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.
German Solar Power According to German's Solar Industry Association, the nation's solar power systems collectively generated 18 billion kilowatt hours of clean electricity during 2011. The Association says this represented enough power to supply...
Sunshine Coast Solar Sunshine Coast property developer Ron Grabbe's decision to step outside his comfort zone paid off greatly in the form of a massive reduction in his office electricity bill, but this is not...
Solar Installation Cuts Pool Pump Costs A recently released report from NSW's Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) help explains why households of the same size may have very different electricity bills - with one...
It's not going to set any capacity records, but international Palau solar Airport new solar panel array is a big deal for such a small nation and sets an example for other countries. The Republic...
Producing solar cells with zero-emissions electricity will provide new manufacturing opportunities for local industries. Australian solar cells researchers and industry have partnered to develop innovative ways of generating zero-emissions electricity using a printing machine to...
Energy Minister Stephen Robertson high-fived Queensland households and businesses yesterday for their enthusiastic participation in the state's solar power revolution and sought to quash rumours circulating in recent days that the state's initiatives were facing...
BP, EUROPE'S second-largest oil company, is sticking with a proposed $923 million solar project in Australia after deciding to leave the business globally amid a glut. ''We continue to remain part of the consortium and...
TransCanada, the company behind the controversial proposed Keystone XL pipeline project that will transport tar sands oil to the USA, has announced the acquisition of $470 million worth of solar farm projects. TransCanada says...
Sun-Believable - Paint On Solar Cells by Australian Solar Quotes A team of researchers at the University of Notre Dame state they have made major inroads in creating a solar paint that can generate electricity...
Zouhaier Kefi, Soleos Solar, President Joanne Pochet, Enphase, Marketing Manager Didier Jeannelle, Solarmax, Director Joseph Maingard, Power One, Director Sales & Marketing Patrick Bernelin , Aros, Photovoltaic Director Laurent Hurtado, Tigo, Commercial Director France Pierre...
French market experience 2011 and forecast 2012 by International companies module suppliers: Gregory Spanoudakis, Canadian Solar, President Laurent Bodin, Hanghwa, Director Sales France Fabien Occipinti, Trina Solar, Sales Director Julien Potron, Jinko, Head of...
In his address to the conference, The Hon Greg Combet MP Minister for Industry and Innovation and Minister for Climate Change and Energy Efficiency offers strong support for the solar industry and expands on current...
Google Invests In Four Solar PV Farms by Australian Solar Quotes Google's love affair with PV-based solar continues, with an announcement last night that the giant of search is splashing cash on solar farms to...
IKEA, the world's leading home furnishings retailer, is to install solar energy panels on ten additional United States locations -- its entire presence in the Southern U.S. Pending governmental permits, installation can begin this winter,...
CLONCURRY solar farm worth $6.76 million will get the go-ahead after a tender to design, build and operate the 2.128 megawatt project was announced yesterday. Energy Minister Stephen Robertson announced Ingenero Pty Ltd as the preferred...
The solar industry calls upon the Federal Government to make a clear commitment to the expansion of solar power Proposals to significantly restrict the further deployment of solar power in Germany that are coming from...
