Synertec Teams With Hitachi Energy to Chase Australia’s BESS and Data Centre Boom
Synertec partners with Hitachi Energy to target Australia’s BESS and data centre boom
Synertec Corporation has executed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hitachi Energy for battery energy storage systems and microgrid solutions across Australia. The collaboration combines Hitachi Energy’s global power conversion and grid integration technology with Synertec’s Powerhouse technology platform and engineering-led systems integration capability.
The MoU provides a framework for the parties to jointly pursue, secure and deliver energy storage and hybrid power projects. The agreement has a term of up to 36 months, is non-binding, and will see binding agreements executed on a project-by-project basis.
The strategic partnership validates Synertec’s Powerhouse platform through association with a global OEM, positioning the company to compete for larger and more complex projects without bearing full technology development risk. Project-specific roles, delivery models (including EPC, supply, lease and BOOM structures) and commercial arrangements will be agreed case-by-case.
Target markets and project scope
The collaboration targets projects in the 5MW to 30MW BESS range, with the ability to scale to larger opportunities where appropriate. This segment is large enough to generate meaningful revenue but less crowded than utility-scale mega-projects dominated by major EPC firms.
The partnership focuses on four priority sectors:
- Energy (oil & gas, utilities, remote infrastructure)
- Data centres
- Mining
- Critical infrastructure
The data centre opportunity represents a particularly strong growth driver. AI and high-performance computing are driving demand for modular, rapidly deployable microgrid and BESS solutions capable of delivering firm, high-availability power. Data centre operators are seeking faster deployment timelines and lower-cost alternatives to traditional Tier 4 infrastructure.
Hitachi Energy’s power conversion technologies are already deployed in mission-critical environments requiring resilient, low-latency, high-availability power for AI-driven compute. The companies report strong overlap in target customers across Australia, with meaningful opportunities already emerging.
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What is a BESS and why does it matter for investors?
Battery energy storage systems are large-scale batteries that store electricity generated from renewable sources such as solar and wind, then dispatch it when needed. These systems play a critical role in stabilising electricity grids as renewable energy penetration increases.
Power conversion systems are the technology that converts DC power from batteries to AC power for grid use and vice versa. This is a core component that Hitachi Energy specialises in, and it sits at the heart of BESS performance and reliability.
Synertec’s Powerhouse platform integrates these components into a deployable, AI-powered system for industrial and grid applications. The platform’s Predictive Intelligence feature ensures high availability of power and can integrate with various renewable energy sources.
Understanding BESS fundamentals helps investors assess why partnerships with global technology leaders like Hitachi Energy reduce execution risk and improve project bankability. Projects backed by proven OEM technology are more likely to secure financing and customer commitments.
Collaboration scope and delivery models
The partnership covers six collaboration areas:
- Joint identification and development of BESS opportunities
- Incorporation of power conversion technologies engineered for stable BESS performance
- Coordinated bid strategy, technical solution development and commercial structuring
- Grid-connected and islanded microgrid applications
- Lifecycle support, optimisation and ongoing services
- Development of scalable reference designs aligned with Australian grid requirements
The MoU allows flexible delivery models to be agreed project-by-project, including EPC, supply, lease and BOOM (Build-Own-Operate-Maintain) structures. This flexibility allows Synertec to tailor commercial structures to specific customer requirements and risk appetites.
| Collaboration Area | Synertec Role | Hitachi Energy Role | Target Outcome | Delivery Model Options |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project identification & development | Local market access, customer relationships, engineering integration | Global technology capability, power conversion expertise | Joint pipeline of bankable BESS opportunities | EPC, Supply, Lease, BOOM |
| Power conversion integration | Powerhouse platform integration, systems engineering | Digitally enabled power conversion solutions designed for BESS | Stable, predictable BESS performance with lifecycle support | Technology supply with integration services |
| Bid strategy & solution development | Customer engagement, technical design, commercial structuring | Technical validation, reference designs, grid compliance | Competitive, low-risk proposals aligned with customer needs | Project-specific commercial terms |
| Grid & microgrid applications | Deployment, remote monitoring, AI-powered optimisation | Grid integration technology, islanded microgrid capability | Flexible solutions for grid-connected and off-grid applications | EPC or BOOM depending on customer preference |
| Lifecycle support & optimisation | Ongoing services, performance monitoring, Predictive Intelligence | Technology support, power conversion lifecycle management | High availability, reduced operating costs, remote operation | Long-term service agreements |
| Scalable reference designs | Australian market adaptation, regulatory compliance | Global design standards, grid requirements alignment | Accelerated deployment timelines, reduced project risk | Standardised platform with customisation options |
Strategic fit within Synertec’s partner ecosystem
The collaboration complements Synertec’s existing technology partner relationships. The company maintains an OEM-agnostic approach, preserving flexibility across suppliers to deliver best-in-class integrated solutions tailored to specific customer requirements.
This strategy allows Synertec to select optimal technology combinations for each project while benefiting from the credibility and technical backing of global OEM partnerships. The Hitachi Energy collaboration strengthens Synertec’s ability to expand into larger and more complex projects while maintaining supplier optionality.
The partnership reinforces Synertec’s strategy to scale its Powerhouse platform without locking the company into exclusive supplier relationships that could limit commercial flexibility or competitive positioning.
Management commentary
Michael Carroll, Managing Director
“This collaboration with Hitachi Energy represents a strong strategic alignment between global technology capability and local engineering-led delivery. There is a clear convergence in demand across both the energy industry and the rapidly expanding data centre sector for reliable, scalable and high-performance power systems. With strong overlap in our target customers and growing recognition of both organisations’ capabilities, we are already seeing meaningful opportunities emerge. Importantly, this partnership complements our existing relationships with leading technology providers, further strengthening our ability to deliver flexible, best-in-class solutions tailored to customer needs. By combining Hitachi Energy’s advanced power conversion and grid integration expertise with our Powerhouse technology platform, we are well positioned to deliver integrated solutions that meet the evolving needs of these markets.”
Paul Crooymans, Regional Sales Leader APAC & India Power Conversion Solutions, Hitachi Energy
“Our collaboration with Synertec aligns with the growing demand for high performance BESS solutions and resilient power architectures. Power conversion technologies sit at the core of these systems, connecting renewable resources, storage and critical loads through a unified, data-rich platform. Synertec’s engineering delivery and Powerhouse platform complement our technology in a way that reduces project risk and accelerates deployment for customers, particularly those responding to fast-growing energy and data-centre requirements across Australia.”
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Outlook and next steps
The MoU has a term of up to 36 months, unless extended or replaced by formal agreements. Project-specific roles, delivery models and commercial arrangements will be agreed on a case-by-case basis, allowing flexibility in how the parties structure their collaboration for individual opportunities.
The partnership reinforces Synertec’s strategy to scale the Powerhouse platform to deliver integrated, bankable and performance-backed energy solutions across traditional energy markets and emerging data centre demand. The MoU structure allows Synertec to pursue opportunities with Hitachi Energy’s technology backing without committing to exclusivity, preserving strategic flexibility while accessing global OEM credibility.
Australia’s energy transition is driving strong demand for high-performance BESS systems across the energy industry, including oil & gas, mining, utilities and remote infrastructure. This demand is converging with AI-fuelled data centre growth, creating sustained project pipeline opportunities in sectors where both companies have established customer relationships.
The collaboration positions Synertec to capture growth across both market segments while leveraging global OEM technology partnerships and maintaining flexibility across suppliers. The 5MW to 30MW project range targets a segment where engineering-led integration and local delivery capability create competitive advantages over larger, slower-moving competitors.
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