There’s Nothing Like Australia
| by Darryn Van HoutThis is Australia's new Tourism Australia Commercial which will be shown around the world. I placed it on the page because I truly believe that we live in the greatest country in the world....
Darryn Van Hout
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.
Press release by: Darryn Van Hout
Solar Powered Bikini
| by Darryn Van HoutThat's right! A solar powered bikini that doubles as a charger for anything gadgets or devices that can charge using a USB connection! This means that you can now charge your smart phones on the...
Costly Miscommunication
| by Darryn Van HoutEnergy Minister Peter Collier has blamed a breakdown in communication with energy provider Synergy for the $46 million solar scheme cost blow out. Mr Collier has come under fire after it was revealed the scheme's estimated...
Solar Demand Installations Back Through The Rooftop
| by Darryn Van HoutTHE rooftop solar industry appears to be experiencing another of its many mini-booms, this time prompted by upcoming changes to the federal government's solar credits multiplier, and by the increasingly compelling economic case for commercial-scale...
Businesses Not Warming to Solar Power
| by Darryn Van HoutThe head of one of Australia's most successful solar start-ups admits negative perceptions are preventing the solar power industry from fulfilling its potential, and that greater encouragement from governments would lead people to embrace renewable...
Trina Solar donates 10kW PV plant to American Lung Association as part of clean air partnership
| by Darryn Van HoutOn April 25th, 2012, Trina Solar (U.S.) Inc., a subsidiary of Trina Solar Ltd. (Jiangsu, China), announced that it will donate 10.5 kW of its solar photovoltaic (PV) modules for the American Lung Association’s offices...
Wind Power Generating Debate over Mt Emerald
| by Darryn Van HoutThe proposal of a wind power farm at Mt Emerald has created a strong debate over noise issues for residential properties nearby. We would like to know how the local residents feel about...
Queensland University Predicts Electricity Price Rise
| by Darryn Van HoutHeavily reliant on coal to generate electricity, Queenslanders will suffer Australia’s biggest electricity price increase thanks to the Gillard Government's Carbon Tax. The University of Queensland has conducted a study using supercomputer models to discover...
Oriental Hornet: Expert Solar Power Harvester
| by Darryn Van HoutDo you know who is the most competent solar power expert, according to a research team from Tel Aviv University? It is in fact a humble insect, the 'Oriental Hornet', found in our gardens! Much to...
Funny girl Julia to host dinner
| by Darryn Van HoutThe Clean Energy Week Gala Dinner looks set be a great night with comedienne and TV personality Julia Morris signing on to host the clean energy industry's night of nights. Ms Morris, famous for her...
Momentum gaining for Australia’s BSA Issue
| by Darryn Van HoutAs you may have heard through the media, there has been a lot of talk about the Building Services Authority fining Electrical Contractors for installing solar hot water systems. This media coverage is a direct...
Solar Summer Stocks Now in Nuclear Winter
| by Darryn Van HoutThe solar sector is currently enduring a nuclear winter, with government chopping and changing of rules weighing heavily on financials. Having axed a separate subsidy last year, Canberra this week terminated the solar heating rebate...
Solar Should Take a Leaf Out of Steve’s Book
| by Darryn Van HoutThe birth of the computer mouse is a famous but cautionary tale from Silicon Valley. In it, Xerox develops an early version of the now-omnipresent PC pointer, but Steve Jobs and Apple actually make it...
Dubbo New Solar Power Capital
| by Darryn Van HoutThe humble city of Dubbo has emerged as the solar power capital of Australia, with more than a quarter of the houses in one postcode generating their own electricity from rooftop panels. Despite the government...
Flag Falls as Q-Cells Files For Insolvency
| by Darryn Van HoutHigh profile German solar manufacturer Q-Cells has failed to stave off insolvency. This is direct result of failing to agree to a financial restructuring with all creditors. The company said it would request the opening of...
SolarXpress Brisbane not so solar express
| by Darryn Van HoutSolarXpress Brisbane has 67,388 small technology certificates (STCs) registered with Renewal Energy Regulator worth $2,695,320. The certificates scheme was set up to prompt households to invest in renewable energy such as solar hot water and solar...