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.
SANFL clubs may be forced to cut back their community programs because of rising electricity costs South Adelaide West Adelaide Central District and North Adelaide all face increases on their bills due to price rises...
In late 2009 Central Victoria Solar City lead the charge in the development of large-scale renewable energy technology in Bendigo and Ballarat with the construction of two 300kW solar parks. The project developed these Parks...
New direct steam generation principle co-developed by DLR is used in a parabolic trough collector The solar thermal power plant fed its full output of five megawatts into the grid for the first time on...
When Leichart's Town Hall needed a 20kw Solar power system to be installed who's installers were trusted with the the work ? That's right ! Skyline Solar installers completed this monstrous task in only 4...
A recent report released by the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) states South Australia's consumption of mains grid supplied power decreased by approximately 5% (700 GWh) in 2011-12 and is around 10% lower than was...
Tablelands Regional Council in Queensland has voted to start legal proceedings against RATCH Australia over claims that it has failed to abide by noise monitoring conditions at the Windy Hill Wind Farm. The 20 turbine...
Thanks for the questions Sascha. Once you have had your solar panel installed, the installer needs to lodge what's called a 'Form A' with the energy retailer to notify them of the new solar installation....
The VCEC review of Victoria’s solar feed in tariff, currently Australia’s most generous, was due to be submitted to the Victorian Government last Friday. A draft VCEC recommendation in May suggested only a 6 –...
Confusion continues on how the carbon tax will hit the electricity bills of Australian households. While messages from electricity retailers may be on their way, Gujji Muthuswamy from Monash University’s Faculty of Business and Economics...
Seeds of Renewal is a grants program, supported by ANZ, which aims to contribute to building thriving communities in regional Australia. In 2012, the program will provide grants of up to $10,000 to community organisations...
Some of the nation's most powerful business peak bodies have been taken on by the consumer watchdog over their claims that the carbon tax would cause power prices to rise by up to 20 per...
China is already the largest producer of solar products in the world and now the government has initiated to open their domestic market. The resulting new targets will ensure China itself will represent one of...
One of the chief criticisms that fossil fuel narks have of solar power is its alleged inability to provide base load power. This is defined as the minimum amount of energy needed over a 24 hour period...
GENEROUS incentives for installing solar panels and returning power to the electricity grid are the latest victims of State Government cost-cutting. Despite an election commitment to "maintain the Solar Bonus Scheme", Energy Minister Mark McArdle...
The most recent setback for the Australia’s solar industry is set to cut thousands of jobs across Queensland. It is announced that Premier Campbell Newman is cutting back Queensland's solar feed-in tariff from 44c per kWh...
