Search results for solar thermal
Batteries won’t cut it – we need solar thermal technology to get us through the night
12th April 2023
Australia’s transition to renewables is gathering speed, but there’s a looming problem with storage. We will need much more long-duration […]
Up to 90% of electricity from solar and wind the cheapest option by 2030: CSIRO analysis
11th December 2020
The latest estimates of electricity generation costs in Australia find renewables will soon be the cheapest even with grid integration expenses.
Not too hot, not too cold. What’s ‘just right’ for your solar panels?
17th December 2019
You might think that your solar panels work best in summer, when there’s more sunshine. But how hot is too hot for the most effective generation of solar energy?
Solar-powered electric vehicles? Guilty as charged
10th October 2019
With more electric vehicles on our roads, our habits will change. Soon, we’ll be able to use solar and battery to charge our vehicles, and new tech means smoother charging in warm weather, using energy from our very own homes.
Aussie solar know-how provides a ray of sunshine for China
2nd December 2016
They may look like bathroom mirrors and provide a great background for a selfie, but our solar thermal heliostat mirrors are hitting the world stage to help China meet its renewable energy targets.
Our Energy Centre gets a solar facelift
17th November 2016
Our world-class Energy Centre has a had a face lift - sporting new solar photovoltaic technology which will save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 23 tonnes per annum.
Watt-ever floats your boat: solar on water
22nd June 2016
All photovoltaic (PV) panels become slightly less efficient as their temperature rises, so cooling them can lead to better energy production, especially in warm climates. This is where the idea of building solar PV farms on or near water starts to look more attractive.
Cool in the sun: breakthrough in solar air-con efficiency
17th June 2016
We've created a breakthrough solar cooling technology that will help large commercial spaces to achieve lower emissions.
A salty solution to solar after dark
30th May 2016
When looking to store and use solar energy when it’s dark or cloudy, most people think of battery devices. But when it comes to powering cities we need to think much bigger – and saltier.
Solar efficiency goes through the roof with UNSW world-first
20th May 2016
A world-first was achieved this week at the University of New South Wales who found a way to improve the light-gathering ability of solar cells.
Hackathon winners shine light on solar tech
14th April 2016
One of our Solar Hackathon teams stayed up all night thinking about the sun … and then it dawned […]
3D print your own solar field
20th October 2015
Learn a little more about solar thermal technology - and download and 3D print your own solar field!