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Join our solar experts as we discuss why relationships and long-term thinking are essential in the commercial solar industry at the All Energy Conference, taking place on October 27th.

While a lot of attention has been paid to tangible factors like energy prices, component costs, and feed-in tariffs, what really makes commercial solar viable is the strength of relationships and long-term thinking. In this provocative session, we will offer a look behind the curtain at how the commercial solar industry actually works, offering the honest perspectives of key players from the industry's largest suppliers, installers, and manufacturers to one of Australia’s leading renewable energy legal experts.

The panel will explore in detail their experience (e.g., war stories and insights) around the centrality of relationships as a means to ensuring stability and growth in an industry landscape riddled with race-to-the-bottom practices that can lead to venture failure and diminished returns for the industry and society. While realistic and transparent, the panel participants will chart out a hopeful vision of the long-term strength and potential of commercial solar in Australia and practical ways that the industry can continue to prosper as it supports the renewable energy needs of the nation’s enterprises and organizations.

 

Meet Our Panelists

If you'd like to reach out to anyone, we've got their details below!

 

Panel Chair -  Huon Hoogesteger
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Founder, Smart Commercial Solar

Huon Hoogesteger is a commercial solar pioneer who built an elite, math-centric team, developed sophisticated system monitoring and analytical processes, and created an innovation that allows businesses to get solar installations for no upfront costs.

LinkedIn: @HuonHoogesteger

 
Panelist - Jacqui Jubb

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Partner, LawQuarter

A dedicated problem solver with two decades of legal experience in both government and private practice, Jacqui brings a strong business and technology background and commercial litigation experience.

LinkedIn: @JacquiJubb

 

Panelist - Andrew Burgess

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Co-founder, Solar Juice

Andrew Burgess is the co-founder of Solar Juice, the largest wholesale supplier of Solar PV Systems in Australia. With over 20 years of experience, Andrew has played a major role in Australia’s commercial solar industry.

LinkedIn: @AndrewBurgess

 

Panelist - Andrew Percival

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National Sales Manager, Trina Solar

Andrew has made wine, cooked on TV, and been in sales for more than 2 decades. As National Sales Manager for Trina, he is well entrenched in large-scale renewables working with all contributors to a solar project. He has a deep understanding of why the strength of relationships and innovation are paramount in business.

LinkedIn: @AndrewPercival

 

Panelist - Andrew Fraser

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CEO, Building Services Engineers

Andrew has worked in the engineering sector for over 28 years, since 1995. His strong multi-discipline experience covers design, coordination, and administration and his focus on working in partnership with clients has been the driving force behind BSE creating and retaining a loyal client base across industry sectors.

LinkedIn: @AndrewFraser

 

Put it in your diaries and come listen to what will be an enlightening/informative/hilarious discussion with our all-star panel lineup. See you there! Get Solar For Your Business With No Upfront Cost

 

 

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