EcoJoule Energy, a leading Australian energy technology company focused on improving grid stability and enabling renewable integration, has announced the appointment of former senior Ausgrid executive Trevor Armstrong as a Non-Executive Director.
As Non-Executive Director, Mr Armstrong brings significant board-level experience and strategic oversight, and will support EcoJoule’s governance, growth strategy and engagement with key stakeholders across the energy sector.
EcoJoule Founder and CEO Dr Mike Wishart said the appointment would strengthen the company’s governance and strategic capability as it continued to scale its operations across Australia and international markets.
“Trevor brings valuable experience and insight that will support EcoJoule’s continued growth,” Dr Wishart said.
“As demand increases for technologies that help electricity networks manage the impacts of distributed energy resources like rooftop solar, strong leadership and governance are critical to delivering on our strategy.”
Trevor has more than 35 years’ of experience in the energy sector. He has held senior executive roles with Energy Australia, Networks NSW and Ausgrid, including interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer. More recently, Trevor was the Chief Executive of ACEREZ, the Network Operator of the first renewable energy zone in NSW.
Trevor is currently on the Board of Power and Water in the Northern Territory and a Partnership Representative on ACEREZ. He has served on the Reliability Panel of the Australian Energy Market Commission, and Chair of CIGRE Australia.
EcoJoule is playing a key role in enabling a more stable, resilient and renewable-ready electricity grid. And works with a growing client base that includes major network operators such as UK Power Networks (UKPN), Endeavour Energy, Western Power, Essential Energy, Ausgrid and AusNet Services,
EcoJoule Energy’s technology platforms include pole-mounted community energy storage units that store the excess solar energy generated by residents for later use, and a voltage regulation device that helps integrate more renewables into the grid.