☀️ Celebrating Women at SunDrive for IWD2025 ☀️ SunDrive marked this year’s International Women’s Day with a series of events, conversations and reflections on the contributions of women in solar, renewables and STEM, including: 📸 Our talented team - the women of SunDrive, who drive innovation and excellence every day. 🎤 Inspiring the next generation - our Senior Process Engineer, Martyna Malecka, spoke to emerging STEM leaders Cronulla High School. 🔥 A fireside chat - with solar tech pioneer Alison Ciesla and our CEO, Natalie Malligan, sharing candid insights on how breaking the traditional work/life divide has helped them navigate and thrive in both, the role of allies in their careers, and the power of visibility and early education in STEM. Increasing women's participation goes beyond equality, it's essential for scaling up the innovative businesses and workforce critical for our transition to net-zero⚡ #AccelerateAction #WomenInSTEM #IWD2025
SunDrive
Renewables & Environment
Sydney, New South Wales 8,240 followers
Unlocking Solar's Full Potential.
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SunDrive is an Australian solar technology company based in South Sydney, Australia. SunDrive is creating unique solutions to reduce the cost of high efficiency solar cells, whilst enhancing their performance and sustainability by utilising more abundant materials.
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Professor Martin Green, the father of modern photovoltaics, stopped by SunDrive to see our progress firsthand. Prof Green's breakthroughs in solar cell development laid the foundation for the industry we have today, with many of today's leading solar experts either directly trained by him or shaped by his students. For our team, Martin's tour is more than just a visit - it's a reminder of Australian ingenuity. With his efforts, Australia has led the world in solar innovation for many decades and we’re working to ensure that this continues☀️ #solar #manufacturing #australianinnovation #renewables
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As the year comes to a close, we’re reflecting on a year of incredible achievements, partnerships and milestones that have solidified SunDrive’s role in shaping the future of solar manufacturing in Australia. 🏭 Achieved a 99% Production Yield on our pilot line, hitting a key Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) milestone and proving the potential of Australian manufacturing and innovation. ☀️ Participated in the launch of Solar Sunshot at the AGL Hunter Energy Hub - a $1bn initiative to launch a domestic PV manufacturing industry 📝 Signed an MoU with AGL to collaborate on bringing solar manufacturing to the Hunter Energy Hub, a project central to Australia's renewable transition. 🤝 Announced our collaboration with global PV manufacturing powerhouse Trinasolar, a partnership set to create hundreds of new jobs for Australians and kickstart the growth of Australia’s solar industry. 🔧 Teamed up with Capral Aluminium to explore the potential of an Australian made solar supply chain. Behind the big events are the everyday challenges that groundbreaking companies face, and the SunDrive team has met those head-on with resilience, creativity, and determination. From navigating complexities to pushing boundaries, every achievement this year has been a testament to the dedication and ingenuity of our people. Thank you to everyone who supported us on this incredible journey. Here’s to an even brighter 2025! 🚀☀️ #SunDriveSolar #YearInReview #FutureOfSolar #FutureMadeinAustralia
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SunDrive Solar and Capral Aluminium are exploring an exciting opportunity to strengthen Australia’s solar supply chain. By leveraging local and low-carbon aluminium and innovative solar technology, this collaboration could reduce environmental impact, enhance resilience, and support Australian manufacturing☀️ https://lnkd.in/gMiiKx7D #SolarInnovation #FutureMadeInAustralia #Sustainability #RenewableEnergy #AustralianManufacturing #solar
Capral Aluminium and SunDrive Solar have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the development of a supply partnership focused on advancing sustainability and developing a resilient local supply chain within Australia’s solar industry. This collaboration aims to enhance the competitiveness of domestic solar module production while significantly reducing its environmental impact. Mark Murray, Natalie Malligan, Leanne Cannarella, Luke Hawkins #Solar #RenewableEnergy #FutureMadeInAustralia #Aluminium #AluminiumCan #AustralianManufacturing
