Muriel has more than 38 years’ experience working on energy sector issues with a focus on solar and energy policy. She has worked with government agencies, universities and industry in the areas of renewable energy development, policy and deployment. Muriel has extensive experience in policy and program development as well as training for renewable energy use in remote areas, developing countries and grid connected applications. She has been at the forefront of renewable energy programs developed for Australia. She has also evaluated and reported extensively on international efforts since 1997, via the IEA PV Power Systems Programme.

Significant past appointments include Associate Professor, School of PV and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of New South Wales, Chair of the Australian PV Institute, Chair of the Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society, Chair of the Policy Group for the Australian CRC for Renewable Energy, Australian Executive Committee member on the IEA PV Power Systems Implementing Agreement, member of the Australian Solar Institute Research Advisory Committee, and member of the Solar Flagship Education Infrastructure Fund Advisory Board. Muriel’s current appointments include member of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency Advisory Panel and of the Zero Emissions Byron Advisory Panel.