Global consulting company DNV has taken a key step in its regional strengthening strategy by acquiring Australian power systems engineering and grid connection specialist Smarter Power Solutions Pty Ltd (SPS). This transaction positions Australia as DNV’s new center of excellence in renewable energy integration. renewable energy.
A strategic move with global impact
Headquartered in Melbourne with an operational presence in other key cities such as Brisbane and Sydney, SPS brings more than 35 experts in electrical modeling, commissioning and regulatory compliance to DNV. Its track record includes successful collaborations with the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO), especially in the registration of projects with hybrid battery and inverter systems.
The Australian electricity market stands out for its high penetration of renewable energies, reaching 78.6% in its main grid by 2025. In addition, AEMO’s Integrated System Plan 2026, which projects 24 GW in battery storage by 2030. by 2030. In this scenario, SPS’s digital capabilities and automated approach are key to streamlining approval times and raising the quality of modeling.
Network engineering and expansion in Asia-Pacific
The acquisition of SPS follows DNV’s recent purchase of Amplitude Consultants, consolidating its presence as one of the world’s leading independent consultants in power systems in the Asia-Pacific region. The combination of capabilities also allows DNV to export lessons from the Australian model to markets in transition such as Latin America and the Middle East.
The incorporation of SPS strengthens our capacity to face the growing complexity of power grids in contexts of high renewable generation.
Ditlev Engel, CEO of DNV Energy Systems, said.
Barry O’Connell, CEO of SPS, highlighted the alignment of values and the joint vision to build the most advanced networking engineering team in the region.
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