Smarter Power Solutions (SPS) has been acquired by DNV with effect from 4 February 2026 and now operates as a DNV company.

Together, we form a global centre of excellence for grid-connection engineering in Australia, accelerating connection timeframes, building trust, and supporting our customers in the journey towards a sustainable and safe energy transition. 
Read more at: https://www.dnv.com/news/2026/dnv-acquires-smarter-power-solutions-pty-ltd-to-establish-global-centre-of-excellence-for-grid-connection-engineering-in-australia/

Smarter Power Solutions specialises in engineering advisory services to the power sector.

Utility scale generator services for developers, OEMs and financiers 
•	Feasibility studies and connection options assessment,
•	Connection modelling and connection studies,
•	Development and negotiation of Generator Performance Standards,
•	Registration and commissioning studies,
•	Hold point testing and R2 model compliance assessment,
•	Owners engineer services,
•	Technical due diligence on behalf of owners and lenders 

Grid advisory services to network service providers and operators: 
•	Connection Due Diligence 
•	Network modelling and analysis to support operation and development including: 
•	Load flow for constraint development and expansion planning 
•	Reactive planning and operation, 
•	Power quality and harmonic, 
•	System Stability and dynamics, and 
•	EMT simulation. 

Strategic technical advice and analysis to support:
•	Government policy implementation or changes,
•	Regulators looking at changing rules,
•	Market designers looking to adapt and create new markets,
•	Research, and 
•	New market participants looking to expand into the National Electricity Market

Smarter Power Solutions

The Melbourne office specializes in power systems engineering and project advisory for energy solutions.

Melbourne

The Brisbane office focuses on engineering solutions, leveraging local talent to drive innovative infrastructure projects.

Brisbane

Barry O'Connell

This department focuses on the design, analysis, and implementation of power systems to ensure reliable and efficient energy distribution.

Power Systems Engineering

This department focuses on the design, development, and implementation of engineering solutions.

Engineering Department

This department focuses on providing engineering expertise and project advisory services in mechanical and technical disciplines.

Smarter Power Solutions

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Smarter Power Solutions

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Power Systems Engineering

Engineering Department

Engineering Services

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