What ART Group does

ART Group, founded in 1973 as Australian Radio Towers and rebranded in July 2024, designs, manufactures, installs and maintains wind and solar resource measurement infrastructure for the Australian and New Zealand renewables market. Core products include proprietary guyed lattice met masts (up to 165m standard, 200m custom), the Vaisala WindCube 2.1 and 2.1 XP ground-based Doppler lidars distributed under exclusive AU/NZ partnership, AQ System AQ510 sodars, and ISO-compliant solar monitoring stations. Complementary infrastructure offerings include Modular Communications Shelters (MCS9+ and MCS18+), RDU skid units, guyed lattice and free-standing towers, and remote-power solutions (solar power trailers and helicopter-deployable Helipods), all manufactured in-house at facilities in NSW and South Australia following the 2021 Flight Brothers and 2023 Pottsville Forge acquisitions.

Revenue is generated through a mix of hardware sales (met masts, lidars, shelters, towers), professional services (in-house engineering design, manufacturing, project installation, and decommissioning), and an emerging recurring-revenue layer via the Wind Asset Management Solution (WAMS) — a subscription service launched in July 2024 with three tiers priced at approximately $6,400-$6,800 per year over standard two-year agreements. The company serves four primary verticals: renewable energy developers (Acciona, Squadron Energy, Tilt Renewables, Vestas Development Australia, RWE, AGL, Windlab, Ark Energy), mining and resources companies pursuing decarbonisation (BHP, Rio Tinto, Newmont), telecommunications operators, and off-grid remote-site operators. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales supported by technical content marketing and case studies on the company website.

ART Group operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lighthouse Industries, an Australian diversified infrastructure group that acquired the company in March 2023 to consolidate sovereign manufacturing capability for renewable energy infrastructure. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications, and its measurement systems are reviewed by DNV Australia and Deutsche WindGuard for compliance with IEC 61400-12-1 and IEC 61400-50-2 standards — a prerequisite for producing "bankable" wind data used to secure project financing.

Name

ART Group

Legal name

ART Operating Company Pty Ltd

Website

https://art-group.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ART Group designs, manufactures, installs and maintains wind and solar resource measurement infrastructure — met masts, lidars, sodars, monitoring stations and modular communications shelters — for renewable energy developers, mining operators, telecommunications providers and remote-site customers across Australia and New Zealand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wind Resource Assessment Infrastructure

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Renewable Monitoring, Controls & SCADA Hardware Manufacturing (Sensors, RTUs, Meters) (EUAMAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wind Blades, Towers & Foundations Manufacturing (EUAMAHAE), Wind Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management (Scheduled/Unscheduled) (EUAMACAH), Renewable Energy Asset O&M (Wind, Solar, Hydro, Geothermal) (EUAEAGAB)

Keywords

• Wind resource assessment
• Met mast infrastructure
• Ground-based lidar
• Renewable energy measurement
• Telecommunications towers

Headquarters

HQ city

Murwillumbah

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Infrastructure Products: Sale of met masts, wind systems, communication towers, lidars, sodars, solar monitoring stations, digital shelters, skid units, and power trailers. Products are designed and manufactured in Australia.
2. Engineering and Design Services: In-house structural engineering, mechanical design, and custom fabrication planning services for projects across various industries.
3. Manufacturing Services: Fabrication, galvanizing, coating, and assembly of met masts, towers, and communication infrastructure at Australian facilities.
4. Project Delivery: Installation, commissioning, relocation, and technical support services for met masts, lidar, sodar, and communication infrastructure in remote locations.
5. Decommissioning Services: Expert equipment removal and site restoration for met masts using derrick pole or cut-and-drop methods.
6. Wind Asset Management Solution (Subscription): Subscription-based managed services with three tiers: Structures Package, Sensors Package, and Comprehensive Package. Includes real-time monitoring (WindPulse), annual inspections, and maintenance.
7. Lidar Lease/Sale: Vaisala WindCube lidar available for purchase or lease in Australia and New Zealand, backed by local inventory and rapid-response servicing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ART Group designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains turnkey infrastructure solutions for wind resource assessment and the broader renewables, resources, and communications industries. The company's core products include Australian-made met masts, ground-based Doppler lidars (WindCube), acoustic sodars, solar monitoring stations, digital shelters, guyed lattice and free-standing towers, RDU skid solutions, and modular solar power trailers. These are complemented by the Wind Asset Management Solution (WAMS), a subscription-based managed service for ongoing asset monitoring and maintenance.

