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.

Climate Change affecting fish brains

Climate Change affecting fish brains

| by Darryn Van Hout

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...

Aged care centre saves with eco-Kinetics solar

Aged care centre saves with eco-Kinetics solar

| by Darryn Van Hout

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...

International Energy Agency Sees Solar Shining

International Energy Agency Sees Solar Shining

| by Darryn Van Hout

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...

CPUC Approves 711 MW of Solar Power Purchase Agreement

CPUC Approves 711 MW of Solar Power Purchase Agreement

| by Darryn Van Hout

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...

Nokia Solar Charging Phone Project

Nokia Solar Charging Phone Project

| by Darryn Van Hout

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.    ...

Strong End-of-Year Demand for Solar Power

Strong End-of-Year Demand for Solar Power

| by Darryn Van Hout

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...