Profile overview
Who is Andrew Blakers?
Andrew Blakers is an inventor associated with Australia. Their documented work in energy & climate includes Passivated emitter and rear cell (PERC) solar-cell technology, the contribution at the center of this evidence-backed profile.
Blakers co-invented the PERC silicon solar cell, adding rear-surface passivation to increase a cell's electrical output. The physical device became a high-volume commercial photovoltaic architecture and a material contributor to the accelerating deployment of low-carbon solar power.
What did Andrew Blakers invent?
Co-invented PERC silicon solar-cell technology with the UNSW photovoltaic team.
What did Andrew Blakers accomplish?
The Queen Elizabeth Prize recognizes the UNSW PERC team for a solar-cell design adopted in a large share of global production.
What is known about Andrew Blakers today?
Australian National University's 2026 profile lists Blakers as professor and an active energy researcher.
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