The Tasmanian Energy Matters Branch commenced providing solar power and wind energy solutions in the state in 2007. This was originally under the Apollo Energy brand that EM started to provide Tasmanian solar power services.
The branch has recently become a member of the Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and through this involvement intends to actively lobby for greater renewable energy incentives for wind and solar power, such as feed in tariffs to be offered by the government for householders and for business in line with the mainland states.
Energy Matters Tasmania Branch Team
About the Tasmanian solar power team
There are four fulltime staff employed in our office in South Launceston.
Adriana Doherty – Tasmania Solar Power Install Coordinator
Adriana schedules all grid connect solar power, solar hot water and stand alone power systems (off-grid) installations for Tasmania. This involves liaising with sales & technical staff, Aurora Energy, installation teams and importantly, our customers.
Adriana is also responsible for the billing and processing of the RECs and rebates, along with forecasting stock requirements. Other duties include sales and customer service, marketing and attending expos, purchase orders, accounts payable & receivable and general office administration in her spare time!
Adriana has enjoyed working for Energy Matters for 2 years now. Prior to her Energy Matters association, Adriana worked for Aurora Energy and was a Service Manager for Telstra Corp for 10 years. Adriana is very passionate about the environment and enjoys being able to work with like minded people in the exciting renewable energy industry.
Rob Wells – Tasmania Wind and Solar Power Technical Sales
Rob commenced his journey in the renewable energy industry in 1985, servicing remote area power users. In 1988, Rob started a new business in Launceston called Solar Tech which he then sold in 2007. Rob gained accreditation in 1992 with the then SEIAA and has BCSE accreditation for Grid Connect and Standalone Power Systems.
From 1988 to present day, Rob has worked on grid connect and stand-alone wind energy, solar and hydro systems for private and commercial operators as well as utilities including Ericsson, Telstra and Hydro Tasmania across Tasmania and the Bass Strait Islands.
Rob started Apollo Energy (now Energy Matters) as a one person operation in Launceston in 2007 and remains an integral part of our team with his expansive technical experience.
Mel Petersen – Tasmania Grid Connect & Solar Hot Water Sales
Mel was born Edinburgh, Scotland. After school, Mel went to Herriot Watt University and studied Banking, Finance, Insurance and Accountancy.
Mel owned a number of retail stores in Edinburgh before moving to Australia in 2000. Mel spent 8 years in WA running a licensed restaurant for 4 years before moving north to manage an historic village dating back to 1838.
Mel moved to Tasmania in 2008 and lived in a totally solar-powered house for 18 months. Mel has been working for Energy Matters for just over a year and is enjoying the challenge.
Mel is very knowledgeable and passionate about the solar power industry, enjoys all sports and likes nothing better than going for country walks and beach strolls in beautiful Tasmania.
Rob Howell – Tasmania Branch Manager
Rob joined the company in October 2009 as the Tasmanian Branch Manager. Rob is overall responsible for the branch’s performance in relation to customer care, sales, revenue, installations, stock and the well being of staff and contractors.
Rob has a impressive background. After leaving school, he spent 21 years in the Navy as an electronic technician and in later years worked as a management consultant working as part of joint staff in the Tri-Service Support Command Headquarters.
He also spent a number of years after leaving the Navy working as a Construction / Project Manager in the building industry. Rob also worked for Computer Sciences Corporation as an Asset Director / Manager and most recently ran an advertising company before joining the Energy Matters’ team and is now busy furthering the solar power revolution in Tasmania.
Rob is married with a lovely supportive wife and two beautiful children. Rob enjoys most sports, but motor racing and Australian Football remain his favourite sports.
Tasmania Office Details:
57 Garfield Street
South Launceston TAS 7429
System enquiries: PH 03 6344 9991
Components enquiries: PH 1300 727 151.
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