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A huge milestone for SunDrive! 🚀 This week, we hit a copper plating production yield of >99% at our commercial pilot production facility in Kurnell, with those cells being turned into modules⚡ What started as a lab concept has now reached production yields exceeding 99% - a testament to our team’s hard work and dedication🙌 It was great to have the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) on site to witness this exciting step forward in our advanced manufacturing journey. From a lab in the garage to where we are today, ARENA has supported our vision to unlock solar’s full potential☀️ Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) awarded SunDrive $11 million for the Commercialisation of SunDrive Copper Metallisation project in 2023 under the Advancing Renewables Program. #FutureMadeinAustralia #Solar #SolarPV #SunDrive #PVInnovation #SolarManufacturing #Renewables #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #SunDriveSolar #AustralianMade
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SunDrive and Trinasolar are joining forces to bring together Australian ingenuity with global manufacturing might to push the boundaries of solar technology. Our CEO Natalie Malligan and Head of Trinasolar Asia Pacific, Edison Zhou, spoke to Peter Hannam of Guardian Australia on our collaboration, and how we’re creating jobs, fostering local industry and building energy resilience ☀ Trinasolar Asia Pacific #FutureMadeinAustralia #solar #solarPV #SunDrive #TrinaSolar #SolarManufacturing #Renewables #AustralianMade #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #SunDriveSolar
SunDrive hopes its copper-based solar cell can reach commercial scale in partnership with global panel producer Trina
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Great to see the Net Zero Economy Agency sharing SunDrive's excitement and recognising the opportunities of local solar manufacturing - creating hundreds of direct jobs, driving solar innovation, boosting energy security, and accelerating Australia's path towards net zero. Our collaboration with Trinasolar brings the vision closer to reality, making advanced solar manufacturing happen sooner and positioning Australia at the forefront of the global clean energy transition. Trinasolar Asia Pacific Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) #FutureMadeinAustralia #SolarSunshot #solarpv #photovaltaic #FMIA #Australianmade #SunDriveSolar #Renewables
SunDrive Solar says it will apply for funding from Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)’s Solar Sunshot program to support the commercial scale manufacture of #AustralianMade new generation solar panels. SunDrive has created the world’s most efficient commercial sized solar cell using copper instead of expensive silver paste in its solar cell construction. Copper is around 100 times cheaper than silver and 1000 times more abundant. The Solar Sunshot scheme falls under the #FutureMadeinAustralia policy with the Australian Government investing $22.7 billion over the next decade to maximise the economic and industrial benefits of the move to net zero and securing Australia’s place in a changing global economic and strategic landscape. ARENA has been supporting SunDrive since 2020 and in 2023, the Australian business received $11 million to help expand its operations in Kurnell, south Sydney. Anthony Albanese officially opened the site in 2023. “The global race for affordable and reliable renewable energy has never been more intense, or more important.” “And leading on efficiency is a tremendous source of competitive advantage. It means lowering costs – and reducing emissions,” said the Prime Minister. Earlier this week, SunDrive signed a Memorandum of Understanding with global solar manufacturer, Trinasolar, to form a majority owned Australian joint venture. The two businesses have collaborated for the past five years. The joint venture aims to establish cutting-edge solar manufacturing capabilities in Australia, annual capacity of 1.2 gigawatts of production and over 350 skilled jobs, subject to funding. SunDrive says the local manufacture of its solar technology will strengthen Australia’s energy security, contribute to renewable energy goals, and position Australia as a global leader in solar technology. The Australian Government is backing Australian ideas and investing in the people that will drive our national success. Pictured below SunDrive's Vince Allen with Prime Minister Albanese, Minister Chris Bowen and Wyatt Roy in 2023. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water #SolarSunshot #solarpv #photovaltaic #FMIA
