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Friday, 11 May 2012
The next Public Research Seminar is on 24 May 2012
Hot carrier solar cell modelling: phonons and the light absorbing material
Rob Patterson
Location: UNSW Building H6 – Tyree Energy...
Public Research Seminar
Thursday, 26 April 2012
This Public Research Seminar was on 10 May 2012
Presentation of INES, the French National Institute for Solar Energy: overview of the wide R&D range: from solar grade to sustainable...
Public Research Seminars
Saturday, 21 April 2012
This Public Research Seminar was on 26 April 2012
Classification and Investigation of Recombination Active Defects in Multicrystalline Silicon Solar Cells
Dominik Lausch
Location: UNSW Building...
Public Research Seminars
Friday, 13 April 2012
This Public Research Seminar was on 19 April 2012
2012 SEMI Roadmap for Photovoltaics: Bigger, Thinner, Faster, Cheaper
Scientia Professor Martin Green
Location: UNSW Building H6 – Tyree...
Public Research Seminar
Thursday, 05 April 2012
This Public Research Seminar was on 12 April 2012
Harvesting Solar Energy Using Nanofluids-Based Concentrating Solar Collection
by Dr. Himanshu Tyagi
Location: UNSW Building H6 – Tyree Energy...
Public Research Seminars
Friday, 30 March 2012
This Public Research Seminar was on 5 April 2012
VALUE OF PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR CELL EFFICIENCY TO ACHIEVE LOW COST SOLAR ELECTRICITY
by Professor Allen Barnett
Location: UNSW Building H6 – Tyree...
Public Research Seminars
Friday, 23 March 2012
This Public Research Seminar was on 29 March 2012
TUV Rheinland Japan – Experience through global growth of the PV Industry and the role of Quality Assurance in enabling development of Solar...
Public Research Seminars
Monday, 12 March 2012
This Public Research Seminar was on 22 March 2012
Hot Carriers Solar Cells: Recent developments and future challenges
by Pasquale Aliberti
Location: UNSW Building H6 – Tyree Energy...
Public Research Seminars
Monday, 27 February 2012
This Public Research Seminar was on 8 March 2012
Diode Laser Processing of Si Thin Film Solar Cells
by Bonne Eggleston
Location: UNSW Building H6 – Tyree Energy Technologies Building - ...
Cutting our carbon footprint
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Prof Deo Prasad & A/Prof Alistair Sproul Click HERE to go to the original article from the UNSW Newsroom
Roofing materials that double as solar panels and can also moderate the temperature of...
Public Research Seminars
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Next Public Research Seminar is on 23 Feb 2012
20% Double-sided Laser-doped Cells on StandardCommercial Grade P-type Silicon
by Adeline Sugianto
Location: UNSW Building H6 – Tyree Energy...
Professor Martin Green Appointed a Member of the Order of Australia
Thursday, 26 January 2012
SPREE's Professor Martin Green, Executive Research Director, ARC Photovoltaics Centre of Excellence – was appointed a member of the Order of Australia (AM) for service to science education as an...
SPREE Moves to the UNSW TETB Building
Friday, 13 January 2012
"After nearly thirty years in the UNSW Electrical Engineering Building, the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering has today moved to the brand new Tyree Energy Technologies...
Professor Stuart Wenham wins IEEE Electron Devices Society J.J. Ebers Award
Thursday, 08 December 2011
Scientia Professor Stuart Wenham, has been selected as the 2011 recipient of the prestigious IEEE Electron Devices Society J.J. Ebers Award.
This is the Society's highest honour and recognises...
Prof Martin Green & Students Win Awards
Wednesday, 07 December 2011
Prof Martin Green & SPREE Students Win Awards.
The AuSES Global Leadership in Solar Research Award was awarded jointly to Professor Martin Green (UNSW) and Dr David Mills.
The SPREE...
Two UNSW SPREE Scientists win NSW Science and Engineering Awards
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
NSW Science and Engineering Awards 2011
Two UNSW SPREE Scientists win NSW Science and Engineering Awards. Above: Associate Professor Thorsten Trupke (left), Professor Stuart Wenham FTSE (Right)...
Lt Governor Casey Cagle of Georgia leads visit to SPREE
Monday, 14 November 2011
Lt Governor Casey Cagle of Georgia leads visit to SPREE. Above: Prof Allen Barnett (right) showing Lt Governor Casey Cagle (left) where the world's highest efficiency silicon solar cells are...
Tour and Seminars with Energy Leaders.
Tuesday, 01 November 2011
Tour and Seminars with Energy Leaders.
