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Established in 2002, Power On Australia has emerged as a prominent player in Australia’s power quality and management arena. We are renowned for our technical expertise, which spans across virtually every industry. We thrive on tackling challenging projects, whatever the application and/or environment; whether it’s designing, assembling, installing or maintaining complex power solutions on remote mining sites or overseeing critical power systems in large urban hospitals.

Powering critical infrastructure in Australia, Asia and the US

Established in 2002, Power On Australia has emerged as a prominent player in Australia’s power quality and management arena. We are renowned for our technical expertise, which spans across virtually every industry. We thrive on tackling challenging projects, whatever the application and/or environment; whether it’s designing, assembling, installing or maintaining complex power solutions on remote mining sites or overseeing critical power systems in large urban hospitals. No project is too difficult for us.

Recent Project

Gold and Copper Mine, Southeast Asia

Power On Australia was engaged to deliver a backup power and data capability to support critical underground operations in one of the world’s largest gold & copper mines.

The Challenge

The environment was exceptionally harsh and high-risk. The installed power systems needed to stand in up to 600 mm of water and withstand exposure to hydrochloric acid, creating a constant corrosion and failure risk. Continuous communications and monitoring are essential for safe, productive mining.

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The Australian Border Force’s mission is to safeguard Australia’s borders while facilitating legitimate travel and trade.

Power On Australia collaborates closely with the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service to develop power quality specifications for their ePassport kiosks and detection equipment across their entire network. Additionally, we provide UPS maintenance for equipment supporting their medical facilities nationwide, aimed at preventing infectious diseases from entering Australia. Ensuring uninterrupted power supply is crucial to maintaining their operations at their best.

BAE Systems is renowned for delivering some of the world’s most advanced technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions.

Over many years, Power On Australia has been a steadfast supporter of BAE, particularly in the supply of suitable UPS and DC Power Systems tailored for their marine applications.

Energy Resources of Australia (ERA) operated Ranger, Australia’s longest continuous uranium mine, located adjacent to, but separate from the Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory. All mining operations and uranium processing at Ranger ceased on January 8, 2021. However, a massive project aimed at creating a positive legacy through sustainable rehabilitation of the former mine’s assets is still underway on site.

Throughout the entire process, Power On Australia has been alongside ERA, ensuring uninterrupted power for their unique applications. From the mining operations to the winding down of mining activities, maintaining power has been paramount to the success of the project.

Rio Tinto, a prominent global mining group, is dedicated to exploring, mining, and processing the Earth’s mineral resources.

Power On Australia’s extensive list of projects directly for Rio Tinto and their integration partners over the years underscores our depth of knowledge in Power Quality equipment. Particularly, Pilbara Mine and Ranger Mine rely on Power On Australia as a single point of truth for all their power quality requirements. Whether it’s for large customer DC power systems or UPS units down to simple sealed lead-acid batteries, Power On ensures Rio Tinto remains powered on and operational.

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Energy Queensland (EQ) stands as Australia’s largest government-owned electricity company.

Power On Australia proudly maintains a long-term supply and support contract with EQ, catering to their DC power requirements across their extensive electricity network. This network serves over 2.3 million private customers and 766,000 retail customers, highlighting the critical role Power On Australia plays in ensuring reliable power supply for Queenslanders.

Queensland Coal encompasses the BHP Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) assets located in the Bowen Basin in Central Queensland, Australia. BMA stands as Australia’s largest producer and supplier of seaborne metallurgical coal.

Power On Australia has collaborated on numerous projects for BMA, with a notable one being the design and supply of large Eaton AC UPS configurations to support shiploader machinery. This project, from conception, was an exciting opportunity for Power On Australia to contribute to the efficiency and reliability of BMA’s operations.

South32 is a globally diversified mining and metals company that produces a wide range of commodities including bauxite, alumina, aluminium, copper, silver, lead, zinc, nickel, metallurgical coal, and manganese.

For many years, Power On Australia has provided comprehensive UPS support to both the Cannington QLD Mine and the Alyangula NT Mine. Our services encompass complete site audits, UPS repairs/services, and the supply of new replacement UPS units tailored to their specific applications.

Indigenous Business Australia Retail Asset Management, established in 1990 by the Australian Government, aims to enhance economic development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia.

