22 January - 22 January, 2026
January 22 at 3:00 AM - 4:00 AM UTC+0
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Webinar details
Solar is the fastest energy transition in human history. How did this happen and could an even faster transition be possible? This session explores the forces behind solar’s rapid rise, the crucial role of volume and scale, and which emerging clean technologies could outpace solar, further accelerating the clean energy transition and global decarbonisation.
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Key takeaways from this webinar
- Volume and scale determine whether disruptive technologies succeed or fail.
- Disruption cannot spread without existing technology and infrastructure.
- A single disruption can unlock multiple waves of innovation.
Related courses
This webinar/topic relates to our school of Electrical Engineering and is particularly found in the following courses:
- 52883WA Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)
- Online – Bachelor of Science (Electrical Engineering)
- Undergraduate Certificate in Electrical Engineering
- Professional Certificate of Competency in Smart Grids
- 52894WA Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Renewable Energy)
About the presenter
Prof. Ray Wills, Managing Director: Future Smart Strategies
Professor Ray Wills is a highly qualified and experienced researcher, academic, planner, consultant, adviser, manager, executive, business owner, author, commentator, entrepreneur and futurist with a focus on sustainability and technology. He is recognized by a number of international groups as one of the Top 100 Global Leaders in Sustainability, Climate Change and Energy. Recent activities include contributions to nationally significant industry reports, development of the largest hybrid solar / battery storage project in Western Australia, and now contributing to globally significant clean energy projects with the goal of decarbonisation of resource extraction and processing to be based in Western Australia.