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RENEWABLE ENERGY Industry Capability

DirectoryACT and South East New South Wales

2018

Canberra is Australia’s renewable energy capital, leading the field in policy, research and industry innovation.

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) has set the global benchmark through its legislated 100% renewable electricity target by 2020 and has the most ambitious emissions reductions targets of any jurisdiction in Australia. To date, the ACT has attracted over $500 million in renewable energy investment.

ACT policies have driven investment certainty and have attracted world leading energy transition research and education courses, renewable energy business headquarters and clean energy policy design and implementation. The ACT continues to lead the world with its zero-emissions transport action plan focused on leading electric and hydrogen fuelled vehicles investment and uptake.

The Canberra region hosts eight wind farms, four solar farms, affectionately known as the solar highway, a utility-scale organic waste-to-energy facility, mini-hydroelectricity plants, a world-record solar thermal technology demonstration and an Australian-first renewable energy skills training centre.

The South East Region of Renewable Energy Excellence (SERREE) hub was developed by Regional Development Australia ACT with funding from the ACT Government and the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). SERREE has fostered growth in the industry by creating a community of collaboration between businesses striving to engage in the rapidly emerging global industry. SERREE facilitates local and international business-to-business meetings, delegations and community education.

Canberra is open for international engagement and collaboration and is a first-choice destination for renewable energy in Australia. We look forward to welcoming you to Canberra, the home of renewable energy in Australia.

Shane Rattenbury MLAMinister for Climate Change and Sustainability

Ross MacDiarmidChairRegional Development Australia ACT

Australian Capital Territory: the home of renewable energy

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Coffey Services Australia

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EDUCATION, RESEARCH & INNOVATION

ACT and South East New South Wales

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2Degrees Renewables Innovation Hubwww.2degreeshub.com

19-23 Moore Street, Turner, Australian Capital Territory 2612Contact: [email protected]

OverviewThe Renewables Innovation Hub is a flexible, collaborative co-working office space. It brings together innovative start-ups and pioneering organisations from Australia and from around the world to develop the ACT’s vibrant renewable energy and cleantech sectors.

Funded by the renewable energy industry via the $12m Renewable Energy Innovation Fund (REIF), the Renewables Innovation Hub is an exciting new initiative with the ACT Government as part of its industry development strategy to grow the renewable energy ecosystem in the Territory.

CapabilityThe Renewables Innovation Hub is ideally suited to entrepreneurs, service providers, consultants, investors, researchers and policymakers. If you’re looking to build your business and deliver or improve the generation, distribution, or storage of renewable energy and create the jobs of the future, then the Renewables Innovation Hub is where you belong.

The Renewables Innovation Hub offers:

• 24 co-working desks (flexible full-time and part-time options available)

• 6 x 3-person and 2 x 2-person offices

• 4 bookable meeting rooms

• New kitchens and quality fit out throughout

• 300-person event space capacity

• High-speed internet.

ExpertiseMentoring for early-stage businesses and support to identify market opportunities through formal introductions to key industry and government contacts.

Highly informative workshops, seminars and briefings by industry and research leaders across a range of topics including wind and solar energy, battery storage and integration, the hydrogen economy, energy control systems and energy policy.

Extensive networking opportunities for organisations, through a calendar of regular social events, both hosted at the Hub and within the wider CBR Renewables Precinct.

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OverviewThe Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) is a vocational education provider in Canberra and is one of a system of TAFEs.

Qualifications offered by CIT range from certificate to degree-level.

CIT has an impressive 90-year history providing technical and further education in the ACT and surrounding area.

Today, it trains around 20,000 students each year, touching more lives post-secondary school than any other tertiary education institution in the ACT.

CapabilityCIT is an exclusive provider of Global Wind Organisation (GWO) certified training in the ACT and surrounding regional New South Wales.

The state-of-the-art high-risk training facilities in conjunction with our Renewable Energy Centre of Excellence, positions CIT as a national leader in wind safety training, upholding the GWO mission to support injury-free working environments in the wind industry.

Located at CIT Bruce ACT, the purpose-built high-risk training facilities offer the ideal setting for wind safety training. Trainers provide in-depth practical professional experience and knowledge, a collective of over 100 years of high risk and wind safety training experience in both technical and safety operations within the renewables industry.

ExpertiseParticipants undertake relevant interactive and hands-on workshops, with industry specific scenarios to apply in practical assessments, including:

• GWO Basic Technical Training - this training provides basic safety awareness in the fields of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic operations associated with wind turbines and wind power generation

• GWO Basic Safety Training - this training provides basic safety awareness in the fields of first aid, manual handling, working at heights and fire awareness associated with wind turbines and wind power generation.

Canberra Institute of Technologywww.cit.edu.au

Ph. +61 2 6207 318835 Vowels Crescent, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory 2617

Contact: Tamara Duncan, [email protected]

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OverviewThe ECI provides authoritative leadership in energy research, education and public policy through a broad portfolio ranging from the science and engineering of energy generation and energy efficiency, to energy economics, regulation, security, sociology and policy.

The ECI comprises more than 300 staff and PhD students from all seven Colleges of the University and over $100 million in infrastructure and facilities, supported by a major portfolio of external grant funding.

CapabilityResearch clusters:

• Artificial Photosynthesis

• Carbon Capture and Storage

• Energy and Security

• Energy Economics and Policy

• Energy Efficiency

• Energy for Development

• Energy Regulation and Governance

• Energy Sociology and Risk

• Energy Storage and Recovery

• Energy-water Nexus

• Enhanced Oil and Gas Extraction

• Fusion Power

• Nuclear Science

• Renewable Fuels

• Smart Grid

• Solar Photovoltaics

• Solar Thermal

• Sustainable Transport

• Wind Energy.

ExpertiseThe ECI provides authoritative leadership in energy change research through a broad portfolio of major, internationally recognised fields of energy diversification, and by addressing key issues surrounding energy implementation.

The ECI leads ANU educational programs in the field of energy change through the Master of Energy Change degree program and through professional short courses.

The ECI has also collaborated in the design of three postgraduate and undergraduate course in Energy Change at ANU:

• Energy Generation and Transformation

• Wind Energy• Integration of Renewable Energy into Power Systems and Microgrids.

ENERGY CHANGE INSTITUTE

Energy Change Institutewww.energy.anu.edu.au

Ph. 61 2 6125 4702The Australian National University Oliphant Building (#60)

Mills Road, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601Contact: [email protected]

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OverviewEnergyLab is Australia’s leading incubator, accelerator and community to supporting cleantech and energy start-up companies.It offers a flagship Acceleration Program running 6-24 months with pre-approved access to the Clean Energy Seed Fund of $27 million.

They have a National and international presence with Hubs in Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane and Cambodia and India.

CapabilityEnergyLab was founded to support new business and technological initiatives that move Australia and the world toward 100% clean energy solutions.

ProgramsEnergyLab runs a number of programs to help people set up and grow clean energy businesses.InvestorsEnergyLab helps investors find the most promising and impactful cleantech startups to invest in.

EnergyLab ResearchEnergyLab prepares discussion papers to help facilitate productive conversation around clean energy innovation, and to promote and support clean energy entrepreneurship.

Expertise• Expert at supporting start-up and early stage cleantech and energy companies.

• Experienced business coaching.

• Extensive program of events including panel discussions, thought leader presentations, working groups and hackathons.

• Access to early stage capital via dedicated Angel Investor Network.

EnergyLabwww.energylab.org.au

Level One 1 Franklin Street, Manuka, Australian Capital Territory 2603Contact: Piers Grove, [email protected]

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OverviewGlobal Energy Training Solutions is a Registered Training Organisation (41319) and trains electrical apprentices.

GETS has training rooms and well equipped workshops for face-to-face training. GETS has about 160 learners employed across over 70 companies. Since 2015 GETS has graduated 57 electricians.

GETS is privately owned. It receives funding from Skills Canberra, ACT Government and the ACT Building and Construction Industry Training Fund Authority.

CapabilityGETS provides nationally recognised training in UEE30811 and some units of competencies in solar photovoltaic systems & telecommunications technology.

GETS provides:

• recognition of Prior Learning services for learners with some practical or theoretical experience, those returning to the industry or completing a second trade.

• gap training and assessment for overseas and domestic qualified / experienced electrical workers

• verification of currency for electrical licence holders / inspectors upgrading their qualifications.

ExpertiseGETS is carbon neutral, enthusiastic about renewable energy and is an accredited Actsmart Business.

GETS staff respond to the training and assessment needs of employers, apprentices, school and community education programs and visiting international delegations.

Support is provided to learners through regular, free drop-in tutorial sessions ideal for applicants of Recognition of Prior Learning and learners who would like additional support in pracs and assessments.

Global Energy Training Solutions (GETS) www.gets.edu.au

Ph. +61 2 6262 0077Ground Floor, 25-27 Darling Street, Mitchell Canberra Australian Capital Territory 2911

Contact: Ben Murphy, [email protected]

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RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY

ACT and South East New South Wales

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OverviewACCIONA is a global leader in sustainable solutions for infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA have invested more than AUD$1 billion through local investment opportunities and project development. As a national business ACCIONA employs more than 1,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across the country.

ACCIONA Energy built and owns the Gunning Wind Farm in the Capital Region. It also built and services the 20MW Royalla solar project near Canberra, for a client.

CapabilityACCIONA is a global company with a business model based on sustainability. Its aim is to respond to society’s main needs through the provision of renewable energy, infrastructure, water and services.

ACCIONA Energy has built and owns three wind farms in Australia, one through a joint venture, and has developed a strong pipeline of projects for construction.

The wind farms at Waubra in Victoria, Gunning in New South Wales and Cathedral Rocks in South Australia produce 304.5MW of green energy, equivalent to the energy needs of 205,000 households.

In April 2017 it began construction of its fourth wind farm at Mount Gellibrand in Victoria.

ExpertiseACCIONA ConstructionMore than 100 years of experience around the world.

ACCIONA AGUALeaders in the field of water treatment.

ACCIONA IndustrialLeaders in power generation and civil and industrial engineering.

ACCIONA ServiceACCIONA Service is a worldwide services operator for both private- and public-sector customers based on a business model that is ready to handle any one of a range of services or several services simultaneously and their management.

ACCIONA Australiawww.acciona.com.au Ph. +61 2 8117 0100

Level 20, 6 O’Connell Street, Sydney NSW 2000Contact: [email protected]

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OverviewACIL Allen is an independent Australian economics, strategy and policy consulting firm with 35 years of operation.

They have over 60 consultants across offices in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide.

ACIL Allen provides analysis and advice to governments and the private sector on topics that range across the entire economy.

Capability• Highly regarded models of the electricity and gas markets in Australia

• An extensive understanding of energy policy and programs across all jurisdictions

• A proprietary CGE model to examine the impacts of policies and projects at the regional, state and national level

• Highly experienced at stakeholder consultations (face to face, workshops surveys)

• Program and policy analysis and evaluation

• Excellent understanding of R&D and

innovation and its impact on the economy

ExpertiseAn independent Australian economics, strategy and policy consulting firm with 35 years of operation.

