Epuron has developed a strong team of experienced, professional staff.
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ANDREW DURRAN, Executive Director, Co-Founder Andrew has more than 20 years experience in the energy industry focussed on renewable energy, including previous roles as an Associate Director of Energy Supply and Business Development at Sustainable Energy Development Authority, a directorship of Hampton Wind Farm Company, and various roles in NSW-based utilities Pacific Power and Transgrid. Andrew was an active member of the Federal Mandatory Renewable Energy Target Working Group, National Green Power Accreditation Steering Group, and the NSW Sustainable Energy Research and Advisory Council (SERDAC). BE (Elec, Hons), MBA (Technology Management). |
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MARTIN POOLE, Executive Director, Co-Founder Martin has more than 20 years experience in the energy industry in Australia and the UK. Martin is currently a member of the Warren Centre of Advanced Engineering. Before joining EPURON, Martin served as Vice President of Market Development for Powerline GES Pty, Ltd and consulted to numerous energy companies in Australia and the UK, including: Energy Australia, IPART, NSW Sustainable Energy Development Authority, and Combined Heat and Power Association in London. BA, M.Eng (Chem). PhD, U. Syd |
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ANDREW WILSON, Construction Manager Andrew has more than 20 years experience in the construction and energy industries. Prior to joining Epuron Andrew had roles in developing and constructing renewable energy projects at AGL and Meridian Energy where he was responsible for the construction of the Wattle Point Wind Farm which was the largest wind farm in Australia at the time. Previous positions include 10 years with construction contractor Downer Engineering delivering multi-discipline projects. B.Sc (Mech Eng), MBA (U. Waikato) |
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DONNA BOLTON, Senior Project Manager Donna has more than 15 years experience in the Australian and UK renewables industry. Donna is contract manager for a remote solar project in the Northern Territory and led the planning and land tenure for the Silverton Wind Farm, the largest approved wind farm proposal in Australia. Prior to joining Epuron, Donna worked for AGL Energy, Southern Hydro and Meridian Energy, progressing a number of projects including the Macarthur Wind Farm in Victoria and various gas projects in Queensland.
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BRIAN HALL, Senior Project Manager Brian has more than 20 years experience in the Australian and international energy industry. Brian has been directly responsible for originating and managing a wind development pipeline in excess of 2,000MW of capacity including the development of the 420MW Macarthur Wind Farm in Victoria and a 51 MW hydroelectric network in NSW. Prior to joining Epuron in 2011, Brian’s roles included head of Business Development in Australia with Meridian Energy, Director of Allco Wind Energy’s global business, and Director of the Australian Wind Energy Association. Mechanical Engineering Cert (U. Syd) |
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JEREMY MOON, Technical Manager Jeremy is an engineer with 10 years experience in the wind energy industry focussing on the development of projects through permitting stages, technology due diligence, and pre-construction. Jeremy’s previous roles include: heading the technical activities in Australia for Meridian Energy responsible for the project and technology due diligence of the a number of wind farms; technical support for the sale of Allco Wind Energy’s global wind business; and as a Senior Engineer at the international wind energy consultancy GL-Garrad Hassan. PhD (UNSW) |
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JESSICA PICTON, Project Manager Jessica joined Epuron in 2008 and since has worked on both solar and wind projects in a technical analysis and project management role. Her activities involve project development, technical analysis of solar and wind energy systems and contract and construction management. Jessica led the planning and land tenure as well as system design for the TKLN Solar project. BE (Hons), UNSW |
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TIM LAM, Project Manager Tim is responsible for wind and solar resource analysis, site modelling, energy yield modelling, and system design. He has experience in a range of technical activities involved in wind and solar farm development. Tim has been involved in over 1000MW of wind farm developments and was the technical engineer for the TKLN solar project. He has consulted on wind and solar projects in Australia and internationally. BE (Elec, Hons), B. Comm, UNSW |
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MICHELLE BEERS, Project Manager Michelle works across a number of Epuron’s projects, particularly focussing on landowner liaison, consultation, and new site investigation. In addition, Michelle has 8 years experience in office management and accounts, a role she continues to undertake at Epuron. B. Health Science |
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PAUL COPESTAKE, Project Manager Paul is manages Epuron’s wind monitoring campaigns across Australia, including the installation of meteorological towers in remote locations. He also carries out technical works on the monitoring systems; configuring, installing, and maintaining the equipment. In addition Paul consults on wind and solar monitoring projects across Australia. BE (Mechanical), U. Manchester |
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DANIEL GILBERT, Project Manager Daniel is an engineer and project manager, most recently involved in the development of the Eden Wind Farm. Daniel’s activities involve project development, technical analysis of solar and wind energy systems, hardware management and technical support, mapping and database design. BE (PV and Solar Energy) (Hons), UNSW |
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ALEX HUGGETT, Project Manager Alex manages grid connection processes for Epuron, following his experience in the power system planning and market development branches at NEMMCO (now AEMO). Alex has previously worked for Caterpillar Canada, designing cables to connect components of systems used in the resources industry. BE (Electrical), UNSW |
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MICHAEL KURNIK, Project Manager Michael’s activities for Epuron include project development, technical analysis of wind farms, mapping and wind monitoring mast maintenance. Michael has recently finished his studies at the University of Sydney. BE (Chemical and Biomolecular), U. Syd. |
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DAVID ROBINSON, Internal Counsel David has practiced in planning, environmental, property and commercial law since 1986. David worked for Gadens, the Environmental Defender’s Office and the Environment Protection Authority before resuming work as a sole practitioner in 2001. David lectures in planning and environmental law at the University of Technology Sydney. He co-edited Environmental Responsibilities Law Service (NSW) 1994-2007. BA, M. Laws (graduand), U. Syd |