Solar Developments in the United States and Australia (Videos Available)
UNSW SPREE was privileged to participate and host seminars on behalf of the Australian...
ARC Photovoltaics Centre of Excellence Annual Report 2010/11
Monday, 31 October 2011
The ARC Photovoltaics Centre of Excellence Annual Report for 2010/11 is available for download by clicking HERE. This complete report (14.6MB PDF) describes in detail all aspects of the Centre'...
Award For SPREE PhD Student
Thursday, 27 October 2011
PhD candidate Bernhard Mitchell from the School of Photovoltaic Engineering has been awarded a “commendation award” by the world’s largest independent IC foundry Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing...
1Nov11 Seminar: Solar Developments in the United States and Australia
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
ASI Seminar 1 Nov 11: Solar Developments in the United States and Australia
Our Seminars are very popular, so please register to reserve a place and for cateringpurposes: Anna Bruce (a.bruce@unsw.edu...
Chinese Academy of Science Visits SPREE
Wednesday, 07 September 2011
Twenty-seven members of the Chinese Academy of Science visited the UNSW SPREE Photovoltaic Labs. “We were thrilled by the visit”, said Dr Richard Corkish, Head of School. “Photovoltaics is an...
China Sunergy signs with SPREE
Wednesday, 03 August 2011
SPREE and the parent company (CEEG) of China Sunergy in conjunction with JaiNing Development Zone (in Nanjing) have signed an agreement opening the door for collaborative research.
"China Sunergy is...
Double solar world record
Thursday, 07 July 2011
Dr Matt Edwards with a 19.4 per cent efficient LDSE cell
A world record double by UNSW solar cell researchers promises to make solar power more affordable, with world-beating new technology...
Professor Stuart Wenham: Trends in PV Manufacturing
Thursday, 21 April 2011
Professor Stuart Wenham: Trends in PV Manufacturing
Professor Stuart Wenham is the Director of Research at the ARC Photovoltaics Centre of Excellence at UNSW. His presentation on manufacturing...
Professor Allen Barnett joins SPREE
Tuesday, 19 April 2011
Professor Allen Barnett
Professor Allen Barnett has joined the UNSW School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering. “We are very proud that Professor Barnett has joined our team,” said Dr...
Minister, Vice Chairman of China’s National Development and Reform Commission visits SPREE
Thursday, 31 March 2011
Dr Richard Corkish (left); Minister Zhenhua Xie, PRC (right)
The Minister, Vice Chairman of China’s National Development and Reform Commission, Zhenhua Xie visited SPREE for a meeting with Dr...
Chinese Minister of Science and Technology visits SPREE
Monday, 21 March 2011
(left to right): Dr Richard Corkish, Head of School; Minister Wan Gang, PRC; Scientia Professor Martin Green
The Chinese Minister of Science and Technology, Dr Wan Gang, visited the UNSW SPREE...
UNSW SPREE Students Bai Xue and Eleanor Wood win University Medals
Tuesday, 08 March 2011
The School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering would like to congratulate Bai Xue and Eleanor Wood for each winning The University Medal - UNSW's award for the highest academic...
Baroness Dr Mary Archer visits UNSW SPREE Labs
Monday, 28 February 2011
Baroness Dr Mary Archer in SPREE Labs
Baroness Dr Mary Archer, specialist in solar power conversion, visited SPREE and the Photovoltaics Centre of Excellence. While here, the Centre’s Deputy...
UNSW SPREE Welcomes New Students
Thursday, 24 February 2011
UNSW SPREE's New Students for 2011. Centre: A/Prof Alistair Sproul (left), Dr Richard Corkish, Head of School (right)
Head of School, Dr Richard Corkish (right) and A/Prof Alistair Sproul (left)...
Darcy & Patricia Wentworth Donation
Sunday, 20 February 2011
Darcy & Patricia Wentworth Donation
“The School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering is grateful to Darcy and Patricia Wentworth for their donation,” said Dr Richard Corkish, Head...
ARC Fellowships
Friday, 18 February 2011
ARC Future Fellowships Scheme for funding commencing in 2011 - Funding Rules Released The ARC have released the funding rules for the 2011 Future Fellowships Scheme. The rules are available on the...
Dr Zhengrong Shi's video presentation
Thursday, 13 January 2011
Dr Zhengrong Shi's video presentation
Dr Zhengrong Shi is an alumnus of UNSW and is the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Suntech Power. His presentation was to the staff and...