Power On Australia was enlisted by IBA Australia to design a suitable UPS solution for their Tennant Creek Foodbarn in the Northern Territory. The UPS was intended to provide battery autonomy in the event of a power outage, supporting the complete IT infrastructure in the store to ensure continued operation. Power On continues to provide a maintenance program to this store today.

The Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal (DBCT), situated at the Port of Hay Point, has served as Queensland’s primary thermal and metallurgical coal export facility since 1983.

Power On Australia has provided comprehensive support to DBCT by managing all their UPS equipment on-site. This support includes conduct of a complete site audit, designing, and ultimately assembling/installing bespoke DC power systems tailored to their unique applications. Power On Australia prioritizes the dusty, dirty, and hot environment of the site in every system design, ensuring durability and reliability in all solutions provided to DBCT.

CS Energy, a leader in delivering tailored energy solutions for large corporations in Queensland, relies on Power On Australia for expert guidance in navigating unique power quality challenges.

We support CS Energy by offering suitable solutions that address their customers’ specific energy needs, providing advice on AC, DC, and generator solutions as necessary. Additionally, Power On Australia has provided ongoing support to CS Energy at their Callide and Kogan Creek Power Station sites, continuing today with maintenance of their power quality equipment.

Located in the Wide Bay-Burnett regional of Queensland, the Fraser Coast Council covers an area of around 7,125 square kilometres and is responsible for delivering many critical services to its community.

Fraser Coast Council has worked with Power On Australia for over 10 years, working closely with our engineers to devise tailored solutions to their Power Quality and Power Management needs. We design, construct and install the Council’s 3 Phase UPS’, as well as providing other power equipment to protect any assets that the Council may need.

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Sunwater, a water service provider in Queensland, aims to optimize water supply for agriculture, urban, and industrial needs. Sunwater specialises in crafting tailored power solutions, including customized Direct Current (DC) systems for flood opening mechanisms across 19 dams. These systems prioritize high Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) and robustness for rugged environments highlighting the success of our unique DC Power Solution, now standard across Sunwater sites, ensuring reliability and efficiency.

As a vital Queensland Government-owned corporation, Sunwater plays a crucial role in water storage and distribution, with 19 dams and 1951 kilometers of pipeline supporting around 40% of commercial water usage in the state. Keeping their power on is essential to their mission.

Aurizon, Australia’s largest rail freight operator, handles the transportation of over 250 million tonnes of commodities nationwide.

Power On Australia plays a crucial role in supporting Aurizon by providing a range of specialized DC Power Systems tailored to power their rail freight operations.

BAI Communications operates one of the most extensive broadcast networks in the world, delivering fully managed radio and television services covering 99% of the Australian population. In times of crisis, such as natural disasters, emergency services and national broadcasters rely on BAI to maintain their communications.

Power On Australia has supplied copious UPS units for BAI across Australia – all completely tested in our workshop to ensure they arrive in working condition in very remote locations. This has ranged from small to large 420kW+ Lithium UPS solutions.

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The University of Queensland (UQ) is globally recognized as one of the top 50 universities, renowned for its commitment to knowledge leadership and collaboration with partners and communities to foster positive change.

Power On Australia has established a longstanding partnership with UQ, supplying specialized DC Power Systems to bolster their communication infrastructure and providing UPS systems to support a diverse range of laboratory and IT equipment essential for advancing research aimed at creating a better world.

Queensland Rail, owned by the Queensland Govenment, operates the local and long-distance passenger saervices along an approiximate 6,600 kilometers of track and related infrastructure.

Power On Australia was engaged by Queensland Rail to design battery backup solutions for various sites throughout their rail network, ensuring the smooth operation of boom gates and signalling equipment plus also provide critical Preventative Maintenance services of this equipment to ensure they Power On at all times.

Transgrid plays a crucial role in maintaining an essential electricity network in Australia, serving as the backbone of the National Electricity Market while actively supporting the transition to a cleaner energy future.

Over many years, Power On Australia has been a trusted partner, providing valuable engineering advice to Transgrid. We have collaborated extensively, discussing, designing, assembling, supplying, and maintaining various variants of AC and DC Power Systems, as well as generator equipment, to support numerous Transgrid sites.

