National energy storage to increase 33% through new global ZEBRE agreement. Australia’s current 3 gigawatts (GW) of energy storage capacity will grow by up at least a third (1 GW) following the creation of a new battery and solar investment platform by ZEN Energy and 泓德能源 HDRE, a $1.3bn Taiwan-listed renewable energy company. ZEBRE is 70 per cent owned by HDRE, with ZEN retaining 30 per cent. The ZEBRE name is derived from ZEN, BESS and HDRE. The ZEN/HDRE collaboration will focus on developing storage assets here in Australia, as well as in Taiwan and potentially other countries such as Japan. The ZEBRE partnership follows ZEN and HDRE signing a $43m equity transaction in early November this year. Read the full Media Release on our website: https://lnkd.in/gY_xvwZb #MediaRelease #BESS #RenewableEnergy #RenewableEnergyAssets
ZEN Energy
Utilities
Rose Park, South Australia 9,712 followers
Leading communities into the zero-carbon world.
About us
ZEN stands for Zero Emissions Now, our call to action and our core purpose is to lead communities into the zero-carbon world. We are an integrated renewable energy retailer and Australia’s first 1.5°C energy company, committed to limiting global warming by 1.5°C under the Science Based Targets initiative. Sustainability is at the heart of our business strategy. We are differentiated from the major participants in the Australian electricity sector through our sustainability achievements, commitments, and aspirations. We are actively participating in the energy transition, demonstrating to our sustainability-driven customers, partners and investors that a viable business model exists for a zero-carbon utility. At ZEN, we partner with stakeholders who want to be part of this change.
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- Utilities
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- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Rose Park, South Australia
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- Privately Held
- Specialties
- ZEN Solar Energy (Business), ZEN Freedom Powerbank (Off Grid Energy Storage), ZEN Urban Powerbank (Grid Connect Energy Storage), ZEN Communities (Micro-Grid), Renewable Energy Retailer, and Renewable Energy Assets
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134 Fullarton Rd
Rose Park, South Australia 5067, AU
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Level 10, 473 Bourke Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000, AU
Employees at ZEN Energy
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Glenn Garnaut
Chief Governance Officer at ZEN Energy
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Ross Attrill
Chief Information Officer - ZEN Energy
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Akshaya Jha
Head - Mining Operations & Projects at Zen Energy Consultants
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Raymond Spencer
Entrepreneur - boldly shaping the future of South Australia and organisations around the world
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Closing the year on a high note! We are excited about this partnership and look forward to working together on Australia’s energy transition.
Thanks RenewEconomy and Sophie Vorrath for breaking the news of our historic MOU with ZEN Energy. Here are the key points: Key Points: - The collaboration could potentially meet 5 per cent of Queensland’s energy demand with 100% green energy - This is one the largest known collaborations anywhere in the world for delivery of 24/7 CFE from renewable energy sources - It delivers a powerful signal of the growing need from a range of market players including the likes of Google and Microsoft demanding 100% green energy (24/7) for data centre needs and the refinement of green fuels for export - At the heart of the collaboration is a combination of assets, groundbreaking optimisation software and a novel construct of long-term contracts that together are capable of delivering three terawatt hours (TWh) of carbon-free electricity annually. - The baseload supply in this agreement will be matched to local renewable sources every hour of every day, with a reliability that exceeds 98 per cent. This ‘Platinum standard’ matching is validated by third party, and it well exceeds the typical availability of coal or nuclear power plants (70 – 90 per cent) - Modelling indicates that the SuperHybrid can be 50% less expensive than nuclear —a critical consideration for energy affordability and also for supplying data centres needed for the surge in AI compute power The key assets and metrics underpinning the supply starting in 2031 include: - 600 MW Djandori Gung-i pumped hydro station - 11 GWh of energy storage (equivalent to 18 hours) - 300 MW electrolyser - 220,000 tonnes p.a. green methanol plant - 50 MW peaker plant - 1.8 GW wind and solar power purchase agreements Here's an excerpt from the story: Sunshine Hydro, a company proposing to combine pumped hydro energy storage with green hydrogen production, has signed a memorandum of understanding with renewable energy gentailer Zen Energy, to develop a “24/7 Sustainable Energy Strategy” for large consumers in Queensland. The agreement includes Zen providing renewable electricity to Sunshine Hydro’s green fuel facilities, and both companies using Sunshine Hydro’s advanced energy storage optimisation program, known as Aesop. Sunshine Hydro’s Aesop software both guides the design of hybrid generation and energy storage assets – pumped hydro and big batteries – and commercial contracts to underpin them and optimises the operations and interacts with each asset’s control system. Read the rest of the story here: https://lnkd.in/gvKd4HbQ Clean Energy Council Hydrogen Europe Hunter Page Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL)
