Industrial energy infrastructure.
Built for what's next.
Bright Grid Energy is an industrial energy infrastructure company focused on helping mining, fleet, and industrial operators transition away from diesel and costly grid dependence.
We design and deliver integrated energy systems that combine storage, generation, and control into scalable, financeable infrastructure assets.
Reliability over complexity
Energy systems must perform consistently in real-world industrial conditions.
Lifecycle thinking over short-term deployment
We design for long-term asset performance, not one-off installations.
Total cost optimisation over equipment optimisation
We optimise for the full cost of energy, not individual system components.
Our approach to energy infrastructure.
- We start with the operational reality, not the product catalogue.Every site has different loads, constraints, and commercial drivers. We design from the problem, not the spec sheet.
- We engineer for the site, not the spec sheet.Systems are configured for real-world conditions — temperature, terrain, demand profile, grid availability.
- We design systems that grow — not systems that are replaced.Modular architecture means infrastructure scales with your operations, not against them.
- We measure success in operating hours, not installation day.Long-term asset performance and uptime are what matter, not project handover milestones.
Mission
To enable industrial and commercial operators to achieve reliable, low-cost, and resilient energy through distributed infrastructure systems that reduce diesel reliance and accelerate energy transition.
Vision
To build the next generation of distributed energy infrastructure that powers industrial operations across Australia and beyond — creating a more resilient, decentralised, and efficient energy system.
Engineering-led. Direct BYD supply chain. 100 MW BESS experience.
Dave Tollner
President & Chairman EmeritusFormer Deputy Chief Minister and Treasurer of the Northern Territory. Decades of leadership across government, infrastructure, and economic development. Provides strategic guidance, government engagement, and long-term vision for growth across Northern Australia.
Edgar Hung
Executive DirectorHighly experienced property developer who has delivered major commercial and residential developments across Brisbane and the Northern Territory since the 1990s. Leads project origination, stakeholder engagement, and regional development.
Lawrence Cao, PhD
Director of Engineering & SystemsPhD from the University of Sydney. Nearly a decade delivering utility-scale solar, battery storage, and microgrid projects. Grid connection leadership for a 360MW solar farm, a 100MW/200MWh BESS, and a 3MW solar + BESS gold mine microgrid in Western Australia.
Henry Xu
Commercial DirectorEntrepreneur focused on energy infrastructure, battery storage, and cross-border project development. Leads strategy, partnerships, and supply chain integration, connecting Australian market opportunities with global technology and investment networks.
JP Chen
Chief Strategy & Operations OfficerMore than 15 years at Amazon and Deloitte. Combines operational rigour, product strategy, and systems thinking. Leads corporate strategy, operating model, and scalable infrastructure deployment framework.
Jack Yang
Technical Delivery LeadFounder of a Queensland EPC business and specialist in commercial battery storage and PPA deployment. Multiple hospitality-sector BESS projects delivered, with practical expertise in project delivery, financing structures, and commercial energy solutions.
End-to-end energy infrastructure.
End-to-end energy infrastructure — engineered, integrated, and delivered. Not component sales. Not system assembly. Outcomes built on engineering capability and coordinated system intelligence.
BYD
BYD Battery Technology
World's largest EV and battery producer. Energy storage deployed in 40+ countries across utility, commercial, and industrial applications. In Australia, BYD BESS operates at Fortescue's North Star Junction — 250 MWh. LFP chemistry — thermally stable, no thermal runaway risk.
Standards and memberships
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Battery certifications | UL1973, UL9540A, IEC 62619, UN38.3, CE |
| Australian standards | AS/NZS compliance |
| Industry memberships | Clean Energy Council (CEC), Smart Energy Council |
| Network pre-qualification | DNSP pre-qualification (state-specific) |
| Electrical licensing | Held through installation partner network |