RAYZON Solar and UNSW Launch India–Australia Collaboration on TOPCon Cell Research

RAYZON Solar Limited and the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Australia, have launched a joint research initiative to study UV-induced degradation in TOPCon solar cells and identify ways to reduce this risk. The project is part of the Technology Commercialisation Challenge (TCC), an India–Australia collaboration aimed at diversifying renewable energy supply chains and supporting the clean energy transition. The TCC is supported by both the Government of India and the Australian Government.

Joint Collaboration 

The initiative is funded by Australia’s Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, and delivered by CSIRO, the country’s national science agency. As part of the project, RAYZON hosted Professor Bram Hoex, Dr. Michael Nielsen, and Mark Sterbic from UNSW on 25 November for lab and manufacturing line visits, followed by detailed discussions on project scope, deliverables and timelines.

The partnership, which begins with this project, has strong potential for expansion by combining UNSW’s research expertise, CSIRO’s facilitation under Dave Fleming, and RAYZON Solar’s laboratory and manufacturing capabilities. For industry stakeholders, this is expected to lead to more durable and higher-performing solar modules that meet global standards, further strengthening RAYZON’s position in the market.

On a broader level, the collaboration showcases how bilateral engagement can enhance supply-chain resilience, speed up technology adoption and support India’s clean-energy ambitions under the TCC, said Amit Barve, CEO of RAYZON Solar Limited.