Product overview

ART Group offers a comprehensive portfolio of wind and solar measurement solutions alongside vertical infrastructure and power/communications systems. The core offering includes Australian-made met masts (up to 200m) and wind measurement systems, Vaisala WindCube lidars (2.1 and 2.1 XP), AQ510 Sodars, and Solar Monitoring Stations. These are supported by power solutions including Premium and Essentials Solar Power Trailers, Helipods for helicopter deployment, and RDU Skid Solutions. Digital infrastructure encompasses the MCS+ shelter range (MCS9+ and MCS18+), guyed lattice masts, and free-standing towers. Environmental monitoring products include Spoor (AI-powered biodiversity monitoring with cameras) and Bat Mic (acoustic bat monitoring with Wildlife Acoustics microphones). The Wind Asset Management Solution provides subscription-based monitoring and maintenance with WindPulse software. Services include design, manufacturing, project delivery, and decommissioning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Met Masts and Wind Systems Australian-made guyed lattice met masts for wind resource measurement, available up to 165m (custom designs to 200m), equipped with IEC-compliant wind sensors and data loggers for bankable wind data collection. Designed for wind farm developers requiring measurement campaigns that meet international standards.
• WindCube 2.1 Lidar Compact ground-based vertical profiler lidar from Vaisala, measuring accurate wind data up to 300m and globally certified for wind resource assessment, power performance testing, and research. Available in Australia and New Zealand through ART as exclusive Vaisala partner.
• WindCube 2.1 XP Lidar Extended-range ground-based lidar measuring from 40m to over 400m, delivering enhanced performance for large-scale wind projects and complex terrain using pulsed Doppler heterodyne laser technology. Fully IEC 61400-50-2 compliant for bankable data.
• AQ510 Sodar Acoustic profiler from AQ System for wind measurement, distributed by ART in Australia and New Zealand. Cost-effective solution delivering precise, real-time wind data with ongoing maintenance programs and data transmission via GPRS or satellite to AQ-Online.
• Solar Monitoring Stations (SMS) Autonomous tripod-mounted data logger system for high-accuracy solar irradiance measurements meeting strict ISO standards. Supports solar resource assessment and hybrid renewable energy projects with remote data transmission.
• Wind Asset Management Solution (WAMS) Subscription-based turnkey asset management solution combining real-time sensor monitoring (WindPulse) with multi-tiered managed services. Standard 2-year service agreement with Structures, Sensors, and Comprehensive Packages including annual inspections and proactive maintenance.
• Modular Communications Shelter+ (MCS+) Australian-made robust, scalable infrastructure solutions in MCS9+ (3x3m) and MCS18+ (6x3m) models for telecommunications, mining, renewables, and critical operations, with integrated cooling, power systems, and modular expansion options.
• Guyed Lattice Masts Cost-effective Australian-made tower solutions achieving significant height with structures exceeding 160 metres, ideal for wide-area coverage and long-range transmission in telecommunications and broadcasting applications.
• Free-Standing Towers Self-supporting heavy-duty towers engineered to accommodate diverse ancillary loads such as antennas, microwave dishes, and lighting systems for telecommunications and critical infrastructure applications.
• RDU Skid Solutions Self-sustaining rapidly deployable Remote Deployment Units providing autonomous power and reliable communications infrastructure in remote locations. Available in RDU-S 6m, 10m, and 30m configurations with integrated masts and solar panels.
• Premium Solar Power Trailer Dual-axle off-road solar trailer with fixed solar array, integrated 70L water tank with remote level monitoring, and WindCube v2.1 deployment box designed for stable operation on rough terrain.
• Essentials Solar Power Trailer Compact, easy-to-maneuver solar trailer with reliable solar and battery power system for uninterrupted operation, with lower weight for easier transport across various sites.
• Helipod Remote power solution designed for helicopter deployment of WindCube v2.1 lidar in extreme remote locations. Self-contained with folding solar array, battery system, and optional PTZ security camera.
• Spoor Environmental Monitoring AI-powered biodiversity monitoring solution for onshore and offshore wind farms using high-resolution cameras with continuous video recording. Provides automatic species identification, activity counting, and pattern flagging for permitting, conservation, and operational performance decisions.
• Bat Mic System Turnkey bat acoustic monitoring system developed with Wildlife Acoustics for met masts. Uses rugged ultrasonic microphones capable of detecting bat echolocation in real time, with signals captured and analysed by a SMART controller at the mast base.
• Design Services In-house engineering and drafting solutions including structural engineering, mechanical design and drafting, and custom fabrication plans for projects across various industries.
• Manufacturing Services Australian-made manufacturing services for met masts, wind systems, communication towers, RDU skid units, and rapid deploy power trailers at state-of-the-art facilities in NSW and South Australia. Includes fabrication, galvanizing, coating, and assembly.
• Project Delivery Services Turnkey installation, commissioning, relocation, and technical support services for met masts, lidar, sodar, and communication infrastructure in remote locations. Expert teams experienced in off-grid, extreme conditions, and diverse terrains.
• Decommissioning Services Expert equipment removal and site restoration for met masts using derrick pole method (for component salvage) or cut-and-drop method for complete removal.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 700 met masts installed across Australia and New Zealand
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wildlife AcousticscoreTechnology or IntegrationART partnered with Wildlife Acoustics to develop turnkey bat acoustic monitoring system for met masts. The solution uses Wildlife Acoustics rugged, all-weather ultrasonic microphones capable of detecting bat echolocation in real time. Signals are captured and analysed by a SMART controller installed at the mast base.
• AQ SystemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorART is the Australian and New Zealand partner for AQ System AQ510 sodar. ART developed a turnkey solution by combining the AQ510 Sodar with their custom stand-alone power trailer, eliminating the need for external power sources in off-grid locations.
• VaisalacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorART is Vaisala's exclusive sales and service partner for WindCube lidars in Australia and New Zealand. ART provides complete deployment, trailer power solutions, and nationwide support for wind campaigns, including local inventory, spare parts, and rapid-response servicing. ART also provides full preventive maintenance and laser chain replacement services.
• Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar Aboriginal CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural heritage representatives required to be onsite during civil works for Warperup Creek Wind Farm project, requiring careful coordination to align construction schedules with heritage protocols.
• Lighthouse IndustriescoreOthersART joined Lighthouse Industries in March 2023. The acquisition aligns with Lighthouse Industries' strategy to consolidate Australian sovereign supply-chain capability for manufacturing and accelerating large-scale rollout of renewable energy infrastructure.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Galway Group: Galway-based communications infrastructure provider with comparable tower, mast, and shelter products to ART's MCS+ and lattice mast range. Operates in a different geography (Ireland/UK vs ANZ) but offers directly comparable telecommunications tower solutions.
• Windlab: Windlab is an Australian wind energy developer and asset owner (and ART customer). Comparable because Windlab operates as both buyer of resource assessment services and developer/operator of wind assets in ANZ — the same buyer-segment that drives ART's project pipeline.

