Rick Mcelhinney Email & Phone Number

Brisbane City, Queensland, Au

Sunshine Hydro developed the AESOP technology which has become the brains behind the operation of Superhybrid™ eco-systems. Superhybrids uniquely provide 24/7 Carbon Free Energy , peaking electricity and hydrogen under contract making these systems financially viable.Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar are terrific but they aren’t always available and they have difficulty providing a stable source of energy when it’s needed. We can’t escape the fact that we have periods of no wind and no sun. We all need power at the flick of a switch. To satisfy this need, we need to store energy so that it’s available when we need it. This is where Sunshine Hydro excels — we are in the business of keeping the lights on.Using pumped hydro is the most efficient long duration energy available, however, any long duration energy storage system is suitable for use within a superhybrid.Our projects combine charging (pumping) to store energy, and the use of electrolysis to store energy as hydrogen. Sunshine Hydro maximises the amount of energy stored and minimises the energy lost.Sunshine Hydro technology includes the AESOP Digital Twin. Experienced engineers use AESOP to simulate exactly how a project operates. Actual data, including weather and grid demand, are fed into AESOP and engineers use the model to optimise project. Using the digital twin approach generates reliable, bankable returns for an investor, while creating an efficient and reliable electricity system for the community. AESOP's Energy Management System then carefully manages the process of delivery ensuring maximum efficiency throughout the life of the project.Using Sunshine Hydro Digital Technology products, our engineers’ model, optimise, design and manage next generation superhybrid projects worldwide. Sunshine Hydro Digital Technology is best practice for superhybrid project development for experienced renewable energy engineers worldwide.

Arundel, Queensland, Au

A founder and chairman since inception, oversees general operations, strategy and focus. The Founders Forum is a conduit for investment for young ventures. High net worth individuals use Founders Forum as a source of leads for early stage investment.

Our centre first opened its doors on the 27th of November, 2004. It has grown to become a vital part of the Northern Gold Coast’s social infrastructure facilitating programs for over 1000 people a month.Social support in our area is needed to make sure that young people and their families are able to find assistance that is non judgemental and non discriminatory. The Gold Coast City Council’s Northern Gold Coast Social Infrastructure Plan is the basis upon which our centre focuses not just on youth but families. The Oxenford & Coomera Community Youth Centre Inc is proud to partner with the Northern Gold Coast Communities for Children program, the Rotary Club of Coomera Valley, Gold Coast City Council and the Nucrush Good Neighbour Programme.

Gold Coast, Queensland, Au

Creating highly successful, compassionate leaders and organisations

Oxenford, Qld, Au

Angels of Australia hosts the Australian Angel Investor annual conference and networking events.2018 event incorporated a four day cruise to the beautiful Great Barrier Reef. 2019 event departed Sydney Harbour for 3 day tour and conference.

EEG is a renewable energy company focused on large scale solar farm development in international markets.

Owner and manager investing in, directing and advising business ventures including Founders Forum Limited, Hotshed Limited, Grassads Pty Ltd, Seasafe Pty Ltd, Cheeta International, Eco-kinetics, Voxsol Energy, Carbonlink and Eduss Broadcast & Media Inc.

Eco-kinetics is an engineering solutions provider and was sold to CBD Energy in 2010. Rick was one of three owners and was responsible for financing, managing business strategy and targeting the successful exit. The company grew to $120m in revenues within 5 years undertaking such projects including Queensland Solar Homes (2700 residential systems), Fiji (solar systems for 137 schools), Tuvalu, Thailand (8MW large scale solar), Italy (5MW solar systems) and New Jersey (1.4MW), and many more. Rick was retained as a full time employee for 30 months under the earn-out agreement as part of the sale followed by a 6 month consultancy agreement.

This book was written to provide inspiration, ideas and knowledge to the diverse range of people, including entrepreneurs, mentors and investors, and others involved in, and with an interest in developing innovative ideas to the stage of commercialisation and at the same time developing respect for these people involved in the various stages of innovation and commercialisation.Includes a wide range of very useful and easy to use formats, prompts and check lists covering preparation, commercialisation, equity investment, dealing with investors, leveraging government grants and support from other organisations.Commercialising Innovation is specifically written for the investor and mentor. It aims to provide information to make good mentors and good investors better. It provides a number of templates that make the process easier and more predictable. The US version was published in 2009.

Gladstone, Queensland, Au

A passionate team of scientists, engineers, farmers and business people providing end-to-end service deliver soil carbon capture and verification projects to famers. Carbonlink is an end-to-end soil carbon company guiding farmers through every step of the carbon capture and verification process. Backed by our remote sensing technology, drilling rig and world-leading, patented soil scanner, our process offers the most accurate and future-proof testing in the market whilst ensuring maximum returns for our clients.Carbonlink have worked hand-in-hand with the Clean Energy Regulator, leading universities and the CSIRO to develop industry-leading systems and technology, ensuring our projects adhere to the highest standards of compliance and deliver genuine carbon abatement.

The Angels Institute was established to develop an intelligent national network of angels and mentors for the purpose of improving investment return and the success of early stage ventures for the benefit of the investors, entrepreneurs and the community.The group was the primary catalyst in the formation of the first Australian angels groups, including Gold Coast Angels, Melbourne Angels, Hunter Angels and Brisbane Angels. They hosted Australia's first national angels conference in September 2007 at the Crowne Plaza Royal Pines Resort on Australia's beautiful Gold Coast.

Past executive director overseeing the company's strategic and business development efforts. Eduss is a leading developer of literacy and numeracy software for schools, teachers and parents. A remarkable company managing some remarkable achievements.

WebND has uses hosting and portal technology to develop and implement innovative business models and solutions both in Australia and China. The technology delivers a networking application that provides communication and commerce capability within and between business, government and the community. Investment partners include Venture Access and Bendigo Bank. A Sino-foreign equity joint venture agreement, between WebND, who retains a controling interest, and the China Internet Information Center (CIIC) was completed in May 2006 to build and capitalize on an online register and network of 1.2+ million Chinese semi-government national institutions.

Founded and managed the engineering software development company that grew into a number of companies servicing the Midwestern region of the United States and international markets. Responsible for development and marketing of numerous engineering software packages. The company was listed on the stock exchange in 1987. The business was sold in mid 1998 and has since been aquired by Troy, Michigan based Fisher/Unitech.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

Early investor. Introduced Autodesk to engineering clientel in Western Canada. Founded, owned and operated mid-western US product engineering and distribution services organisation, Corporate Software Solutions (CSS) in 1984.

South Brisbane, Queensland, Au

Engineer in Sandwell Engineering offices in Victoria, Vancouver and Prince Rupert, Canada. Project Scheduler with Swan Wooster Engineering on the Ridley Island Coal Terminal construction project in Prince Rupert, Canada. General Manager of the Prince Rupert office and operations.

St Leonards, Nsw, Au

Professional engineer working on in house software development projects, wastewater and bridge design projects.Involved in the establishment of SKM's Newcastle operations in 1981.

Melbourne, Victoria, Au

Full working scholarship at the BHP Newcastle steelworks as a metallurgist cadet. Worked in Continuous Casting, Steelmaking, Coke Ovens, Quality Control and R & D departments.