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.

Solar Power Becoming Boutique Business

Solar Power Becoming Boutique Business

| by Darryn Van Hout

A recommendation to limit tariff payments to NSW solar panel owners could kill the state's solar industry, the NSW Greens say. The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) recommended last week that NSW solar panel...

IPART Calls For End To Solar Credits Rebate

IPART Calls For End To Solar Credits Rebate

| by Darryn Van Hout

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal's (IPART) ignorance of the value that home solar power systems contribute to Australia's energy mix seems to be showing again. According to a report published in The Telegraph , IPART sent...

Australia’s Carbon Shame

Australia’s Carbon Shame

| by Darryn Van Hout

Facing the impending climate change, counties with dwindling and massively expensive natural resources (parts of Europe, North America and the UK) are moving forward with progressive schemes that support new and renewable energy technologies that...

Barack Obama introduces Duty Ruling on Chinese Solar Imports

Barack Obama introduces Duty Ruling on Chinese Solar Imports

| by Darryn Van Hout

Yesterday, the Department of Commerce announced its affirmative preliminary determination in the countervailing duty (CVD) investigation of imports of crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled into modules from China. Commerce preliminarily determined that...

Dr Karl talks Global Warming

Dr Karl talks Global Warming

| by Darryn Van Hout

  Here's a preview of "Doctor Ash" interviewing Dr Karl Kruszelnicki for our up coming episode on Global Warming. Dr Karl explains how renewable energy could power all of Australia within 10 years at...

Solar Hot Water Rebate Scrapped

Solar Hot Water Rebate Scrapped

| by Darryn Van Hout

The Australian Greens say they've been assured that all the money originally allocated for the solar hot water rebate program is still available to support the industry. Deputy leader Christine Milne is meeting with junior...

Townsville’s sparked-up the electric car

Townsville’s sparked-up the electric car

| by Darryn Van Hout

The Strand could be seeing a new electric car recharge station after the Townsville City Council threw its support behind a trial of the eco-friendly transport technology. The trial, to be conducted by Ergon Energy,...