US-Australia Institute for Advanced Photovoltaics

The Australian Solar Institute has announced major research grants to support solar energy research. Congratulations to the organic photovoltaic researchers in the School of Chemistry (Andrew Holmes, David Jones, Ken Ghiggino) who will form a node of the new $33 million US-Australia Institute for Advanced Photovoltaics. This Institute’s objective is to develop the next generation of photovoltaic technology and involves participation from key research groups in USA and Australia Universities, research organisations together with industrial supporters. Further information is available at http://australiansolarinstitute.com.au/media-releases/.aspx