School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering

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Premier Solar and Renewable Energy Engineering Degree in Australia

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Find your renewables career path to make a real difference in the world

World Record in Solar Energy Efficiency

Researchers achieved the highest electricity conversion rate ever reported, of over 40%.

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World record photovoltaic efficiency achieved for kesterite solar cell

Jan 28, 2025

Engineering School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering Science & Tech Division of Equity Diversity & Inclusion

Young engineers shine during the Model Solar Challenge competition

Dec 12, 2024

Engineering School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering

UNSW Sydney solar pioneers celebrate 50 years of world-leading research and innovation

Dec 04, 2024

Science & Tech Students General Engineering School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering

UNSW Engineering carbon emission reduction projects earn EESN grant funding

Nov 26, 2024

Engineering School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering School of Computer Science and Engineering

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Renewable energy engineering

Renewable energy engineers explore ways to make the best use of renewable energy technologies like solar, wind, biomass, smart grids and photovoltaics, which is the use and manufacture of solar cells to power virtually anything electrical.

SPREE (for High schools)

SPREE offers a range of free teaching materials to highschool teachers and students years 10-12 who are interested in pursuing an exciting future in solar PV and renewable energy engineering, all available to download.

Research & impact

Software, data & links

Our resources on software and data are designed to help you navigate databases, software and publications with ease. These renewable energy resources will support and strengthen your research.

Research activities

Our research activities encompass diverse areas of solar PV (photovoltaics) and renewable energy. We are proud of our industry partnerships and continue to grow and strengthen our research groups. We welcome all enquiries from the renewables sector.

Facilities

UNSW engineering facilities are designed for industry-leading standards and foster excellence in teaching, learning and research. We are renowned for our world-class research outcomes. Join us and explore the possibilities.

Meet our people

Our people

Tyree Energy Technologies Building

Latest news

World record photovoltaic efficiency achieved for kesterite solar cell

Young engineers shine during the Model Solar Challenge competition

UNSW Sydney solar pioneers celebrate 50 years of world-leading research and innovation

UNSW Engineering carbon emission reduction projects earn EESN grant funding