What is the Australian PV Association (APVA)?

We are an Association of companies, agencies, individuals and academics with an interest in photovoltaic solar electricity research, technology, manufacturing, systems, policies, programmes and projects. In addition to Australian activities, we provide the structure through which Australia participates in an International Energy Agency (IEA) programme called PVPS (Photovoltaic Power Systems), which in turn is made up of a number of activities concerning various aspects of PV. The APVA replaces the previous Australian PVPS Consortium.

Our work is intended to be apolitical and of use, not only to our members, but also to the general community. We focus on data analysis, independent and balanced information and collaborative research, both nationally and internationally.

Compiled by Dr. Muriel Watt is now available.

PREVIOUS SEMINAR EVENT  - Potential for High Volume PV Manfacture in Australia - Thursday 21st May 2009 Fath Seminar, UNSW - Presentations

SOLAR HOMES & COMMUNITIES REBATE - GRID CONNECTED PV SYSTEM OWNER’S SURVEY an opportunity to provide confidential feedback to the Federal Government.

APVA STRONGLY SUPPORTS A GROSS FEED IN TARIFF MODEL (99kB .pdf)

The above document argues the cost difference between gross and net feed in tariff is less than 10 cents per week per household with significant implications for uptake of solar power on residential buildings.

RECENT EVENT  - SOLAR 2009 Annual Conference of ANZSES - Townsville, Queensland's Solar City, Australia 29th September - 2nd October 2009 with a technical visit to Magnetic Island, Solar