Leigh Ann Conn Prize for Renewable Energy Laureate Lecture with The “Father of Modern Photovoltaics”
When |
Mar 26, 2024
from 03:30 PM to 05:00 PM |
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Where | Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium |
Contact Name | Andrew Marsh |
Contact Phone | 5028528597 |
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UofL's Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research invites you to a free public lecture with 2023 Conn Prize Laureate, Dr. Martin Green, Scientia Professor, University of New South Wales, Australia.
Professor Green — often described as the “father of modern photovoltaics” — is recognized for his pioneering efforts and groundbreaking achievements in high conversion efficiency of silicon photovoltaic materials as well as leading the invention and development of the passivated emitter and rear contact (PERC) solar cell.
The cells account for more than 90% manufactured in the world today at a sales value exceeding $100 billion USD to date.
Hear his incredible technology development journey in person or streamed.
Reception (Gheens Science Hall) 3:30 - 4:00, Lecture (Rauch Planetarium) 4:00 - 5:00.