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.
21 years after an ambitious program was launched in Germany to promote the uptake of solar, the nation's 1 millionth solar panel array has been installed. According to the German Solar Industry Association (BSW-Solar), the...
Work will start early in 2012 on Townsville’s largest solar project with the installation of more than 1600 solar panels on the Townsville Solar RSL Stadium roof, Energy Minister Stephen Robertson announced today. Mr Robertson said...
AUSTRALIA'S only solar panel maker, SilexSolar, yesterday suspended manufacturing at its Homebush plant saying it had been decimated by Chinese imports, the high dollar and a lack of support from state and federal governments. In...
With independent forecasts indicating that the solar business will continue to grow faster than almost any other industry in the Unites States, the role of electric utilities will increase concurrently. At Solar Power International 2011 in...
When in doubt, pointing the finger is the reflexive way for public servants trying to duck responsibility for implementing a dud policy. And the disastrous NSW solar bonus scheme, which could end up costing NSW ...
European Solar News Is there anything European solar can't do? Aside from bringing cheap, clean power to developing economies and assisting households in developed countries to slash their greenhouse gas emissions and electricity bills; it...
LANDLORDS across all property assets will be required under new laws to disclose the energy efficiency of buildings and upgrade where necessary to attract new tenants. From November 1, the Commercial Building Disclosure Program, known...
Major players in the rising renewable energy industry will meet in the Sunshine Coast later this month to discuss the region's potential. The visit will include a guided tour of Sunshine Coast solar as well...
Molecular Solar Ltd, a spinout company from the University of Warwick, has achieved a significant breakthrough in the performance of solar photovoltaic (PV) cells. They have achieved and demonstrated a record voltage for organic photovoltaic...
The USA’s Campbell Soup Company says by installing a new 2.3 megawatt (MW) solar power system at its Sacramento factory, it will save about $2 million in electricity costs over 20 years, based on U.S...
Our valued customers are your greatest asset when you choose to go solar. By sharing their personal experience with local solar companies, they give Australians a heads up on Service, Sales Reps, Quality, Price, Installation, and...
The solar panel installation marathon has begun at the Hervey Bay Solar Farm in Queensland. The first soil has been turned on the $2.7 million Fraser Coast Community Solar Farm. State Energy Minister Stephen Robertson and Fraser...
Stratosolar We've reported in the past on plans for putting solar panels on the moon and space-based solar power stations transmitting electricity back to Earth. A little closer to home, but still high above our...
Premier Power solar will build four photovoltaic power plants totaling 16.2 MW in Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria. The projects represent a more than 75 percent increase in the country’s solar capabilities since the beginning of 2011, when...
The Board of Directors of Renewable Energy Corporation ASA (REC) has resolved to initiate a process, including formal deliberations with the employee representatives to assess permanent closedown of parts of the production capacity in Norway....
A joint initiative of grid operators and the solar industry is recommending that the Federal Government take measures to ensure supply security in the German and European power grid. According to a scientific study, a...
