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Australian scientists break world record for solar thermal efficiency

Madeleine Cuff
Madeleine Cuff
clock 23 August 2016 •
Australian scientists break world record for solar thermal efficiency

Researchers at the Australian National University deliver thermal efficiency of 97 per cent

Scientists at the Australian National University have created the world's most efficient solar thermal installation, achieving conversion rates of 97 per cent using a new receiver deployed on a specially...

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