The Australian Department of Defence is widely recognized, and Power On Australia has collaborated closely with them, crafting tailored power quality and management solutions.

Power On Australia holds certifications from DISP, NATO authorization, and a DCRN for Defence Exports. In our latest endeavor, we’ve successfully designed, constructed, and implemented over 200 units to enhance the IT infrastructure across Defence medical theatres in a vital war zone.

City Fertility stands as one of Australia’s premier IVF and fertility service providers, boasting 16 state-of-the-art clinics nationwide.

Over recent years, Power On Australia has conducted various Power Audits for City Fertility, catering to their specialized laboratory equipment requirements, which include sperm, egg, and embryo freezing units. As a result, we’ve designed, supplied, installed, and commissioned numerous tailored power quality configurations, ensuring continuous and reliable power supply for City Fertility’s critical operations.

BlueScope is a leading supplier and manufacturer of high-quality steel for the building and construction industry in Australia and internationally.

Over the years, Power On Australia has collaborated closely with BlueScope Steel to design various power quality configurations, ensuring uninterrupted operation of their manufacturing equipment and minimizing downtime and associated costs. One notable project involved designing a robust power quality system for the Port Kembla site, capable of withstanding the hot and dusty environment within BlueScope’s manufacturing plant.

The Olympic Dam mine, a significant poly-metallic underground mine situated in South Australia, lies 500km northwest of Adelaide. Primarily focused on copper and uranium mining, BHP assumed ownership of the mine’s 700km of underground roads and tunnels in 2005.

Power On Australia has been instrumental in supporting BHP and onsite integration partners with their power quality requirements. This support ranges from large-scale DC power solutions to smaller-scale AC UPS configurations, ensuring smooth operations across the expansive site.

Metro Trains Sydney, the private operator of the Metro North West Line, Australia’s only fully accessible driverless train service, relies on Power On Australia for the maintenance of their 48V DC Power Systems dispersed across their extensive rail network. In a bustling city like Sydney, downtime is unacceptable for the train network.

Power On Australia is committed to providing advice and equipment to support and eliminate downtime, ensuring uninterrupted commutes for Metro Trains Sydney customers. Our partnership helps maintain the reliability and efficiency of the train service, contributing to a seamless transportation experience for passengers.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Australia’s national broadcaster principally funded by direct grants from the Australian Government, enlisted Power On Australia to implement a UPS maintenance program aimed at reducing downtime in their broadcasting studios while also cutting associated costs.

Tasked with servicing 58 sites nationwide from Brisbane to Broome, it became clear after the initial round of servicing that a UPS replacement program with extended warranties was necessary, particularly in remote locations, to further reduce maintenance costs. Power On Australia is proud of the significant cost reduction achieved for the ABC and, ultimately, for everyday Australian taxpayers, ensuring the ABC’s power remains on reliably.

The University of Sydney stands as one of Australia’s premier universities, pioneering efforts to tackle environmental, social, and governance challenges.

Power On Australia has been a reliable partner, assisting the University of Sydney with the design and supply of essential Power Quality equipment for the Science Department at their Camperdown/Darlington campus and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music site. Our support extends to ongoing maintenance services, ensuring seamless operations at these key locations.

The Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) is committed to providing world-class research, solutions, and knowledge transfer to support the grape and wine industry.

For many years, Power On has been a trusted partner, providing maintenance services for AWRI’s essential 100kW N+1 UPS system located at their site in Urrbrae, South Australia.

Toll Group operates a vast logistics and global freight forwarding network spanning 150 countries.

Power On Australia has developed numerous continuous power solutions for Toll throughout their transportation network. A key project involved supplying two large custom UPS systems to Toll Helicopters. These systems were specifically designed to provide battery backup for their flight simulators, ensuring uninterrupted operations and safety in training scenarios.

Singtel Optus, an Australian telecommunications company dedicated to creating a better, more connected future for Australia, receives support from Power On Australia.

We assist the Optus telecommunications network by designing, assembling, and supplying numerous DC Power Systems distributed nationwide. This support ensures the reliability and continuity of Optus’s network infrastructure, contributing to their mission of enhancing connectivity for Australians.

AGFA HealthCare specializes in delivering healthcare solutions by providing secure, effective, and sustainable imaging data management systems for clinics, radiologists, cardiologists, and pathologists.

