Dropping out of uni was the best thing this solar pioneer ever did
Vince Allen’s disruptive solar cell has broken world records and won investment from billionaires including Mike Cannon-Brookes. Now he’s determined to mass produce in Australia.
When Vince Allen decided to quit his PhD into a disruptive type of solar cell, it might have been the best business decision he ever made.
That’s the view of his former PhD supervisor, Alison Lennon, who had front-row seats as Mr Allen set about solving a puzzle that had bedevilled the solar industry for decades at the University of NSW.
Peter KerResources reporterPeter Ker covers resource companies for The Australian Financial Review, based in Melbourne. Connect with Peter on Twitter. Email Peter at pker@afr.com
Lap PhanHead of PodcastLap is a podcast producer and actor based in Sydney. He has appeared in numerous film, TV and theatre productions. Connect with Lap on Twitter. Email Lap at lphan@afr.com
