Projects
Mugga Lane 15MW Solar Farm (2015 - 2016)
- Fixed and tracker technology for the project under the ACT solar FiT program
- Consultant and advisory role
- Bid Management
- Preliminary design
- Yield assessments
- Cost estimates
- Contract Negotiation
- Currently under construction
Mt. Majura 2.3MW Tracking Solar Plant (2015 - 2016)
- Tracker design for project under the ACT solar FiT program
- Solar advisors and specialist consultants for EPC
- Currently under construction
Coober Pedy 1.3MW Hybrid (2015 - 2016)
- An innovative hybrid power project for upgrading the Coober Pedy Power Station to accommodate significant amounts of renewable energy and storage
- Solar advisors and specialist consultants for EPC
- Currently under construction
Darwin International Airport 4MW Commercial System (2015 - 2016)
- Largest “behind the meter” project in Australia
- Consultant and advisory role
- Tender “winning strategy”
- Preliminary design
- Yield assessments
- Contract Negotiation
- Commissioned May 2016
Due Diligence Report (2015)
Engaged by a Project Owner to assess a 1.8MW “behind the meter” solar PV project prior to construction, and to prepare a Due Diligence Report to be presented to the CEFC and investors.
Feasibility Studies (2014 - 2015)
Prepared numerous Feasibility Reports for several large Corporate clients involving MW scale rooftop and carpark installations, including several in cyclonic regions of Australia.
Dubai 30kW Commercial System (2014)
High-rise rooftop
Solar Consultancy Role
- Concept Design
- Energy Modelling & Optimization
- Technical Specification
- Sourcing Major Materials
- Budgets and Pricing
Shellharbour Shopping Centre 1.25MW Commercial System (2014 - 2015)
Developed Project on behalf of Client:
- Concept Design & Integration
- Energy Modelling & Optimization
- Maximizing ROI
- Grid Connection Approval
- Technical Specification
- Tender Process
- Contract Negotiation
- Owners Engineer Role during construction in 2015
Site Visits and Preliminary Designs (2014 - 2015)
Worked with a Tier 1 Australian Construction Company to perform “early works” and prepare detailed proposals for a number of utility scale solar plants in Australia.
Several of these projects have successfully been awarded “preferred contractor” status and are now working towards Financial Close.
USA & Europe Visit – Emerging Product Review (2014)
Met up with developers, suppliers, visited plants under construction, and attended North America’s largest solar expo – with the view to see the technology of the near future which will help reduce balance of system and operating costs for utility scale plants.
Corowa Shire Council 420kW Commercial System (2014)
- Feasibility Study
- Energy Modelling
- Project Costing
- Technical Specification
- Tender Process
- Tender Evaluation
- Contract Negotiation
- Owners Engineer Role
Microinverter Analysis (2014)
Investigated the merits of microinverter technology, analyzed product, suppliers and pricing, and how microinverters could be integrated into large commercial systems and utility scale plants
Due Diligence Report (2014)
Engaged by a Project Owner to assess a 3MW solar PV project about to be constructed in Australia, and to prepare a Due Diligence Report to be presented to the banks, as this project nears Financial Close
Performance Risk Paper (2014)
Prepared a detailed Performance Risk Paper for a Client, relating to the risks, mitigation strategies and performance warranties offered for utility scale solar PV plants, to present to the Board of a multinational company for their internal approval process
China Visit – Module Manufacturers Factory Audit (2014)
Visited 5 of the world’s leading Tier 1 solar PV module manufacturing plants to witness and verify:
- Processes
- Quality Control
- Product Performance
- Commercials