60 consultants across offices in Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide.ACIL Allen provides analysis and advice to governments and the private sector on topics that range across the entire economy.

ACIL Allen Consultingwww.acilallen.com.au Ph.+61 2 6103 8200

Level 1, 15 London Circuit, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2600Headquarters: Level 9, 60 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000Contact: Dr John Söderbaum FTSE, [email protected]

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OverviewActewAGL are an electricity, gas and solar retailer proudly based in the nation’s capital and for more than 100 years who have been an active part of the community. Their customers enjoy among the cheapest electricity prices in the country.

They’ve built a special relationship with the region they serve, getting behind local teams, charities and community events. And as the world around them continually changes, they’re exploring innovative energy solutions to help customers take control of the energy they use.

CapabilityActewAGL are always looking to the future to make sure customers have access to the energy solutions they want, such as battery storage, solar and other emerging energy technologies.

Assisting their customers to manage their energy is an important focus for ActewAGL and they offer a range of programs, initiatives and workshops to help meet their needs.

ExpertiseActewAGL is a local energy retailer, experienced in providing solar and battery storage.

ActweAGL Retailwww.actewagl.com.au Ph.+61 2 6280 0994

100 Gladstone Street, Fyschwick, ACT 2609

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OverviewAll Things Steel is a unique company that provides structural engineering as well as fabrication and on-site construction solutions.

They provide engineering and design solutions for wind turbine bases and crane bases to solar farms and private stand-alone solar systems etc.

They design, supply and construct passive solar houses and use design techniques that encourage minimal use of cooling and heating systems.

They have a factory and workshop in Hume allowing local creativity, development and solutions to local and national problems.They design for and supply several local solar installers for both large power plants as well as smaller off grid solutions.

CapabilityToo often these days there is a disconnect between design and final construction. All Things Steel avoid that by providing a holistic one stop solution.

All Things Steel:

• deal with large projects and clients from the ANU and Optus to the local farmer

• provides engineering, fabrication and construction expertise

• provides a streamlined process with no need for additional engineering or outsourcing.

ExpertiseOver 35 years in the engineering and construction industry and a local office and factory that provide a unique location to design and develop solutions.

All Things Steel Pty Ltdwww.allthingssteel.com.au

Ph+ 61 401 448 44399 Tralee Street. Hume. Australian Capital Territory 2620

Contact: Alex Stodulka, [email protected]

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OverviewApogee Energy is a boutique consulting firm experienced in renewable energy, project development, energy storage, energy trading and retailing.

They can assist clients in providing services that facilitate completion of their projects where they do not usually have relevant internal experience.

CapabilityQualified and experienced professionals providing considered and tailored advice for clients in renewable energy.

They have worked for the following types of organisations:

• Government

• Renewable energy developers

• Generation companies

• Universities

• Energy retailers

• Energy Networks

• NGO’s

Previous clients include:

• ACT Government

• Canberra Institute of Technology

• Monash University

• Australian Energy Markets Commission

• Ausgrid

• Evo Networks (ACTEWAGL).

ExpertiseExperienced in energy trading, retailing and generation such that they understand energy generation from supplier to customer.

Significant experience in energy storage and the economic optimisation of storage solutions.

Have worked in Australia and overseas modelling energy systems.

Assisted CIT in the development of their wind farm training course.

Apogee Energywww.apogeeenergy.com.au

Ph. +61 (0) 414 355 50319-23 Moore Street, Turner, Australian Capital Territory 2612

PO Box 451, Coogee, New South Wales 2034Contact: Warwick Forster, [email protected]

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OverviewIndependent advisory services in the renewable energy sector.

Atratus brings together subject matter experts in the feasibility, establishment, construction and environmental impacts of renewable energy projects.

Capability• Assistance with grant expression of interest / applications

• Owner’s representative

• Project Manager

• Site / Construction Manager

• Intro into developing country markets

• Feasibility studies – focused on solutions

ExpertiseFounder Simon Troman has over 30 years experience in the renewable energy sector, covering aid and development, government, commercial and research roles. Simon is well

known in the sector for his role establishing, growing and managing IT Power / ITP Renewables, and as the Manager of the Federal Government’s $205 million Renewable Remote Power Generation Program.

Atratus is Simon’s second company specialising in renewable energy, established to provide completely independent advice and expertise in finding renewable energy solutions.

Atratus Consultingwww.atratus.com.au

Ph. +61 (0) 409 703 338PO Box 6207, O’Connor, ACT 2602Contact: [email protected]

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OverviewBeast Solutions is an advisory consulting company that integrates strategic, technical, feasibility, commercial, policy and risk aspects of energy and sustainability solutions for buildings, precincts, and utility scale projects.

They also work with trusted partners in solar farm development, low-carbon transport, detailed engineering design and integrated water solutions.

They have offices in Canberra and Sydney.

Capability• Integrated technical, financial and risk analysis

• Net-zero emission strategies

• Business cases and cost benefit analysis

• Renewable generation and storage

• Sustainability solutions for residential, commercial, educational and healthcare developments

• Sustainable, energy-efficient design for the built environment

• Mechanical and electrical engineering

• Low carbon transport

• Distributed generation and storage

• Microgrids, smart grids and embedded networks

• Financing, grants and power purchase

• Data analysis

• Urban microclimate

ExpertiseBeast Solutions interweave robust financial and risk analysis with technical solutions.

They integrate the detail with the big picture and their clients make important decisions with clarity and confidence.

Beast Solutionswww.beast.solutions Ph. +61 2 6262 5033

34 Thynne Street, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory 2617101/39 East Esplanade, Manly, New South Wales 2095

Contact: Simon Evans, [email protected] / [email protected]

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OverviewHeadquartered in Sydney, BJCE Australia is wholly owned by Beijing Jingneng Clean Energy Co. Limited through its Hong Kong subsidiary BJCE HK which was established in August 2010 and is the leading supplier of wind power in China.

Passionate about clean energy, BJCE Australia commenced operations in 2014 with the aim of owning and operating 1GW of renewable energy generation in Australia by 2020.

They are focussed on being a secure and reliable supplier to their customers, fostering the care and development of their people and delivering on their commitment to their stakeholders in a compliant, profitable, safe and environmentally responsible manner.

CapabilityAs at 2017, BJCE HK owns and operates in excess of 8GW of clean and renewable energy generation assets, including wind, solar PV, hydroelectricity and gas.

In 2014, BJCE HK entered the international market by acquiring a 75% stake in the 165.5MW Gullen Range Wind Farm. As at December 2017, BJCE Australia’s growing team consists of eleven people.

ExpertiseThey own Australia’s first co-located wind and solar farm, Gullen Range Wind Farm and Gullen Solar Farm. With a combined installed capacity of 175.5MW, the wind and solar farm can power in excess of 70,000 typical homes on an average day of wind and sunshine.

BJCE Australia’s next project is the Biala Wind Farm, a 31-turbine wind farm located in the Southern Tablelands of NSW.

BJCE Australiawww.gullenrangewindfarm.com/about-bjce

1 York Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000

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OverviewBL&A is a leading environmental consultancy providing services to the wind industry.

They have a large team of in-house professional botanists, zoologists, ecologists, GIS specialists and project managers.

They are specialists in providing advice on project design, monitoring and evaluation.They provide technical advice on over 30 wind farms throughout Australia.

They are highly skilled in meeting the regulatory requirements of all states in Australia.Specialists in providing expert witness evidence on flora and fauna matters.

Peer reviews and provision of technical support for all forms of energy development proposals.

Capability• Desktop assessments to identify the likelihood of significant ecological values

• Initial field assessments to locate and identify flora, fauna and ecological communities of significance

• Flora and fauna assessments

• Scoping ecological assessments to meet state-specific regulatory requirements

• Targeted species assessments, including bird and bat utilisation surveys

• Management plans for native vegetation and threatened species

• Assessments and referrals under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act)

Expertise• Initial assessment, constraints mapping and specialists in wind farm design

• Specialist ecological input into development planning and application process for over 30 wind farms in Australia

• Implementation of operational bird and bat management plans for over 30 wind farms throughout Australia

• Developed Wind Farms and birds: Interim Standards for Risk Assessment – Australian Wind Energy Association (AusWEA)

• Collision risk modelling for species of concern and modelling of the contribution individual turbines make to overall project risk

Brett Lane & Associateswww.ecologicalresearch.com.au

Renewables Innovation Hub 19-23 Moore Street, Turner, Australian Capital Territory 2612

Headquarters: Suite 5. 61 - 63 Camberwell Road, Hawthorn East, Victoria 3123Contact: Bernard O’Callaghan, [email protected]

Inga Kulik, [email protected]

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OverviewCanberra Town Planning began trading in 2015 and currently consists of nine professional staff plus administrative support.

Directors Kip Tanner and Pieter Van der Walt have worked alongside each other in Canberra since early 2004.

Pieter’s background is in statutory planning while Kip’s experience extends to strategic and environmental approvals.

Directors Nichelle Jackson and Elizabeth Slapp bring additional depth to the leadership team with backgrounds spanning NSW Planning experience, Design and Feasibility assessment.

Capability• Statutory planning and development approvals

• Master planning and sustainable development

• Environmental impact assessment

• Recreational planning

• Community consultation

ExpertiseKip Tanner’s background in environmental engineering provides him with a unique ability to synthesise both planning and engineering issues to achieve high quality, practical outcomes.

Kip was the lead planner for the planning and environmental approvals for both the Royalla and Mugga Lane solar farms in the ACT.

Kip also provided professional advice in relation to glare analysis for solar installations in Majura Valley and IKEA Canberra.

Canberra Town Planningwww.canberratownplanning.com.au

Ph. +61 2 6262 50915/32 Lonsdale Street, Braddon, Australian Capital Territory 2612

Contact: Kip Tanner, [email protected]

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OverviewClancy Contracting have been servicing the ACT and surrounding region for over 18 years.Renewable energy customers include:

• Gullen Range Wind Farm

• Crookwell 2 Wind Farm

• Royalla Solar Farm

• Gullen Solar Farm

• Mugga Lane Solar Park

• Cullerin Range Wind Farm

• Woodlawn Wind Farm

• Gunning Wind Farm

• Walwa Wind Farm.

CapabilitySpecialise in fencing, weed control and site rehabilitation

Experienced in large projects such as substation fencing and screenings to specifications within budget and to deadlines

Have provided screenings (including garden plantings and paddock plantings) for over 70 private properties in the region, including liaison between private property owners, landscape architects and wind and solar farm owners and operators

Local business and can mobilise promptly for urgent works

Provide prompt on-going maintenance (big or small) for renewable energy projects in the region

ExpertiseYears of experience working on renewable energy projects for asset owners, head contractors and property owners. They excel in WHSE, quality management, environmental sustainability, industrial relations and employment.

