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.
The Solar Council of Australia has ranked every electorate in the nation for their uptake of solar panels and found that it is not just ‘middle-class’ Aussies who are using the technology. Statistics ranking penetration...
The Federal Government’s carbon farming initiative (CFI) has approved a fire management scheme for the savannah-burning to generate carbon credits. Savanna burning involves a number of controlled fires being lit as a means of reducing...
Rising electricity prices are now more of a burden then ever for Australian families. Today in Melbourne, Energy Minister Martin Ferguson will release the Gillard government's final energy white paper. This is expected to encourage...
Although a handful of North American homes have rooftop solar panels installed, they still suffered the blackout alongside the other 6 million power customers in the region. This is because most residential solar panels are connected...
Adelaide's Tindo Solar is optimistic about competing with China with solar panel manufacturing. Australia's only solar panel plant will be going in to battle for its cut of China's 85 per cent share of the...
This may be a win for the solar and renewables industry or it may be seen as a setback for the Australian economy and carbon tax. Australia's largest gas-fired power station project has been placed...
A leading solar hot water heater manufacturer is standing behind its product even though Canberra residents have had their systems fail, up to three times, over the winter months. Since 2008 owners have been forced...
Tesla Motors last week revealed a new fleet of solar-powered, public charging stations for their enviro-conscious American customers. The all-electric car manufacturer has set up six charging stations alongside Californian freeways to help drivers of...
Environmentalist Tim Flannery will launch the climate commission’s latest report on Tuesday highlighting the effects of global warming in Queensland. Queensland’s solar energy output has doubled over the past two years, a positive issue which...
The anti-solar-dumping complaint against China's solar panel manufacturers levelled by the EU ProSun group calls for price tariffs on Chinese solar products of up to 120%, EurActiv has learned. EU ProSun filed a separate anti-subsidy...
Its not uncommon to have your solar panel installed on different facings of your roof. If this is you, then you should be well aware of the MPPT Inverters. (Maximum Power Point Tracker) A standard...
Yesterday the rumours swirling around contracts for closure were confirmed. The Gillard government announced it was breaking its carbon price package promise to secure the closure of 2000 MW of Australia’s dirtiest power stations like...
The Greens are calling on the Bega Valley Shire Council on the New South Wales far south coast to capitalise on the emerging renewable energy market. Greens Upper House Member, John Kaye, was in the...
ONE of our greyest areas is also one of our greenest, as retirees rush to install solar panels and beat power price rises. The Fleurieu Peninsula is the South Australia's solar capital. Almost a third...
FAMILIES and businesses are facing a surprise "tax on a tax" as the GST is applied on top of the carbon tax to power bills, appliance repairs and other everyday costs. Baffled consumers are questioning...
THE estimated financial impact of the Yallourn mine flooding cost TRUenergy’s parent company CLP Holdings a staggering $109 million as at 30 June 2012, but an industry observer believes the underlying cost could be much...
