Our Mission
At Pardalote Consulting, we are committed to driving the future of clean technology and sustainable energy solutions. Founded by Rosemary Barnes, a prominent renewable energy engineer with two decades of industry experience, our mission is to empower businesses and investors by providing expert advice, innovative strategies, and actionable solutions that facilitate the global transition to sustainable energy.
Why Pardalote Consulting?
The name Pardalote, inspired by one of Australia's smallest yet vibrant birds, reflects our philosophy that small, strategic interventions can lead to substantial ecological benefits. Despite their tiny size, pardalotes play a significant role in their ecosystems, much like our consultancy aims to make impactful environmental contributions through focused and effective solutions.
Our Founder - Rosemary Barnes
Rosemary Barnes brings a wealth of experience in wind energy, composite materials, and clean technology manufacturing. Her career has been based around a hands-on approach, building, testing (and breaking!) technologies firsthand, which provided her with a deep understanding of the practical challenges and opportunities in renewable energy. This experience spans from constructing components herself, troubleshooting operational issues, to redesigning and implementing innovative solutions that set industry standards.
Rosemary pursued a PhD in Composite Materials Structural Design and Analysis at the University of New South Wales, driven by a passion to reduce global reliance on fossil fuels. After years of direct engineering work and strategic roles in technology innovation, she founded Pardalote Consulting to offer specialized insights and actively advance clean energy technologies.
Engagement Beyond Consulting
Beyond consulting, Rosemary is a prominent keynote speaker and an active voice in communicating energy transition topics. She engages with executives, customers, and clients, helping them understand and navigate the complexities of sustainable energy. Additionally, her "Engineering with Rosie" YouTube channel serves as an extension of Pardalote Consulting’s ethos, educating a broad audience about the advancements and challenges in energy technology, making the science behind our sustainable future accessible to all.