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1977:
His Royal Highness Prince Nawaf Bin Abdul Aziz invests $5m into Solar Energy Research Group at University of Sydney

1982:
Development of ‘Sydney tube’ evacuated tube solar collector – now the standard design for solar hot water heating systems in the world’s largest market - China

1989:
First practical demonstration of vacuum insulation glazing by Prof Collins at University of Sydney

1995:
USSS Pty Ltd formed

1997:
First commercial sale of vacuum glazing under SPACIA® brand by Nippon Sheet Glass of Japan

2001:
New solar hot water technologies licensed to Himin Solar Energy Group of China

2003:
Further investment into USSS Pty Ltd

2006:
Patent granted for tempered vacuum glazing

2007:
Development of new hot water solar technology



 
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