Solar pioneer Martin Green, who invented the PERC solar cell which is now used in more than 90 per cent of the world's solar panels, joins the Newsworthy podcastto discuss the future of renewable energy and how a shift to cleaner energy will positively affect young people.

'Young people should be interested [in solar opportunities] because it's going to be a big part of the future economy, and it's going to provide jobs for large numbers of people.'

Professor Green (front centre) and his team made the first 20 per cent-efficient silicon sale in 1985.UNSW


Jasmine Lopez

Jasmine is studying a Bachelor of Media (Communication and Journalism) and Arts double degree at UNSW. She is passionate about climate justice, human rights and the environmental humanities. She aspires to be an investigative journalist and has a keen interest in political and environmental issues. In her free time, you'll find her writing, reading or cooking. She also loves to run and her goal is to run a marathon.

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