SLIVER solar panels pilot plant
Solar PV (photovoltaic panels) pilot plant
Origin's completed SLIVER pilot manufacturing plant in Regency Park Adelaide. We are investigating scaling up to a large scale plant – where mass production will occur. The Regency Park plant will continue to operate in its R&D capacity.
Testing solar panels
Environmental chambers have been installed at the pilot plant 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.
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.