Adelaide-based Tindo partnered with UNSW on two projects to boost solar cell efficiency. They focused on TOPCon (Tunnel Oxide Passivated Contact) technology, which showed 27% lab efficiency, higher than the 25% limit of PERC cells. The $280 million TRaCE program, run by UNSW and the University of Newcastle, funded the initiative. The goal was to validate TOPCon performance in Australian climates with high heat, UV, and humidity. UNSW researchers used advanced diagnostics and accelerated tests to study environmental sensitivities. Tindobroughtexpertise in module design, manufacturing and reliability. Its panels are built to handle salt spray, changing temperatures, humidity and hail. Knowing how materials react in real conditions is key for reliable use. The project also aimed to reduce the levelised cost of energy across Australian installations.Recently Tindo secured a 15MW solar panel export deal with Vietnam.