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EcoJoule Energy Provides Innovative, Next Generation Power Management Products and Software to Companies Interested in Energy Quality and Reliability for Their Customers
Our technology solutions extend the life of electricity distributors’ assets and reduce costs, with the resulting savings passed on to everyday consumers.
Dr Mike Wishart, Founder & CEO, EcoJoule Energy
EcoJoule Energy is a Queensland-based company that develops intelligent energy management systems to support renewable energy integration and improve electricity reliability. The company has designed the EcoSTORE, a smart battery energy storage system that controls electricity flows and optimizes how power is stored and used, helping both businesses and households make the most of renewable sources. The system includes a 40kVA three-phase inverter that charges and discharges batteries based on demand, reducing the risk of energy interruptions while working seamlessly with existing infrastructure. By adjusting to energy patterns in real time, the EcoSTORE helps users maximize the value of the electricity they generate, creating a continuous link between generation, storage, and consumption.
Voltage Regulation for Modern Networks
The company also offers EcoVAR, a low voltage static compensator that manages network voltage without relying on batteries, which is particularly useful in areas where distributed solar generation causes fluctuations. By sinking or sourcing reactive power, EcoVAR allows utilities to maintain stable voltage across low voltage networks, ensuring reliable energy delivery while reducing the need for costly infrastructure upgrades. This system supports communities facing challenges from increasing solar penetration and allows network operators to handle energy flows more efficiently, keeping electricity distribution consistent even as renewable generation varies.
Expansion and Investment
EcoJoule Energy recently secured a $15 million capital investment to support both national and international growth, which will help the company respond to grid instability caused by higher household solar adoption. The company has strengthened its staff with strategic advisors and technical sales leaders who bring additional expertise to energy management solutions, reflecting a commitment to delivering products that address the demands of modern electricity networks. By combining investment with talent expansion, EcoJoule is positioning itself to provide solutions that serve urban centers and regional towns alike, while addressing the needs of a rapidly decarbonising energy system.
Community and Industry Engagement
The company has been actively involved in trials and government programs, including supplying 17 pole-mounted battery systems for a trial in regional New South Wales, which was designed to test renewable energy integration in smaller communities. The initiative, led by Essential Energy with support from Origin Energy, demonstrates how these batteries can stabilize energy distribution while supporting solar uptake. Government officials and energy ministers have visited EcoJoule facilities to observe the technology in action, and recognition from industry, including CEO Michael Wishart’s inclusion in The Australian’s Green Power Players list, highlights the company’s role in sustainable energy development.
EcoJoule participates in conferences and workshops where engineers present research on renewable energy integration and modern grid management, sharing knowledge that benefits both utilities and consumers. By implementing practical systems and sharing insights, the company contributes to solutions that allow electricity networks to accommodate distributed energy sources without compromising reliability.
Flexible Energy Systems for Local Needs
Operating from Loganholme, Queensland, EcoJoule continues to refine systems that manage electricity intelligently, allowing installations to serve urban centers and regional towns alike. These systems help communities get more from local energy generation, maintain voltage, prevent outages, and integrate renewable power without costly network expansion. By using data-driven controls, batteries charge and discharge at optimal times, reducing energy waste and supporting cleaner electricity delivery, while utilities report fewer voltage issues and households experience more reliable service.
The technology is adaptable for diverse settings, from urban demonstration projects to regional trials, and allows scaling to serve single neighborhoods or multiple communities, which is essential as the electricity grid accommodates more distributed generation like rooftop solar. By keeping development and manufacturing in Australia, engineers can test systems thoroughly before deployment, ensuring reliability and durability while tailoring solutions to local conditions.
Industry-Recognized Energy Solutions
Industry recognition and government engagement demonstrate the relevance of EcoJoule’s technology, as awards and invitations to participate in forums showcase contributions to energy management and renewable integration. The company’s work goes beyond hardware, addressing energy challenges with systems that respond automatically to electricity flows. By monitoring performance in live networks, EcoJoule gains insights that improve product design and efficiency, ensuring batteries and inverters perform optimally under different conditions. These lessons inform upgrades and new installations, making energy storage and voltage regulation more effective for real-world applications.
As household solar installations continue to rise, fluctuations in energy supply can create challenges for electricity networks. EcoJoule systems dynamically respond to these variations, managing flows to maintain stability and reduce the risk of outages, while optimizing the use of stored energy to prevent underuse or overwork of batteries. Partnerships with utilities, government agencies, and research organizations allow the company to test innovations in real conditions, demonstrate how energy management systems improve network performance, and contribute to industry standards that promote broader adoption.
By focusing on battery storage, reactive power management, and knowledge sharing, EcoJoule Energy supports Australia’s energy transition while providing tangible benefits to both utilities and consumers. Practical research, live trials, and ongoing development ensure systems continue to meet evolving needs, showing that intelligent energy management can keep pace with modern electricity demands and support a sustainable future.
Dr Mike Wishart, Founder & CEO, EcoJoule Energy
Ecojoule Energy’s mission is to deliver technologies that will transition the electricity grid into a lower cost, more reliable and environmentally friendly system.