Beyond Zero Emissions - Monthly discussion group
'Dye solar cells - the next generation in solar technology'
| What | Forum |
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| When |
06-07-09 06:30 PM
06-07-09 08:00 PM
06-07-09 from 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm |
| Where | 2nd Floor, Kindness House, 288 Brunswick St, Fitzroy |
| Contact Phone | 0421 272 884 |
| Attendees | All welcome |
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Guest speaker: Dr. Geoffrey Will, senior lecturer at QUT, will explain the research being conducted, as well as the future applications and costs for dye solar cells.
Dye sensitised solar cells mimic photosynthesis in plants to generate electricity by using colour dyes, just as plants use chlorophyll. They are an exciting new generation of solar technology which can theoretically reach 100% efficiency, as they do not have the (energy bandgap) limitations of the traditional silicon solar cell. The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) was recently granted $1.3 million of government funding for further research into this revolutionary solar cell.
Cost: Gold coin donation
Wheelchair access available via lift; 2 flights of stairs. Happy to assist with access. Please call 0421 272 884 to arrange.