Powertech Energy

What Powertech Energy does

Powertech Energy is an Australian private technology company headquartered at 2 Discovery Way, Mawson Lakes, Adelaide, that designs, installs, and services renewable energy and sustainability systems for commercial, industrial, defence, and remote customers. Its core product portfolio spans Grid Solar & Battery systems (residential 30 kW up to commercial 1 MWh+), containerized Battery Energy Storage Systems (the PowerCube 955 kWh unit and broader 50 kWh to 1 MWh+ BESS range including FCAS-capable systems), the Foodie F-100 organic waste composter (processing up to 100 kg of food waste daily via a 60-80°C thermophilic process with 85-90% volume reduction), the PowerHive decentralized energy solution for remote communities, and the EnergyTwin AI/ML predictive optimization layer delivered in partnership with Czech-based Energy Twin.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct enterprise field sales for custom commercial and industrial projects with a consumer/reseller distribution channel for the DiUS Powersensor home energy monitor. Revenue mechanics combine hardware sales of solar, BESS, and Foodie units, professional services (design, engineering, installation, maintenance under multi-year contracts), and a battery leasing/purchase option that introduces a recurring component. Customers span manufacturing (Chesser Chemicals), education (Prince Alfred College), automotive and recreational vehicles (Camperagent), hospitality and caravan parks (Edwards Group, Chester Hill RSL Club via COPAR), construction (AAA Asphalt), and residential (Project Medindie), with projects documented in South Australia and selective NSW/Fiji activity via the NSW Fiji Business Council partnership.

The company is led by CEO Anup Raghavan and CTO Guru Muralidhar, with Dr. Jayant Keskar representing the firm at industry events. Operational footprint covers Australia with partnerships extending into Fiji and Czech Republic; total headcount is 11-50 employees. No parent company, external institutional investors, funding rounds, acquisitions, or revenue figures are disclosed in the source material.

Name

Powertech Energy

Legal name

Powertech Energy

Website

https://powertechenergy.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Powertech Energy designs, installs, and services solar PV, battery energy storage (BESS), AI-optimized energy management, and organic waste systems for commercial, industrial, defence, and remote customers across Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Systems

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

BESS EPC, Integration & Commissioning (EUAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Energy Management Systems (EMS), SCADA & Dispatch/Optimization Software for Storage (EUAFAAAF), BESS Operations, Maintenance & Asset Performance Management (APM) (EUAFAAAG), Energy Storage & Microgrid Electrical Infrastructure (BESS, Controls) (IMAFAHAE)

Keywords

• Solar energy systems
• Battery energy storage
• Renewable energy solutions
• Commercial solar installation
• Energy storage systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Mawson Lakes

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of renewable energy hardware including solar panel systems, battery storage units (BESS), and Foodie organic waste composter machines. Products available for purchase with options ranging from residential to utility-scale commercial systems.
2. Professional Services: Design, engineering, installation, and ongoing maintenance services for energy systems. Includes consultation on energy management strategies and custom integration plans.
3. Battery Leasing/Purchase Options: Battery Energy Storage Systems available for leasing or purchase, providing flexibility for commercial customers to access large-scale storage without full capital outlay.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Powertech Energy designs, supplies and installs commercial-scale solar PV systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including its containerised 955kWh PowerCube unit. The company also manufactures and supplies the Foodie rapid organic-waste composter, the PowerHive off-grid energy solution and the EnergyTwin AI/ML energy-forecasting platform, providing end-to-end renewable and energy-management solutions for commercial, industrial, defence and residential customers across Australia.

Product overview

Powertech Energy offers a unified portfolio of energy and sustainability solutions. The core offerings include Grid Solar & Battery systems (end-to-end renewable solutions) and Commercial Battery / Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) for large-scale storage. These are complemented by the Foodie organic waste management system, EnergyTwin AI-powered optimization tools, and PowerHive for remote/off-grid energy solutions. The company also resells the Powersensor home energy monitoring device through its DiUS partnership. Products range from residential systems (30kW rooftop solar, 50kWh storage) to commercial and utility-scale installations, with containerized BESS options available up to 955kWh capacity.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PowerCube: A 955kWh lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) unit manufactured by Powertech Energy, featuring BMS, EMS, climate management, and fire suppression housed in a ruggedised container.
• Foodie
• PowerHive
• EnergyTwin
• Foodie F-100

