PV LAB Australia is a specialized test lab with a focus on quality assurance and risk evaluation for PV modules and components. Our independent lab is headquartered in Canberra, Australia and can evaluate samples ranging in size from just one module through to statistical sampling of the large numbers needed for a solar farm.
We assess performance on day one, damage that may have occurred during transportation to or within Australia and technical performance and reliability throughout the service life of a module.
We support banks and investors for larger solar farms and are a competent contact for technical questions. In addition to the tests and measurements defined in IEC standards, we offer a variety of other measurements.
Quality assurance and risk evaluation for PV modules and components
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Dr. Michelle McCann
CEO
Michelle has worked in solar energy since 1996. She is currently a consultant to the PV industry, co-founder and Director of PV Lab Australia. Michelle was also the CEO and one of the founders of Spark Solar Australia, an Australian company seed-funded by a group of German experts in the photovoltaic field with the mission of raising funds to establish a PV manufacturing company in Australia. Prior to this, she worked in the photovoltaic group at the University of Konstanz in Germany, where she was group leader of the novel devices group. She has a PhD from the photovoltaic group at the Australian National University. Michelle has twice held a world record for high efficiency solar cells.
Lawrence McIntosh
Director
Lawrence is a Director of PV Lab Australia who comes from an engineering and commercial background. His career has focused on the interface between sustainability and business in Australia’s electricity transition. Earlier in his career he founded and drove the development of SolarShare a community solar farm in the ACT, worked with the Institute for Sustainable Futures (ISF) at the University of Technology Sydney and prior to this worked in generator connections at ActewAGL Distribution. His experience in the industry is broad and has included development, design, implementation, quality assurance, research, lobbying and consulting.
Gabriel Nelson
Laboratory & Field Manager
Gabriel is the Laboratory Manager of PV Lab Australia, where he has contributed his expertise for the past four years. With 15 years prior experience in consulting and researching non-renewable energy systems, Gabriel has collaborated with corporations worldwide, both large and small, and has worked with the Australian Geologic Agency. He holds a Master of Science in Geologic Basin Analysis from Acadia University in Canada. Gabriel’s drive to promote solar energy, and his transition from the non-renewable energy sectors, underscores his commitment to support innovative solutions in the renewable energy field.
Dr. Ian Humphries
Lab Operator, Quality and Accreditation
Ian’s scientific background has spanned undergraduate studies at UNSW to a doctoral degree in bio-physics research at the University of Sydney. His additional experience in both small business and global corporate environments and project and asset management skills endow him with a multifaceted understanding of scientific principles and their practical applications to enable him to deliver innovative solutions that enhance quality and efficiency at PV Lab Australia. With a unique blend of scientific and technical expertise skills he has been a key contributor to the PV Lab’s NATA accreditation process. Ian is dedicated to fostering a work environment that is not only conducive to excellence but also sustainable and safe, supporting PV Lab’s mission of providing visible quality to its clients.
Hugo Silva
Business Development Manager
Hugo holds a BSc. Ed. in Physics and Chemistry by Sciences Faculty of Oporto University and a Post Grad in Renewable Energies by TÜV Akademie.
With approximately fifteen years in the sector of renewable energies, and ten years working in QAQC & Testing of photovoltaic modules and solar equipment, Hugo joined PV LAB Australia to lead the business development.
Hugo has worked across different geographies and different sectors in the utility scale Solar PV, having been dedicated exclusively to the Australian market for the last 6 years.
Alana Cameron
Administration
Alana is the administrative dynamo at PV Lab, where she manages a variety of tasks to keep operations running smoothly. With a background in travel consultancy, sales, management and customer service, Alana brings a wealth of experience in client relations and organizational skills. She holds a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Psychology, which enhances her ability to understand and address diverse needs within the team.