Being local, Clancy Contracting have experience and knowledge of reliable local contractors and suppliers. Can co-ordinate and manage these sub-contractors and suppliers for asset owners and head contractors.In addition:

• Fully insured, Certificates of Currency available on request

• IRE Certified in the ACT

• Environmental Authorisation

• Preferred suppliers to ACT Government in Fencing and Weed Control

• References available on request.

Clancy Contractingwww.clancycontracting.com.au

Ph. +61 (0) 409 866 970 (Nic Clancy) or +61 (0) 407 426 537 (Melissa Clancy)132 Yass Street, Gunning, New South Wales 2581

Contact: [email protected]

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OverviewCoffey’s experts are at the forefront of their specialisation in engineering, geotechnical, testing, environmental and project management services.

CapabilityBelow are a few of the renewable energy projects Coffey has been involved in across ACT/NSW:

• Sapphire Wind Farm, NSW Coffey provided geotechnical and environmental (site contamination services) as part of the pre-construction works for the project • Crudine Ridge Wind Farm, NSW Coffey provided environmental (site contamination and ecological services) as part of the pre- construction works for the project

• Granite Hills Wind Farm, NSW Coffey provided geotechnical services to assist with early feasibility studies for the project

• Williamsdale Solar Farm, ACT Coffey provided environmental (site contamination) and geotechnical services as part of the pre- construction activities for the project.

ExpertiseWith one of the most experienced and well-resourced technical teams in the Australia and New Zealand region, Coffey can provide in-house geotechnical, environmental and material testing services to the industry.

This allows them to seamlessly collaborate between their technical teams to ensure the assessment of in ground conditions are known early to all team members, to minimise unwelcome surprises during the project.No matter the size or scope they deliver solutions that save money, save time and manage risk.

Coffey Services Australiawww.coffey.com

Ph. +61 2 6124 560017 Torrens Street, Braddon, Australian Capital Territory 2612

Headquarters: Level 19 Tower B Citadel Tower 799, Pacific HighwayChatswood, New South Wales 2067Contact: [email protected] / [email protected]

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OverviewRenewable energy project development and renewable energy asset management through construction and long-term operations. Capability

• Asset management services to other renew able energy project developers and owners

• Developing a 1.3GW portfolio including wind and solar farms and battery energy storage

• Partnership with Partners Group (investment manager from Switzerland) to complete the development, financing and construction of their portfolio

ExpertiseCWP Renewables has substantial experience with large scale project development, financing, con-struction and operations.

They were a winner of the Clean Energy Council Community Engagement Award in 2014 and have pioneered large scale community investment through their Sapphire Wind Farm.

CWP Renewableswww.cwprenewables.com

Ph. +61 2 6100 212234 Thynne Street, Block E, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory 2617Contact: Andrew Dickson, [email protected]

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OverviewEstablished in 1991 by two brothers, Andrew and Michael Divall.

Divall’s Earthmoving & Bulk Haulage currently operate in the following areas:

• General earthworks and earthmoving

• Crushing and quarrying

• Road works (rural and residential)

• Bulk haulage

• Demolition

• Subdivisions

• Hourly hire of plant and operators

• Bitumen spray sealing

• Concrete

• Road stabilisation CapabilityExtensive experience working on both Wind and Solar Farm projects, providing proven and tested methods in completing infrastructure works including:

• Earthworks for compound areas, hardstand areas and wind turbine foundations

• Foundation concrete supply

• Establishment of site entries and access roads to wind turbines

• Placement of culverts and drainage

• Implementation of erosion and sediment control measures.

Key projects include:

• Taralga Wind Farm 52 Turbine foundations for Downer EDI• Crookwell II Wind Farm 28 Turbine foundations for BMD Constructions Gullen Solar Farm for Decmil.

ExpertiseThey believe that first and foremost, what sets their capabilities apart from other providers is their extensive industry experience.

Their dedication to work and growth in the renewable energy sector is what will provide value to their customers, as will their willingness to provide high quality products and services at competitive prices.

Divall’s Earthmoving & Bulk Haulage are certified by QMS Certification Services in the following standards:

• Quality Management Systems ISO 9001:2008

• OH&S Management Systems AS/NZS 4801:2001

• Environmental Management Systems ISO 14001:2004.

Divall’s Earthmoving & Bulk Haulagewww.divalls.com.au Ph. +61 2 4829 8200

17090 Hume Highway, Goulburn, New South Wales 2580Contact: Andrew Divall, [email protected]

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OverviewECLIPS is an Australian systems engineering company that designs and fabricates purpose-built modular capabilities and logistics platforms, in order to facilitate operational efficiency and capital savings for its customers. Specialising in the military, mining and emergency services industries, ECLIPS offers a range of off-the-shelf products in addition to custom modules.

CapabilityECLIPS follow a proven systems engineering process to design solutions to meet customer’s needs

ECLIPS focus on solving complex remote infrastructure and power problems, rather than simply selling products.

ECLIPS have a proven fabrication process and have successfully delivered thousands of purpose-built logistics platforms across Australia and overseas

Certifications:

- AS/NZS 9001:2015

- Defence Recognised Supplier.

ExpertiseECLIPS specialises in:

• Purpose-built logistics platforms

• Container-based modular buildings for the Military and Mining sectors

• Emergency accommodation

• Training facilities

• Correctional Services facilities

• Specialised off-the-shelf equipment.

ECLIPS also create custom modules, designed by their professional engineers and delivered with world-class project management. They take a systems engineering approach to every project to deliver the highest quality and most cost efficient solution, with speed and professionalism.

ECLIPS Pty Ltdwww.eclips.engineering

Ph. 1300 325 477, International +61 2 6162 282617 Isa Street, Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory 2609

Contact: Matt Hanlon, [email protected]

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OverviewEcology and Heritage Partners brings together some of Australia’s most trusted experts in natural and cultural heritage.

Their team collaborate on all stages of renewable energy project development from planning, to construction, to operational phases.

Their commitment is to achieve the best possible outcomes for a project whilst ensuring the natural and cultural heritage values are protected and enhanced if possible.

They have completed over 4,000 projects across Australia in a range of industries. They have offices in ACT, Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia. CapabilityTheir natural and cultural heritage services include:

• Initial site due diligence

• Permit and licence applications

• Ecological and heritage surveys, assessments and management plans

• Environmental Impact Assessments

• Environmental auditing, monitoring and

compliance• Environmental and biodiversity offset sourcing and brokering

• Expert witness (appeals, tribunals, Panel hearings).

Having completed over 50 complex wind farm projects, over 35 solar farm approvals, they have extensive experience in supporting the successful approval, construction and operation of renewable energy projects.

ExpertiseSmooth navigation of a project through the legislative and regulatory frameworks is their priority. This is achieved by:

• Trusted expertise and extensive experience

• A pragmatic and objective approach

• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and its practical applications

• Minimisation of project risk

• Responsiveness to client requests

• Timely project completion

• Comprehensive OH & S and Environmental Management Systems

• Close working relationships with Commonwealth and State regulators.

Ecology and Heritage Partnerswww.ehpartners.com.au

Ph. 1300 839 325Renewables Innovation Hub 19-23 Moore Street, Turner, Australian Capital Territory 2612

Headquarters: 292 Mount Alexander Road Ascot Vale, Victoria 3032Contact: Richard Sharp, [email protected]

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OverviewEcowise Services has many years of experience as a leading electrical services provider to the Canberra Region.

They are well known for their broad range of services, including structured communications cabling (optic fibre and copper systems), roadway lighting, industrial pumps and controls, traffic signals maintenance, and classic commercial and industrial electrical contracting.

Across this range of services, Ecowise Services has gained a reputation for providing innovative and high-quality solutions to our clients.This now extends to electrical infrastructure reticulation in the NSW contestable market as well. Capability

• Major industrial controls upgrades (i.e. water and wastewater pumping stations and treatment plants, industrial process plants, etc)

• Main switchboard and sub-mains installation and augmentation

• Powerline and substation construction (Level 1 and 2 Accredited) South East NSW

• Roadway and street lighting

• Traffic signals installation

• Power Factor Correction Systems

• Public area and sportsground lighting

• Electrical refurbishment to commercial and industrial premises

ExpertiseEcowise Services distinguishes itself from the usual electrical contractors by having built up its own in-house (permanent) skills in the fields of industrial controls fitter mechanics, HV cable jointers and Lineworkers, general electricians and many electrical apprentices.

Ecowise Serviceswww.ecowise-services.com.au

Ph. +61 2 6285 766693 Tennant Street, Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory 2609


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OverviewElectric Vehicles Canberra is an electrical contractor with a difference. Their passion is for electric vehicles and all the associated technology that enables drivers to drive and charge in an environmentally responsible way without removing the joy of driving.

They offer a turnkey approach that caters to everything from the vehicle to the charging point and beyond.

CapabilityElectric Vehicles Canberra has been supplying EVs and EVSEs since 2015 and is the premiere dedicated EV and EVSE experienced electrical contracting business in the ACT region.

They are a registered contractor with ActewAGL for the installation of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE or EV charging stations).They are currently managing the EV Perentie 6 x 6 12-seater project for Ginninderry including conversion and EVSE installation.

Electric Vehicles Canberra is the local agent for Electric Vehicles Oceania, Vallkree eBikes and EVSE.com.au

Expertise• Over 25 years’ experience in the electrical industry including over 5 years’ experience working with EVs

• They offer a complete solution from the vehicle to the power connection and beyond

• They offer energy solutions to maximise power usage whilst integrating EV capability.

• ACN 608 505 451

• ACT electrical licence no. 19936540

Electric Vehicles Canberrawww.electricvehiclescanberra.com

Ph. +61 (0) 409 158 8714 Wattle Glen, Murrumbateman, New South Wales 2582


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OverviewElectromotiv is a local Canberra company. They make zero-carbon transport happen for their customers by packaging finance, energy supply and infrastructure for electric bus and truck fleets.

They remove barriers to transition your fleet.Electromotiv removes cost and technological barriers to make it easy to move people using renewable energy.

Electromotiv works with local governments and other fleet operators to help make mass transit, lower cost, pollution-free, quiet, and easy to roll out.

They work with some of the biggest coach builders and electric bus drive trains including:

• Volgren (part of the Marco Polo Group)

• BYD

• ABB (HESS). CapabilityElectromotiv provide technical expertise on charging and electric bus and truck delivery as well as battery usage and optimisation. They partner with customers to reduce their risks.They provide:

• electric bus leasing

• battery leasing

• charging technology, installation and

operation

• zero carbon emissions

• zero tailpipe emissions

• on-site generation and energy supply

• analytics for fleet optimisation and tracking

• off balance sheet financing

• fixed price ‘fuel’ costs

• battery recycling and reuse

• microgrid and grid support.

ExpertiseElectromotiv is the only Australian provider that can wrap net zero bus and truck charging and vehicle delivery. They provide customers with:

• savings (electric buses are approximately 20% cheaper on a whole of life basis over a typical diesel bus)

• new and clean electric vehicles

• pollution free solutionsquiet options

• simple implementation and roll out financing.

