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Spectrum splitting solar cell prototype

Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics at UNSW2014-2016

Powerhouse Museum

Powerhouse Museum
Sydney, Australia

This spectrum splitting solar cell, developed at the Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics at UNSW, represents a major innovation in rooftop solar cell design. In 2014 it broke the world record achieving over 40% efficiency from natural sunlight. It is a unique approach to improving rooftop solar efficiency focusing on a solar module design that can be applied to existing technology. The team is hoping to establish the design's feasibility by 2020. If successful they will look at combining cheaper silicon cells with other affordable cell technology to bring the cost of the module down.

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  • Title: Spectrum splitting solar cell prototype
  • Creator: Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics at UNSW
  • Date Created: 2014-2016
  • Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  • Physical Dimensions: 37 x 42 x 82 mm
  • Provenance: Donated by the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE). This mini-module was fabricated as part of the Power Cube project, funded by ARENA (Australian Renewable Energy Agency), UNSW, NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) and RayGen Resources Pty Ltd
  • See MAAS website: 2016/46/1 Spectrum splitting solar cell prototype
  • Manufacturer: Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics at UNSW
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