Brendan Laidlaw

Brendan Laidlaw is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the solar PV industry, specializing in the design, installation, and delivery of large, complex, or customized commercial PV projects.

Starting from humble beginnings as a residential systems installer during the nascent stages of the industry, Brendan has evolved into prominent roles such as project management and technical manager at renowned companies in the field.

His skill set encompasses Project Management, Electrical Estimation, and PV design, while also boasting extensive knowledge in network protection, control, and communications systems, enabling him to devise and execute intricate network protection setups.

In 2017, Brendan established Sustainable Electrical & Automation, an electrical contracting enterprise offering a range of services to the PV industry, which was later acquired by Gippsland Solar in 2019.

Transitioning to a new phase, Brendan has redirected his focus towards training, aiming to impart his wealth of experience to the upcoming generation of tradespeople in the renewable energy sector.

Brendan holds certification in Cert IV Electrotechnology from Chisolm Tafe and has held key positions including Head Trainer at Energy Training Group, Technical Manager at Gippsland Solar, Director at Sustainable Electrical & Automation, and technical and managerial roles at other industry-leading companies.