Products and services

• Grid Solar & Battery End-to-end renewable energy solution combining rooftop or ground-mount solar PV systems with battery storage for businesses and homes, providing clean energy generation and grid independence.
• Commercial Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Large-scale lithium-ion battery storage systems (including containerised CBESS) for commercial and industrial customers, providing energy security, peak-shaving, demand-charge reduction, FCAS grid services and backup power, with capacities from 50kWh to 1MWh+.
• Foodie Organic Waste Composter 24-hour commercial food-waste composter using a thermophilic process (60-80°C) to convert organic waste into compost-like material. F-100 series processes up to 100kg of organic waste daily with 85-90% volume reduction.
• PowerCube 955kWh BESS Unit A complete, immediately deployable 955kWh Battery Energy Storage System consisting of lithium-ion batteries, battery management systems, 250kVA AC-coupled power conversion system, energy management system, climate management and fire suppression within a ruggedised container.
• PowerHive Complete off-grid energy solution for remote and scattered dwellings, combining multiple energy technologies with automation and IoT for decentralised energy generation, storage and control.
• EnergyTwin AI Energy Forecasting AI and machine-learning platform that uses predictive analytics to optimise PV solar production, consumption and efficiency patterns for ultra-efficient renewable energy systems.
• Solar Farms Australian-made solar generator systems for commercial and utility-scale ground-mount applications, ranging from 100kWh to 1MWh capacity installations.
• Powersensor Home Energy Monitor Home energy and solar monitoring solution distributed nationally via DiUS partnership, providing whole-of-home energy consumption data and individual appliance-level monitoring.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% carbon emissions reduction when switching from landfill to Foodie composting
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, strategic and minor.

• DiUSflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2025National partnership with DiUS (Melbourne-based) to bring Powersensor home energy and solar monitoring solution to homes across Australia. Powersensor enables whole-of-home energy consumption data and solar generation monitoring. Some customers reportedly reducing energy bills by 80%. Powertech Energy acts as national distributor and online shop operator, with opportunities for other distributors and resellers.
• Energy Twin (Energocentrum Pty Ltd subsidiary)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2025Long-term agreement with Energy Twin, a Czech Republic-based provider of data analytics solutions for the power sector, to implement predictive analytics tools for optimizing PV solar production, consumption and efficiency. Builds on Powertech Energy's extensive experience in providing data analytics solutions to the renewable energy sector.
• NSW Fiji Business CouncilstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2025Powertech Energy was a proud sponsor for the NSW Fiji Business Council inauguration event. CEO Anup Raghavan presented to the audience including Fiji's Minister for Commerce, Trade, Tourism and Transport. Partnership focused on supporting business growth between Fiji and Australia and strengthening cross-border relationships.
• COPARminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with COPAR, a company creating sustainable packaging solutions. Foodie machine featured in COPAR's article about sustainable food waste biomass at Chester Hill RSL Club, NSW. COPAR operations manager Hugh Perrottet highlighted positive effects of Foodie implementation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Natural Solar: Australian commercial and residential solar + battery installer of similar scale to Powertech Energy. Directly comparable on C&I solar PV and battery storage EPC for Australian SMEs, with overlapping customer segments and a similar multi-state operating footprint.
• Reposit Power: Australia-headquartered BESS control and optimisation specialist for behind-the-meter and front-of-meter storage. Comparable to Powertech on the C&I battery storage and software/EMS layer, with similar customer types (commercial property owners, SMEs) in the Australian market.
• Evergen: Australian energy management software and distributed energy optimisation company serving C&I customers with battery, solar and demand-response assets. Directly comparable to Powertech on the EnergyTwin-style AI optimisation and BESS dispatch/optimisation offering in Australia.
• Greenwood Solutions: Small-to-mid Australian solar and battery EPC contractor serving commercial and industrial customers. Comparable in size and operating model to Powertech Energy, competing for similar SME and mid-market solar + storage projects in Australia.

Broad incumbents

• Tesla Energy: Global manufacturer of Powerwall, Megapack and Solar Roof serving residential, commercial and utility-scale storage markets. Competes with Powertech Energy across C&I battery storage and solar, but at vastly larger scale and with proprietary hardware rather than integration-led delivery.
• Sungrow Australia: Australian arm of one of the world's largest solar inverter and BESS suppliers, serving commercial, industrial and utility-scale projects. Provides the underlying PCS/inverter technology used in many Powertech BESS systems and competes with Powertech on commercial storage EPC.
• Enphase Energy: Global supplier of microinverters, batteries (IQ Battery) and energy management software with growing C&I presence in Australia. Comparable to Powertech on solar-plus-storage and EMS offerings, though distributed via a large installer network rather than direct EPC.
• Fluence Energy: Global grid-scale BESS provider with Australian projects (operated with partners such as Infigen). Adjacent competitor to Powertech on the larger end of the BESS market and relevant to Powertech's utility-scale ambition and FCAS/grid-services commentary.

Emerging players

• Redflow: Australian-listed flow battery manufacturer targeting commercial and industrial storage, including off-grid and remote community use cases that overlap with Powertech's PowerHive offering. Comparable as a domestic C&I storage technology peer, though focused on hardware rather than integration.

Others

• Selectra: Energy comparison and switching platform active in the Australian market. Not a direct competitor but adjacent: both Selectra and Powertech Energy target Australian SMEs and homeowners seeking to reduce energy costs through solar, storage and tariff optimisation services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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