For many years, Power On Australia has been a trusted supplier of specific UPS units tailored to various AGFA imaging machines. These UPS units ensure that battery backup is always integrated and considered as an essential component of their package, guaranteeing uninterrupted operation of AGFA’s critical imaging equipment.

The ‘Spirit of Tasmania’ stands as one of Australia’s most iconic travel experiences, offering convenient and flexible travel across Bass Strait.

Power On Australia has collaborated with the Spirit of Tasmania team to design suitable UPS solutions for their applications. These solutions are carefully crafted to withstand the highly corrosive saltwater environment in which the Spirit of Tasmania operates. This environmental consideration is crucial, as it can rapidly deteriorate electronics if not adequately addressed. By providing robust and corrosion-resistant UPS solutions, Power On Australia ensures the reliability and longevity of critical systems aboard the Spirit of Tasmania.

Visy, Australia’s largest recycling company, partners with councils nationwide to process the majority of Australia’s recyclable waste.

Power On Australia has been a trusted partner of Visy for over 18 years, providing product sales and maintenance to support their critical power equipment and key council projects. Ensuring uninterrupted power to key equipment such as paper crushers and container recycling booths is vital for Visy, as any outages can halt entire operations and reduce their recycling efforts. Power On Australia stands by Visy’s side, maintaining their UPS equipment at sites across Australia during planned shutdowns to minimize disruptions to processes reliant on this vital equipment.

QBD stands as one of Australia’s preferred bookstores, offering millions of titles across all genres.

Power On Australia was commissioned to design a boutique 48V power inverter system to support a 4kW load of telecommunications equipment. QBD sought a reliable power system with a long Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF), and the Eaton DC 48V range boasting a 50-year MTBF was the perfect fit for their “set and forget” approach to electronic infrastructure. Power On Australia designed the system to meet QBD’s requirements, ensuring a satisfied customer in the end.

ExxonMobil oversees an industry-leading portfolio of resources and stands as one of the largest integrated fuels, lubricants, and chemical companies worldwide.

Power On Australia has been a longstanding supporter of ExxonMobil, providing UPS maintenance services at several of their refinery locations for many years. Our services include servicing, repairing, and supplying new UPS units tailored to their specific applications, ensuring continuous and reliable power supply for their operations.

Power On Australia has been a long-standing supporter of the University of South Australia (UniSA), the premier University of Enterprise in Australia and the top-ranked university in South Australia.

Over the course of numerous years, Power On Australia has provided UPS supply and maintenance services for multiple sites across UniSA, catering for a diverse range of applications.

The CSIRO is Australia’s national science agency and innovation catalyst, who pride themselves in solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology.

Power On Australia has been there every step of the way with the CSIRO over too many projects to list here. These have raged from supply of small UPS units through to design and supply of bespoke DC power systems to meet the CSIROs unique power requirements. There has indeed been some very exciting projects that Power On Australia has been involved in with the CSIRO and are very proud to have been chosen by them for our services.

Santos plays a significant role as an essential Australian domestic gas supplier, committed to providing critical fuels like oil and gas while also focusing on emission reduction through initiatives such as carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency projects, the use of renewables in operations, and high-quality offsets.

Power On Australia supports Santos in these endeavours by offering engineering advice and supplying suitable Power Quality solutions for their applications. A notable collaboration between the two companies occurred at the Whyalla Steelworks, where the Power Quality initiative emphasized a ‘green’ focus, ensuring that all equipment for future use minimizes the companies environmental footprint.

For numerous years, Power On Australia has been a reliable partner for Downer, providing power protection and quality engineering expertise to ensure their projects are completed on time and within budget. Key projects supported include Wheatstone, Mt Pleasant, Rubyanna, Lower Molonglo, and Ravenshoe Waste Water Treatment Plants, as well as the ARTC HV Upgrade Project, Casurina Substation Project, and the Ararat Wind Farm Project.

Albemarle Corporation invested approximately $2 billion to construct the world-leading Kemerton Lithium Hydroxide processing plant near Bunbury in the South West of Western Australia. This plant is the most modern of its kind globally and the largest in Australia.

