Tag Archives: Australian manufactured

Solpod joins Beyond Zero Emissions’ launch to Activate Renewable Energy Industry Precincts in the Hunter

Renewable Energy Industrial Precincts in the Hunter Beyond Zero Emissions (BZE), an Australian independent climate change think tank, hosted an event to launch Activating Renewable Energy Industrial Precincts in the Hunter.  The BZE event occurred as part of the Hunter Innovation Festival. Solpod was pleased to be part of the Meet the Innovators session.  At […]

The Versatile Solpod Mini

About Solpod Mini  The Solpod Mini product series is Solpod’s rail-based rooftop solar solution.  Smaller than our larger redeployable solar pods, the Solpod Mini is suitable for a wide range of rooftops. To help our customers understand more about this versatile product, Dr Jeremy Lawrence, Solpod’s Engineering Manager, has prepared demonstration videos.  Watch the introductory video here: […]

Australian Manufacturing Opportunities in Solar

Innovation is Key to Growth in Australian Solar Manufacturing James Larratt, the CEO and co-founder of Solpod, was recently interviewed by the Australian Manufacturing Forum about his thoughts on the potential for Australian manufacturing in the global solar market.  Larratt sees innovation as the main growth opportunity for Australian manufacturing to capitalise on the success seen […]

Colonial Brewery Calls for Victorian Emissions Targets

Solpod Solar Installation at Colonial Brewery Solpod completed a 100kWp rooftop solar installation for Colonial Brewery in Port Melbourne in late 2020. The ABC featured Colonial Brewery’s solar installation in recent reporting that reveals businesses are keen to adopt renewables. The ABC reported on the 28/01/21 about Colonial Brewery:  “It recently installed 100 kilowatts of solar […]

Solpod a Premier’s Design Awards Finalist

Finalist of the Victorian Premier’s Design Awards Solpod is proud to announce we have been listed as a Finalist of the Premier’s Design Awards. Solpod entered our re-deployable ‘Solpod’ product in the Product Design category, to showcase our highly innovative rooftop arrays.  Solpod has the potential to be a game changer in the commercial rooftop […]

Buying Australian Made Supports Covid-19 Economic Recovery

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Australian Made Campaign  A renewables led recovery would support three times as many jobs as a gas/fossil fuel lead recovery, the ABC reported.  As a provider of Australian Made solar panel mounting solutions, Solpod promotes Australian Made, helping to create jobs and supporting Australian innovation. Australian Made Ltd has launched a new campaign “Buy Australian Now […]

Solar is the ‘King’ of Global Electricity Markets, According to International Energy Agency

Solar is the ‘New King’ Solar is the ‘new king’ of power markets around the world, according to a report released by the International Energy Agency (IEA).  After the Covid-19 pandemic, solar will play a key role in the recovery of global electricity markets. The IEA released the World Energy Outlook report, which detailed the […]

Australian Made & Manufactured Solar Roof Mounting Product

Launch of Versatile Solar Roof Mounting Solution  Solpod recently launched a new solar roof mounting solution to be marketed through the German solar mounting company Schletter.  The innovative and versatile product is suitable for a large range of commercial and industrial (C&I) rooftops.  Solpod is proud to be part of an Australian manufacturing base, helping […]

Press Release – Launching of 100% Australian Made Solar Mounting Solution

SOLPOD – PRESS RELEASE Launching 100% Australian Made solar mounting solution Solpod Pty Ltd, Australia’s only manufacturer of complete solar rooftop mounting solutions, has signed an OEM (original equipment manufacturer) agreement with Schletter, a German based, global leader in solar mounting solutions. Solpod will manufacture its innovative multi-function roof mounting system for Schletter in Australia. […]

Solpod now available across WA through MPS

Solpod is pleased to announce its relocatable rooftop solar is now available across Western Australia through MPS Building and Electrical. Solpod developed the world’s first re-deployable solar systems for commercial and industrial rooftops.  The Solpod solar range is now available in WA for the first time, using the contractors MPS. James Larratt, CEO of Solpod, […]