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.
At the end of 2016, Tesla’s founder and CEO Elon Musk surprised many when he announced the company’s newest version less-than-a-year-old Powerwall home battery system which featured double the capacity of a similar dough… Powerwall...
The outbreak of the COVID-19 in the United States is thankfully, still in its infancy stages as the various authorities do everything possible to combat it. While it’s still unknown how the dangerous virus will...
Regular roofing inspections are a necessity as they help the homeowner to understand their solar panels and roof’s condition and help manage proper maintenance which in turn increases its lifespan.
As we all know, January is the hottest summer month in South Australia with extreme weather and abundant sunshine at an average temperature of 23°C. Ideally, this is the best month for solar (when sunshine...
Printed organic solar panels are less efficient when compared to the silicon-based panels. The new solar cells are polymer-based, hence non-toxic in that at the end of their useful lifespan, they can be burned or...
On Tuesday, AGL Energy Ltd announced plans to cease its residential solar installation services, consequently recording losses amounting to $47 million in closure and write-down costs. According to the Australian utility company, the process of installing...
Tier 1 solar module manufacturer JinkoSolar is currently ranked the world's largest, thanks to its shipping of mammoth volume of 9.81GW of solar modules. Despite huge global solar panel demand from the Chinese solar module...
The Wattcost smart home energy monitor is in its final stage of production The long awaited release of Australias smartest home energy monitor is expected to set shock waves through out the country setting a...
Product Review : Brighte Capital's Solar Finance Plan is one of Australia's most popular consumer finance plans that enables everyday families to access energy saving solar panels for their home. Founded by one of the...
Victorian network provider, Ausnet Services, has used solar and battery storage to take a suburban street, comprising of 17 homes, off the grid entirely for nearly 22 hours. This is just part of a plethora...
How much to do solar batteries cost? The answer to this question is changing rapidly as the home solar batteries continue to flood the market. The lithium-ion battery technology is becoming more affordable and breeding...
Smart home gadgets are hitting the streets in Australia, with innovative energy monitoring technology, personal assistants like the Google Home device and now smart mirrors. Is home automation going to be the next big thing...
Keeping up with energy trends and technology isn't always easy. Especially in today's fast paced energy efficient environment. Homeowners have chosen to install solar power systems, retrofit ceiling insulation and upgrading lighting to LED but...
According to SunWiz recent findings there are now over solar battery setups across Australia This uptake has lead to a reduction in solar battery prices whilst driving growth and support for the modern technology. Known...
Queensland is currently working on providing a list of qualified battery suppliers for consumers to choose from. Apparently, the interest-free loans and grants will only be available for solar systems installed by enlisted qualified companies....
The new plan, which must garner unanimous support, intends to fix the reliability and affordability concerns for an industry that has been faced by frequent power outages and rocketing prices; this while stemming the industry’s...
