ANU researchers receive ARC Linkage grant
Researchers have won an ARC Linkage grant for a project aimed at minimising charge carrier recombination at silicon surfaces with improved dielectric coatings. The grant has been awarded to a collaboration of researchers: Dr Klaus Weber, Dr Keith McIntosh and Dr Jin Hao from the ANU, and Dr MJ McCann, Dr I Melnyk, Dr P Fath from Spark Solar and GP Solar.
The project has been awarded funding of $420K with further industry contributions from Spark Solar and GP Solar.
The project will help to develop a vibrant PV industry in Australia, creating substantial employment opportunities. Spark Solar is the first dedicated PV manufacturer in Australia. There is a large and rapidly expanding overseas export market for solar panels. In addition, the large scale deployment of photovoltaic systems will help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and thus mitigate the magnitude and severity of the effects of global warming.
