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Success in the renewable energy industry

EcoGeneration — July/August 2010 R Chandrasekar (Chandra) came into the renewable energy game only a relatively short time ago, but already he has witnessed revolutionary change. Now CEO of the UK headquartered IT Power Group, he shared his wealth of global business expertise with EcoGeneration during his last visit to Australia. Lucy Rochlin and Amy Marnie report.

Up Close with Lindsay Hart

EcoGeneration — May/June 2010 Since starting as an apprentice electronics tradesman at Selectronic in 1978, Lindsay Hart has devoted much of his career and personal life to inverters and energy efficiency.

All aboard – Australia’s rocky voyage toward sustainability

EcoGeneration — January/February 2010 An executive with experience spanning numerous renewable associations and companies around the world, The Hon Peter Rae AO has a unique vantage point from which to understand Australia’s position within the global clean energy context. He spoke with Lucy Rochlin about the need for Australia to reassert itself as a leader in renewable energy before we miss the boat for good.

World wind energy expert on board for EcoGen 2010

Mon, 21 December 2009 The Hon. Peter Rae AO, Senior Vice President of the World Wind Energy Association and keynote speaker at EcoGen 2010, has said that Australia must reassert itself as a leader in renewable energy before we miss the boat for good.

Waking up the solar thermal giant

EcoGeneration — November/December 2009 As President of the European Solar Thermal Industry Federation, Olivier Drücke is on a mission to wake up solar’s sleeping giant – solar thermal. Lucy Rochlin spoke with him about the understated potential of solar thermal, and the pressing need to address the real energy demand equation.

Flannery’s sustainable future

EcoGeneration — September/October 2009 Environmental scientist and writer, Professor Tim Flannery addressed the ATRAA conference about renewables in a sustainable future and global transformations on the climate change stage. Sarah Robertson spoke with him to discuss his views in detail.

Face of the future

EcoGeneration — May/June 2008 Who will Australia’s future clean energy leaders be? Sarah Robertson speaks to one young industry representative who is working towards a clean energy future.

Leading the charge of change

EcoGeneration — July/August 2008 Rosemary Warnock has recently taken on the position as CEO of the Clean Energy Council. She spoke with Sarah Robertson about the Council’s key agenda as the peak body representing the clean energy industry and the challenges it must overcome to succeed.

Up close

EcoGeneration — July/August 2009 Many dynamic and committed people are working in Australia’s clean energy industry toward a greener future. EcoGeneration spoke with Peter Szental, Melbourne businessman and clean energy advocate who owns Szencorp, about his interest and achievements in the sector.

Climate change - business, politics and timing

EcoGeneration — January/February 2009 Tackling the climate change problem globally requires commitment and passion. Kinesis Director Nick Rowley delivered an engaging keynote presentation at the Clean Energy Council Conference on tackling the climate problem, the economic situation, Obama, Copenhagen and beyond.

Matthew Warren: an amazing industry at an amazing time

EcoGeneration — January/February 2009 Matthew Warren has arrived at the Clean Energy Council’s helm ready to build clean energy technologies and help transition a promising industry into a competitive energy market. He spoke with Sarah Robertson about the industry, the support it requires and the actions that must be taken now and in the future for it to deliver our clean energy future.

Growing up green

EcoGeneration — May/June 2009 Over the past ten years, the building industry has been transforming – literally growing up greener. Nurturing and leading this growth is the Green Building Council of Australia’s (GBCA). Chief Executive Romilly Madew spoke with EcoGeneration about Green Star, the green building industry and its goals for the future.