Course
This workshop is a week-long fabrication course covering silicon solar cell processing and characterisation. Starting with a silicon wafer on the Monday, you will follow its path through industrially relevant tools and processes, and finish with a fully working solar mini module to take home.
The theory behind the course is provided in the form of online lectures, which participants will watch before the course begins. The in-person components comprise of practical led by experts in the field with decades of experience, hands on processing of your silicon cell into a mini module, and additional Q&A sessions covering the analysis of the data. There is also plenty of chances for networking with the other participants and the demonstrators
Dates
8th – 12th December 2025
Duration
Monday-Friday, 9-6pm
Campus
UNSW Kensington Campus
Fees
$100 Deposit
Dates
Dates for 2026 TBA
Duration
Monday-Friday, 9-6pm
Campus
On Campus
Fees
2026 Fee’s TBA
- Theory
- Processing
- Characterisation
Entry Requirements
There are no strict entry requirements. The only prerequisite is a keen interest expanding your knowledge on silicon solar cell fabrication. It is expected that participants will be from a range of engineering and science backgrounds and therefore the lecture content designed to be approachable irrespective of your starting point. If you are unsure if the workshop is right for you, please reach out to us.
Schedule
Monday
Morning
Welcome and Inductions,
Cleaning + Diffusions
Afternoon
Wafer and p-n junction characterisation
Evening
Networking Reception
Tuesday
Morning
PECVD SiNx
Afternoon
LIfetime and PL
Wednesday
Morning
Screen Print + Firing
Afternoon
Cell Testing
Thursday
Morning
Soldering
Afternoon
Lamination and Module Testing
Friday
Morning
Presentation Prep
Afternoon
PRESENTATIONS & CELEBRATIONS
How to Apply
Applications for Dec 2025 school are closed.
Fees & Scholarships
A refundable deposit of $100 is required from successful applicants to secure a spot. Limited travel and accommodation bursaries may be available for attendees based outside of Sydney. Further information will be provided to attendees after application.