Direct peers

• Natural Power: Natural Power is a renewable energy consultancy offering wind resource assessment, due diligence, and asset management services. Directly competes with ART's engineering services arm and WAMS subscription offering in serving developers and asset owners across wind projects.
• Vaisala: Vaisala is the global leader in environmental and industrial measurement, including the WindCube ground-based lidar that ART distributes. As ART's exclusive lidar supplier in ANZ and an indirect competitor in adjacent measurement categories, Vaisala is the closest product-and-ecosystem peer.
• NRG Systems: NRG Systems manufactures met masts, sensors, and remote sensing equipment for wind resource assessment globally. Directly competes with ART on met mast hardware and lidar-adjacent measurement solutions, particularly for wind farm developers and consulting firms.
• Ammonit: Ammonit supplies measurement systems for wind and solar resource assessment, including data loggers, sensors, and turnkey met mast solutions. Competitor to ART in the wind measurement hardware stack and a complementary supplier of MEASNET-calibrated sensors used by wind industry players.

Emerging players

• Skyven Technologies: Skyven builds remote solar monitoring and intelligent power solutions for industrial sites, including mining and oil & gas. Overlaps with ART's Solar Monitoring Stations and remote power trailer portfolio in serving off-grid industrial customers pursuing emissions reduction.

Broad incumbents

• UL Solutions (DEWI): UL Solutions (incorporating the former DEWI/Deutsche WindGuard wind measurement and certification business) competes with ART in measurement campaigns, calibration services, and bankable wind data review, while operating from a much broader testing/certification platform.
• DNV: DNV provides third-party certification, measurement review, and advisory services across wind energy (DNV Australia is already an ART partner). Overlaps with ART in wind measurement campaigns and bankable data validation but operates from a much broader advisory/portfolio position.
• Wood Group (SgurrEnergy): Wood Group's SgurrEnergy business delivers wind resource assessment, due diligence, and owner's engineering services globally. Competes with ART on the consultancy/services side of wind measurement and serves many of the same enterprise developer and lender customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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