birdwood investment empowers energy from behind the meter
birdwood is a specialist investor in the renewable sector and, via it’s Birdwood Energy and Storage Transition platform, invested in a portfolio of 450+ renewable assets located on Australian commercial businesses. Birdwood Business Finance (BBF) is an innovative behind the meter renewable energy solutions provider for commercial customers, helping them to finance the energy transition for commercial and industrial consumers of electricity.
By combining birdwood’s investment expertise and BBF’s innovative behind-the-meter solutions, the partnership is delivering smarter energy solutions to customers. Together, we are helping businesses reduce your costs, secure your energy needs, and contribute to a carbon-free future.
BBF’s Smart Energy Solutions
BBF collaborates with leading renewable energy technology providers to:
Design, develop, and finance energy solutions.
Monitor and maintain solar panel systems, battery storage, and smart EV charging solutions.
With over 450 commercial solar energy assets spread across Australia, BBF focuses on serving the small and medium-sized business market, helping customers achieve energy security while realising immediate cost savings.
Expanding Behind-the-Meter Capabilities
Under Birdwood’s guidance, BBF integrates Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) behind the meter to offer customers sustainable growth opportunities as more businesses adopt Net Zero strategies.
Birdwood’s Managing Partner, Scott McGregor, remarked:
"Birdwood has committed $20 million initially to expand BBF’s asset portfolio, with additional capacity available as required. With Birdwood’s finance, battery, and energy solutions expertise, we will provide customers with a market-leading solution.”
Birdwood Energy and Storage Transition Platform
The investment in BBF was made through the Birdwood Energy and Storage Transition platform which Birdwood launched in partnership with Aware Super, a leading Australian superannuation fund and focuses on enabling distributed energy investment.
This platform combines both grid connected and behind the meter renewable generation and battery storage solutions across Australia.
Emerging Markets for Smart Energy Applications
BBF is exploring new applications for its technology, including:
Replacing diesel generators with solar and battery installations.
Improving water pumping mechanisms with controllable solar and battery systems.
These innovations enable regional businesses to enhance their energy security and achieve significant cost savings.
BBF’s solutions not only help customers reduce energy costs but also significantly lower carbon emissions. With Birdwood’s decade of global battery deployment expertise, BBF ensures its clients can confidently navigate their journey toward Net Zero.
Future Developments: The SmartHub App
To further support its customers, BBF is developing the SmartHub app, a cutting-edge solution designed to:
Provide clients with real-time energy usage insights.
Offer efficiency tips to improve energy management.
The app is set to launch in the coming year, and BBF will notify customers as soon as it is available to join.
For more information about Birdwood Business Finance or its energy solutions, please get in touch with our team.