School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering

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Despite government intervention to reduce electricity prices, energy regulators indicate power bills will still increase this year.

Martin Green

Researchers behind the revolutionary PERC solar cell have been awarded the 2023 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering.

Solar panels at UNSW

Nine UNSW projects to receive funding under the ARENA Research and Development Program.

Solar panels on rooftops

New version of UNSW’s SunSPOT solar calculator now covers all of Australia and allows households, small businesses and councils to obtain independent solar and battery savings estimates.

Trevor Mcdougall and Brett Hallam

It’s the first time UNSW academics have been honoured with the Prime Minister’s Prize for Science, the Prime Minister’s Prize for Innovation and the Prize for New Innovators in the same year.

Professor Xiaojing Hao and Professor Nasser Khalili.

UNSW academics are named Fellows for their innovative work in solar technology and geotechnical engineering.

Illustration of European renewable energy instead of Russian gas

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.

UNSW solar team in infrared

Innovative research from a UNSW team shows Earth’s radiant infrared heat can be used to generate electricity, even after the sun has set.

Kensington Mall with Globe sculpture

ARC funding supports UNSW academics participating in cooperative national and international facilities and partnering with business, industry and the community.

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UNSW Sydney celebrates 10 finalists in the ‘Oscars of science’.

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