UON

What UON does

UON is a Western Australian integrated energy and water infrastructure company that designs, manufactures, supplies, constructs, and maintains off-grid power and water systems for the mining and resources sector. Founded in 1998 by Mark Keogh as a two-man equipment reseller, UON has grown into a mid-market industrial business with 101-250 employees and 40,000 sqm of in-house manufacturing capacity in Malaga and Kalgoorlie. The company's core offering is the UON SMART™ product family — a suite of modular, scalable, temperature-controlled (rated for 50°C operation) energy solutions comprising the DC-FC (heavy-duty EV fast charger), BESS (battery energy storage), BMC (battery motor controller / hybrid energy), GMC (generator motor controller, Australian Patent No. 2020103197), and SMART CELL (multi-function dewatering/EV/stand-alone power unit).

UON generates revenue through four streams: (1) capital equipment manufacturing and sales of proprietary energy and water hardware; (2) solutions-to-hire rental of modular generators, BESS, hybrid systems, and dewatering equipment; (3) turnkey construction and project services including civil works, pipeline installation, and power station construction; and (4) ongoing 24/7 maintenance, remote monitoring (via SCADA), and training services. Pricing is custom quote-based with multi-year contracts; the company sells primarily to enterprise mining and resources customers in Western Australia — Rio Tinto, BHP, Northern Star Resources, and Mineral Resources among them — with adjacent exposure to government (WA Parliament, City of Stirling) and energy (Engie) clients. Distribution is direct enterprise field sales, supplemented by an event-driven marketing motion and a Solutions-to-Hire rental channel that delivers recurring-style revenue.

Name

UON

Legal name

UON Pty Ltd

Website

https://uon.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

UON is a Western Australian integrated energy and water infrastructure company that designs, manufactures, and services off-grid power and dewatering solutions for the mining and resources sector, anchored by its patented UON SMART™ product family.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Off-grid energy and water infrastructure for mining

NAICS

Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333131)

SIC

Mining Machinery & Equip (No Oil & Gas Field Mach & Equip) (3532)

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile Power, Electrification & Energy Systems (Generators, Substations, Battery/Hydrogen, Trolley Assist) (IMAKANAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial & Industrial (C&I) BESS EPC & Integration (EUAEAEAB)

Keywords

• Off-grid energy solutions
• Mining power infrastructure
• Battery energy storage
• Dewatering water management
• Hybrid power systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Manufacturing & Sales: UON designs, manufactures and supplies proprietary energy and water infrastructure equipment including generators, BESS, hybrid systems, dewatering trailers, bore equipment, HDPE pipelines, and custom-built equipment. Revenue is generated from capital equipment sales to mining clients, with in-house manufacturing across 40,000 sqm of facilities in Malaga and Kalgoorlie.
2. Equipment Rental / Solutions to Hire: UON offers scalable, modular, renewable and temperature-controlled solutions for hire. Rental solutions include generator hire, BESS hire, hybrid solution hire, and dewatering equipment hire. Supports short-term and long-term requirements across the WA resources sector. A significant portion of monthly energy delivery (e.g., 70 MW in July 2021) comes through the rental model.
3. Construction & Project Services: Turnkey project delivery including design, siteworks, civil construction, pipeline installation, bore installation, power station construction, and commissioning. UON integrates the onsite construction phase into one modular process for clients.
4. Maintenance, Monitoring & Support Services: 24/7 parts and servicing, preventative maintenance, emergency maintenance, pump and engine rebuilds, major overhauls, remote monitoring, and operator training. Services provided through UON's Malaga facilities or on-site across WA. Includes generator servicing at approximately every 250-hour intervals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UON designs, manufactures, supplies, constructs and maintains integrated off-grid energy and water infrastructure for the mining and resources sector in Western Australia. Its core offering centres on the UON SMART™ range — modular, scalable, automated, renewable, and temperature-controlled (rated up to 50°C) systems covering diesel generators, battery energy storage (BESS), hybrid energy management (BMC), generator motor controllers (GMC), EV fast charging (DC-FC), and the multi-function SMART CELL — supported by dewatering equipment, pumps, bore installation, HDPE pipeworks, fuel tanks, load banks, control panels, and turnkey construction, monitoring, and 24/7 maintenance services.

