A solar system is more than the sum of its parts which creates opportunities to save on project costs. Installation technique, layout, spacing and wiring all contribute to the overall…
Author: Warwick Johnston
Data Monitoring System
SunWiz can design and deliver data monitoring systems for any kind of project. Data monitoring systems help with the evaluation and comparison of designs or can be implemented to monitor…
Grid Connection
With long established contacts in the energy sector SunWiz is able to facilitate the grid connection of your solar system to ensure a smoother process and a quicker, less-costly connection.…
Subcontractor Engagement
Over the years SunWiz has developed lasting relationships with a range of solar service providers. SunWiz can help you identify the most suitable team of contractors to successfully complete your…
Detailed Documentation
Detailed documentation of proposals include price, conformance to tendering requirements or project guidelines, safety record, technical performance of design, past performance and delivery record, quality assurance procedures, project timelines, life…
Risk Analysis
Identifying risks and barriers to the smooth completion of your project in advance can reduce the likelihood of cost over-runs. Some risks are avoidable and others are able to be…
Budget Estimates
Accurate budget estimates can be developed to determine either the total cost or component costs of a project. This can ensure a winning bid that is still profitable for the…
Pre-feasibility, Detailed Feasibility Studies
Feasibility studies can be conducted to assess the viability and profitability of a project. SunWiz frequently undertakes both initial and detailed feasibility studies for government and commercial buildings. One particular…
Options Analysis
SunWiz can help you identify the most financially profitable outcome to get your project on a winning track. This will include assessing whether a double axis tracking, single axis tracking…
Preliminary Design
Preliminary designs for your project can be developed to identify panel and invert combinations or prepare documentation for grid connection. For example SunWiz recommended 2-string/3-string bays for the Metricon stadium…
Resource Assessment
SunWiz can provide an initial resource assessment for any potential large scale site. Â The range of data available to assess your sunlight and weather resources each have varying costs and…
Large Scale Solar Project Services
SunWiz has award-winning experience and expertise in large-scale PV projects. Here’s how we help at each stage of the project: Click each image for a detailed discussion of how we…
Summary of 2011 Activity
Summary of 2011 Public Activity SunWiz has collated the past year’s reports that we’ve authored (or been involved in) into one location. Read on for our conference presentations, articles in…
Australian PV Market Forecast
  Market Forecast Australia’s Most Comprehensive, Trusted PV Market Forecast SolarBusinessServices and SunWiz Consulting are proud to announce the release of their latest Intelligence Report, ‘Australian PV Forecast Report…
List of Australian Large PV Systems
List of Australia Large Scale Solar PV, Commercial Solar PV, Utility Scale Solar PV Projects SunWiz maintains an extensive list of projects larger than 40 kW in Australia. Note that…
NSW Solar and Renewable Summit
NSW Solar and Renewable Summit Presentation SunWiz was invited to speak at the NSW Solar and Renewables Summit. Read what we said below. NSW Solar Summit Visuals
EcoGen - Carrara Stadium
Presentation on Award Winning Metricon Stadium 215kW BIPV Solar Halo Check out Warwick Johnston’s presentation on the Metricon Stadium BIPV Solar Halo Carrara Stadium
Clean Energy Week Presentation (ATRAA)
Check out our Presentation at ATRAA 2011 ATRAA Presentation
Multiplying Solar's Problems
Thursday’s government announcement of a further reduction in levels of support for residential solar power has been met by general acceptance from the solar industry. Unfortunately, industry implosion cannot be…
Robbing Solar to Pay Power Retailers
The electricity pricing regulator in NSW has recently revealed that utilities are making windfall profits from the Solar Bonus Scheme. As the NSW government retrospectively robs one third of solar…
Integrating Australian PV - Solar on Every Surface
Picture if you will, an antipodean solar engineer’s dream world. Every roof faces north with a pitch roughly equal to the local latitude angle; building-block homes all in a row.…