I took an interest in the Australian energy sector close to ten years ago and since then have monitored the trends, technologies and direction of the Australian Energy Market. I was drawn to the Australian solar market in 2008 and since then have worked heavily in the field. I am partnered with national and international solar energy companies, from manufacturers of solar panel and inverter technology, online software developers that introduce tools to quote, monitor and manage solar power systems and media organisations who like myself, closely monitor the solar and renewable energy sector.
Two ministers with strong knowledge and experience of the energy industry were appointed today to the federal portfolios of industry and environment. Clean Energy Council Chief Executive David Green welcomed Greg Hunt as Minister for...
A final decision has been made by the Essential Services Commission on the minimum feed-in tariff rate paid to Victorian customers with solar panel installations in 2014. The Commission has decided on 8 cents per...
Even with the Coalition halving the intended solar rebate on offer to households, under its Climate Change Policy they are positive they can still put one million more solar panels on rooftops in a decade....
With more teams, more countries, more innovation and more rivalry, the stage is set for a total eclipse of past events. Under the eyes of the world media and with World Solar Challenge discussions in...
A new iPhone app has been released by the Clean Energy Council which will help make it easier for solar installers and businesses to keep track of all their jobs, carry out high quality installation...
Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet Secretary, Dr Ian Watt was instructed to prepare for the Coalition’s plans to implement its agenda swiftly to appease public expectation. According to Prime Minister Abbott, scrapping carbon tax...
Analysis commissioned by the Climate Institute has revealed that the Abbott Government is planning to cut $4 billion in private funding for the renewable energy industry. According to reports on Fairfax media, the coalition’s climate...
The world’s first 100% solar powered electric bus is now in use in Adelaide, and not only is it powered by the sun but the service is also offered free of charge. Although many cities...
The Toll Group has unveiled a 100 per cent Toll electric truck as the latest addition to its fleet in Brisbane. The 10-tonne Smith Toll Electric truck will be used for deliveries and parcel pick-ups...
The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) has said that the Coalition Government’s plan to scrap funding for clean energy programs is juxtaposed to its pledge to unite the world’s largest polluters in a G4 deal. Liberal...
Energy industry leaders are urging both state and federal governments to alter their gas policies. A position paper released earlier this month by the Australian Pipeline Association encourages the Australian governments to develop forward-thinking policies...
Australia’s energy retailers have hit back at claims suggesting consumers are being overcharged for the energy they use. Bruce Dinham, former boss of South Australian company ETSA Utilities, says that energy retailers are more interested...
A New Jersey private school is putting its funding to good use and going green for their energy. The Villa Victoria Academy recently activated the 658 solar photovoltaic panels which now sit proudly atop the...
Apple has unveiled plans to build a solar farm in Reno, not far from their latest data centre. The company already has two similar solar-panel projects in North Carolina but this is the first for...
The wholesale cost of electricity is almost always the focus of power companies when asked why energy costs are rising. The reason for this focus is it's the one cost that your power company can...
JinkoSolar Holding Co. Ltd, based in China, has announced a move to Australia with JinkoSolar Australia Co. Ltd being based in Queensland. The Ormeau office, north of the Gold Coast, will serve as a sales...