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Another year takes flight, and our mission shines bright. The transition isn't an easy task, but we keep moving, bold and fast. To all on our renewables ride— customers, team, and partners worldwide— we thank you for this year! A bright future lies ahead, together we will forge the path we tread! #ThankYou24 #ReadyFor25 #BrightNewYear #RenewableEnergy
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Our team is taking Christmas celebrations seriously! Joy is one of our core values, and it is inspiring to see the team embrace it fully. We are lucky to have such a spirited crew, not only bringing energy and fun but also driving amazing work in the energy space for a brighter future. ZEN wishes everyone a season full of laughter, unexpected gifts—like someone showing up in an unforgettable custom—and good cheer! #WeAreZEN #JoyAtWork #ChristmasCelebrations
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As the season of giving, we received the best news to wrap up this year! Our long-term not-for-profit partner SAHMRI just announced the BRIGHT Spark Awards, an initiative that recognised the brightest PhD and early-career researchers in 2024 for the quality of their life-changing work. This was only possible due to their annual 'Bright Walk' campaign in South Australia, in which ZEN participated for two consecutive years. In 2023, we raised $15,455, the second-highest fundraising team, and we are delighted to see this collective effort coming to fruition. Besides this initiative, many other critical projects need our attention. Check how to support research projects on their website: https://lnkd.in/g2BVRuS9 #SocialLicense #PositiveImpact #Partnerships
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Ending the year at full speed! Thanks to everyone who made this event such a success—great insights, collaboration, and energy all around. https://lnkd.in/gSCMVfAX
A huge thank you to Christopher Smyth, our guest speaker at yesterday’s senior data leaders breakfast in Melbourne (plus our MC EMILY KUCUKALIC)! A great way to round out the year, with Chris sharing his insights across the pressing challenges in data and culture, ZEN Energy's transformational journey of becoming a retailer to generator, and the incredible group sharing their own lessons across strategic data leadership. Mike Pucar, Arun Wadhwa, Simon Gennai-Garino, James Waldren, Belinda Samson, Tim Jessen, Shirley Ng, Perrin Samuel, Andrew Kennan, Ying Yap, Linh Lee, Oscar Lopez, Kris Hunter, Cindy Lee
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Great partnerships paving the way to a zero-carbon future! We welcomed our members from our new shareholder, HD Renewable Energy’s leadership team and enjoyed sharing our aspirations for Australia's transition to renewable energy. And if you are wondering about what was in the tote bag, the koala photos might satisfy your curiosity! #RenewableEnergy #Partnerships #EnergyTransition
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Congratulations to the CIS winners! A remarkable 6.4 GW of generation capacity has been awarded under the federal government’s expanded Capacity Investment Scheme (CIS). Of the 19 projects that received contracts, 8 include storage — a crucial step for a stable and reliable grid as Australia transitions to clean energy. Congratulations to our partners ACEN, Neoen, and Gentari for being among the successful project winners. ZEN will seek to expand its storage investments, including our 650 MWh Solar River battery, which was successful in the first CIS tender in September. South Australia also stands out with two major wins: the 300 MW first stage of Neoen’s Goyder North hub and the 274 MW Palmer wind project, driving SA closer to becoming the world’s first gigawatt-scale grid powered entirely by wind and solar. This growing ecosystem of generation and storage is a key step in Australia’s journey to becoming a renewable energy Superpower! Read more on RenewEconomy's article: https://lnkd.in/gi9dT4EH #CapacityInvestmentScheme #RenewableEnergyAssets #EnergyTransition
NSW gets lion’s share as 19 solar, wind and hybrid projects win Australia’s biggest renewable tender
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Ready to kickstart your career in renewable energy? Our Curious Minds Graduate Program is designed to empower emerging talent, foster innovation, and shape the leaders who will drive Australia’s transition to a Superpower future. This is an incredible opportunity for growth and work with purpose. But act fast—vacancies are filling up quickly! Apply now and take your first step towards a brighter future: https://lnkd.in/gsxER_AV #CuriousMindsGraduateProgram #NowHiring #RenewableEnergy #ApplyNow
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Let's Tax Carbon! In a lively conversation with The Hon. The Hon. Matt Kean, Chair of the Climate Change Authority, Professor Ross Garnaut, ZEN’s Director, shared insights from his new book "Let's Tax Carbon: And Other Ideas for a Better Australia." Australia is uniquely positioned to lead the transition to a low-carbon economy, thanks to its abundant resources, innovative spirit, and growing momentum in clean energy solutions. Let’s continue this important conversation and work toward a sustainable, low-carbon future. The Superpower Institute #LetsTaxCarbon #Superpower #LowCarbon #RenewableEnergy
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