Canadian Solar will exhibit at All Energy Australia 2017 with its latest high efficiency half-cell modules named Ku Modules from 11 to 12 October in Melbourne.

The Ku Modules are "cool" in terms of lower NMOT and lower hotspot risks, resulting in better energy yield and reliability. The Ku Module product portfolio consists of: KuMax (144 cells), KuPower (120 cells), KuBlack (120 cells) and the corresponding double-glass KuDymond. The KuMax modules have a power class up to 360 Watts. The delivery of KuPower modules has started in May 2017.
 
We will have the Ku Modules product launch event and free lunch served at All Energy. Limited seats available, feel free to register and join us, and earn 20 CPD points!

• Date: Wednesday 11th October 2017
• Time: 11:30am to 2:00pm
• Place: Suite 5.203 & 5.204, Level 2, Melbourne Exhibition Centre
• CPD points earned: 20

• Session: Solar 1, Latest advancements and commercial opportunities in the PV sector
• Date: Wednesday 11th October 2017
• Time: 10:50am - 12:10pm
• Place: Room 213, Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

VISIT US AT ALL ENERGY AUSTRALIA 2017 AT BOOTH #1314!

The Oakey Solar Farm is officially underway, with the official turning of the soil ceremony on 22nd June 2017 marking the beginning of construction. Planned and Developed by Canadian Solar, and backed by funding from ARENA, the 30 MW Oakey Solar farm will be a key contributor to the QLD government’s 50% renewable energy target. Present at the ceremony were the Project Manager from Canadian Solar, Toowoomba Regional Councilor Carol Taylor, representatives from the RCR Infrastructure team, as well as land owner Ian Speed and his family.

Toowoomba Regional Councilor Carol Taylor praised the Oakey Solar Farm as a new and positive step in building a brighter future for the region and inspiring younger generations to stay on the land with new opportunities. 120 new jobs will be created during the construction period, and the project will benefit from utilising local talents, businesses and resources, a great benefit for the region. The Oakey Solar Farm represents new possibilities for Australian land owners, as land owner Ian Speed identified; supplementing agriculture with an additional stable income source.

This latest development in the Oakey Solar Project is one welcomed with enthusiasm by Canadian Solar, after its planning and development period.

$100 MILLION NARRABRI SOUTH SOLAR FARM

Canadian Solar has made submissions to the NSW Department of Planning and Environment for review as part of its plan to develop a new solar farm in northern NSW. 7 km from Narrabri, the proposed 60 MW solar farm will cover 200 hectares of farmland on the "Glenville" property owned by the Kerrie and Vince Haire; pictured above with Canadian Solar Australia Senior Manager Yu Chan, Canadian Solar Project Developer Shane Melotte, and Narrabri Shirt Council Economic Development Manager Bill Birch. 

Canadian Solar has been working with the community in the planning process, ensuring that the local area reaps the benefits of this exciting opportunity for the region, injecting $45 million into the local economy and providing 200 jobs to local workers in the construction phase. Additionally, the Narrabri solar farm will have the capacity to power 18,000 homes, helping NSW take steps towards a clean energy future. We are awaiting approval of development and government funding, with construction expected to start in 2018.

Effective from Monday 28th August 2017 the company name of our module business in Australia has been changed to Canadian Solar MSS (Australia) Pty Ltd with the same ABN 44 607 434 300. There is no change or effect on the business except the company name. 

We are pleased to announce a few new team members who recently joined the Canadian Solar Australia family.

• Andrew Umney is our EPC Senior Manager in the Energy Group. With a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Andrew has extensive experience in project management across a number of industries, including energy. Prior to joining Canadian Solar, Andrew gained experience in the renewable energy field through project management roles at Trustpower Australia, VivoPower and Western Power, with experience in EPC and development.
• Belinda Leyland has over 20 years’ experience in resolving problems in business and seeking to add value to corporations and shareholders with qualifications in engineering, laws and finance. She is our Contract and Risk Manager for Energy Group.
• Daniel Moloney is our Project Engineer in the Energy Group, with a Master’s degree in Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering at Edinburgh University and several years’ experience in Engineering Design for the Capital Programme and Procurement Department in UK Power Networks - the Distribution Network Operator for London, South and Eastern Power Networks in England. 
• Jochen Rasmussen is our Senior Project Manager for the Oakey Solar Farm in QLD. In his 17 years in the global solar industry, Jochen has worked as a researcher, engineering consultant and project manager overseeing the implementation of large scale photovoltaics and mini grid projects in Europe, South Africa, the Philippines and Australia, including working with South African power utility Eskom to develop a portfolio of 150 MW of PV projects. 
• Manfred Fahr Is our Sales Manager for Utility, Module and System Solution business. Prior to starting at Canadian Solar, Manfred has gained both global and nation-wide experience in the energy and renewable energy sectors as Senior Project Manager, Head of Project Management and Head of Regional Sales for ABB in Australia and Switzerland, as well as General Manager for Picton Power Lines Pty Ltd in Australia.
• Marisol Yalung is a CPA Australia. With a Master degree in Management, a Bachelor degree of Science in Accountancy, and extensive accounting and administration working experience, she is our Accounting & Admin Assistant in the Energy Group.
• Mary-Anne El-Hage, as a new General Counsel in the Energy Group at Canadian Solar, has advised sponsors, lenders, contractors and government agencies on a wide variety of energy and infrastructure projects including wind farms and solar farms. Prior to starting at Canadian Solar, Mary-Anne was a Senior Associate in the Melbourne office of Mills Oakley working in the areas of Projects and Infrastructure.
• Sarah Wakeley is our Marketing Assistant. Currently studying a combined degree of Commerce and Arts at Macquarie University, with majors in Marketing and Social Justice, Sarah is passionate about using her marketing skills to work towards a better future for the world, and is enjoying applying her university study in a practical environment.