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.
Westinghouse Solar will be exhibiting its latest plug-and-play AC module as well as their DC system for commercial systems at Intersolar Europe 2011, at booth number A3-220. The latest plug-and-play AC module is claimed to...
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...
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,...
New South Wales Parks and Wildlife service says it will continue to invest in solar power, despite a lower-than-expected feed-in tariff. The state's Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is now recommending a tariff of...
The solar power industry will continue to be supported by the Australian Federal Government following the closure of the solar hot water rebate scheme in February. The Government announced last week it would wind up...
Like any industry in Australia, the solar is open to so called 'dodgy operators' as well as poor customer service. That's why its important to do your home work. At an East Mackay retirement village, about $250,000...
A Clarence Valley solar power innovation promises to significantly reduce household power costs and is offering hope to an industry sector which has had the rug pulled from under it. In a first for Australia,...
Twin Creeks Technologies has introduced a new silicon wafer called Mono-Crystalline Solar wafer, a production system that reduces the cost and the thickness of solar modules and semiconductor devices.
Like others from his generation, Colin Fall of Bundaberg was raised in a culture where pointless consumption was avoided. His parents once lived on 60 pounds for an entire year, and his grandfather taught him...
Solar panels sitting on the roofs of houses in the Bundaberg region and quietly feeding electricity back into the grid might seem like a good idea however some electrical suppliers are concerned. Neil Lowry, executive...
An impressive solar flare is heading towards Earth and could disrupt power grids, GPS and plane flights. Forecasters at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Centre said the sun erupted...
The Bligh Government's $4 million plan to help power Hervey Bay with renewable energy has hit another key milestone today. Energy Minister Stephen Robertson said Queensland Health had now completed contractual arrangements with ABB Australia to...
When news reports about Iran mention the word 'energy' it usually follows the word "nuclear". But Iran is also pursuing the development of other less controversial and threatening forms of energy such as wind and...
Electricity generators have warned they are facing a cash-flow crunch of hundreds of millions of dollars in order to buy carbon tax permits as the latest greenhouse gas emissions figures suggest that power companies will...
Dimbulah Sport and Pistol club, located west of Cairns and Mareeba are reaping the rewards from installing solar panels. The clubs weapons safety training officer Phil Quayle and the club's last foundation member are pleased...
The USA’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has developed a product that could possibly remove one of the greatest costs associated with manufacturing silicon solar panels and lower the cost of producing solar power closer...
