Join us for an afternoon of cutting-edge insights into the future of electric transportation. Leading experts will discuss the latest advancements in solar-powered vehicles, from grid integration to energy optimisation.
Key Topics:
- Solar and the Grid: How solar-powered vehicles are shaping the energy landscape.
- Battery Longevity: The impact of photovoltaics on battery lifespan.
- Bus Fleet Optimisation: Strategies for efficient energy use and smart charging.
- Solar Panel Performance: Improving predictions for curved solar panels.
- Colour and Efficiency: Can colored solar panels boost vehicle performance?
- The future of Australia's top student project: In conversation with Sunswift's Student Lead
Don't miss this opportunity to:
- Learn from industry experts.
- Network with like-minded professionals.
- Discover the latest trends in VIPV and electric transport.
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Event Information
đź“… Monday, 16 September
đź“Ť UNSW Sydney - Room 102, School of Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications
đź“ť Registration from 2pm
đź•› Event begins 2.30pm sharp
🥂 Networking drinks from 4.30pm
Ticket types
Please only register for ONE ticket type per person.
General Admission: Join us on the day of the event for your opportunity to ask questions and network. This ticket is suitable for researchers, experts, and industry professionals in the electric vehicle and energy fields. You will also receive the on-demand recording after the event, so you do not need to register for both. These tickets are strictly limited.
On-Demand: Receive a recording of all sessions after the event closes for you to watch and enjoy in your own time. This ticket is suitable for anyone who has an interest in Electric Vehicle and VIPV advancements but may not be able to join in person, and those who miss out on General Admission tickets.
Presenters
Prof. Kenji Araki
University of Miyazaki, Japan
Kenji Araki is a Distinguished Professor at University of Miyazaki (Japan), IEC TC82 WG7 convenor, IEA PVPS Task-17 (PV in mobility) expert, presiding three VIPV international web meetings, and currently working for modeling and measuring 3D solar irradiance onto the 3D curved car body, power and energy of VIPV in streets, and standardisation on VIPV.
Prof Ned Ekins-Daukes
UNSW Sydney
Ned is a Professor in the School of Photovoltaic & Renewable Energy Engineering at UNSW Sydney. Motivated by the high fundamental limit to solar energy power conversion (87%), Ned's scientific interests start with the thermodynamic basis for solar power conversion and continue through to making a practical demonstration.
In 2007 he joined Imperial College London, was awarded a Royal Society Industry Fellowship in 2016, was Director of the Energy Futures Centre for Doctoral training and appointed Reader in Physics in 2016. Prior to that he was a lecturer in Physics at the University of Sydney and held a JSPS Research Fellowship at the Toyota Technological Institute in Japan. He holds a PhD and MSc from Imperial College London and a degree in Physics & Electronics from the University of St-Andrews, Scotland.
Bonna Newman
Lightyear
Dr. Bonna K. Newman is the CEO of Lightyear, a pioneering solar electric vehicle company based in the Netherlands. Her work is dedicated to integrating photovoltaic (PV) technology into the electric transportation sector, with a focus on high throughput module manufacturing for vehicle-integrated PV in passenger cars and other modes of transport. Dr. Newman earned her PhD in Physics from MIT in 2008 and has an extensive background in both industry and academia, covering the entire PV value chain. She has made significant contributions to the fields of absorber materials, cell technology, surface passivation, light management, and technoeconomic modeling. Among her accolades are the Clare Boothe Luce Postdoctoral Fellowship and the Netherlands SUNDAY Gran Crux Prize. Dr. Newman also serves on several solar industry boards and committees, including the EU Technology and Innovation Platform for PV and the Alliance for Solar Mobility.
Bjorn Sturmberg
Australian National University
Dr Sturmberg is a Research Leader in the Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program. He holds a PhD from The University of Sydney for his research on nanostructured solar cells, which earnt him a scholarship from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency. He is a former Myer Innovation Fellow and founder of SunTenants, a social enterprise that makes solar work for rental properties, and spearheaded the Stucco Solar + Storage project that transformed an apartment building into a solar and storage powered microgrid.
He is a regular contributor to energy policy discussions in the public press and industry consultations, and is a passionate open-source advocate who has developed multiple software packages that are used internationally.
Richard Hopkins
UNSW Sydney
A British native with almost 30 years' experience in Formula One based in the UK. Richard relocated to Australia in 2016.
Prior to Richard immigrating to Australia, he was the Head of Operations for the Red Bull Formula One Team. Richard played a pivotal role in changing the team’s fortunes from having never won a Grand Prix, to turning them into a consecutive World Championship-winning team.
Richard started working in F1 at the age of 16 in 1987 and spent a total of 28 years working alongside world-leading technology and some of the world’s best engineers, innovators, and some incredible racing drivers. The knowledge and experience he gained along the way is now being used in his next chapter.
Now a Professor of Practice at UNSW Sydney running the world renowned Sunswift Racing prototype EV project that’s the current Guinness World record holder for the fastest EV over 1000km single charge.
Richard is also High Performance Adviser for the Walkinshaw Andretti United Australian Supercar team.
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