Spark CEO to participate in Vinnies' CEO Sleepout
17th June 2010
Every year Vinnies' runs a 'CEO sleepout' where CEOs and Business Leaders seek sponsorship to sleep rough in capital cities across Australia. All money raised goes directly towards the ongoing provision of Vinnies' homeless services across the country. This year Spark's Interim CEO, Michelle McCann is one of 675 people who have nominated to sleep rough. To sponsor Michelle in her efforts (or just to make a donation) visit: ceosleepout.org.au/canberra/index.html To sponsor Michelle, search for 'McCann' under 'Search CEOs'. More information about the event can be found here: ceosleepout.org.au/index.php.
Spark wishes you a Happy Christmas and a safe and prosperous 2010
23rd Dec 2009
We would like to thank everyone for their support and assistance throughout 2009. We wish you a safe and happy Christmas / New Year break and hope that 2010 is a year filled with rewarding challenges and many successes.
Spark and ANU launch new research projects
Jan 21, 2009
Spark Solar Australia, together with the Australian National University, today launched two exciting new research projects worth a combined $1.85m. Both projects are aimed at reducing the cost of solar cells via the use of innovative new materials and processing techniques. read the full press release here.
Spark a key sponsor at solar energy conference
November 25-28, 2008
Spark solar Australia is pleased to be a sponsor of the joint Asia-Pacific International Solar Energy Society and the Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society 2008 Conference, hosted by Sydney's Convention and Exhibition Centre in Darling Harbour from 25th to 28th November.
New $70m Solar Cell Factory announced for the Canberra region
October 13, 2008
Download the press release here.
Spark on the move
October, 2008
The Spark team has recently moved in a roomier abode. You can now find us at the O'Connor shops in Canberra.
Spark awarded ARC linkage grant
May 28, 2008
Spark is partnering with the Australian National University and GP solar in an Australian Research Council project to investigate methods for achieving improved surface passivation for high-efficiency commercial solar cells. The ARC has awarded the project $420k over three years. Find out more about the project here.
Expansion of the Spark Solar Team
May 12, 2008
Spark is pleased to welcome the newest member to the team, Dr. Evan Franklin. You can find out more about Evan here.
Addition to the Spark Solar Team
March 03, 2008
We are pleased to announce that Dr Alexander Hauser has joined the Spark Solar team. Find out more about Alex here.
