Firm Power

Firm Power is an Australian-owned energy company established in early 2019, specializing in the development of high-quality energy projects that accelerate the energy transition. Initially focused exclusively on large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Firm Power has expanded into other energy transition solutions

• Addressing the need for reliable and flexible energy storage solutions to support the integration of renewable energy sources into the grid.​
• Ensuring the development of sustainable fuels to support hard-to-transition sectors of the economy.
• Navigating the complexities of energy project development from inception through to construction and operation.​

Key Features & Services Offered

• Comprehensive Energy Project Development: Firm Power originates and structures energy projects from the identification stage through to construction and operations, sourcing aligned capital partners to progress projects into construction and operations. ​

• Extensive BESS Portfolio: Firm Power has over 4GW of BESS projects in various stages of development across strategic locations in Australia, including:​

  • Abermain BESS: An Ipswich-based battery providing stability services to the Queensland network.​

  • Aramara BESS: Located in North Aramara, Queensland, adjacent to an existing 132kV switching station.​

  • Awaba BESS: A 50MW/100MWh battery close to the demand centers of the Central Coast of NSW and Greater Sydney.​

  • Blackstone BESS: One of Australia’s largest batteries at 1 gigawatt-hour of energy storage, located in Queensland. ​

• Sustainable Fuels Platform: Firm Power is assembling a sustainable fuels platform in Australia to support sectors that are challenging to transition to renewable energy.

• Strategic Partnerships: In September 2024, Firm Power was acquired by AGL, Australia’s largest electricity generation portfolio operator, to support the delivery of projects critical to Australia’s energy transition.

• Experienced Team: The Firm Power team possesses a deep, cross-functional skill set with a proven track record in developing energy projects across solar, wind, transmission infrastructure, and energy storage in Australia.

• Accelerated Energy Transition: Through its extensive BESS projects and sustainable fuels initiatives, Firm Power is actively contributing to a more dynamic and flexible energy mix in Australia.​

• Enhanced Grid Stability: The development of large-scale BESS projects provides system stability and grid flexibility services, enabling higher penetration of renewable energy.

• Strategic Growth: The acquisition by AGL and partnerships with investors like Octopus Australia for projects such as the Blackstone BESS highlight Firm Power’s strategic growth and commitment to Australia’s renewable energy goals.

• A holistic and innovative approach is essential in addressing the complex challenges of the energy transition.

• Strategic partnerships and acquisitions can significantly enhance the development and implementation of large-scale renewable energy projects

• Advanced Energy Storage Technology: Utilization of cutting-edge BESS technology to provide reliable and efficient energy storage solutions.​

• Project Management Systems: Implementation of robust project management tools to oversee the development stages from identification through to operations.

• Data Analytics Platforms: Employment of data analytics to optimize energy project performance and predict future energy needs.​

• Sustainable Fuel Technologies: Development of technologies aimed at producing sustainable fuels for sectors that are challenging to transition.

  Firm Power integrates advanced technology and strategic partnerships to provide efficient, sustainable, and innovative energy solutions, driving Australia’s transition to a renewable energy future.