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The power of the sun in your pocket

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Imagine being able to carry your own solar panel around with you, rolled up in your pocket. 

That could soon be a reality, thanks to Australia's national science agency, CSIRO.

It's just opened a $6.8 million facility in Clayton, Victoria, dedicated to taking its printed flexible solar technology out of the lab and into the real world.

Dr Anthony Chesman is Leader of CSIRO's Renewable Energy Systems Group.

The $6.8 million Printed Photovoltaic (PV) Facility in located in Clayton, Victoria

The $6.8 million Printed Photovoltaic (PV) Facility in located in Clayton, Victoria Photo: Stefan Stoev