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.
A great rush in installation of solar energy conversion devices is expected in the lead up to a reduction in Australia's Solar Credits rebate. Ergon Energy is urging that IES applications be lodged soon. The Solar...
German inverter manufacturer, SMA Solar Technology estimates that the global photovoltaic market will experience subdued growth in 2012. Forecasts are clouded by uncertainty about massive cuts to solar power subsidies and the expected decline in...
The sharp slump in solar PV prices has caused a dramatic re-evaluation of the technology cost and potential for solar by the world’s largest energy consumers – the US, China, and India – over the...
When dawn breaks across Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef on November 14, 2012, an eerie silence will replace the usual early morning chatter of birds and animals. The temperature will drop as the moon passes in...
Cairns solar company Jarrett Plumbing has been stuck with over $75K worth of solar hot water heaters after the Australian Government canned the solar hot water rebate mid last week. The $320 million green scheme...
With flooding predicted for parts of New South Wales over the coming days, Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts has reminded New South Wales residents whose homes are damaged by storms to take care if their...
An Italian company is currently exploring the potential of using expanses of water to host solar power systems. Scienza Industria Tecnologia is developing the Floating Tracking Cooling Concentrator (FTCC) System; created for use on lakes...
The clean energy industry says the unexpected cut of a key government solar hot water program late yesterday will put jobs under threat and make it harder for people to save on their electricity bills....
New Australian company Tindo Solar has plans to challenge the dominance of Chinese companies with a 60MW solar panel factory that is due to begin commercial production in the next few weeks. “I don’t see...
Australian's woke up this morning to hear that the Australian Federal Government has suddenly axed the $1000 solar hot water rebate. Australian distributors and local manufactures fear that the stop to the renewable energy bonus...
On the Sunshine Coast, solar power systems remained the best way to reduce household electricity bills despite the loss of the $600 Federal Government subsidy, according to a leading Sunshine Coast solar distributor. Last Tuesday night the Government...
Europe's second-largest oil company, BP Plc. has plans to abandon a task receiving Australian government funding to build a solar power plant in New South Wales. “We’ve indicated that we wish to leave the consortium...
New Technologies Inc. has recently overcome their struggle to commercialize their latest innovative product, the SolarWindow. The transparent organic photovoltaic (OPV) solar panel is the largest of its kind that is produced at the United...
Lack of public support for the carbon tax is adding to a belief that Kevin Rudd will seek to have the parliament run its full term if he replaces Julia Gillard as prime minister. It...
Installing solar hot water systems in New Plymouth homes could soon get a whole lot easier and cheaper if a council recommendation is approved. To increase the uptake of solar heating the New Plymouth District...
As four consortium prepare to lodge their updated bids for the re-opened solar PV part of the struggling Solar Flagships program, the Federal Department of Energy has revealed that it is keeping a watching brief...
