The World Solar Challenge is the self-described ultimate challenge in sustainable energy. Teams from all over the world design and build cars that are powered 100% from solar energy, which they then race in a competition that crosses the entire continent of Australia, from Darwin to Adelaide.
One of the youngest teams to compete in the 2009 World Solar Challenge race will be a group of 12 to 15-year-old students from the Willetton Senior High School in Perth, led by their award-winning science teacher Darren Hamley.
I developed an interest in the Australian energy and construction sectors more than a decade ago and have since closely followed the trends, technologies and developments shaping both industries. My involvement in the Australian solar market began in 2008, and over the years I have built strong connections with professionals, businesses and organisations across the construction, solar and renewable energy sectors in Australia and internationally. These connections include solar panel and inverter manufacturers, electrical and construction industry professionals, software developers creating tools to quote, monitor and manage solar power systems, and media organisations that closely follow developments across energy, construction and renewable technologies. Today, I continue to contribute as an industry advocate, author and commentator, sharing practical insights and information to help Australian consumers and businesses better understand solar power, energy technologies, construction-related developments and the changing Australian energy landscape.
