Engineering School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering

Building a sustainable energy future

Study at the global forefront of photovoltaics, wind, and clean energy solutions.

From pioneering photovoltaic innovation to shaping the next generation of clean energy leaders, UNSW SPREE connects research, education, and industry to drive a just energy transition in Australia and beyond.

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Australian-first research hub dedicated to solar panel recycling opens at UNSW Sydney

UNSW leads the national research initiative addressing the urgent challenge of managing end-of-life solar panels.

Apr 22, 2026
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Growing EV popularity is leading to queues at fast chargers. Could a kerbside charger network help?

For millions of Australians without off-street parking, charging is a obstacle to shifting to an electric vehicle. Kerbside chargers could help.

Apr 08, 2026
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New global model reveals hidden UV risk for next-generation solar panels

A new global study has revealed that ultraviolet (UV) radiation may be quietly shortening the lifespan of next-generation solar panels by up to 10 years — and current industry testing standards may not fully reflect real-world conditions.

Apr 07, 2026
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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.
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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

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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.
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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.
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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.

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