Building a Smarter Renewable Energy Workforce

At the Smart Energy Council, we know that the clean energy transition isn’t just about technology – it’s about people. That’s why we’re committed to empowering Australia’s smart energy workforce through practical, up-to-date, and industry-aligned training.

For more than 70 years, the Smart Energy Council has stood at the forefront of professional development across solar, battery storage, electrification, hydrogen and beyond. We don’t just deliver training – we shape the skills, standards and credentials that keep Australia’s renewable energy industry world-class.

Smart installer Resources

Community Resources - Open Access

Knowledge should be accessible. Our open resources – including webinars, CPD sessions and explainer guides – lift the baseline of industry understanding and help new entrants find their footing.

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Exclusive Resources - Members only

For those ready to take their skills further, Smart Energy Council members unlock premium content: technical masterclasses, expert panels, advanced compliance briefings, and more. These high-value resources go beyond the basics – arming professionals with insights, tools, and pathways to stay competitive in a fast-evolving sector.

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Consumer energy

Solar Basics

A simple guide to how rooftop solar works and why it matters for households.

Battery 101

Understand storage options, from home batteries to community-scale.

Energy Efficiency Tips

Practical ways to cut bills and reduce demand at home.

Large scale renewables

Wind Power Explained

How modern wind farms generate clean, affordable energy.

Solar at Scale

The rise of utility-scale solar and what it means for the grid.

Hydro & Storage

Unlocking reliability through pumped hydro and other storage.

Smart transport

EV Essentials

Charging, costs, and benefits of electric vehicles.

Charging Networks

How public and home charging is expanding.

Fleet Transition

Why businesses are shifting to EVs and e-mobility.

Smart metals & gases

Green Hydrogen

A primer on production and uses in Australia’s energy mix.

Critical Minerals

The role of lithium, nickel and rare earths in the transition.

Supply Chains

How Australia fits into global smart energy supply networks.

Stewardship - Reuse & Recycle

Solar Panel Recycling

What happens at end-of-life and why it matters.

Battery Stewardship

Safe handling and recycling of lithium-ion batteries.

Circular Economy

Closing the loop on materials in the smart energy sector.

Smart Stewardship

Chair: Keely Yang

Meeting Frequency: Every 12 Weeks

Sector Scope

  • Recyclers
  • PV Manufacturers
  • Product stewardship participants

Policy Scope

  • Stewardship policy
  • Recycling frameworks
  • Circular economy initiatives

Technology Scope

  • Solar
  • Batteries

Topics Scope

  • Recycling pathways
  • Product stewardship schemes
  • End-of-life management
  • Industry obligations
  • Sustainability initiatives

Smart Global

Chair: Yuan Fang | Jessica Hampshire

Meeting Frequency: Every 12 Weeks

Sector Scope

  • Importers
  • Exporters
  • Investors
  • International projects

Policy Scope

  • International trade
  • Market entry
  • Export facilitation
  • Trade Tariff 

Technology Scope

  • Smart energy technologies
  • Climate technologies

Topics Scope

  • Renewable Energy Council Asia Pacific
  • Export opportunities
  • Trade missions
  • Global Climate
  • International partnerships
  • Investment opportunities

Smart Transport

Chair: Rhiannon Evans

Meeting Frequency: Every 12 Weeks

Sector Scope

  • Transport technology providers
  • Light and Heavy Electric Fleet operators
  • Charging infrastructure businesses

Policy Scope

  • EV policy
  • Charging infrastructure
  • Transport electrification
  • Network integration
  • Incentives 

Technology Scope

  • Electric vehicles
  • Charging infrastructure
  • Fleet technologies
  • Distribution Network

Topics Scope

  • Rapid Expansion
  • Interconnections
  • Regulations and Standards
  • V2X

Smart Manufacturing

Chair: Rod Scott

Meeting Frequency: Every 12 Weeks

Sector Scope

  • Local manufacturers
  • Technology developers
  • Component suppliers
  • Emerging technologies

Policy Scope

  • Supply Chain
  • R&D
  • Manufacturing Incentives
  • CEFC

Technology Scope

  • Solar
  • Storage
  • Electronics
  • Software
  • Critical materials

Topics Scope

  • Expanding local manufacturing
  • Export opportunities
  • Supply chains
  • Local content
  • Investment attraction
  • Industry capability

Smart Large-scale

Chair: Sohaib Mohammed

Meeting Frequency: Every 8 Weeks

Sector Scope

  • Large & utility scale developers
  • Asset owners
  • Investors
  • EPCs

Policy Scope

  • NEM Review
  • Capacity Investment Scheme
  • Planning Regulation

Technology Scope

  • Solar
  • Storage
  • Wind
  • Transmission

Topics Scope

  • Interconnection
  • Development
  • Financing
  • Energy Wholesaling
  • Planning Regulation

Smart Consumer

Chair: John Welch

Meeting Frequency: Every 8 Weeks

Sector Scope:

  • Installers
  • Retailers
  • Wholesales
  • Service providers

Policy Scope

  • Consumer Energy Resources (CER) Rebate programs
  • Accreditation
  • Local regulations

Technology Scope

  • Solar
  • Battery storage
  • Energy retail
  • Distributed network technologies

Topics Scope

  • Compliance obligations
  • Training and workforce issues
  • Regulations 
  • Consumer protection
  • Energy retail developments
  • Virtual Power Plants (VPP)
  • Industry best practice

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