Solar Cutter’s Committee
Name: Gavin Brady
Title: Managing Director
Business Name: Shinetech Solar
Website: https://www.shinetechsolar.com.au
Year Established: 2015
First Year in Renewable Energy Industry: 2007
What does Solar Cutters mean to you:
A guild of like minded people from the grassroots banding together to make a difference to our industry making a better more sustainable future for the coming generations
Name: Mark Cavanagh
Title: Owner/Manager
Business Name: MC Electrical
Website: https://www.mcelectrical.com.au
Year Established: 2009
First Year in Renewable Energy Industry: 2007
What does Solar Cutters mean to you:
Solar Cutters promotes friendships and collaboration in the solar industry, and has the potential for being a significant voice in the industry
Name: Sam Craft
Title: Director
Business Name: Smart Energy Council
Website: https://www.smartenergy.org.au/
Year Established: 1954
First Year in Renewable Energy Industry: 2015
What does Solar Cutters mean to you:
Solar Cutters are at the forefront of installer advocacy, they bring like minded and enthusiastic people together to ensure the transition to renewable energy is achievable and sustainable
Name: Johann Fleury
Title: Director
Business Name: Thirroul Solar
Website: https://www.thirroulsolar.com.au
Year Established: 1991
First Year in Renewable Energy Industry: 2009
What does Solar Cutters mean to you:
To me the meaning of “Solar Cutter” is an individual who values the positive experience, the quality use of product, the quality service and follow up they provide to the end user. Solar Cutters help out fellow “Cutters” to achieve an objective and value quality over high financial gain to encourage a positive and sustainable industry
Name: Col Hill
Title: Owner
Business Name: Local Solar Solutions
Website: https://www.localsolarsolutions.com.au
Year Established: 2016
First Year in Renewable Energy Industry: 2012
What does Solar Cutters mean to you:
Being a Solar Cutter to me, means that I am part of a group of like minded Solar Cutters that want levels of installations and more importantly after sales service to be lifted continually. Being a Solar Cutter also means helping other “Cutters” whilst additionally relying on fellow “Cutters” for support
Name: Brendan Laidlaw
Title: Technical/Special Projects Manager
Business Name: Gippsland Solar
Website: https://www.gippslandsolar.com.au
Year Established: 2010
First Year in Renewable Energy Industry: 2008
What does Solar Cutters mean to you:
A great community of like minded individuals where information is shared freely which is incredibly powerful
Name: Peter Leeson
Title: Managing Director
Business Name: Leeson Group & SYPAQ Leeson Energy
Website: https://www.leesongroup.com.au & https://www.sypaqleeson.com
Year Established: 2011
First Year in Renewable Energy Industry: 2009
What does Solar Cutters mean to you:
A collaborative approach by industry to qualify health and safety
Name: Andy McCarthy
Title: Founder & MD
Business Name: Gippsland Solar
Website: https://www.gippslandsolar.com.au
Year Established: 2010
First Year in Renewable Energy Industry: 2000
What does Solar Cutters mean to you:
Throughout my 19 year career in renewable energy, my core values have all been focused around “collaboration”. Solar Cutters has taken this to a whole new level, connecting me with like minded individuals who see the value in sharing knowledge and experiences. In a fragmented industry, where the big end of town are threatening to dominate the the market (to all of our detriment), the importance of collaboration has never been more critical
Name: Rob Manson
Title: Director
Business Name: I Want Energy
Website: https://www.iwantenergy.com.au
Year Established: 2008
First Year in Renewable Energy Industry: 2006
What does Solar Cutters mean to you:
Solar Cutters gives me the opportunity to help the industry progress from within to a higher standard that will benefit all
Name: Eddy May
Title: Founder & Director
Business Name: NRG Solar
Website: https://www.nrgsolar.com.au
Year Established: 2014
First Year in Renewable Energy Industry: 2014
What does Solar Cutters mean to you:
I am proud to support fellow Solar Cutters in our endeavor to improve quality in the solar industry through collaboration
Name: Daniel Shelfer
Title: Managing Director & Owner
Business Name: Keen2BGreen
Website: https://www.keen2bgreen.com.au
Year Established: 2009
First Year in Renewable Energy Industry: 2007
What does Solar Cutters mean to you:
My vision for Solar Cutters is to provide more of the right support and education for customers purchasing a new solar system including choosing the right solar installer and a quality solar product
Name: Josh Sheppard
Title: Director
Business Name: Josh Sheppard Electrical
Website: https://www.shepelec.com
Year Established: 2009
First Year in Renewable Energy Industry: 2010
What does Solar Cutters mean to you:
Solar Cutters is a group of like minded professionals that fight for the promotion of quality solar and improvements within the Australian Solar Industry and beyond to international markets
Name: James Taylor
Title: Director
Business Name: Taylor Energy
Website: https://www.taylorenergy.com.au
Year Established: 2013
First Year in Renewable Energy Industry: 2009
What does Solar Cutters mean to you:
Solar Cutters is a voice for the industry, they stand for everything all of the good guys want and seem committed to make it happen!
Name: Pete Thorne
Title: Co-Owner/Director
Business Name: Solaray Energy
Website: https://www.solaray.com.au
Year Established: 2010
First Year in Renewable Energy Industry: 2007
What does Solar Cutters mean to you:
My vision for the Solar Cutter movement can be summed up in three points. Solar Cutters promote premium quality workmanship, Solar Cutters respect our industry, stakeholders and customers, and Solar Cutters help and support one another
Name: Jake Warner
Title: Managing Director
Business Name: Penrith Solar Centre
Website: https://www.penrithsolar.com.au
Year Established: 2017
First Year in Renewable Energy Industry: 2015
What does Solar Cutters mean to you:
Solar Cutters is the mastermind of a group of people who continually drive quality, innovation and excellence throughout the solar industry. Solar Cutters is a platform where all up and coming installers and industry associates have access to a community where they can be mentored by industry leaders to achieve great things for themselves and the industry as a whole