World Shifter Award
Prof. Martin Green
Prof. Martin Green, widely regarded as the “father of modern photovoltaics,” is a pioneering scientist whose visionary contributions have transformed solar energy from a specialised technology into one of the world’s most accessible and affordable sources of power. Through his groundbreaking research at the University of New South Wales, Professor Green led the development of the Passivated Emitter and Rear Cell (PERC) technology, a major innovation that significantly enhanced the efficiency of converting sunlight into electricity.
Today, PERC technology has become the global benchmark for silicon solar cells and is used in the vast majority of solar panels installed worldwide. Under Professor Green’s leadership, his research team has achieved numerous world records in silicon solar cell efficiency, advancing innovations that have substantially lowered the cost of solar electricity and accelerated the global transition to renewable energy.
Through his extraordinary scientific achievements and their far-reaching real-world impact, Professor Green has helped reshape the global energy landscape, advancing a future that is more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient for generations to come.