Power On Australia played a pivotal role by designing and supplying unique DC Power Systems for processing Trains 1 & 2. Following this success, we supported Albemarle Corporation with the design for Trains 3 & 4, which will double their annual production to 100,000 metric tonnes of lithium hydroxide at full capacity. In recognition of our contribution, Power On Australia was awarded ‘Project of the Year’ by Eaton Electrical in 2022, marking it as the single largest project involving one of their power partners.

FL Smidth & Co is a multinational technology company that specializes in providing the global mining and cement industries with equipment and services.

Over the years, Power On Australia has been a reliable provider of maintenance services for FLSmidth’s UPS and generators across several Australian sites, with contracts extending nationwide. This partnership encompasses site audits and equipment replacement services as needed, ensuring uninterrupted operations for FL Smidth & Co.

Honeywell, a pioneering leader in aerospace technologies, building automation, energy solutions, and industrial automation, relies on Power On Australia for the supply, installation and ongoing maintenance of power quality equipment.

This equipment powers key door locks and general surveillance systems in various prisons. In prisons, security camera footage is timestamped as proof of events or incidents, requiring sufficient battery backup for at least two hours in most cases. Power On Australia ensures uninterrupted power supply, providing Honeywell with precisely tailored solutions and ample battery backup to meet these critical requirements consistently.

Water Corporation serves as the primary provider of water, wastewater, and drainage services to over 2 million residents across Perth and Western Australia.

Over the years, Power On Australia has been a steadfast supporter of Water Corporation, supplying a multitude of UPS units. These units range from supporting simple desktop PCs to larger systems that uphold the integrity of their entire IT network.

Hitachi Rail STS Australia collaborates closely with passenger rail operators to develop reliable and sustainable transport solutions for mining and urban commutes.

Power On Australia has been involved in numerous projects with Hitachi Rail STS Australia, primarily assisting with DC power requirements. Since 2012, Power On Australia has held the official endorsement of Hitachi Rail STS Australia as a ‘Preferred Supplier’. We provide sourcing, supply, and product design of power quality products suitable for a wide range of project applications. Key recent projects include the Roy Hill Project, Auto Haul Project, Forestfield Public Transport Authority Project, and the Hexham LTTSF Project.

The Bureau of Meteorology serves as Australia’s national weather, climate, and water agency, offering the Australian community access to weather forecasts, severe weather warnings, and observations to mitigate the impact of environmental challenges.

Power On Australia collaborates closely with the Australian Bureau of Meteorology to design and supply suitable UPS units for most of their weather stations across Australia. This includes stations located in some of the most remote areas with extreme temperatures, ensuring reliable operations in harsh conditions.

Hammersley Iron (A member of the Rio Tinto Group), a prominent global mining group, is dedicated to exploring, mining, and processing the Earth’s mineral resources.

Power On Australia’s extensive list of projects directly for Hammersley Iron and their integration partners over the years underscores our depth of knowledge in Power Quality equipment. Hammersley Iron has relied on Power On Australia as a single point of truth for all their power quality requirements. Whether it’s for large customer DC power systems or UPS units down to simple sealed lead-acid batteries, Power On ensures Hamersley Iron remains powered on and operational.

Pilbara Iron (A member of the Rio Tinto Group), a prominent global mining group, is dedicated to exploring, mining, and processing the Earth’s mineral resources.

Power On Australia’s extensive list of projects directly for Pilbaray Iron and their integration partners over the years underscores our depth of knowledge in Power Quality equipment. Hammersley Iron has relied on Power On Australia as a single point of truth for all their power quality requirements. Whether it’s for large customer DC power systems or UPS units down to simple sealed lead-acid batteries, Power On ensures Pilbara Iron remains powered on and operational.

The Pilbara Ports Authority (PPA) is responsible for the maintenance and future development of most of Western Australia’s port properties.

Power On Australia has proudly designed, assembled, and supplied some very large-scale customized DC Power Solutions for the PPA. We take immense pride in our contributions to supporting the infrastructure and operations of the Pilbara Ports Authority.

Dr Andrew Sullivan manages an advanced characterisation facility supporting research at Deakin University’s four campuses in Southern Victoria.

Andrew has partnered with Power On Australia for 18 years. He primarily orders UPS’ through them, and engages their engineers when external technical expertise is required.

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