Rhodes Scholarship Awarded to SPREE Student
Tuesday, 21 December 2010
Alice Lang ~ Rhodes Scholarship
SPREE student, Alice Lang, has been awarded a Rhodes Scholarship. “Alice has really worked hard in the Bachelor of Engineering in Photovoltaics and Solar Energy...
Australia's 3rd Largest Photovoltaic System
Monday, 29 November 2010
Sydney Theatre Company's Warf Theatre's PV Array (Dr Richard Corkish far left) (AAP Photo)
Australia’s 3rd largest photovoltaic system, comprised of 1,906 Suntech Pluto PV modules, has been...
Engineers Australia Accredits the UNSW BE in Renewable Energy Engineering
Friday, 19 November 2010
Engineers Australia has announced the successful accreditation of the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering’s Bachelor of Engineering in Renewable Energy Engineering. “All of...
UNSW SPREE 4th Year Thesis Students
Friday, 22 October 2010
Seventy SPREE students illustrate their final year projects
Seventy SPREE students illustrated their final year thesis work in what will be largest of the school's graduating classes. "It is...
Australia's 3rd Largest System: Sydney Theatre Company's Warf Theatre
Monday, 11 October 2010
Construction underway on the Wharf Theatre roof, partly funded by The Shi’s Family Charitable Foundation via SPREE ~ Photos: Sue Murray, Imagine It
The Sydney Theatre Company has started...
New Photovoltaic Sculpture tells mood of city
Thursday, 23 September 2010
Thunderbolt
Artist Bonita Ely from the UNSW College of Fine Arts has opened her photovoltaic powered sculpture Thunderbolt at Jacaranda Square, Sydney Olympic Park. This work was commissioned by...
UNSW Inventor of the Year Winners Announced
Thursday, 02 September 2010
Dr Thorsten Trupke (top), Dr Henner Kampwerth (bottom)
Two of the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering's solar cell scientists have won the UNSW Inventor of the Year. Thorsten...
Two honoured with Engineers Australia Awards
Wednesday, 01 September 2010
Prof. Stuart Wenham (top), Dr Richard Corkish (head of school) accepting award on behalf of Chris McGrath (bottom)
UNSW solar energy pioneer Scientia Professor Stuart Wenham has been named...
Solar scientist wins prestigious Eureka prize
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
Professor Martin Green
Excerpt from the ABC News Website: "A man regarded as a world leader in solar technology has received this year's leadership prize at the Eureka Awards, the most prestigious...
Berthold Leibinger Innovationspreis honours UNSW scientists
Monday, 19 July 2010
Left to Right: Dr Thorsten Trupke, Dr Robert Bardos
The Berthold Leibinger Innovationspreis honours scientists and developers who make advancements in the field of laser technology. Since...
Work Starts on Two New Solar/Energy Buildings on Campus
Friday, 11 June 2010
Work has begun on two new buildings specially designed for Photovoltaics and Clean Energy groups. The Solar Industrial Research Facility (SIRF) and the Tyree Energy Technologies Building (TETB)...
Australian Research Council's Photovoltaics Centre of Excellence, UNSW, Annual Report 2009
Thursday, 27 May 2010
The ARC Photovoltaics Center of Excellence Annual Report 2009 is now available for direct download by clicking here (PDF, 9.5MB). This comprehensive document (146 pages) details the research...
Premier of NSW Makes Announcement at UNSW ARC Photovoltaics Centre of Excellence
Saturday, 08 May 2010
Left to Right Paul Pearce MP, Member for Coogee The Hon. Kristina Keneally MP, Premier of NSW Prof. Stuart Wenham, UNSW, Director, Photovoltaics Centre of Excellence The Hon. John Robertson MLC...
The Dean's Award
Wednesday, 10 March 2010
LEFT TO RIGHT: Professor Graham Davies, Yu Feng, Shen-Long Ooi, Xue Bai, Professor Richard Henry, John Durrant, Benjamin Hughes, Vincent Allen, Dr Richard Corkish, Dongchen Lan Absent: Dong Lin...
PhD Student Nicole Kuepper wins Prize
Monday, 08 March 2010
Governor of New South Wales, Professor Marie Bashir AC (left) with Nicole Kuepper (right)
The Australia Youth Trust’s Tom Harvey Award for Citizenship for 2010 was awarded to SPREE PhD student...
Australian Research Council Fellowship Announced
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Dr Evatt Hawke
Dr Evatt Hawke has been awarded a four year ARC Fellowship to allow him to carry out “Research of National Significance”. His focus is in Accelerating clean automotive innovation:...