Product overview

UON is a Western Australian integrated energy and water solutions company providing turnkey solutions to the mining and resources sector. The core product portfolio centers on the UON SMART™ range—a modular, scalable, automated, renewable, and temperature-controlled (up to 50°C) suite of energy solutions. The SMART™ family includes: DC-FC (heavy-duty off-grid EV fast charging), BESS (battery energy storage systems), BMC (Battery Motor Controller/hybrid energy management), GMC (Generator Motor Controller for diesel optimization), and the CELL (multi-function unit combining dewatering, power, and EV charging). Supporting the SMART™ products are diesel generators, fuel tanks, load banks, control panels, and the company's water solutions including dewatering trailers, bore installations, pump solutions, HDPE pipeworks, and water storage. UON operates as both a product manufacturer (OEM) and service provider, offering equipment rental, remote monitoring via SCADA, construction services, and specialized training. The company differentiates through in-house manufacturing in Malaga and Kalgoorlie, patent-protected technology (GMC Patent No. 2020103197), and solutions engineered for Western Australia's harsh remote mining conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UON SMART™: A suite of integrated energy solutions including DC-FC (Direct Current Fast Charger for EVs), BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), BMC (Battery Motor Controller/Hybrid Energy Solutions), and GMC (Generator Motor Controller). UON SMART solutions are Scalable, Modular, Automated, Renewable and Temperature-controlled.

