6Clean Energy Capability Portfolio | Renewable Generation
UNSW is striving towards 100 % renewables , with a focus on delivering 30 % solar photovoltaic cell efficiencies at scale by 2030 .
If we are to achieve the national target of 82 % renewable energy by 2030 , we will likely need to double or even treble the amount of renewable energy installed per annum . With only five years remaining to meet this ambitious goal , we must immediately ramp up the development and deployment of renewable energy technologies .
Solar is on track to become the leading source of global energy generation , offering scalable , cost-effective , and sustainable power for all . UNSW has been a world-leader in solar PV since Professor Martin Green first invented the now dominant “ PERC ” solar cell in 1983 . We are now focused on driving down the costs of the next generation of solar PV technology , which can be seamlessly integrated with households , industry and networks . To achieve this , we are focused on research and development in four key areas :
Beyond 2030 , we are advancing research into solar-powered hydrogen and concentrated solar thermal technologies .
Achieving UNSW ’ s ambitious renewable energy goals will not only accelerate the global energy transformation but also solidify Australia ’ s position as a global leader and record-breaker in solar photovoltaics .
6Clean Energy Capability Portfolio | Renewable Generation
Renewable Generation
UNSW is striving towards 100 % renewables , with a focus on delivering 30 % solar photovoltaic cell efficiencies at scale by 2030 .
If we are to achieve the national target of 82 % renewable energy by 2030 , we will likely need to double or even treble the amount of renewable energy installed per annum . With only five years remaining to meet this ambitious goal , we must immediately ramp up the development and deployment of renewable energy technologies .
Solar is on track to become the leading source of global energy generation , offering scalable , cost-effective , and sustainable power for all . UNSW has been a world-leader in solar PV since Professor Martin Green first invented the now dominant “ PERC ” solar cell in 1983 . We are now focused on driving down the costs of the next generation of solar PV technology , which can be seamlessly integrated with households , industry and networks . To achieve this , we are focused on research and development in four key areas :
• The development of robust PV manufacturing processes and comprehensive reliability testing
• Exploring new materials that will become the next generation of solar cells including perovskite and organic solar cells
• Developing innovative and practical recycling methods for solar panels
• Developing datasets , models and tools to improve planning and operation of electricity grids with high levels of variable renewable energy
Beyond 2030 , we are advancing research into solar-powered hydrogen and concentrated solar thermal technologies .
Achieving UNSW ’ s ambitious renewable energy goals will not only accelerate the global energy transformation but also solidify Australia ’ s position as a global leader and record-breaker in solar photovoltaics .