WELCOME TO HIVE.
WE’RE SO PLEASED YOU’VE LANDED HERE.
What is it about a hive that makes it remarkable?
Actually, it’s many things. For one, it’s the power of the collective. A lone worker cannot build such a complex structure. But a colony can, by working in synergy. For another, it’s the hive’s super-efficient means of energy storage. This allows the colony to thrive and new hives to form, benefitting multiple eco-systems.
This is a little like what we do at Hive. Our energy storage systems work together to form powerful hives of efficiently stored, renewable energy. As with bees, our hives work in tandem, depending on energy needs, and more hives can be added. This benefits communities as well as the environment.
It’s simple, smart and effective. We like to think of it as connective intelligence.
Why is it important to store energy?
Australia’s journey towards renewable energy, such as that created by wind and solar, has made smart energy storage essential. We use the most energy in the early evening – just when these sources aren’t working as effectively, so storage becomes even more important. At Hive, we store grid-based energy – to go back into the grid when it’s needed.
The more we store, the more we can generate. And the faster we can transition to more clean energy in the future.
What’s different about a Hive site?
Hive sites are simple to construct, flexible in their placement and can be situated close to substations. Like beehives, each Hive site communicates with others, and can either respond separately or collectively to the needs of the network. And just as a beehive benefits its environment, Hive sites make it easier for other renewable energy projects to go live sooner.
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Approved sites
Hive Battery Developments has already identified a number of suitable sites across Australia and, with all the required approvals having been obtained, work is in progress.
Approved sites
Hive Battery Developments has already identified a number of suitable sites across Australia and, with all the required approvals having been obtained, work is in progress.
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ROB ASHDOWN
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Rob specialises in understanding project development, equity investment and risk transfer for the energy sector, as well as financial institutions and utilities within the infrastructure sector.
He has over 15 years’ experience in Australia, Africa, the Middle East, South East Asia and Europe with Swiss RE, PWC, World Bank Group, the Australian Federal Government, IPPs, Tata Power, and a corporate finance house.
Rob’s core experience is in climate change, renewables (wind, solar, hydro and biomass) and non-renewable energy assets (coal, gas and hydro) and portfolios. He has successfully tackled key strategic projects and built businesses.
NICK BARNSDALL
CHAIRMAN
Nick has extensive global and senior executive experience, with a deep and successful history of building businesses.
From 2006 to 2015 he served as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Hyundai Construction Equipment Australia, and currently serves as either Chairman or Non-executive Director of 11 companies across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Nick’s experience spans many industries, including civil construction and infrastructure projects, mining and resource extraction, finance and technology.
JAMES DEAN
ADVISER TO THE BOARD
With more than 30 years’ experience in the finance industry – 25 as a direct professional investor in environmental projects – James uses his wealth of knowledge and expertise to counsel corporations and business owners around the world.
Recognised for his proficiency in mining, construction equipment, property development, feature films and biotech, James is especially sought after in evaluating, negotiating and matching stakeholders’ decision-making to desired outcomes.
Meet
the team
ROB ASHDOWN
MANAGING DIRECTOR
Rob specialises in understanding project development, equity investment and risk transfer for the energy sector, as well as financial institutions and utilities within the infrastructure sector.
He has over 15 years’ experience in Australia, Africa, the Middle East, South East Asia and Europe with Swiss RE, PWC, World Bank Group, the Australian Federal Government, IPPs, Tata Power, and a corporate finance house.
Rob’s core experience is in climate change, renewables (wind, solar, hydro and biomass) and non-renewable energy assets (coal, gas and hydro) and portfolios. He has successfully tackled key strategic projects and built businesses.
NICK BARNSDALL
CHAIRMAN
Nick has extensive global and senior executive experience, with a deep and successful history of building businesses.
From 2006 to 2015 he served as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Hyundai Construction Equipment Australia, and currently serves as either Chairman or Non-executive Director of 11 companies across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
Nick’s experience spans many industries, including civil construction and infrastructure projects, mining and resource extraction, finance and technology.
JAMES DEAN
ADVISER TO THE BOARD
With more than 30 years’ experience in the finance industry – 25 as a direct professional investor in environmental projects – James uses his wealth of knowledge and expertise to counsel corporations and business owners around the world.
Recognised for his proficiency in mining, construction equipment, property development, feature films and biotech, James is especially sought after in evaluating, negotiating and matching stakeholders’ decision-making to desired outcomes.
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