Products and services

• UON SMART™ DC-FC (Direct Current Fast Charger) Heavy-duty off-grid direct current fast charging (DC-FC) solution for electric vehicles and plant equipment, engineered for harsh WA mining conditions. Operates in 50°C heat without de-rating, cyclone wind D-rated, IP65 dust rated, powered by solar with integrated battery storage and generator backup. Pre-fabricated, fully wired, and deployable in less than a day; CCS2-compatible with liquid cooling. Designed for WA mining industry operators electrifying their vehicle and plant fleets.
• UON SMART™ BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) Battery energy storage solutions that store and manage energy for integration with renewable sources and backup power. Part of the UON SMART™ modular, scalable energy systems, enabling energy storage, management and dispatch for remote and hybrid power solutions at mining and remote sites.
• UON SMART™ BMC (Battery Motor Controller / Hybrid Energy Solution) Hybrid energy solution (Battery Motor Controller) that optimises efficiency and reduces fuel burn by integrating battery storage with generator backup. Delivers hybrid-by-design systems seamlessly integrating solar, wind, battery storage, and low-fuel-burn diesel. Designed for mining and remote-site customers seeking reduced fuel use, lower OPEX, and decarbonised power.
• UON SMART™ GMC (Generator Motor Controller) for Diesel Generators Patent-protected (Australian Patent No. 2020103197) variable-speed-drive Generator Motor Controller technology that reduces carbon emissions of diesel generator sets while delivering fuel savings. Shifts diesel to a backup role with renewable energy taking the lead, with nameplate ratings up to 50°C and operating up to 60°C in patented enclosures; over 500 units deployed on WA resources projects.
• UON SMART™ CELL Multi-function standalone power solution combining Dewatering Battery Motor Controller, Electric Vehicle Charger, and Stand-alone Power Solution capabilities in one patented package, capable of powering remote operations entirely by renewable energy.
• Diesel Generators Power generation equipment for off-grid mining and resources operations, including variable speed drive generators and standard generators. Designed for harsh WA environments with nameplate ratings for continuous operation in 50°C.
• Dewatering Trailers Mobile dewatering solutions for mine site water management, featuring UON's patented and patent-pending technology for efficient water removal at mining operations.
• Bore Installation & Removal Fast and efficient borehole installations using UON's patented mobile user-friendly solution for water extraction at mining sites.
• Pump Solutions Submersible and diesel/electric driven pump manufacturing and testing for dewatering applications, including pump rebuilds and test facilities.
• Solutions to Hire (Equipment Rental) Rental fleet of scalable, modular, automated, renewable, temperature-controlled energy and water solutions for mining operations. Short-term and long-term rental of generators, BESS, hybrid systems, and dewatering equipment.
• Remote Monitoring (SCADA-based) SCADA-based remote monitoring and control systems for UON equipment, allowing observation and management from smartphones and tablets from any location.
• Construction Services Construction of mining infrastructure including power stations, bore installations, earthworks, pipeworks, HDPE lining, and civil works, delivered as part of UON's integrated turnkey project model.
• Manufacturing Services (OEM) Original equipment manufacturing (OEM) in Western Australia with facilities spanning 40,000 sqm in Malaga and Kalgoorlie, including fabrication, assembly, and testing capabilities.
• Training Services Product-specific training including Generator Motor Controller (GMC) operation courses and cable splicing training for submersible pumps, delivered at Malaga facilities or on-site.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65%+ fuel savings achieved at Northern Star Resources Thunderbox mine site with UON SMART BMC solution
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AUSEVcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2025UON partnered with AUSEV (Australian Electric Vehicle Association) and Lewis Auto Hire to deliver the WA Drive Day in July 2025 — a collaboration showcasing the future of electric vehicles, renewable energy, and charging infrastructure. AUSEV brought end-to-end solutions for commercial EVs; Lewis Auto Hire provided flexible EV hire solutions; UON provided the charging infrastructure. The event attracted over 100 mining companies, fleet managers, and industry leaders.
• Lewis Auto HireminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2025Partnered with UON and AUSEV to deliver the WA Drive Day in July 2025. Provided flexible, fit-for-purpose EV hire solutions for the event showcasing electric vehicles and UON's charging infrastructure to the mining industry.
• Engie (Synergen Power Station)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 June 2019UON was contracted by Engie as lead Design & Construct contractor to supply and install a 4.46MW Load Bank Facility at the Synergen Power Station in Port Lincoln, South Australia. UON supplied transformer substations, load banks, control systems, and managed the integration with the client's SCADA system.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Cummins: Major global manufacturer of diesel and gas generator sets, drivetrains, and increasingly power-generation systems. Relevant as an OEM and direct competitor in the genset layer of UON's solutions.
• EnerSys: Global industrial battery and energy-storage provider (with Hawker, Odyssey, andrecent BESS lines). Competes in the battery-storage and DC-power components that sit beneath UON's integrated SMART platform.
• Wärtsilä: Finnish provider of hybrid energy storage and engine-based power plants for mining and remote industrial sites. Competes in utility- and industrial-scale BESS+engine hybrid systems analogous to UON SMART BMC.
• Caterpillar: Global incumbent in mining equipment, diesel engines, and increasingly hybrid power solutions. Offers overlapping capabilities (Cat Microgrid, BESS-integrated gensets) as part of a much broader mining and construction portfolio.
• Tesla Energy: Supplier of Megapack BESS, Powerpack, and Supercharger hardware. A broader incumbent whose grid-scale storage and DC fast-charging products overlap with UON's SMART BESS and DC-FC lines.

Direct peers

• Aggreko: Global leader in temporary and rental power solutions, with a major presence serving mining and resources customers in Western Australia. Directly competes with UON in modular genset and hybrid power rentals for off-grid mine sites.
• Zenith Energy: WA-based hybrid and renewable power specialist serving remote mining and infrastructure clients. Directly comparable in modular solar+BESS+diesel hybrid offerings tailored to harsh remote operations.
• Energy Power Systems Australia: Caterpillar's exclusive WA dealer providing power generation, engines, and related mining equipment. Competes head-to-head with UON in genset supply and integrated power solutions for WA's iron-ore and gold producers.
• Pacific Energy: Australian specialist in remote-area power generation and hybrid energy solutions for the mining sector. Competitor across WA resource customers for diesel, gas and renewable-hybrid power infrastructure projects.

Emerging players

• Saft (TotalEnergies): French battery specialist serving industrial, mining, and remote-site BESS applications. Comparable as a focused BESS supplier moving into hybrid mining power — an adjacent rather than fully overlapping player to UON's full integrated offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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