Electromotivwww.electromotiv.com.au

Ground Floor, 34 Thynne Street, Bruce, Australian Capital Territory 2617Contact: Toby Roxburgh, [email protected]

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OverviewEmu Energy has been designing and manufacturing electrical assemblies in the ACT since 2005.

CapabilityEMU Energy’s experience ranges from residential switchboards to large complex commercial and industrial assemblies.

ExpertiseEmu Energy is well known for their dedication to providing the right solution for the most challenging of jobs.

All work is completed to the highest of standards, in alignment with quality assurance guidelines, including providing high level technical drawings and designs to reflect project requirements.

Emu Energywww.emuenergy.com.au

Ph. +61 2 6299 352412 Spongolite Street, Beard, Australian Capital Territory 2620


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OverviewOver 50 years collective experience across all aspects of ‘Engineering ‘, ‘Procurement’ and ‘Construction’ (EPC) of renewables projects.

A wealth of technical expertise, quality in delivery and ongoing operations capability.An accredited SunPower partner (only panel manufacturers in the market with 25 years product and performance warranty)

An accredited partner of Verdia, the green finance arm of the Westpac’s Energy Efficient Finance Program which is supported by $200 million of funding from the Clean Energy Finance Corporation

Capability• EPC Solar has capability and an industry leading network to deliver projects ranging from small scale commercials to large scale Solar farms

• EPC Solar has delivered various federal, state,territory government and private commercial projects including Goodwin Aged Care Ainslie (450kW), National Archives Preservation Facility (425kW), CSIRO ACT (145kW), 1, 3-5 and 4 National Cct (300kW), Capital Towers (100kW) and British High Commission (30kW)

• Daryn Stocks, EPC Solar’s managing director, has been involved in the electricity and solar industry for over 20 years and has delivered over 2,000 systems

Expertise• Member of the Clean Energy Council and the Australian Solar Council

• ISO triple certified (Quality 9001, Environment 14001, and Safety 4801)

• Accredited under the ACT Government’s Next Generation Energy Storage program

• Provides turn key solutions with the high- quality components and installs

• Industry experts in engineering consultation, project management and feasibility analysis of Solar PV, Battery and LED lighting projects

• Team of dedicated in-house designers, engineers, project managers and CEC certified electricians, who work together to deliver the highest standard of professionalism

EPC Solarwww.epcsolar.com.au

Ph. 1300 372 76576 Oatley Court, Belconnen, Australian Capital Territory 2617

Contact: Daryn Stocks, [email protected]

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OverviewEvergen is a new breed of energy services company that sells and manages intelligent home energy systems comprising solar power, batteries and intelligent energy management developed by CSIRO.

Evergen is unlocking the potential of renewable energy by installing intelligently managed solar battery systems, interconnected with the grid, giving people the ability to store solar power for when they need it and providing a cleaner and more reliable electricity system. The technology gives customers greater control than ever before on their home energy.

CapabilityThe Energy Intelligence determines how much energy is sent where between customers solar panels, battery, home and grid. Developed by CSIRO, it represents the next generation in energy technology, constantly learning and forecasting energy needs, solar production and battery characteristics to save the maximum amount of money for the longest period of time The Energy Intelligence operates every few minutes, every day, year after year.

ExpertiseEvergen is Australia’s first, next-generation, intelligent home energy system and has the investment and technical backing of CSIRO and leading investment manager AMP Capital.

The Energy Intelligence from CSIRO provides an incredible level of sophistication, allowing for deep insights into customer’s energy needs and the ability for each Evergen system to operate differently, in an optimal way for each specific home.

Evergenwww.evergen.com.au

4/2 Locomotive Street, Eveleigh, NSW [email protected]

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OverviewEvoenergy owns and operates the ACT electricity network, and owns the gas networks in the ACT, Queanbeyan, Jerrabomberra, Bungendore and Nowra.

Evoenergy is proud to have one of the most reliable electricity networks in the country. The business, based in Canberra, employs over 300 local people from electricians to engineers.Evoenergy is a partnership between Jemena Networks (ACT) Pty Ltd and Icon Distribution Investments Limited. CapabilityEvoenergy provides 24-7 emergency response during blackouts, storms and bushfires.

Customers are supplied from Evoenergy’s distribution network during the day as well as at night when the sun is no longer shining. For customers who have signed up for “green energy” with their chosen retailer, then the percentage of the energy they have nominated to make ‘green’ is being accessed only from the renewable energy in the network (for example solar and wind power).

ExpertiseEvoenergy maintain 2,358 square kilometres of electricity network and over 4,563 kilometres of gas mains. They supply electricity to over 190,000 residential and business customers across the ACT and 130,000 gas customers in the ACT and NSW. Evoenergy is committed to investing in innovations and technology.

Offering dynamic services and continuing to stay one step ahead of the energy game is a priority so their customers can take advantage of all that the future has to offer.

Evoenergywww.evoenergy.com.au

Ph. 13 23 8640 Bunda Street, Canberra, ACT 2601

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OverviewExemplary Energy Partners is a multi-disciplinary consulting practice, established in 1989, with two working divisions:

Exemplary Energy is the division which develops solar, weather and climate data sets and derivative products as well as innovative software packages to serve the renewable energy and energy conservation industries in the built environment

Energy Partners is the division which provides energy- conscious design and energy efficiency rating services to architects, builders, developers, engineers and home-makers on a direct or collaborative basis. Capability

• Solar, weather and climate data

• Energy, environmental and industry economics and policy

• Design and design evaluation of low energy buildings and renewable energy systems

• Monitoring, energy auditing and remedial measures for existing buildings and industrial processes

Expertise• Publish free monthly “Exemplary Advances” Newsletter

• Real-time weather data for Canberra, Perth and Sydney with associated Weather and Energy Indexes

• The Making of Ersatz Future Meteorological Years: a collaboration with the CSIRO Oceans and Atmosphere Flagship

• Satellite Estimated Solar data compared with Ground Based Measurement

• Australian Solar Radiation Data Handbook and companion software package AuSolRad

• HERO - Home Energy Rating OptiMizer software

Exemplary Energy Partnerswww.exemplary.com.au

Ph. +61 2 6291 3391Wakool House 32, Fihelly Street, Fadden, Australian Capital Territory 2904

Contact: Trevor Lee, [email protected]

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OverviewFresh Landscape Design is a boutique landscape architecture practice working with regional communities to design landscapes with excellent social, environmental and functional outcomes. Clients include Infigen, Goldwind, CWP Renewables and AGL.

For wind, solar and other infrastructure projects they work with the project team on the landscape aspects of the project. They can help with pre-approval landscape planning, designing landscape systems and farming enterprises for the project to minimise maintenance and add value, fulfilling landscape-related conditions of approval and organising landscape construction. CapabilityFor renewables projects Fresh Landscape Design applies expertise in:

• landscape architecture

• community engagement

• GIS and aerial mapping

• project management

• landscape design

• farming and rural solutions

• landscape rehabilitation.

Projects they have worked on include:• Woodlawn Wind Farm• Nyngan Solar Farm• Capital East Solar Farm• Gullen Range Wind Farm (and Bialla extension)• Mount Majura Solar Farm• Jemalong Solar Station• Taralga Wind Farm• Nyngan Solar Farm

• Gullen Solar Farm.

ExpertiseFresh Landscape Design has met with hundreds of individual landowners to develop landscape screening plans that suit the way they live and farm as well as satisfying conditions of consent and building positive community links.

They Live and work on a farm and understand how rural communities and landscapes work and can tell you how to do screen planting that will grow and grazing systems that manage the grass!

Fresh Landscape Designwww.freshlandscape.com.au

Ph. +61 2 6112 861745 Glendale Lane, Bywong, New South Wales 2621PO Box 417, Bungendore, New South Wales 2621

Contact: Jennie Curtis, [email protected]

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OverviewGolder is an agent for Sustainable Development. They use their knowledge and talents to innovate in the way we provide services for their clients, helping them to achieve their business goals while minimizing environmental impacts and risks, and fulfilling the needs of their societies.

Golder can provide solutions to a range of engineering inputs, specifically those related to the ground conditions, surface water, groundwater and air.

Their highly skilled engineers, scientists, project managers and other technical specialists are committed to helping clients achieve project success.

CapabilityGolder’s service offerings span the entire lifecycle of renewable power projects. Their clients range from government departments, private and publicly listed renewables developers, designers and contractors.

Golder services the following renewable generation technologies:

• wind• solar-PV, concentrating/thermal• pumped hydro

• geothermal• biomass/biofuels - wide range of fuel sources• landfill gas and waste to energy (WTE)• compressed air energy storage• wave energy converters/ tidal energy converters• battery energy storage systems (BESS).

ExpertisePlanning and Approvals Golder procured, managed and advised on all the necessary studies and surveys needed to undertake development including site selection, scoping, Development Approval and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), stakeholder and community consultation, examination and expert witness support.

Engineering ServicesIn delivering geotechnical, water and environmental services their aim is to provide the relevant information required for their clients to make project decisions. Significant design economies can be realised by expert consideration of these aspects where they interface with each element of the project.

Golderwww.golder.com

Ph. +61 2 9478 3900Address: 19-23 Moore Street, Turner, Australian Capital Territory 2612

Contact: Greg Stratton, [email protected]

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OverviewGlobal Power Generation Australia Pty Ltd (GPGA) is the Australia subsidiary of Global Power Generation (GPG) which is the international generation arm of Spain’s Naturgy Group (NATURGY), the leading vertically-integrated gas and electricity company in Spain that forms part of the Spanish utility Gas Natural Fenosa (GNF) group. GNF is a pioneering multinational group in gas and electricity integration operating in more than 30 countries with over 23 million customers.Their local team’s focus is to replicate this success in Australia. CapabilityThey are committed to an investment of $2.4 billion to help Australia achieve its national target of reducing carbon pollution by securing sources of reliable and renewable energy that will develop new energy industries in rural and regional Australia.

GPGA has eight wind farm projects across Victoria and NSW in development, approved and construction stages. This portfolio represents a potential investment of over $2.0 billion

in renewable wind energy generation. Once complete, the portfolio will increase Australia’s wind generation capacity by over 1,000 MW and result in the creation of several hundred jobs during construction and during the ongoing operational phases of the projects.

ExpertiseGPGA’s projects include:

• Capital Region - Crookwell 2 Wind Farm, NSW (Under Construction) - Crookwell 3 Wind Farm, NSW (Planning Application under assessment) - Paling Yards Wind Farm, NSW (Planning Application under assessment)

• Victoria - Ryan Corner Wind Farm - Hawkesdale Wind

- Berrybank Wind Farm - Darlington Wind Farm - Tarrone Wind Farm

Global Power Generation Australia Pty Ltdwww.unionfenosa.com.au

Ph. +61 2 6274 3200Level 3, 24 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra ACT 2600


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OverviewGreen Broker provides clean and green energy to residential customers, small businesses and non-for-profit organisations at zero upfront cost.They assist customers to offset their carbon footprint.

