Our Team
Servicing Australia since 2014Who we are
Kimberley Born. Kimberley Built. Ready to Deliver.
We’re more than contractors — we’re part of the communities we serve.
Based in Broome, Solar Microgrids Australia brings together First Nations leadership, deep regional knowledge, and high-level technical capability to deliver renewable energy systems that honour Country, empower communities, and endure.
Our mission is clear: to harness Australia’s abundant sun and replace outdated, polluting technologies with clean, quiet, community-managed energy — restoring peace, enabling self-sufficiency, and thriving in the most remote and rugged parts of the country.
We lead with integrity, cultural respect, and an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and community-led progress.
We’re not just building infrastructure — we’re helping shape a renewable energy future that is independent, inclusive, and built to last.
Leadership Team
James Moffatt
Director
James is a seasoned construction and energy professional with nearly two decades of experience delivering complex projects across regional and remote Australia. With a background in electrical contracting and infrastructure delivery, he has led large-scale solar, battery, and microgrid installations in some of the country’s most challenging environments.
He is known for his practical leadership, deep technical expertise, and ability to bring structure and momentum to remote construction projects. As Co-Director of Solar Microgrids Australia, James oversees technical design, project management, and operational delivery — guided by high standards, clear communication, and a strong commitment to doing the job right. With a belief in regional resilience, knowledge-sharing, and purpose-driven work, he brings both vision and discipline to the future of clean energy in the Kimberley and beyond.
Djalen Monck-O’Meara
Director & Cultural Leader
Djalen is a proud Bardi and Kija man, raised in the community of Munget, north of Broome. His lived experience on Country and deep cultural connection to the Kimberley shape his vision for Indigenous-led development and long-term community empowerment.
Currently gaining hands-on experience across major industrial projects in Australia’s resource sector, Djalen brings a rare and valuable blend of traditional knowledge and emerging technical expertise to the renewable energy space. As Co-Director and Cultural Leader of Solar Microgrids Australia, he plays a vital role in Aboriginal engagement, stakeholder relationships, and workforce development. With one foot grounded in culture and the other in the future of energy, Djalen is helping to shape a cleaner, fairer, and more resilient energy future for regional and remote Australia.
Operations
Bernardita Suazo-Ruiz – Electrical Engineer
Bernardita is an experienced electrical engineer specialising in solar PV, battery storage, and feasibility studies. She brings international project experience, strong analytical skills, and a deep commitment to supporting resilient energy outcomes for regional and remote communities. At Solar Microgrids Australia, she plays a key role in system design, modelling, and technical delivery across complex off-grid projects.
John Massingham – Project Manager
John oversees the delivery of complex off-grid energy projects, managing teams, timelines, and stakeholder coordination with a strong focus on reliability, safety, and successful outcomes in remote environments.
Our Commitment
We are committed to delivering technically robust, culturally respectful, and community-focused energy solutions across regional and remote Australia.
Our team operates with a shared sense of purpose — to enable energy independence, reduce reliance on diesel, and support the long-term resilience of the communities we serve. Through every project, we maintain a strong focus on quality, compliance, and meaningful local engagement.
We are guided by the following principles:
- Community-led outcomes, shaped by local knowledge and long-term needs
- Aboriginal leadership and participation, embedded at the core of our business
- Excellence in technical delivery, aligned with the highest industry standards
- Capacity building and skills development, through mentoring and on-the-ground training
- A proactive safety culture, grounded in accountability and continuous improvement
We take pride in building energy systems that not only perform reliably in harsh conditions, but also create enduring value for people, place, and future generations.