their widespread use a step closer

Sciences & Technology

The nanowires building greener nanodevices

A new material for nanowires, designed by computer simulations, paves the way for a new era of photonic and quantum electronic technologies, consuming less energy and reducing operating costs

Sciences & Technology

What could Australia’s clean energy future look like?

Amid the gloom, the COVID-19 crisis has created opportunities to accelerate existing and emerging technologies to make Australia a renewable energy superpower

Environment

Think twice before going ‘off the grid’

Micro grids could provide a revolutionary approach to energy – sustainable, low carbon communities, towns and cities powered by clean energy with smart grid technologies

Business & Economics

Australia’s energy trilemma explained

Securing an affordable, reliable and environmentally responsible energy sector is a huge challenge for policy makers - here's why

Sciences & Technology

Making any surface solar

Flexible cells on roofs to windows to cars to even clothing could provide another energy source

Sciences & Technology

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Go Figure

How energy is hidden in colours

… and why we can use it to power a renewable future for all of us

Environment

India builds for future with climate plan

The Asian powerhouse is forging a path to climate resilience, embracing technologies such as solar power on a massive scale

Environment

Printing the next generation of solar cells

University of Melbourne researchers have teamed up with industry to develop flexible solar cells to cover roofs, windows, clothing, phones and cars