The benefits of their business model are twofold, customers have access to clean energy at a lower rate than the grid electricity, their energy management system allows consumers to easily track and manage their energy consumption.

CapabilityFounded in 2013, Green Broker has managed the installation of over 600 solar PV systems around Australia. Services include:

• Grid-connected, hybrid and off-grid energy systems and on-going maintenance and remote monitoring of our systems

• Online portal allowing consumers to track their energy consumption and production.

Expertise• Provide Solar PV systems at zero upfront cost. Our services include analysis of the energy consumption profile, design of solar PV system and installation

• Cover the maintenance of our systems for up to 10 years

• Customer only pays for the generated electricity

• Offer a simple and easy to understand billing structure

• All systems are comprised by high quality components and installed by reputable CEC accredited installers

Green Broker Pty Ltdwww.gbroker.com.au

Ph. +61 (0) 450 304 561Ground Floor, 19-23 Moore Street, Turner, Australian Capital Territory 2612

Contact: Lucas Sena, [email protected]

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OverviewHarvey Norman Commercial Division Solar specialises in the supply and installation of Solar Systems within the domestic and commercial markets.

Builders, developers, architects and plumbers. They are committed to identifying their customers’ needs and providing them with a solution that can reduce their overall energy costs.

CapabilityHarvey Norman is the largest Non-Food retailer in Australia and Harvey Norman Commercial Division is the biggest Franchise in the Harvey Norman Group.

ExpertiseThey offer the best range, the best service and the best prices to commercial and trade customers.

Harvey Norman Commercial Division Solar have ongoing relationships with some of the world’s best solar manufactures and Australia’s leading distributors to ensure that they provide only the best quality solar panels, inverters and components.

Harvey Norman Commercial Divisionwww.harveynormancommercial.com.au

Ph. +61 26202 200031 Dacre Street, Mitchell, Australian Capital Territory 2911

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OverviewHazelbrook Legal is an independent legal advisory firm based in Canberra.

They work with a diverse range of organisations, and are trusted counsel to successful private entities, industry leaders, national and global players and up and coming innovators.

Some of their key clients include ASX listed market-leading biomedical companies and Australian based science and technology firms.

Capability• Specialist corporate and commercial law firm providing a full range of corporate and commercial legal advice

• Complex documentation experts and are also specialists in financial services documentation and funds

• Their lawyers have been nominated finalists in a range of Australian Law Awards in 2018, recognising their outstanding legal ability

ExpertiseThey are driven by excellence, with a measured approach to complex problem solving. Their team has decades of experience gathered at top-tier international firms, so you get big practice thinking, direct contact with the principal and a dedicated and responsive legal team.

Hazelbrook Legal take time to understand their clients, ensuring that their pragmatic advice is always relevant and strategically aligned with customers business goals and vision.

Hazelbrook Legalwww.hazelbrooklegal.com

Ph.+61 2 6225 7060Suite 1, 3 Sydney Avenue, Barton, Australian Capital Territory 2600

PO Box 9520, Deakin, Australian Capital Territory 2600Contact: Mayson Brommer, [email protected]

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OverviewHeliosystems meets a new demand for high efficiency heliostats. They provide products and scientific support for Concentrating Solar Thermal projects.

They believe that the key to cost effective solar energy is in reducing infrastructure costs while maximising integration and efficiency.

CapabilityProductsHeliosystems has developed a number of heliostat prototypes for different applications.

PATH: Passive Adjustment Toroidal Heliostat is different from other heliostats, because it has a special ‘toroidal’ curvature, allowing it to achieve higher concentration of the sun’s energy. It consistently outperforms other heliostats in terms of efficiency and cost effectiveness.

ServicesHeliosystems has created a set of versatile simulation tools for optimisation of heliostats and solar fields. These simulation capabilities allow the full characterisation of solar fields from the receiver aperture to the individual heliostats, with detailed energy analysis and optimisation routines.

ExpertiseModelling can provide the road map towards the successful deployment of a CST facility by supporting each stage of the process.

Modelling identifies a range of design options, offers the possibility of assessing each in a cost-effective way, and provides confidence in the final design.

Heliosystemswww.heliosystems.com.au

Ph. +61 2 6452 5125Level 1, 3 Geebung Street, Polo Flat, New South Wales 2630


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OverviewIcon Water Limited is an unlisted public company owned by the ACT Government. The company’s voting shareholders are the ACT Chief Minister, Andrew Barr MLA and the Minister for the Environment and Heritage Mick Gentleman MLA.

Icon Water is unique in Australia as it is a water and sewerage business that also manages an investment in electricity and gas networks through partnerships with private companies.

Icon Water’s greenhouse gas emissions represent a little over 1% of ACT’s total emissions and are mostly generated from electricity use to operate our larger sites, and as a result they are specifically targeting those sites for future emission reduction programs.

CapabilityIcon Water owns and manages the assets and operation of water and sewerage services to the ACT and bulk water to Queanbeyan. Icon Water also has investments in the ACT’s energy businesses ActewAGL Retail and Evoenergy,

through a joint venture of two partnerships with each of Jemena Limited and AGL Energy Limited.

In addition, Icon Water have 4 mini-hydro electricity generators in Canberra - Bendora Dam, Stromlo Water Treatment Plant, Googong Dam, and at the outlet of the Murrumbidgee to Googong (M2G) pipeline at the discharge point to Burra Creek.

ExpertiseIcon Water works towards delivering safe, secure and sustainable water and sewerage services to more than 390,000 customers, including households, developers, local businesses, government, research organisations and academic institutions, community and catchment groups.

Icon Water’s Energy Strategy seeks to achieve best practice energy management that delivers shorter-term energy costs savings and supports longer term energy resilience, by 30 June 2021.

Icon Waterwww.iconwater.com.au Ph. +61 2 6248 3111

Level 5, 40 Bunda Street, Canberra City ACT 2600 GPO Box 366, Canberra City ACT 2601


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OverviewIES provide commercial solar power for no upfront cost to their customers.

Based in Canberra and providing clean energy to several foreign embassies, IES also provide their services to business and government buildings nationwide.

CapabilityIES design, build, own and operate their roof mounted solar systems.

IES provide ongoing maintenance and remote monitoring and reporting of each solar system’s performance.

ExpertiseInstead of selling their systems, IES contract the sale of solar generated energy at a rate that is discounted to the grid sourced electricity it displaces.

Their SPPAs generate energy savings from day one without the need for capital investment whilst also displacing carbon intensive electricity with clean energy.

IESwww.ies.com.au

Ph. +61 (0) 403 492 10419-23 Moore Street, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2612

Contact: Anthony Pesec, [email protected]

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OverviewWith a history spanning over 30 years, Ignite Services commenced operations in 1984 and listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in 1997.

Ignite formerly traded under separate brands including Alliance Recruitment, Candle ICT, JAV IT, Lloyd Morgan, SouthTech and The One Umbrella and rebranded to Ignite in 2016.

Their portfolio of energy clients is extensive and over the years they have placed roles for:

• Snowy Hydro• UGL• Western Power• Synergy• Horizon Power• Origin Energy• CS Energy• AGL Energy.

CapabilitySpecialist Recruitment Provision of permanent and contingent recruitment and payroll services specialisations they place in:

• engineering, construction and architecture• accounting and financial services• IT and digital• business Support• information management • sales and marketing• HR and legal.

People ServicesProvision of HR Consultancy and outsourced recruitment services. Ignite has placed over 1000 permanent and contract staff in the engineering and technical disciplines in the past decade alone.

They have dedicated account managers who deliver recruitment solutions for the renewable energy sector.

ExpertiseIgnite has over 30 years experience in the Australian marketplace, with offices in every major capital city.

Ignite is one of the few recruitment companies listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), which means people can rest assured they are partnering with an organisation that is bound by the rigors, governance and transparency demanded by the ASX and their shareholders.

Their recruitment consultants have worked in industry, as well as for industry and are high performing professionals. They are experienced and have a strong understanding of the roles they are recruiting.

Their structure ensures they have the right recruiters placing the right jobs by both industry and specialisation.

Ignite Serviceswww.igniteservices.com

Ph. + 61 2 8515 2700Level 2, 55 Wentworth Avenue, Kingston, Australian Capital Territory 2604

Level 1, 38 Urunga Parade, Miranda, New South Wales 2228Contact: Michael Schroedl, Manager - Construction and Engineering, [email protected]

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OverviewImpact Investment Group (IIG) is a leading Australian impact investment funds manager and co-investor.

Their mission is to shift capital towards investments that blend financial returns with deep social and environmental impact, and to lead by example in using all of our resources to create the world they want to live in.

Their renewables business provides the opportunity to invest in the high quality infrastructure that is part of Australia’s long term transition to a clean energy system.

The funds’ investments have been in Australian utility-grade solar farms, with peak capacities between one and thirty-five megawatts.

CapabilityIIG was founded in 2013 and made its first acquisition, a $5.25 million real estate investment, in June that year. As of December 2017, they had more than $730 million in assets under management (including assets under development) across its three primary business classes.

They provide investment opportunities in commercial real estate, renewable energy infrastructure and venture capital.

ExpertiseCapital RegionThe Mount Majura Solar Farm is a 2.3 MW solar farm located adjacent to the Mount Majura Winery in the ACT.

It is one of the first solar farms in Australia to incorporate tracking technology. The trackers allow the panels to ‘follow’ the sun, facing it throughout the day, resulting in a longer period to harness the sun’s energy. The technology increases generation by 20-30% per annum per MWp capacity.

The Williamsdale Solar Farm is the largest of the Solar Income Fund acquisitions. Williamsdale has sun tracking technology to maximise generation from the site. Williamsdale is divided into two systems, so that the facility can participate in both the ACT’s large and medium-scale feed-in-tariff schemes.

Impact Investment Groupwww.impact-group.com.au

Ph. +61 3 8534 806011 Princes Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182

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OverviewInfigen (ASX: IFN) is a leading Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) listed energy market participant delivering energy solutions to Australian businesses and large retailers.

Infigen supplies clean energy from a combination of renewable energy generation and firming solutions available from the broader energy market to Australian business customers.

Infigen is a licensed energy retailer in the National Electricity Market (NEM) regions of Queensland, New South Wales (including the Australian Capital Territory), Victoria and South Australia.The company has wind generation assets in New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia.

CapabilityInfigen invests in renewable generation and is developing firming capabilities todeliver reliable energy to Australian businesses. As the Australian energy markettransitions to lower emission energy, Infigen meets this transformation throughits geographically diverse clean renewable generation portfolio of assets, proven operating expertise and focus on energy firming technology.

ExpertiseInfigen is proudly Australia’s largest listed owner of wind power generators by installed capacity of 557 MW, with a further 113 MW under construction in New South Wales and actively supports the communities in which it operates.

