Synertec named a finalist in the AFR Innovation Awards – Bringing Greener Energy to the Outback

Solving the Energy Trilemma | Powerhouse By Synertec

Synertec has been named a finalist in the 2025 Australian Financial Review Innovation Awards in the Mining, Energy & Utilities category, acknowledging the significant impact of Powerhouse, the company’s world‑leading renewable energy technology.

Powerhouse is an AI‑driven, off‑grid power system that delivers 100% renewable energy with no reliance on diesel or grid backup. Purpose‑built for remote and industrial environments, the system continues to redefine the standards for clean, reliable and cost‑effective energy supply.

Managing Director and CEO Michael Carroll notes that this recognition reinforces the organisation’s long‑standing commitment to practical, high‑impact innovation. He states that Synertec has “solved the renewable energy trilemma of reliability, sustainability and affordability for remote, industrial applications,” a milestone that reflects nearly three decades of engineering leadership.

Learn more about how Synertec’s Powerhouse is bringing greener energy to the outback , in the Australian Financial Review.

As Synertec marks its 30‑year track record, the business remains focused on scaling deployment of Powerhouse and expanding its application across critical infrastructure. Future pathways include powering high‑demand data centres and supporting remote Indigenous communities, areas where reliable renewable energy can deliver transformative social and economic benefits.

The company wishes to acknowledges its in‑house engineering team whose years of research, development and on‑site delivery have proven Powerhouse in some of Australia’s most challenging conditions.

“Our immediate pathway forward is simple and clear.” Synertec’s direction is centred on accelerating sustainable energy adoption and delivering long‑term value for return clients, communities and the environment.  A cleaner, more resilient energy future is already here and Synertec proud to be leading it.