To boost Australia’s uptake of electric vehicles (EV) and drive further household electrification, ENGIE has signed two milestone commercial agreements with Intellihub.
Both commercial arrangements aim to increase the power of Australian energy users to gain more control over energy storage and manage electricity usage in a more affordable way.
The first agreement will see Intellihub acquire ENGIE’s Australian EV charging business through leading EV charger installer EVSE – adding more than 200 public charging points in places like Chadstone Shopping Centre, Chatswood Chase, Royal Australian Mint, Mandurah Forum, QueensPlaza in Queensland, and the Royal Adelaide Hospital.
The transaction builds on EVSE’s growth trajectory with the smart energy infrastructure and data specialists at Intellihub Group – which has more than 2.8 million smart meters in its portfolio.
EVSE CEO, Brendan Wheeler, said the acquisition of the ENGIE EV charging network is a game changer for the company.
“In a single transaction, EVSE now has a presence in an additional 200 high-traffic, high-visibility locations, providing greater convenience and support for customers using the Exploren Charging Network – the fastest growing EV charging network in Australia,” Mr Wheeler said.
“The Exploren Charging Network simplifies the way in which customers access EV public charging solutions by providing a singular payment interface for sites across the country. This transaction is a critical piece in the puzzle of delivering seamless charging access at home, at work and on the road.”
The second agreement is a long-term commercial partnership for Intellihub to accelerate the rollout of smart energy management devices throughout ENGIE’s customer base.
These devices allow for better monitoring and management of consumer energy resources (CER). The partnership will bring Intellihub’s technology offering to ENGIE’s retail customers in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia, providing household access to EV chargers, solar panels, battery energy storage systems, heat pump hot water systems, smart pool devices, and energy management software to help customers to better manage their energy bills.
Intellihub CEO, Wes Ballantine, said the acquisition of ENGIE’s EV charging portfolio and the new partnership come at a critical period of high cost of living pressures, where consumers want more transparency and control over their energy management.
“Our partnership with ENGIE is about empowering Australians to take control of how they are using energy at the home and providing more options for Australian EV users to charge their car,” he said.
“We know that one -in-three Aussie homes now have rooftop solar, with more than 300,000 new rooftop solar systems being installed each year, and more than 28 per cent of rooftop solar installations were being combined with a battery in the second half of last year. Australians now have power over their generation, the next step is to unlock the efficiencies and savings available through better energy storage and management. We’re excited about the value this partnership can help unlock for customers.
“In the short-term it helps Australians to monitor and regulate their energy usage and in the long term it will allow us all to do our part in Australia’s transition to a more sustainable energy future.”
ENGIE ANZ CEO, Shannon Hyde, said that the venture aligns strongly with ENGIE’s commitment to the clean energy transition.
“The consumer-led energy revolution is set to accelerate in the next five-to-ten years, with customers seeking new technology to help reduce their energy bills,” Mr Hyde said
“Aussies are turning their attention to batteries, electrification and electric vehicles to make their lives more comfortable and economical, but also in support of the energy transition.
“This partnership offers the latest high-quality technology, coupled with targeted energy plans that maximise financial benefits, and it supports the electricity grid in its transition to a net zero future.”