Capital RegionCapital Wind Farm, 140.7 MWBungendore, NSWWoodlawn Wind Farm, 48.3 MWTarago, NSW

Infigen Energywww.infigenenergy.com

Ph. +61 2 8031 9900Level 17, 56 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW 2000


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OverviewITP Home Energy is part of ITP Renewables, a renewable energy engineering company that has been based in Canberra since 2003. From design through to installation and operation, they are experts in solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage systems. They have designed and installed household and commercial systems around Australia.

ITP systems are engineer designed – which means they can optimise them for customers home and needs, and let them take control of their energy usage.

Capability• A Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer, committed to raising the bar in the solar industry. ITP has signed on to the Clean Energy Council Solar Retailer Code of Conduct – the only solar industry code of conduct authorised by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

• A Gold Member of the Australian Energy Storage Council

• A certified Tesla Authorised Reseller

ExpertiseITP systems are informed by the findings of their cutting-edge research and development into batteries and renewables, including the ARENA-funded Lithium Ion Battery Test Centre we’re running at the Canberra Institute of Technology.

On the ground, they have a dedicated team to guide customers through their decision-making process, installation and handover. They provide a free on-site assessment, a collaborative installation process, and a whole-of-system guarantee including workmanship as standard.

ITP Home Energywww.itpau.com.au

Ph. +61 2 02 6249 8794Suite 1, Level 1, 19 Moore Street, Turner, Australian Capital Territory 2612


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OverviewITP is a global leader in renewable energy engineering, consulting and project management, with expertise across renewable energy, storage and energy management technologies.

They work with our clients at the local level to provide a unique combination of experienced renewable energy engineers, specialist strategic advisors and experts in economics, financial analysis and policy. Their experts have professional backgrounds in industry, academia and government.

They are proud to be part of the ITP Energised Group which has completed over 2,000 assignments in over 100 countries. CapabilityThey understand and work with all renewable energy technologies, with particular expertise in the following areas:

• solar PV

• solar thermal

• battery storage

• remote area mini-grids

• bioenergy

• marine

• small hydropower

• energy efficiency and demand management.

They work on projects of all sizes for government departments and agencies, energy providers, project developers and the private sector.

ExpertiseTheir team offers unrivalled expertise in renewable energy, energy efficiency and energy markets, including:

• engineering design and project management

• research, development and implementation

• managing and reviewing government incentive programs.

They work to ensure their customers make the most informed decisions about the feasibility projects or strategy based on their thorough understanding of the technical, environmental and financial implications of all types of renewable energy technology.

ITP Renewableswww.itpau.com.au

Ph.+61 2 6257 3511Suite 1, Level 1, 19 Moore Street, Turner, Australian Capital Territory 2612

PO Box 6127, O’Connor, Australian Capital Territory 2602Contact: Oliver Woldring, Commercial Manager, [email protected]

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OverviewMackenzie Davey Consulting provides energy advisory services, landscape design vegetation management advice to households, business and industry.

They offer government and other agencies energy efficiency and clean energy education services for communities and businesses.

They have links to a leading bushfire consultancy provider and ensure solutions provide best practice bushfire safety strategies whilst addressing aesthetic and practical landscape design priorities. Clients include those building or renovating across South East NSW. CapabilityMackenzie Davey Consulting designs and delivers energy workshops on: how to understand home energy consumption and increasingly complex power bills and billing options. What uses power around the home or business? How to save energy through behaviour change and the use of technology. How to shop around for the best deal and how to make the decision on whether to invest in solar pv or energy storage systems.

They produce detailed, illustrated Vegetation Management Plans that provide advice on how to manage a site to achieve the stipulations in the Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) certificate. The plans

show how to achieve bushfire asset protection zones and can be used in support of DA applications and to engage contractors to carry out works.

Expertise• Comprehensive knowledge of energy efficiency, renewable energy and energy storage

• High-level communication and community engagement skills, experience and qualifications.

• Wide experience of deliveringworkshops, designing publicity and promotional information

• High-level knowledge and experience in providing advice and plans for the management of vegetation in relation to bushfire

• Qualifications include BA and Graduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture, Diploma Permaculture Design, IAP2 Certificate in Public Participation.

• Experience includes working in Commonwealth, State and Local Government, Environmental NGOs as well as in private practice

Mackenzie Davey Consultingwww.mackenziedavey.com.au

Ph. +61 (0) 457 593 26639 Somerset Street, Duffy, Australian Capital Territory 2611

Contact: Chris Mackenzie Davey, [email protected]

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OverviewTheir management team has led the development, financing and delivery of over 500 MW+ industrial and utility scaled rooftop and ground-mounted solar PV projects, involving over $1.5 billion worth of capital investment, worldwide.

Their first major investment in Australia was the iconic 13 MW Mugga Lane Solar Park, developed and built under the ACT Government’s Reverse Solar Auction.

The site was selected through a GIS (Geographical Information System) constraints mapping exercise which took into account the presence of local stakeholders, solar resource, energy demand, grid connection, land accessibility and the greater town plan.

CapabilityThrough continuous collaboration and the involvement of stakeholders around the world, Maoneng investments together with partners are a testament to their enduring obligation and responsibility as a citizen of the earth.

Their success has been the result of key partners which range from the most innovative construction companies to financial partners from around the world where their developments have been

underpinned by enduring and prestigious clients including: educational institutions, utilities and Government.

Moving forward, Maoneng hope to provide a positive influence to all their peers so that the desire for innovation and hunger for success continues to flow.

ExpertiseCapital RegionMugga Lane Solar Park is Canberra’s Premier Solar Photovoltaic Facility. The Mugga Lane Solar Park generates approximately 24,500 MWh of electricity, which is enough to power more than 3,000 homes. It is built and maintained by UGL - one of the best solar PV construction companies.

The project is estimated to generate 40 jobs during construction and will support ongoing research and development of Solar PV technology.

Maonengwww.maoneng.com

Ph. +61 2 9199 8599Level 4, 5 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park, NSW 2113


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OverviewFounded in 2008, Neoen is a fast-growing company, France’s leading independent producer of renewable energy and one of the top industry players worldwide. They have doubled their output in the space of 24 months. Almost 2 GW are already operating or under construction with a further 1 GW worth of projects secured. They have projects in operation and under construction in ten countries. They conduct their projects from beginning to end, ensuring they produce the most competitively-priced energy.

Neoen Australia Pty. Ltd. generates, produces, and distributes renewable energy. They offer solar, wind, and biomass energy project development, construction, and maintenance services.

CapabilityActive in Australia since 2012 with 1 GW of assets currently under operation or construction in the country, Neoen has established strong local teams with capabilities in development, financing, construction supervision and operations, and is the owner and manager of the DeGrussa Solar/Storage facility in WA, the Hornsdale Wind Farm in SA, the Parkes Solar Farm in NSW, Dubbo Solar

Hub in NSW, Griffith Solar Farm in NSW, and the Coleambally Solar Farm in NSW.

The company’s headquarters are in Paris, France, with two Australian offices in Sydney and Canberra. It is also active in Portugal, Mexico, Mozambique, Jamaica, Zambia, Argentina and El Salvador.

ExpertiseHornsdale Wind Farm Stage 3 -109 MW - developed by Neoen International SAS and Megawatt Capital, located in South Australia, around 150 km north of Adelaide. This is the third stage of the wind farm, which was also successful in the first and second ACT Wind Auctions, taking the total ACT supported capacity to 309 MW. This stage will bring $55 million in economic benefits to the ACT, comprises 35 turbines and will provide enough energy to power 56,600 Canberra homes.

Neoen Australia Pty Ltdwww.neoen.com/en/

16 Market Clarke Street, Canberra ACT

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OverviewNGH have been providing environmental planning, assessment and management services to the renewable energy sector for 25 years.

NGH has over 50 specialist environmental staff (including biodiversity, soil contamination and heritage).

NGH has seven offices located in the ACT, NSW and QLD. NGH has provided environmental services for:

• over 20 wind farm developments (>4500 MW)

• over 30 solar farm developments (>2500 MW)

• hydro generation schemes and associated

works for (Snowy Hydro Limited).

CapabilityNGH is Australia’s most experienced specialist environmental consultancy providing services to the renewable energy sector.NGH works collaboratively with other renewable energy specialists to ensure delivery of quality advice and services.

They have worked on many complex projects; our biggest include:

• Silverton Wind Farm (Epuron)

• Liverpool Range Wind Farm (Epuron)

• Coopers Gap Wind Farm (CatCon)

• Nyngan Solar Farm (AGL).

ExpertiseTheir experience and knowledge guarantees that they provide the right advice.Key services include:

• environmental advice on assessment requirements and compliance

• development applications, incorporating environmental assessments and specialist studies

• consistency reviews and modification reports construction and operational management plans

• independent onsite environmental compliance advice during construction and operation

• environmental auditing services.

NGH Environmentalwww.nghenvironmental.com.au

Ph. +61 2 6280 5053Unit 8, 27 Yallourn Street, Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory 2609

PO Box 62, Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory 2609Contact: Nick Graham-Higgs, [email protected]

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OverviewNJ Construction has over 20 years in the de-sign, construction and maintenance of electrical infrastructure.

In 2016, NJ Construction was 100% purchased by Quanta Services Inc. A USD$8B compa-ny, Quanta is the largest electric transmission and distribution specialty contractor in North America.

Quanta has over 200 strategic operating centres across the globe, over 80 likeminded companies and in Australia has five operating entities with synergistic capability.

This heralds a new phase for NJ Construction. With financial backing, unparalleled access to resources, equipment and technology NJ Con-struction can compete with the Australian tier one’s.

CapabilityDelivering on overhead and underground lines for the transmission and distribution industry.NJ Construction has developed first mover technology in tower assessment and refurbish-ment. This is backed by the largest specialised equipment fleet in Australia.

NJ Construction has worked with some of the industry’s leading developers on a range of proj-ects in the wind and solar space.

NJ Construction has experience in the delivery of the collector systems and electrical balance of plant on renewable projects including the supply and installation of solar PV.

ExpertiseNJ Construction in partnership with their other Quanta company, Consolidated Power Proj-ects (CPP) offer a complete turn-key solution in connecting renewable projects to the grid; including sub-station, powerlines and utility requirements.

Partnering with other Quanta companies both in Australia and the USA, they bring together their combined skills sets to provide a complete engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) solution for the Australian solar industry.

Their strengths lie in their ability to organ-ise, schedule and manage projects for clients constrained by regulatory frameworks, envi-ronmental conditions, tight timeframes, and complex construction.

NJ Constructionwww.njconstruction.com.au

Ph. +61 2 6232 9400Level 1, 2 Brindabella Circuit, Canberra Airport

Australian Capital Territory 2906Contact: [email protected]

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OverviewPower Saving Centre Canberra (PSCCAN) is a privately owned Australian business that has been in the Canberra area since 2013. Since its establishment, PSCCAN has installed over 5MW of residential and commercial systems in the ACT and the surrounding NSW areas.

PSCCAN specialises in engineered design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of solar PV systems and battery storage.

