CSR Awards 2024, Acquisition International | 7 operation’s continuous energy needs with a guaranteed high percentage of renewable energy and ensuring seamless integration of diverse technologies.” The project integrates Australia’s largest off-grid wind farm with solar PV, advanced battery storage, synchronous condensers, and gas reciprocating engines to deliver Australia’s largest operating off-grid hybrid power system with the highest renewable energy fraction in the industry. Remarkably, the system has powered the site entirely on renewable energy continuously for 84 hours, marking a breakthrough in the security of supply from intermittent renewable energy sources. In addition to sustainability, Zenith Energy is equally as passionate about its contributions towards local communities and upholding the social aspect of CSR. The Kathleen Valley Project was built upon Tjiwarl native title lands, on Tjiwarl country. Zenith Energy is the only independent power producer servicing the mining sector to have entered into an Engagement Agreement with an Australian First Nations people, a significant step towards fostering collaboration and mutual benefits. Additionally, Zenith Energy and Tjiwarl Contracting Services, a wholly owned entity of the Tjiwarl Aboriginal Corporation, formed a joint venture company called Tjiwarl Katu Power. The joint venture is 80% owned by Tjiwarl, making it a majority Indigenous-owned entity. Ultimately, this agreement aims to provide low carbon power solutions and powerrelated services on Tjiwarl native title lands, as well as build the capacity of Tjiwarl Contracting Services to offer economic opportunities and promote cultural awareness throughout Western Australia. From innovating renewable energy solutions to providing opportunities for equity to First Nations communities, Zenith Energy maintains an unwavering dedication to upholding its corporate social responsibilities and truly giving back to the communities it serves. For its significant contributions to the CSR landscape throughout Australia, shaping the industry and empowering countless companies through better practices and increasing inclusivity, Zenith Energy has been deservedly recognised with the Enterprise Empowerment Excellence Award. Contact: Dominic Da Cruz Company: Zenith Energy Web Address: https://zenithenergy.com.au/ Best Renewable Energy Microgrid Provider & Enterprise Empowerment Excellence Award Founded in 2006, Zenith Energy operates a Build-Own-Operate vertically integrated business model, integrating a complete range of renewable and thermal energy generation with innovative technologies to deliver cost-effective and reliable sustainable energy solutions. The company serves predominantly investment-grade and Tier 1 resource companies, including global miner Newmont; Australia’s largest gold miner, Northern Star Resources; and future-facing, battery and critical minerals miners Liontown Resource, Lynas Rare Earths, and IGO. On a mission to be a CSR enabler within its active markets, Zenith Energy prioritises collaboration, accountability, and innovation across its operations. The company has taken deliberate steps to achieve this mission, including partnering with clients, First Nations communities, and stakeholders to progress CSR themes; embedding stringent CSR principles across the business; and continuously developing higher fraction, renewable energy, hybrid power systems that push the boundaries of decarbonisation, reliability, and reduced energy costs. Across its operations, Zenith Energy’s CSR focus is centred on decarbonising power systems, ethical supply chains – with a focus on anti-modern slavery-, and energy transition equity for First Nations people. These specialisms have been built upon a foundation of clientcentricity as Zenith Energy strives to recognise, understand, and address the needs of the mining and property development sectors, two sectors that heavily rely on appropriate CSR governance for success. Throughout Australia, the CSR landscape is shaped by decarbonisation targets as Net Zero 2050 drives industries to prioritise renewable energy, ethical business practices with an increasing prevalence of audits from Tier 1 and investment-grade miners, and a rising focus on ethical engagement and shared benefits with First Nations communities becoming standard practice across major projects. Zenith Energy champions these areas by aligning its solutions, fostering meaningful partnerships, and continually innovating its operations to meet the evolving needs of its target clients. Zenith Energy stands apart in the industry as a leader in off-grid and grid-connected, microgrid, high-fraction renewable energy and hybrid power solutions. The company has demonstrated a remarkable ability to seamlessly integrate wind, solar, and battery technologies with traditional power systems to ensure reliability and sustainability, an ability that is unmatched throughout the sector and has earned Zenith Energy the title of Best Renewable Energy Microgrid Provider. “Our Kathleen Valley Hybrid Power Station with Liontown Resources is a shining example of our innovation and impact,” Dominic tells us. “We overcame significant challenges, including balancing the mining Australia’s leading independent power producer, Zenith Energy specialises in tailored remote off-grid power generation and urban microgrids. With an exceptional portfolio of successfully delivered solutions throughout Western Australia and the Northern Territory, Zenith Energy is committed to scaling its renewable energy capabilities and helping its clients to achieve net zero. We learn more from Dominic Da Cruz, Executive ESG and Stakeholder Engagement at Zenith Energy, as the company receives its title in the CSR Awards 2024.
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