SolarReserve opens Perth office

SolarReserve has opened an office in Perth, announcing its international expansion into Australia. The company is pursuing large-scale concentrating solar power (CSP) and photovoltaic (PV) projects, with an emphasis on opportunities in the off-grid mining sector.

The company has appointed Daniel Thompson as director of development for Australia. Thompson will be based in the Perth office and will lead SolarReserve’s development activities for the region.

With more than 10 years’ energy sector experience in power generation and renewable energy project development in Australia, Thompson comes to the role having previously held management positions at Verve Energy and Western Power Corporation.

“We are thrilled to have Daniel join our team,” said Tom Georgis, senior vice president of development. “His deep industry and market knowledge combined with more than a decade of successful development of renewable projects in Australia will help SolarReserve capitalise on the enormous opportunities that exist in the region for our 24 x 7 reliable power supply solutions.”