CapabilityAlongside their partner branch in Rockhampton, they pride themselves in offering free site inspections and quotes to determine the best solution to meet customers needs.PSCCAN is a Clean Energy Council (CEC) accredited retailer and current proponent in the ACT Government’s Next Generation Energy Storage Program. They are a local business that will provide ongoing customer service before, during and after all installations.

ExpertisePSCCAN are committed to offering engineered solutions for each individual property and hope to provide a more personalised service that the solar industry is often lacking. They pride themselves on being able to provide solutions to complex problems which have been deemed too hard by other installers.

Power Saving Centre Canberrawww.psccan.com.au Ph. +61 2 6154 5444

1/44 Hoskins Street, Mitchell, ACT 2911Contact: [email protected]

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OverviewPV LAB Australia is a specialised test lab with a focus on quality assurance and risk evaluation for PV modules and components.

Their independent lab is headquartered in Canberra and can evaluate samples ranging in size from just one module through to statistical sampling of the large numbers needed for a solar farm.

They work with financiers, owner’s engineers, EPCs, installers and importers to ensure quality product and protected purchasing contracts.

OverviewThey conduct a range of tests for solar panel quality assessments:

• STC power and Low Light measurements

• electroluminescence imaging

• visual inspections

• insulation resistance and wet leakage testing

• PID and Damp Heat testing

• support for drafting technical terms purchasing contracts

• sampling advice

• tests conducted to IEC procedures and standards.

ExpertiseThey assess performance on day one, damage that may have occurred during transportation to or within Australia and technical performance and reliability throughout the service life of a module.

They believe their quality assurance testing increases projects yield and decreases the risks associated with purchasing poor quality solar panels.

PV Lab Australiawww.pv-lab.com.au

Ph. +61 (0) 401 574 999 (Michelle), +61 (0) 400 476 759 (Lawrence)Renewables Hub, 19-23 Moore Street, Turner, Australian Capital Territory 2612


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OverviewRenewable energy consultancy specialising in the social, stakeholder and community engagement aspects of clean energy and clean tech.

QED Energy specialise in the human, community and social aspects of the transition to renewable energy.

Networks and expertise span government, industry, clean tech start-up ecosystem, research and education.

Overview• Community engagement strategy and implementation for utility scale wind, solar and microgrid projects

• Communications strategy and delivery for renewable energy and clean tech companies.

• Social research exploring people’s responses to emerging and future energy services and scenarios

• Community development expertise, working across regional, remote and Indigenous communities

• Stakeholder engagement for energy retailers and service providers

• Project management of complex, multi- stakeholder energy change initiatives

• Integration of consumer trends & insights into technical projects and teams

ExpertiseAustralia’s only renewable consultancy specialising in the consumer and community aspects of the transition to a zero-carbon economy.

QED Energywww.qedenergy.com.au

Level 1, Endeavour House, 1 Franklin Street, Griffith, A C T 2603Contact: Lisa Stiebel, [email protected]

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OverviewReposit Power is a leading distributed energy company.

Reposit integrates software with solar battery systems to build virtual power plants that are a clean, flexible and cost-effective alternative to traditional electricity generation.

Reposit works with government, electricity retailers, electricity networks, companies and homeowners.

CapabilityWhether helping to manage price volatility in the wholesale electricity market or helping to protect network assets through the creation and dispatching of Virtual Power Plants, Reposit makes the electricity system cheaper, cleaner and more reliable to utilities and energy users alike.

Reposit is adding more than a megawatt of capacity a month to its network of distributed energy systems across Australia.

ExpertiseReposit Power empowers energy utilities to use customer owned residential battery storage to lower costs.

Virtual Power Plants help solve grid challenges that arise from wholesale market volatility, peaks in demand and generation, and poor power quality.

Reposit Power www.repositpower.com

Ph. 1800 773 85117/2 Yallourn Street, Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory 2609

Contact: Alan Reid, [email protected]

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OverviewSolargain is a premium supplier of solar products. They have a highly experienced team, with over 100 staff members nationally.

Solargain has been operating for over 15 years, and has been doing solar PV since the first systems were installed in Australia. They are regarded as one of the best structured and integrated solar power and solar hot water companies within the industry.

Their relationships with key manufacturers have enabled us to provide high quality products for many years.

CapabilitySolargain is a premium supplier of solar products. They have a highly experienced team, with over 100 staff members nationally.

Solargain has been operating for over 15 years, and has been doing solar PV since the first systems were installed in Australia.

They are regarded as one of the best structured and integrated solar power and solar hot water companies within the industry.

Their relationships with key manufacturers have enabled us to provide high quality products for many years.

ExpertiseSolargain was chosen, alongside five other local and national companies, to receive funds from the ACT Government as part of the Next Generation Energy Storage program. The program is designed to support the installation of solar battery storage in up to 5,000 ACT homes and businesses by 2020.

Under this program, homeowners and businesses wishing to add battery storage to their new or existing solar power system will receive approximately $4,000 off an average residential PV system with battery storage.

Solargainwww.solargain.com.au/

Ph. +61 2 8999 5299Unit 1, 9 Whyalla Street, Fyshwick, ACT 2609


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OverviewSolarHub have local offices in ACT and Victoria and have now helped over 7000 customers reduce their power bills and their reliance on traditional forms of energy.

SolarHub believe in helping customers generate their own energy, to store that energy so they can use it when they need most, and to assist customers optimise how their energy is used in their home or business. As such, they believe in helping customers make a positive environmental impact and want them to reap the financial benefits of taking charge of their own energy needs.

SolarHub have spent considerable time researching and testing products, forging strong relationships with leading solar and energy storage brands including LG, Solar Edge, Jinko, and SolaX.

CapabilitySolar solutions for both residential and commercial customers. Offering leading edge technology innovations for solar, energy storage, hot water, energy optimisation, and smart home products, SolarHub specialise in smart hybrid solutions that incorporate optimisation programs from industry leaders such as local company - Reposit Power.

Leading participant in the ACT Government’s Next Generation Storage Program having installed over 400 battery storage systems within the ACT.

SolarHub look at the bigger picture and work with customers to develop a long-term vision to increase their self-sufficiency and consequently reduce their dependence on electricity grid and energy retailers.

ExpertiseWhen customers purchase a solar or energy storage system from SolarHub they take care of the entire system installation from start to finish.

SolarHub use only CEC qualified installers to undertake installations, and their own internal engineers and technical support staff.

This differentiates them from most of their competitors, who often hand-off the installation to third- parties, consequently meaning you as the end customer are shuffled between companies at different parts of the process. In addition:

• CEC approved solar retailer

• NECA State Winner 2017 - Energy Efficiency and Environment.

SolarHubwww.solarhub.net.au

Ph. +61 (02) 6140 46783/6 Pelle Street, Mitchell, Australian Capital Territory 2911


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OverviewSolarShare provides opportunities for people (members of the nearby community) to become co-owners in community solar farms.

SolarShare is set up to operate multiple solar generation assets on both greenfield and rooftop sites. Through developing multiple projects they can diversify energy sales and reduce the risk to investors and while also locating projects physically close to their community investors.

CapabilitySolarShare’s flagship 1 MW solar array is on the Majura valley tourism trail and will be a part of an area which demonstrates the bush capital vision of Canberra. The area combines local agriculture and produce with nearby institutions like the Winery and Truffle farm. They can now boast to being a focal point for local communities transitioning to a renewable future through innovation in sustainability. The project will produce enough power for approximately 250 homes.

In addition to SolarShare’s flagship project, SolarShare is actively developing rooftop projects in the ACT on sites with stable occupants and high, consistent electricity usage.

Expertise• Community engagement to develop and deliver community owned renewable energy projects

• Connecting businesses and institutions with a model for achieving more sustainable operations through community driven solar energy investment and finance.

• Business/financial models for community solar farms

• Corporate structures for community solar farms

• Volunteer recruitment and engagement

SolarShare Community Energy Ltdwww.solarshare.com.au

C/- Conservation Council ACT RegionLena Karmel Lodge, 14/26 Barry Drive, Canberra, ACT 2601


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OverviewSolastor is a privately owned Australian company that develops large scale renewable energy projects around the world. Its innovative Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) system utilises patented graphite storage technology that harnesses the power of the sun to produce reliable and affordable baseload energy. This Australian developed solar technology can currently generate electricity at a lower cost than other renewable energy systems using either integrated or add-on storage capabilities for a 24 hour period – even when the sun isn’t shining.

CapabilitySolastor has a commercial license to sell the GSP Technology throughout the world (excluding China) to customers wishing to generate steam or electricity.

Solastor provides, in conjunction with related group companies and contractors, a full Engineering Design service.

The scope of their Engineering Design Service includes:

• weather station

• civil design

• mechanical services

• electrical services

• grid connection

• control systems.

ExpertiseThe Solastor System can provide affordable energy to manufacturing, mining and industrial projects based in locations where there is no access to reliable energy.

The Solastor System stores and produces solar energy on demand. Its cost efficiencies come from using solar collectors (toroidal heliostats) which are almost twice as efficient as other types of heliostats. These lower capital costs translate to lower electricity production costs

Solastor Australiawww.solastor.com.auPh. +61 2 9241 1883

Suite 1, Level 10, 2-10 Loftus Street, Sydney NSW 2000

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OverviewSolcast delivers operational solar energy modelling and forecasting technologies, based on a fusion of unique and disparate data sources.

They work directly with the energy industry to remove the uncertainty associated with behind the meter PV generation and large utility scale sites.Their data is global, with increased detail and update frequency in satellite coverage areas – currently Australia, North and Central America and East Asia.

CapabilityThe Solcast API delivers radiation and PV output forecast data for anywhere on the planet, at 30-minute granularity and extending out to a week ahead. Estimated actuals and rapid forecast updates are available over satellite coverage areas, including all continents except Antarctica.

They offer immediate access to two types of data via this API:

– a Radiation request

– a simple PV power request.

Other data products via this API, include:

• tuned PV power output forecasts, based on your recent and/or real-time measured PV output data and application of our PV models and machine learning

• aggregate asset, region or state PV power output forecast

• utility scale PV forecasts and modelling.

ExpertiseSolcast has partnered with the Australian National University through an Australia Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) funded research project that will deliver distributed solar modelling and forecasting services to eight Australian distribution networks.This industry focused applied research project will commercialise new technology into Solcast annually over the 2016 to 2019 period.

Solcastwww.solcast.com.au

19-23 Moore Street, Turner, Australian Capital Territory 2612Contact: James Luffman, [email protected]

Nick Engerer, [email protected]

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OverviewSunrise CSP Pty Ltd operates in the global market to develop, supply and support the next generation of scalable Concentrated Solar Power technology for on-demand electricity generation and industrial process heat.

Their core technology is the Big Dish solar concentrator originally developed at the Australian National University. Their technologies enable the development of scalable, dispatchable thermal energy solutions for a diverse range of processes such as:

• electricity generation

• eater desalination and purification

• minerals processing

• waste transformation

• producing solar enhanced fuels.

