The Federal Government has announced $1.3 million in funding for Australia’s next generation of solar researchers.

 

Announcing the funding, Federal Minister for Resources and Energy, Martin Ferguson, joined some of the grant recipients at the Australian Solar Institute's (ASI) ‘Three Minute Solar Thesis Challenge’ held at the Australian National University.

 

“The Skills Development Program supports the work of our upcoming solar researchers who will ultimately work with industry to help make solar more efficient and cost effective,” Minister Ferguson said.

 

“From techniques to improve the efficiency of solar cells made from low-cost and readily available organic materials, to investigating ways to optimise hybrid solar-diesel systems in remote areas using smart grids, the Skills Development Program is helping to drive Australian solar innovation.

 

"I was pleased to meet some of the recipients today and to emphasise that the Government is not only investing in the direct results of their work but in the long term development of their talent as researchers."