Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Solar Innovators at UNSW Sydney Mark 50 Years of Groundbreaking Research and Development

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The article highlights the significant impact of solar cell technology, originally developed by a team at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) led by Scientia Professor Martin Green, on the global energy landscape. While Australians often think of iconic inventions like Google Maps and the Cochlear implant, solar cells, now found in over 30% of Australian homes, represent a pivotal innovation for sustainable energy. As noted by economist Jeremy Rifkin in his book, The Third Industrial Revolution, solar technology will play a crucial role in driving the shift toward a sustainable economy, illustrating the far-reaching influence of this once-overlooked invention on the future of energy.

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