Renate Egan

solar panels in bright and warm sunlight seen from above

Solar panels aren't perfect yet – we can make them even better and cheaper

25 Oct 2022

The world’s solar panels rely on technology pioneered in Australia. Now our researchers are working on ultra-low-cost, high efficiency solar cells.

Professor Renate Egan, Dr. Edwin Schlossberg - Ambassador Kennedy’s spouse, Scientia Professor Martin Green, Ambassador Caroline Kennedy, Professor Alistair Sproul, UNSW Sydney Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Attila Brungs.

Caroline Kennedy praises solar initiatives during visit to UNSW

16 Aug 2022

The US Ambassador to Australia met with UNSW leaders, researchers and students as well as attending a friend’s graduation ceremony during her visit to campus.

Illustration of European renewable energy instead of Russian gas

Rise of renewables: How Ukraine war has changed global energy policies

11 Aug 2022

UNSW expert Renate Egan explains how countries around the world have reacted to the oil and gas supply chain issues caused by the fallout of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Professor Renate Egan shows Minister Chris Bowen and Matt Thistlethwaite equipment in the Solar Industrial Research Facility at UNSW.

$45 million funding to boost solar technology research and development

24 Jun 2022

With solar a big part of our energy future, researchers driving Australia’s international lead in solar technology welcome funding.

Are solar and wind the cheapest forms of energy? And other FAQs about renewables

08 Sep 2021

Everything you ever wanted to know about the way we will ultimately derive all our power from renewable sources, and how quickly it will be achieved.

Three UNSW researchers elected as Fellows of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering

27 Nov 2020

Researchers honoured for their pioneering work in renewable energy, water management and chemical engineering.

Tool shines a light on solar potential of buildings

06 Apr 2018

A new online tool developed at UNSW will allow property owners to assess the solar power potential of their rooftops.