Australia-US increased solar energy research

The Australian federal government has announced it will cooperate with the US in a solar energy research program worth $ 83 million.

The solar energy research project between Australia and the US is expected to last for 8 years, with the participation of 6 Australian universities, CSIRO research centers of Australia and the US Department of Energy.

The aim of the project is to create new technology to reduce solar energy costs, study thermal energy - The sun uses mirrors to absorb solar rays to heat the turbines.

Australian Energy Minister Martin Ferguson said it was Australia's biggest investment so far in the field of solar energy research.

Under the plan, Australia and the United States will establish the Australian Institute of Photovoltaics - US $ 33 million and the Australian Solar Thermal Research Institute worth 35 million AUD.

Director of the Australian-American Optoelectronic Institute Martin Green said Australia is the world leader in developing low-cost, high-quality photovoltaics.