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.
Originally published on CleanTechnica. By Darryn Van Hout Australia boasts the highest penetration of residential solar in the world, with one in five households now powered by the nation’s abundant sunshine. While the debate...
The Australian manufacturing sector is beginning to see new life as the renewable energy and tech boom feeds a world of opportunity into what was thought to have lost hope for the future.
In the last decade, solar power adoption in Australia has greatly soared, making solar power the most popular source of renewable energy*. Around 15% of all Australian homes have rooftop solar panels installed, but the...
Battery storage is becoming an attractive and viable energy option for many Australian homes. What is fast becoming the holy grail of the renewable energy world, the future is changing not just for the growing...
Darryn Van Hout argues that telecom firms such as Telstra, armed with solar-plus-storage, can win in the Australian energy market.
Perhaps inspired by the electric vehicle prototype by Solar Power Australia, the DeLorean from Back to the Future could soon be back on scene. Will the iconic car on the 20th century be the fuel...
It looks like Christmas has come early for Australian solar customers following Tesla’s announcement that its Powerwall battery storage system will be available in Australia before Christmas this year. Tesla Powerwall priceThis past week, the...
New battery technology could allow Australian homes to generate and store solar-powered energy more cheaply than traditional electricity suppliers by 2018, says report. Australians will be able to use solar panels and batteries to cheaply...
Leading solar power installer Natural Solar has been announced as one of Australia’s first installers of Tesla’s long anticipated Powerwall With the next wave of solar power installations on its way Natural Solar say that...
The combination of solar integrated storage solutions and efficient grid technology emerging has started the age of energy storage. The battery storage sector's rapidly progressing market thanks to more affordable prices and revenue increase over...
Are you about to buy solar panels for your home? Before you do, learn the facts. There are many misconceptions or solar energy myths surrounding the revolutionary power generating boom. Is it Chinese whispers? Or...
#Researchers at #MIT have recently disproved the theory that living near #WindTurbines can cause a number of health problems. Great news for producers of renewable energy!
AllGrid Energy, a leader in technological innovation, has unveiled a smart energy storage hybrid system to harness solar power. WattGrid has been designed to address two main points for the renewable energy industry providing a...
Let’s be honest, the cost of electricity has made a huge contribution to the high cost of living and the difficulties Australian families experience in balancing their family budgets. According to a survey carried out...
As countries across the world become increasingly aware of the damage caused by the coal industry and other fossil fuels, a decreasing demand and a move towards renewable sources has caused a major shift in...
Another step in the right direction as the National Australia Bank, otherwise known as NAB, along with the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) have decided to offer small to medium size business enterprises a discounted...
