$300 million grant for Australian solar farm
| by Darryn Van HoutThe Moree Solar Farm is set to be one of the largest solar power plants in the world and is expected to power over 45,000 homes. That is, if it's ever built. Director of the...
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.
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Australia’s Clean Energy Future Plan for 2012
| by Darryn Van HoutMore good new for the clean energy future of Australia. And its not only the industry which is set to benefit from this. Small to medium size business as well as community organisations, households and government sectors...
Get Ready For Australia’s Clean Energy Week!
| by Darryn Van HoutClean Energy Week is back for another year and it's set to be bigger and better than ever when it comes to Sydney on July 25 - 27, 2012. Hosted by the Clean Energy Council,...
Solar Incentives – Macadamia Farm to Solar Farm
| by Darryn Van HoutAre solar incentives allowing the Australian farming industry to evolve from from fruit and vegetables to renewable energy? With generous Australian Government solar incentives, solar power may not be such a bad idea. Solar Incentives In New...
Canberra’s push to be Australias solar capital
| by Darryn Van HoutBy Australian Solar Quotes The ACT holds the the trophy for being the first government in Australia to introduce a feed-in tariff for large scale renewable energy systems. The price will be set after an...
Forget the Solar flagships program, the real solar action is in ACT
| by Darryn Van HoutAs the mainstream press gets excited about discovering news – almost two months old – that the Solar Flagships program is in danger of collapse because the two chosen consortia failed to obtain funding by...
Clean Energy Regulator and ORER to be Amalgamated
| by Darryn Van HoutThe Clean Energy Regulator Act 2011 was passed in November 2011 by Parliament. The Act establishes the Clean Energy Regulator as an independent FMA Agency. Clean Energy Regulator Act 2011 Under the Act, the Office...
Solar Guru Highlights Importance of Solar Cell Technology
| by Darryn Van HoutExpert Martin Green of the University of New South Wales says "Australia needs to look to Germany if it is to realise the potential of solar cell technology. To day, being honoured by Australians, Green...
Solar Schools funding announced
| by Darryn Van HoutThe announcement for the latest schools to receive grants under the Federal Governments National Solar Schools Program was broadcasted throughout Australia. 784 schools in Australia have each been awarded a maximum of $50,000 for the...
Small Business and the Carbon Tax
| by Darryn Van Houtby Australian Solar Quotes Moving into 2012, the Australian Carbon Tax can no longer be avoided by Australian industry. It may seem unfair to a lot of Australian but the carbon tax is now impossible to ignore. ...
Hybrid Engine helps shipping go green
| by Darryn Van Houtby Australian Solar Quotes Ferry's scooting across our city rivers and island hopping throughout the world is nothing new. But that rumbling sound of the diesel engine pulling in to the jetty may very well be a...
Energy bills reduction hope in wake of new building regulations
| by Darryn Van Houtby Australian Solar Quotes With renewable energy technology at a record high, it is optimistic to say that that reviewed building regulations will create reduced energy bills in the future. The Welsh government says that...
EnviroMission Solar Tower project finance commitment
| by Darryn Van HoutAustralian company, EnviroMission Limited, has received a formal commitment from a yet-to-be-named source, for the development and construction capital for its first Solar Tower power station, a 200 MW development to be located in La...
REC Solar Panels Top Field Test
| by Darryn Van HoutOngoing field testing of 45 solar module brands during all seasons and light conditions has found REC solar panels to be the best performing panel during 2011. The Photon Laboratory testing determined REC solar panels...
Solar PV Recycling Will Be A Multi-Billion Dollar Industry
| by Darryn Van HoutSolar PV Recycling A new report predicts the total annual recycled product value of crystalline silicon solar panels will hit USD $12 billion in 2035. While a good quality solar panel will have a lifespan...
Construction Of Fraser Coast Community Solar Farm Progresses
| by Darryn Van HoutSolar panels are now being installed at the $2.7 million Fraser Coast Community Solar Farm at Hervey Bay in Queensland. Nearly 1600 solar modules will make up the Fraser Coast Community Solar Farm, which will...