FUTURE CLEAN ENERGY
Future Clean Energy , powered by UNSW
Welcome to the dawn of a new era in energy - a future fuelled by innovation and powered by wind , water and sun . The Future Clean Energy Expo 2024 is where solar and renewable technologies , electrification , new forms of energy storage , and the pursuit of green fuels and chemicals converge to redefine the energy landscape .
UNSW has been at the forefront of clean energy innovation since the 1980s , when Professor Martin Green and his team invented the photovoltaic solar cell . Our showcase brings you the next generation of groundbreaking technologies - from SunSwift , who holds the Guinness World Record for fastest EV over 1000km on a single charge , to SunDrive , who has the world ’ s most efficient commercial-sized solar cell made with novel copper technology .
The success of photovoltaics brings with it the problem of what to do with end-oflife solar panels . By 2035 , Australia will face a million tonnes of solar waste worth more than $ 1 billion . Researchers are tackling this challenge by developing recycling methods that reclaim valuable materials such as silicon , silver and copper from panels and contribute to a circular economy .
UNSW is actively exploring the green fuels space . Spinout , DeCarice , converts diesel engines to hydrogen-diesel hybrids , accelerating the decarbonisation of heavy industry , while OzAmmonia turns the nitrogen oxide found in wastewater and flue gas into ammonia , marking a significant advancement towards zero-emission fertilisers and fuels .
Together , we have the potential to unlock a future where sustainability is not just a goal , but a reality - a future where clean energy powers our world and propels us towards a brighter tomorrow .
Professor Stephen Rodda Pro Vice-Chancellor Industry & Innovation UNSW Sydney • 3