CapabilitySunrise CSP’s experienced team of engineering and business professionals is developing a global pipeline of more than 1 GW of thermal energy projects that include:

• rural solutions for power, water, cooking, cremation and waste disposal in India

• diary processing in Brazil

• smelter power and heat in India and South Africa

• city scale desalination and district cooling in India;

• utility scale electrical power generation in China and India.

Sunrise CSP are strategically positioned to help our project development partners to secure thermal and electrical power contracts, and to design, build and operate energy solutions needed to reliably deliver on those contracts.

ExpertiseTheir energy solutions deliver a superior return on investment:

•up to 30% reduction in solar field capital costs

• 40% greater thermal energy output to competing systems of equivalent scale.

The modularity and scalability of their technology means that they can deliver value across a wide range of human habitat, from a village with less than a thousand people to millions in the cities of nations.

They can add value and provide social responsibility wherever clean water, renewable electricity and thermal energy is required.Once installed, the cost per watt decreases with every sunny day over the estimated life of the Big Dish which, is some 50 years!

Sunrise CSP Pty Ltdwww.sunrisecsp.com Ph. +61 2 6100 3630

13 Gundaroo Terrace, Gundaroo, New South Wales 2620PO Box 109, Civic Square, Australian Capital Territory 2608

Contact: Artur Zawadski, [email protected]

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OverviewTheir core business is to provide heating and cooling solutions to their ever-expanding client base while focusing on quality of product and installation plus after sales support.

CapabilityTouie Smith are leaders in the field of high efficient heat pump technology for either installing or retrofitting old hydronic systems.

They have a range of ground sourced (geothermal) or air sourced heat pumps to choose from.

ExpertiseTouie Smith are proud to offer a selection of high efficient air heat pumps. These units are the best in their class and offer incredible performance with excellent efficiency.

They use the latest European technologies specialising in solar integration with heat pumps.They are heat pump specialists with an established enterprise and have been in business for more than 20 years.

Touie Smith Sales and Service

www.touiesmith.com.auPh. +61 2 6226 1193

5/234 Comur Street, Yass NSW 2582Contact: [email protected]

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OverviewLargest arboriculture services business in the region.

Full range of tree services covering the whole of a trees life cycle.

They undertake residential and commercial tree work including powerline clearing for electricity companies, tree work contracts for facilities maintenance companies, real estate agencies, schools, developers, embassies and government contracts. Their tailored quality assurance and efficiency processes cater for all their customers’ needs including large portfolios of properties.

CapabilityTreeworks capability includes:

• clearing land to facilitate construction of renewable energy assets

• planting new areas to satisfy environmental offset requirements

• audits and surveys of existing tree stands for DA purposes

• tree assessments, tree reports, health diagnosis

• tree removals and pruning

• stump removals

• tree pest and disease treatments

• power line clearing

• tree planting and establishment.

Expertise• Fully qualified arborists – Level 5, 4 & 3

• Member Arboriculture Australia

• Work to AS4373-2007

• Latest working at heights machinery and techniques

• $20 M Public Liability Insurance

• $5 M Professional Liability Insurance

• ACT Government Industrial Relations and Employment Certificate

Treeworks (ACT/NSW) Pty Ltdwww.treeworks.net.au

Ph. 1800 873 3439 Yallourn Street, Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory 2609

PO Box 139, Fyshwick, Australian Capital Territory 2609Contact: Dominic Osborne, [email protected]

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OverviewTutt Bryant Hire is about providing clients with a comprehensive range of quality hire equipment and services. Through branches located across Australia, Tutt Bryant Hire can offer a wide range of equipment suited to various markets, coupled with exceptional customer and machine maintenance services.

They cater to plant and equipment hire requirements in a variety of industries, from earthmoving, civil construction, mining and rail maintenance to industrial, trade and DIY users.Key customers include: John Holland, Alcoa, ARTC, Catcon, Goldwind, Marais Laying Technologies, Downer Group, BHP, and Glencore.

CapabilityTutt Bryant Hire is the general hire division of the Tutt Bryant Group, a leading and diverse equipment sales and industrial hire organisation that operates throughout Australia.

Their General Hire product range covers construction plant, compaction equipment, access

equipment, air and power generation, lighting towers, site accommodation, handling and lifting equipment, welding and cutting equipment, scaffolding and other general hire equipment.Through their Heavy Lift and Shift Division they operate one of the largest crawler crane fleets in Australia and is supported by other lifting and haulage assets.

Expertise• 24 hour a day back up service

• Can provide both Wet and Dry Hire equipment

• Full Project Equipment Hire Management ISO 9001:2015 Certified

• Celebrating 80 years of helping to build Australia

Tutt Bryant Hirewww.tuttbryanthire.com.au

Ph. 1300 127 30399 Robinson Street, Goulburn, New South Wales 2580

PO Box 486, Goulburn, New South Wales 2580Headquarters: Quad 1, 8 Parkview Drive Sydney Olympic Park, New South Wales 2127

Contact: Ben Zyla, [email protected]

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OverviewUGL delivers advanced solutions in gas, diesel, thermal, wind and hydro power generation.

Ranging from small power requirements to large utility plants, UGL works with leading power generation technology providers to design tailored solutions to meet the particular operating needs of our clients. From fast starts that swiftly meet grid load requirements, to high availability and reliability to keep operators online, UGL solutions can meet every requirement. Their engineering capability includes over 50 in-house professional staff whose experience covers open cycle and combined cycle power plants.

With disciplines including civil, mechanical and electrical, instrumentation and control, UGL is able to integrate a power plant from any OEM provider to suit Australian statutory requirements.

Capability UGL’s experience for the energy and resources sectors includes power generation projects across Australia and New Zealand, including:

• Windpower UGL has the capability to deliver onshore wind turbines.

• Solar PV We see this a significant growth opportunity, and solar will become a substantial part of our business.

• Hydropower UGL is able to provide a range of solutions for hydro power generation.

ExpertiseThe UGL team is recognised for its expertise in the delivery of brownfield projects where interaction with existing facilities and working on high voltages and live plants requires a higher level of understanding and thorough planning.

The company has the ability to undertake pre-feasibility requirements analysis, feasibility studies, FEED (Front End Engineering and Design) studies and full project implementation from concept design through to commission.

UGLwww.ugllimited.comPh. +61 2 8925 8925 CORPORATE OFFICE

Level 8, 40 Miller Street, Locked Bag 903 North Sydney, NSW 2060

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OverviewVeolia delivers operational solutions across water, waste and energy that drive bottom-line savings, and optimal sustainability performance for their customers.

In Australia and New Zealand, they have more than 40 years’ experience in water, waste and energy management. They are the only integrated environmental solutions provider working across heavy industry, commercial and municipal sectors.

Around the globe, Veolia helps cities and industries to manage, optimise and make the most of their resources. The company provides an array of solutions related to water, energy and materials – with a focus on waste recovery – to promote the transition toward a circular economy.

CapabilityVeolia designs and deploys specialist solutions to provide, protect and replenish resources while increasing their efficiency from an environmental, economic and social standpoint. Such initiatives are all part of Veolia’s ongoing campaign to resource the world.

With over 4000 employees across the country, they give customers the flexibility they need for their projects, including regional and remote operations.

ExpertiseTechnical innovationAs global leaders in technical innovation, they are well placed to maximise the profitability, efficiency, performance and safety of their customer’s business.

Social licence to operateThey deliver bespoke community engagement plans for your projects. Their plans are collaborative. They aim to address the environmental, social and cultural needs of local communities, governments, industry and workers, to minimise the impacts of projects.

Specialised and bundled service capabilitiesThey can bundle together their specialised capabilities to deliver truly robust environmental solutions and economies of scale.

Veoliawww.veolia.com/anz

Water: +61 2 8571 0000Waste: 132 955

Energy: 1800 531 988National OfficeLevel 4, 65 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont, NSW 2009

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OverviewWindlab Asset Management (WAM) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Windlab Limited.

WAM is a specialist renewable energy asset manager, managing solar and wind farms on behalf of the owners of the projects in Australia and Africa.

CapabilityWAM provides a range of services including but not limited to:

• electricity and green certificate trading and settlement

• contract management of all operational services

• community relations and management

• performance management

• administration, accounting and reporting.

ExpertiseThe WAM team comprises professionals in a number of key disciplines including construction management, operations management, contract management, finance, and electricity market operations.

WAM has designed processes and procedures internally and with external bodies to establish efficient means of operating renewable energy projects.

Specialised hardware and software provide an effective connection to the National Electricity Market and allows WAM to manage the settlement process smoothly and provide accurate and timely revenue to customers.

All services provided by WAM are designed with Compliance and Performance in mind.

Windlab Asset Managementwww.windlab.com

Ph. +61 2 6175 4600L4, 60 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra City, A C T 2601

GPO Box 361, Canberra City, A C T 2601Contact: [email protected]

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OverviewZepben is developing software solutions to support the uptake of renewables.Their customers are the Electricity Distribution Networks – the ‘poles and wires’ businesses.Examples of these include Powercor/CitiPower and AusNet services in Victoria, and Energy Queensland.

They also work with large transmission and distribution providers such as General Electric (GE) and Siemens, to help with the transition from highly centralised command and control to more decentralised network operations.

They have working relationships with the CSIRO and Australian National University to develop new technologies.

CapabilityZepben was formed by a group of experienced engineers with a passion for the energy sector, and previous success building a software-based company.

They have built a technology stack and released a platform called the Energy Workbench.

They have 8 full time employees. They expect

their team will grow over the next few years as they start to deploy the Energy Workbench in distribution companies.

Zepben’s software provides insights into changing consumption patterns with network centric analytics, integration of existing control systems with new energy resources and new control methods for distributed energy resources.

ExpertiseZepben have long term relationships with the engineering and IT departments of some of the largest electricity distribution companies in the world, which just happen to operate in Australia, and deep domain knowledge which allows us to understand the challenges faced by these organisations.

Their software platform supports network centric analytics.

Their industry relationships, demonstrable software platform and involvement with a variety of industry forums has led to success with the recent round of ARENA funding for DER uptake.

Zeppelin Bend Pty Ltdwww.zepben.com

Level 5, 1 Moore Street, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 2601Contact: Bill [email protected]

Regional Development Australia ACT would like to thank its funding partners:

ACT Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate.

Federal Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities.

Image creditsCoverPhoto 1. ANU’s Big Dish (Solar Thermal) – With thanks to ANUPhoto 2. Professor Kylie Catchpole and The Duong, a PhD student, from the ANU Research School of Engineering – With thanks to ANUPhoto 3. Wind turbine from locally-based renewable energy developers, Windlab – With thanks to WindlabPhoto 4. ANU 45kWe high-flux solar simulator, with Ms Lindsay Yue and Professor Wojciech Lipinski – With thanks to the ACT Government

Page 1Photo Prof Andrew Blakers and Associate Professor Klaus Weber behind sliver solar cells (technology invented by ANU researchers) – With thanks to ANU

Page 7Boco Rock Wind Farm – With thanks to CWP Renewables

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