Professor Ray Wills, the CEO of the WA Sustainable Energy Association Inc., presented to the WA Chapter APIA Luncheon on Sustainable Energy Pressure Building in the Pipeline 16 Sep 2009 

Download a copy of the presentation here -  Wills-APIA 12.53 Mb

WA SEA & AIE present Roger Little, Spire Corporation Lunch - Wednesday 21 October 2009

Roger G. Little - Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President - Spire Corporation - http://www.spirecorp.com

DATE: Wednesday 21 October 2009
TIME: 12:30pm till 2:30pm
PLACE: Parmelia Hilton, Mill Street, Perth
RSVP: Friday 16th October
Cost: WA SEA & AIE Members - $65.00 Non-Members - $85.00

Almost 40 years after starting Spire Corporation, Roger G. Little continues to build a list of impressive accomplishments. He founded Spire in 1969, just five years after earning his Master of Science degree in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He also holds a Bachelors degree in Physics from Colgate University, as well as 70 patents for technologies that have helped build Spire's reputation as a leader in science and innovation.

For more information and to register please download the event flyer -  Roger Little Invitation 179.98 Kb

CME / WA SEA Climate Change Seminar - Thursday 22 October 2009

WA SEA is supporting the Chamber of Minerals and Energy's climate change seminar. Cost to WA SEA members is $50.

Where - University of Western Australia Club, Theatre Auditorium (first floor)
When - Thursday 22 October 2009
8.00am Registration
8.30am - 5.30pm Presentation sessions
5.30pm - 6.30pm Sundowner

Download the flyer for more information and registration -  Climate Change Seminar Program & Registration form 164.63 Kb

WA SEA and Ingenero present First Solar Briefing Breakfast

By enabling clean, renewable electricity at lower costs, First Solar is providing a sustainable alternative to conventional energy sources. First Solar, based in Tempe, Arizona, has become the world's leading manufacturer of thin film PV modules. Their Cadmuim Teluride thin film technology is widely reported to have the lowest manufacturing cost of all PV modules on the market today. Jack Curtis will provide an overview of First Solar, including their value proposition, their approach to sustainability, their marketing strategy for Australia and a glimpse into some of their existing projects.

DATE:     Tuesday 22nd September 2009
TIME:      7:30am - 9:00am
PLACE:   Mercure Perth Hotel - 10 Irwin Street
RSVP:      Monday 21st September 2009
Cost:       WA SEA Members - $32.00 per person
Non-Members - $45.00 per person

Download the registration form here - http://www.wasea.com.au/files/events/22.09.09%20First%20Solar%20Breakfast.pdf

Download the presentation  First Solar Overview (Australia) 1.67 Mb 

WA SEA presents Dr Gillian Sparkes, Director - Clean Energy Innovation Centre

For details about the speaker and registration please download the flyer - http://wasea.com.au/files/events/Gillian%20Sparkes%20Luncheon.pdf

Mornin' gov', hoots mon, bonjour and buenos días - a view of renewable energy in UK and Europe.

WA SEA CEO Ray Wills was in the UK and parts of Europe earlier this year and met with British and Scottish Government officials, UK and EU businesses and industry associations, and attended a number of sustainable energy events. He has come back with some observations on the markets in the UK and EU, and presented these together some comparison to the Australian market, and some insights into the need for action in Australia.

Download the powerpoint here  wills-ukbriefing-short 3.60 Mb

WA SEA August workshops

In the first of a series of workshop developed by WA SEA for the CEIC to open discussions on key issues affecting all aspects of the industry. An outline is provided below, please download the flyer for more information. Registration Essential. www.wasea.com.au/files/August Workshop Series.pdf

Overview of the Solar Hot Water Industry Value Chain
Thursday 6th August - 09:30am -11:30am

Wind Energy Turbine and Blades - Potential Manufacturing Opportunities for Australia
Thursday 6th August - 02:30pm - 04:30pm

Bio-diesel from Algae - An emerging Technology and Market Opportunity
Monday 10th August - 02:30pm - 04:30pm

Energy Storage Market Opportunities
Thursday 13th August - 09:30am - 11:30am

Potential Market for Micro-generation Technologies
Monday 17th August - 02:30pm - 04:30pm

Small scale renewables policy workshop

WA SEA held a workshop on July 9, 3:30pm for 3:45 pm to start to discuss the recent events that have affected small scale renewable energy installations and the approach that should be taken going forward. This workshop is primarily for domestic scale installation however all members are welcome. We would in particular like our solar company members to attend to provide us with useful figures that can be used to substantiate WA SEA's position.

At the recent policy workshop there were discussions about SEDO and its position within the Government and its guidelines found on their website at this address http://www.sedo.energy.wa.gov.au/pages/about.asp  and their strategic direction available here http://www.sedo.energy.wa.gov.au/pdf/sedo_strategic_direction.pdf (last updated 2006).  

WA SEA supported Trade Mission to the UK

The Western Australian Global Network in partnership with the Australian British Chamber of Commerce, UK Trade and Investment and Austrade organised a mission to the UK and Europe for clean energy, renewable and climate change technology sector in May 2009.

Please visit the following link for a detailed description about the mission and registration information. http://wasea.com.au/files/Clean%20Energy%20Mission%20Flyer.pdf

Ty Jagerson - Vice President of Sales - SolFocus 20 Mar 2009

SolFocus, based in Mountain View, California, has developed leading concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) technology which combines high-efficiency solar cells (approaching 40%) and advanced optics to provide solar energy solutions which are scalable, dependable and capable of delivering on the promise of clean, low-cost, renewable energy.

Please see  the attached flyer 161.71 Kb for more information. 

AIA Carbon Trading Summit - 19 March 2009 - WA SEA supported this conference presented by the AIA. "What does the introduction of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) mean to you & do you understand the issues that will affect you and your organisation? How much is this going to cost you and who can you go to for help?

http://www.carbontradingsummit.com.au/ for more information.

Dr Ray Wills presentation  available here 5.30 Mb

WA SEA and BP Presented the Hon Greg Hunt MP - Shadow Minister for Climate Change, Environment & Water. Friday 6 March 2009 - Hon Greg Hunt Notes 208.13 Kb

Climate Change Forum - Presentation at Town of Vincent  Chambers by Dr Ray Wills, Chief Executive, WA SEA, 5 April 2009 - Download presentation here:  wills-5apr09climateforum 5.12 Mb

ity of South Perth Community Forum Speaker Series - Presentation by Dr Ray Wills, Chief Executive, WA SEA, 19 March 2009 - Download presentation here:  wills-cityofperth 8.96 Mb