Bringing Australia to the forefront of solar energy research and development
The ASI is a $100 million commitment by the Australian Government as part of the expanded $5.1 billion Clean Energy Initiative, to support solar thermal and solar photovoltaic research and development. This commitment will foster greater collaboration between solar researchers in universities, research institutions and industry and help forge strong links with peak overseas solar research organisations.
The ASI aims to drive collaborative, focused research and development that will have a major impact on the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of solar technologies. It will also disseminate the results and learnings from solar research for the benefit of the Australian and global solar communities and the Australian public and will act as a catalyst and champion for Australia's leadership strengths in solar research and development.
1 September 2010
New Funding Energy Announcements from the Victorian Government
20 August 2010
The Australian Solar Institute to speak at EcoGen 2010
10 August 2010
Australian Solar Institute turns one!
Australian Solar Institute will:
- Advance and accelerate innovation in solar thermal and solar photovoltaic technologies in Australia;
- Drive research capable of improving the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of solar technologies;
- Increase the competitiveness of solar technologies;
- Retain local and attract international expertise in solar energy research; and
- Establish Australia as a key player in the development of solar energy technologies in the Asia-Pacific region
The Federal Minister for Resources and Energy - The Hon Martin Ferguson AM, MP - launched the Australian Solar Institute 15th January 2009.
“Our mission is to proactively foster and support excellent R&D in Australia to accelerate commercial deployment of photovoltaic and concentrating solar thermal technologies.”
