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.
Rising human carbon dioxide emissions may be affecting the brains and central nervous systems of sea fish, with serious consequences for their survival, according to Australian climate change research. The researchers found that carbon dioxide...
Residents of the Melody Park Seventh Day Adventist Aged Care South Queensland facility are enjoying the benefits of being part of Australia’s first state network of solar photovoltaic and solar hot water-powered retirement villages. Solar...
The International Energy Agency has recently released a publication detailing its Solar Energy Perspectives for the coming decades, and the potential solar energy can reach by 2050. The International Energy Agency publication aims to offer an...
SA Power Bill Increases An analysis shows the combined cost of SA Power bills for the average household in South Australian will be $3231 this financial year, a 16 percent jump on last financial year. The...
For many of us who grew up in the 1970's, home air conditioning was uncommon and a luxury. Today, it's a different story - but the pursuit of home climate control has come at a...
Preliminary estimates from the Managing Board of SMA Solar show sales of about €1.7 billion in 2011 and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of more than €240 million. With this, SMA fully achieved both...
Illinois Wind for Schools Team A clean energy future will require people with the appropriate skills to help power it - and primary and secondary schools are increasingly playing a role to help ensure that...
The California Public Utilities Commission has approved five renewable energy contracts totaling 1,088 megawatts (MW) of capacity with forecast annual generation of 2,927 gigawatt-hours (GWh), furthering the state’s progress towards its renewable energy goals. Southern...
Share of Solar power in the German electricity mix increases to 70 percent by 2016. Prognos AG: As a result, electricity tariffs to increase by nearly two percent The German Solar Industry Association (BSW-Solar) estimates...
At Solarexpo 2011 in Verona we spoke with Mr. Hugh Carr-Harris - Country Manager France & Benelux at LDK Solar who told us about the difference in LDK Solar's strategy for the Italian market comparing...
Planned Production Revised Downward; Market Growth Shifting Away from Europe, NPD Solarbuzz Reports San Francisco, Calif., December 19, 2011—Financial challenges are forcing solar photovoltaic (PV) companies to shift focus from seeking market share to instead...
NxGen Power LLC has completed and placed into service a 1.3 megawatt solar photovoltaic array in Raleigh, NC. The solar power plant is located on City of Raleigh property at the Neuse River Wastewater Treatment...
The China Development Bank Corporation has recently approved a fifteen-year project loan for two solar power plants with a total capacity of 8 Megawatts combined. The solar power plants are located in California and are...
Field testing carried out by Nokia has found charging a mobile phone via a solar panel on the back of the phone is viable in real-world conditions. Sometimes. And if you aren't a chatterbox. ...
Reasons are low prices, mild weather conditions, reduction of support measures at the turn of the year and concern about further cuts in support / Photovoltaic support reaches level of household electricity prices / Strong...
A joint venture between the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) and BYD has seen the completion of a 36 megawatt hour battery based energy storage facility. In addition to the massive energy storage...
