ZEN Energy

18/06/2025

Please join us in welcoming Jack Wingate as a Customer Engagement Officer.

Jack has seven years of experience in the energy industry at Origin Australia, with a background in the residential energy sector, leadership, and human resources. He is eager to bring such expertise to ZEN as a company that is passionate about sustainable energy solutions.

Beyond work, Jack is currently pursuing an MBA at the Australian Institute of Business, a journey that has been incredibly rewarding.

Morning walks with his dog, Teddy, have become a cherished routine—and a great way to start the day feeling energised.

Welcome aboard, Jack!

12/06/2025

Love, Respect, Empower! 💛

This year’s Sydney Pride Month theme resonates well beyond the city — it’s a powerful message echoing across the country and part of a global initiative supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.

ZEN’s impact extends beyond the environment. It is about the connection between people and planet, building a future grounded in harmony, inclusion, and mutual respect.

To keep this conversation going, we asked our team: What does it mean to you to feel empowered—and to empower others?

We will share some of the answers throughout this month, starting with Melanie, ZEN Customer Engagement Officer. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us, Mel. 💬🌟

Looking for more resources? Visit Amnesty International, a global not-for-profit organisation that advocates for human rights: https://www.amnesty.org/en/

12/06/2025

Use. Reuse. Repeat.

Small swaps, big reminders. 🌏

We’re still in the spirit of — a timely reminder that every step counts as we work together to .

Join the movement: https://bit.ly/4jEFzEO

10/06/2025

On Tuesdays, we wear yellow. 🤾‍♀️

Buckle up — our Winter Sports Team is here!

At ZEN, wellbeing is one of our core priorities. That is why we have a dedicated Social & Wellbeing Committee leading initiatives that support connection, fun, and self-care throughout the year, particularly during the winter months.

Cold days, warm hearts. 🫰

05/06/2025

Templers is charging ahead! ⚡️

We recently celebrated the last day of ~20 CPP onsite workers with a relaxed gathering to acknowledge their efforts over the past year of construction.

Though often behind the scenes, their contribution has been front and centre to Templers’ success. As a token of appreciation for that, we surprised them with customised project T-shirts, gearing up as part of Australia’s transition to renewable energy.

Adding extra energy to the day, our grads Abishek, Jesal and Pramugdha joined in, marking their first visit to the site, which, according to them, was a “very exciting” experience.

A great mix of high energy (literally!) and well-deserved recognition.

Congratulations to Maxwell Weppner and the team involved in this remarkable project. Once operational, Templers will deliver 111 MW of battery storage to South Australia's grid, providing reliable and renewable energy.

26/05/2025

Poem by Thaís Barreto, from ZEN's Brand & Marketing.

23/05/2025

ZEN has the energy from Vena Energy 's project flowing in for its South Australian customers including Bunnings, local Foodland and IGA Supermarkets, Viterra, Central Irrigation Trust, Adchem, SEKISUI Rib Loc Australia and Hillgrove Resources.

Together, we are contributing to Australia’s journey as a renewable energy superpower. ⚡️☀️

In this video: Rebecca Knol, CEO, South Australian Chamber of Mines Energy Joint Electricity Purchasing Group | Gillian Hector, Carbon Manager, Bunnings | Brad Towns, Seikisu Rib Loc.

https://bit.ly/43CfT6N

🎬 Hit play to catch a glimpse of a great day in the field, where connection, learning, and sunshine came together.

18/05/2025

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the world? 😍

At ZEN, we are on a mission to create a sustainable future and seek individuals who share our values and aspirations.

We are currently hiring for a Senior Risk Analyst in Melbourne, who will take a critical role in defining and delivering ZEN’s market and credit risk strategy within the rapidly expanding renewable energy wholesale sector.

Key responsibilities include:

👉Lead initiatives to identify, assess, and mitigate risk through advanced analytics, sound governance, and close collaboration with trading, finance, and operations.

👉Developing and enhancing risk models, monitoring market dynamics, independently reviewing structured transactions, and fostering a culture of accountability and adaptability.

If you are excited about innovative projects, a supportive culture, and an inclusive environment, ZEN is the place for you.

Join us and help accelerate the transition to renewable energy.

🔗Apply now: https://bit.ly/3p0ieXP

14/05/2025

ZEN welcomed a delegation of Taiwanese journalists to South Australia this week and briefed them on our business strategy, which has renewable energy storage assets at its centre.

Our joint venture partnership with 泓德能源 HDRE through the platform, has created great excitement and momentum towards helping South Australia reach its goal of becoming 100% renewable by 2027 and adding an extra gigawatt of storage capacity nationally. ⚡🔋

In order, from left to right: Joey Yeo | Geoff Titus | Kurt (Min-Liang) Huang | Dan Manderson

12/05/2025

Final Curious Mind alert! 🔊🔔

Let’s welcome Victor Goh, ZEN’s Graduate Data Analyst (Finance).

Victor holds a Master of Data Science from Monash University and a Master of Engineering in Mechatronics from the University of Melbourne.

His experience spans software engineering with a strong foundation in data analytics, machine learning, and cloud technologies. Previously, he worked on forecasting electricity prices using deep learning models while participating in the Green Battery Hack by MLAI Aus, where his team placed fourth out of 190 participants – what an achievement!

His background has fueled a growing interest in the energy sector and a commitment to supporting the transition to renewable energy.

In his spare time, Victor enjoys exploring data-related topics, such as web development and building AI applications. He can also squeeze in some basketball.

We hope you enjoyed this welcome series to our graduates as much as we did! 😄

12/05/2025

Motivational Monday. 🌍

“The ocean can recover faster than we had ever imagined; it can bounce back to life.”– Sir David Attenborough, an English broadcaster, biologist, natural historian and writer, in his powerful new documentary, Ocean.

The deep blue is the planet's support system and a key protection piece of the climate change puzzle. Now, at nearly 100 years old, Sir David is still showing up to remind us that if we stay diligent, it is not too late to protect what we love.

The upcoming 2025 UN Ocean Conference presents an opportunity to reflect on the symbiosis between global leaders stepping up and us holding them accountable to drive the shift we need.

Let this inspire our week - and our lives - to make choices that protect our shared future. 🩵🌊

🔗 More on BBC News article: https://bbc.in/3EYQ73c

07/05/2025

In his keynote address to delegates at the Energy Users Association of Australia (EUAA) conference this morning, the peak national body representing major Australian commercial and industrial electricity and gas users, ZEN Director and The Superpower Institute co-founder, Professor Ross Garnaut emphasised it is this moment, following the weekend’s election result, to step forward and seize the opportunity to become a renewable superpower:

“Saturday’s election has not changed in any way the physics, economics or ethics of climate change. What it has changed is the capacity of Government in Australia to establish and maintain policies that will allow us to reduce domestic emissions in line with our international obligations.

“It has strengthened the capacity of Government to introduce and sustain policies that support Australia in contributing disproportionately to global decarbonisation by supplying goods embodying renewable energy that the high-income economies of Northeast Asia and Europe cannot supply at reasonable cost from their own resources.

It has opened an opportunity for Australia to leave behind a dozen years of stagnation of living standards, and to enter a new era of full employment with rising incomes for an increasing population.”