SLIVER solar energy technology

Solar PV (photovoltaic panels) pilot plant

Origin's SLIVER pilot manufacturing plant in Regency Park Adelaide.

Testing solar panels

Environmental chambers have been installed to put SLIVER panels through rigorous in-house environmental testing.

Solar panel manufacturers

Mark Kerr (Senior Module Development Engineer) explains the technology and manufacturing process to John Cooper, General Manager of Choice Electric.

Test beds are recording the panels’ performance in real world conditions for grid-connected applications. This data is crucial to continued R&D and ultimately to panel sales.

SLIVER solar panels

The King of Sweden, Carl Gustaf XVI was shown that SLIVER panels perform better in real world conditions than conventional crystalline silicon panels at the facility's beta testing area. It showed that over 90% of the SLIVER panel could be covered before it ceased to generate electricity, compared to just 20% on a conventional panel.