Our Solar Products
Northern Renewable Group is a family owned and operated, providing commercial, agricultural and industrial energy solutions. These include commercial grid connected solar, large scale off-grid, battery upgrades and solar pumping. NRG has over a decade of experience. Northern Renewable Group servicing the NT, QLD, NSW & WA (including everywhere in between!), providing renewable energy and technical installs/upgrades to the community. We specialize in all things renewable, from designing and installing on and off-grid, residential, commercial, and industrial systems, through to solar bores, and solar lighting. We also cover your electrical needs from wiring new builds or upgrading existing infrastructure. Our team consists of over 20 employees from Administration, A-Grade Electricians, Apprentice Electricians, Air Condition Technician, and an Electrical Design Engineer to develop a customized system to exceed your needs. Through our partnership with SAAS energy, we can offer leasing arrangements with commercial or higher power usage customers, with no capital outlay.
Northern Renewable Group is CAL, ARC and CEC installer & designer accredited, as well as ISO certified (AS/NZS IS0 9001:2015 – Quality, AS/NZS ISO 45001:2018 – WHS, and AS/NZS ISO 14001 – Environmental)
Our Mission
Northern Renewable Group is committed to providing Businesses and Community with affordable energy solutions by developing a business model that understands the needs and wants of its customers. This has been established through employing the right people for the job supported by clear communication and structured work ethics through promoting our company values and core business. We stand by our products/service and provide extended warranty to ensure Northern Renewable Group will leave you with peace of mind that we will not only carry out work, but we also ensure full function by being the guardian angel to your system, now and into the future.
Qualifications
Northern Renewable Group are structured with staff possessing a wide range of specialised Skills. All our projects are specifically designed and developed by our team of in-house Electrical Engineers who specialise in Energy, Planning and project management. The directors Leigh Fowkes and Jake Groves are qualified electricians and solar designers/installers. All our employees who carry out Electrical components of projects are either A grade Electricians or apprentices. These amazing staff work under our protocol of excellence and are continually trained to uphold our high level of workmanship. All of which are current with Working at Height, First Aid, CPR, LVR and Scissor Lift Qualifications. Where specialised skills are required, specifically trained staff are qualified in High-Risk Qualifications, HV switching and data and communication cabling.
Northern Renewable has implemented an Integrated management System (IMS) which has been certified by a Joint Accreditation System of Australia and New Zealand (JAS-ANZ) certification body and is compliant with the following standard:
- ISO 9001: Quality System
- OHSMS 45001: OHS
- ISO 14001: Environment
Leigh Fowkes
Director
Leroy develops and implements plans and objectives for the company in an effective and innovative fashion. He maintains compliance with external regulations and internal policies. He identifies the clients’ needs and works with cutting-edge technology to create a customised system. He is also responsible for product and supplier selection. This enables Katherine Solar NT to always have the latest and greatest products to offer their clients.
Leigh is an Electrician and Grid-connect Solar Designer/Installer. His background as a Commercial Electrical and Solar contractor makes him a great asset to the team.
Leigh has qualifications in Electrotechnology Electrician (Cert. 3), Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Systems Design & Install, ACMA – Communications cablers license (Fibre, Horizontal cabling, MATV endorsements), Air-conditioning and refrigeration (Cert. 3), Installation and maintenance of Electrical Equipment in Hazardous Area (Ver. 4).
Jake Groves
Director & A grade Electrician
Jake directs and controls the company’s operations and gives strategic guidance. Jake is responsible for all day-to-day operations. He is also responsible for the installation process and coordination of all aspects of the project. Jake oversees the installation from the initial stages through to commissioning and manages the after-care service.
Jake is an Electrician and Standalone Solar Designer/Installer. Jake’s background as a Commercial Electrical Project Manager/Supervisor enables him to see a project through without hiccups. His credentials include CEC Accreditation for Off & On-Grid design and installation, a University Studies Business Acceleration Program, and 6 years of Project Management.
Achievements
Northern Renewable Group are the proud recipient of the 2021 Northern Territory Export & Industry Awards for Local Content sponsored by the NT Manufacturers Council.
NRG are the proud recipient of the 2021 Master Electricians Energy efficient project of the year Northern Territory/South Australia finalist and Winner. NRG – Bagala Store, Barunga. An excellent example of combining solar and storage with monitoring to provide a 40% reduction in energy costs for a food store in a community in remote NT.
Policies
At Northern Renewables, we believe that transparency is key to our business operations so that our customers, community and staff know that we have their interests front of mind. Here, you can find our policies on Health and Safety, Rehabilitation, Environment and Quality. Feel free to download and read these policies, and contact our team to discuss them in more detail. We look forward to hearing from you.
