Eve Energy establishes Australian Energy storage subsidiary. | Eve Energy establishes Australian Energy storage subsidiary | | published: 2026-07-15 15:14 |. According to EnergyTrend, Eve Energy officially launched its local energy storage subsidiary in Australia on July 14, marking a crucial milestone in the company's localized market layout in Australia. In regard to its Australian localization strategy, Eve Energy stated that it will uphold the operational philosophy of "Local in Australia, for Australia" and build a full-process localized service system. With on-site local teams, the company can rapidly respond to local project demands and customize dedicated energy storage solutions tailored to the characteristics of the Australian market. Furthermore, leveraging its existing order reserves, localized product R&D capabilities and supporting overseas production capacity, Eve Energy will improve its full-industry-chain service capabilities for the Australian market. From the demand perspective, Australia represents one of the world's core growth markets for energy storage. According to planning data from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), there is a substantial medium- and long-term gap in local energy storage installed capacity. Meanwhile, Australian states have formulated stringent standards for energy storage grid connection and equipment safety. Reliance solely on cross-border product supply makes it difficult for overseas manufacturers to quickly respond to local project development, operation and maintenance, and compliance requirements. As such, localized entity operation has become a core competitive advantage for energy storage enterprises seeking in-depth development in the Australian market. The establishment of the local energy storage subsidiary is not a short-term tactical layout, but a strategic move based on Eve Energy's solid business foundation accumulated in Australia over time. In terms of business cooperation, Eve Energy entered into a partnership with Australia's leading energy storage integrator EVO Power in 2025, securing a five-year long-term energy storage system order with a total scale of 2.2 GWh. The company's large-capacity energy storage containers have been widely deployed in local Australian energy storage power station projects. In July 2026, Eve Energy collaborated with Australian integrator EcoJoule Energy and Hitachi Energy to launch localized turnkey energy storage products adapted to Australia's distribution network market, further expanding its local application scenarios. On the production capacity front, Eve Energy's Malaysian overseas energy storage base has achieved large-scale mass production. Supported by its mature domestic energy storage cell production capacity, the company has built a stable global supply chain, providing sustainable capacity guarantees for the implementation of energy storage projects across Australia.

EcoJoule teams up with Hitachi Energy and eve energy for next generation utility-scale BESS platform. EcoJoule Energy has teamed up with Hitachi Energy, a global leader in electrification, and battery manufacturer EVE Energy to launch a new industry-leading sub-5 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) that will help alleviate network constraints and maximise existing and new consumer energy resources (CER). EcoSTORE MEGA is engineered for both grid-following and grid-forming applications and integrates EVE Energy's 5 MWh MR Giant LFP battery containers with Hitachi Energy's WD4 power conversion system and centralised power plant controller. This architecture enables precise active and reactive power control for utility-scale projects. The system is built around a standard 4.98 MW/5 MWh block architecture that can support a range of energy durations using a common PCS platform. This modular approach allows developers and utilities to scale capacity over time while maintaining consistent performance across sites. The modular system has been designed and integrated in Australia to meet the operational, regulatory and environmental requirements of local electricity networks. The system combines Hitachi Energy's bi-directional power conversion systems and control technology with high-efficiency lithium iron phosphate battery containers from EVE Energy. The EcoSTORE MEGA will allow network operators to alleviate network constraints on high-voltage feeders and substations, enable more CER connections, and reduce reliance on large-scale generation solutions, which are facing high costs and social challenges. EcoJoule Energy Founder and CEO Dr Mike Wishart said the partnerships reflected the importance of combining globally proven technology with strong local engineering and integration capability. "Battery storage is rapidly becoming critical infrastructure for the Australian energy system, and we believe there is a real opportunity to grow in the space between small household batteries and large utility-scale batteries," he said. "EcoSTORE MEGA reflects that philosophy and combines proven Tier-1 components with EcoJoule's deep experience in power electronics, system integration and grid compliance to deliver a reliable and scalable energy storage platform designed specifically for Australian network conditions." EcoJoule Chief Commercial Officer Martin van der Linde said EcoJoule Energy's role as a local integrator was critical to ensuring global battery technology performs effectively within Australia's complex grid environment. "Successful battery projects require more than high-quality hardware. They require a deep understanding of local grid behaviour, compliance requirements and network expectations," Mr van der Linde said. "As an Australian engineering and integration partner, EcoJoule works closely with developers, utilities and network operators to ensure systems are designed, commissioned and operated to perform in real-world conditions," he said. "By integrating global technology locally, EcoJoule Energy Pty Ltd can customise each system for Australian standards and operating environments while providing onshore engineering, commissioning and long-term support. "With EcoJoule managing the entire engineering and rollout, we can get systems on the ground quickly and efficiently reducing delivery risk for our customers and helping ensure these assets perform reliably over their entire operational life." EcoJoule's other products include: * EcoVAR ALTO is a pole-mounted low voltage STATCOM that regulates voltage levels on distribution networks in real time. The technology enables network operators to integrate more consumer energy resources and electrification technologies without costly grid upgrades. * EcoSTORE ALTO is an intelligent, Australian-made, pole-mounted BESS/STATCOM that improves energy quality, reliability, and efficiency, particularly in fringe-of-grid and renewable-heavy networks. EcoSTORE MEGA has been designed to meet Australian and international safety and grid compliance standards, including AS/NZS and IEC requirements. The system delivers high efficiency, fast control response and long-term operational reliability in demanding utility environments. The highly integrated and standardised design simplifies transport, installation, connection and commissioning, while comprehensive deployment and operator training programs support project delivery. Established nearly a decade ago, EcoJoule Energy is a 100% Australian-owned company providing innovative solutions to help electricity distributors integrate renewable energy and manage grid reliability. In early 2025, the company secured a $15 million capital investment from Ellerston Capital and the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) to support the company's national and international growth ambitions. Media enquiries to: Ben Ready +61 415 743 838 [email protected].

Hitachi Energy expands in Tamil Nadu. The $105 M investment will support HVDC manufacturing, R&D expansion and around 1,000 skilled jobs by Transformer Magazine July 8, 2026 India, Tamil Nadu: Hitachi Energy has signed an agreement to invest approximately $105 M (Rs 1,000 crore) in Tamil Nadu over the next three to five years, strengthening its presence in advanced power technology and grid modernisation. The investment will cover two key locations: the expansion of Hitachi Energy Technology Services' Global Technology and Innovation Centre (GTIC) in Porur, Chennai, and the addition of a new manufacturing line at Hitachi Energy India's existing facility in Chengalpattu. According to the state government, the project is expected to create around 1,000 high-skilled technology jobs. The new manufacturing line will produce semiconductor-based equipment used in HVDC systems, which support long-distance power transmission and modern electricity grids. A Guidance TN official said the additional line would be established within the existing Chengalpattu facility, alongside the site's current HVDC valve manufacturing operations. Hitachi Energy already has a strong footprint in Tamil Nadu through its Chennai GTIC and Chengalpattu plant. The company said the latest investment further reinforces the state's role as a centre for advanced power technologies. The announcement also reflects Tamil Nadu's growing focus on high-technology manufacturing, research, engineering and power electronics. The state has been positioning itself as a destination for global capability centres and clean-energy-related industrial development. The Porur centre serves as a global technology and innovation hub for Hitachi Group, while the Chengalpattu facility manufactures power and energy equipment for both domestic and export markets.