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SunDrive Solar is excited to announce a major step forward for Australia’s solar manufacturing future! We’re joining forces with Trinasolar to accelerate solar technology deployment and build an integrated Australian solar supply chain. 🌞 Combining SunDrive’s world-class innovation with Trina’s global manufacturing expertise, we’re set to transform Australia’s solar industry. Here’s what our MoU means: 💼 Creating Over 300 Jobs: Developing skills for the future of renewable energy. 🔍 Investing in Local Manufacturing: Advancing Australia’s manufacturing capabilities and boosting production of high-quality solar products. 🏡 Australian Tech, Australian Made, Australian Rooftops: Home-grown solar solutions for Australians. 🔋 Strengthening Australia’s Energy Security: Building a resilient, diverse, and sustainable local supply chain. 🌍 Leading Solar Innovation: Integrating advanced technology, including SunDrive’s world-record breaking copper cells, to help Australia maintain its solar technology advantage. 🚀 SunDrive is leading an application under the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Solar Sunshot program, and we’re working closely with our partner AGL to continue our work towards expanding the solar manufacturing value chain at the AGL Hunter Energy Hub🌱⚡ SunDrive was founded with the vision of developing and deploying the world’s best solar tech in Australia, for Australians. This collaboration demonstrates SunDrive’s and Trinasolar’s mutual belief that Australia’s engine of solar innovation can drive a global solar manufacturing powerhouse. You can read our CEO, Natalie Malligan's interview with the The Australian Financial Review's Peter Ker below and media release here: https://lnkd.in/gH93PS_d Trinasolar Asia Pacific Peter Ker Natalie Malligan Vince Allen David Hu #SunDrive #TrinaSolar #SolarManufacturing #Renewables #AustralianMade #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #FutureMadeInAustralia #SunDriveSolar
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We are honoured to see the global interest in SunDrive's world-leading solar technology! Thank you, Governor Eric Holcomb, Sec. David Rosenberg and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation for the visit, sharing your bold vision for Indiana and the energy transition, and recognising the transformative potential of SunDrive’s record-breaking solar innovations.
Sec. David Rosenberg and the IEDC delegation in Australia today got a tour of SunDrive Solar’s impressive facility with Gov. Eric Holcomb and SunDrive’s leadership. SunDrive is creating solutions to reduce the cost of high-efficiency solar cells. ☀️ Indiana is a leader in the energy transition. The Hoosier state is home to one of the largest solar farm projects in the country, Doral Renewables USA’s Mammoth Solar in northwest Indiana. We’re focused on the future and that focus is creating careers for Hoosiers.
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We echo our Chief Commercial Officer Maia Schweizer's enthusiasm from #ACES2024 held this week! The push for robust Australian supply chains is not only vital for our industry's growth but also a fantastic opportunity for local economic development. As Australia gears up for significant installations of solar, wind, and storage, the potential for transforming our energy landscape into a superpower is within reach. SunDrive is proud to contribute to this vision with our innovative copper-plated solar cells, ready to meet the demands of the future. A big thank you to the Clean Energy Council for leading the charge and fostering these insightful discussions. Exciting times ahead for Australia’s renewable sector! 🚀 Darren Miller Peter Cowling Rachel Watson Jan Daniel Kaemmer Ed Wilson #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #FutureMadeInAustralia #SunDriveSolar
The vibe at this year’s #ACES was “Let’s get on with it!”. Thanks to Clean Energy Council for hosting a panel on Australian supply chains for the “big build” ahead of us. We agreed that there are huge opportunities for local economic benefit and reliable supply chains as annual installations of wind, solar and storage (and the transformers, cables, towers, etc. that connect them) climb toward Superpower scale. SunDrive is getting ready to supply world-leading copper-plated solar cells into that future. And thank Darren Miller for sharing insights on a Future Made in Australia and SunShot — bring it on! Rachel Watson Jan Daniel Kaemmer Ed Wilson Peter Cowling
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