The Smart Energy Council’s working groups are chaired by leading member companies, and policy and industry experts. Participating gives you the chance to help shape our advocacy agenda, collaborate with industry leaders, and influence transformative policy development.
By joining a Working Group, you become a catalyst for progress in renewable energy
Each working group meets regularly to discuss barriers and opportunities in the smart energy sector and adjacent industries, informing the Smart Energy Council’s policy submissions and advocacy priorities. Working groups make ad-hoc delegations to State and Federal Parliaments in Australia, as well as overseas, to represent industry at the highest levels.
SOLAR INSTALLERS
Chair – Alistair McGrath-Kerr, Smart Energy Council
The Solar Installers Working Group offers guidance for establishing the Installer Accreditation Scheme, directing training, and providing an installer’s perspective on recycling and industry issues.
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PACIFIC WORKING GROUP
Chair – Richie Merzian, Smart Energy Council
The Pacific Working Group explores insights and opportunities to advance smart energy across the region. This includes information on government tenders, cooperation on training programs and diplomatic engagement including at the Pacific Island Forum. The remit for the group includes New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Republic of Marshall Islands, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
Working group participation is offered to Essential members and above.
Chair: Alistair McGrath-Kerr – Installer & Consumer Energy Engagement Manager
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Chair: Darren Gladman – Energy Policy and Regulatory Manager, SMA
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Chair: Connor Price – Large Scale Utility & Manufacturing Policy & Engagement Manager
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Chair: Rod Scott – Chief Executive, Selectronic
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Chair: Andrew Dickson – Development Director, CWP Global
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Chair: Darren Johannesen – Executive General Manager – Sustainability, Smart Energy Council
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Working group participation is offered to Gold members and above.
Empowering households and businesses with access to affordable, efficient, and renewable energy solutions.
Driving investment in utility-scale solar, wind, and storage projects to accelerate the transition to 100% renewable energy.
A program for solar and battery professionals providing training, certification, and industry best practices.
Supporting policies that drive investment in EV infrastructure and fuel efficiency standards.
Focusing on decarbonising Australia’s critical minerals, green hydrogen, and renewable gas industries.
Championing stewardship, reuse, and recycling initiatives to ensure lifecycle management of solar panels, batteries, and other renewable technologies.
Partnering globally to support investment, trade, and collaboration to accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy.