ACAP Project

Since 2014, the Australian Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics (ACAP) has supported many world-first achievements in the area of photovoltaics including organic and perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Led by the University of New South Wales, founding ACAP partners include the Australian National University, CSIRO Manufacturing Unit, University of Queensland, University of Melbourne and Monash University.

As one of the lead nodes, the Printable PV team have taken thin-film PSC technology from the laboratory and developed cost-effective roll-to-roll printing and coating techniques that have the potential for large-scale manufacturing in Australia.

With the consortium funding extended for another 8 years, ACAP is set to continue to deliver on the mission out to 2030, targeting ultra-low-cost solar technologies that are critical to enable a net zero emissions future.

With ACAP co-funded pilot printing facility completed in early 2024, CSIRO aims to demonstrate roll-to-roll photovoltaics production at scale, showing the industry that this technology is on the cusp of commercialisation.

ACAP also supports international research exchange and promotes Australia’s research in the global scene. CSIRO hosts international undergraduate and postgraduate students, along with providing facility access to international researchers as well as other ACAP nodes.