ESR Australia Collaborates with Solar Bay to Deliver Best-in-Class RE Solutions to its Customers

The partnership will enable ESR Australia to meet both current and future demand from its customers for renewable energy solutions, deploying up to A$500 million over the next ten years to deliver up to 50MW of solar panels, 300MW of battery storage capacity and EV charging infrastructure.  

The partnership will facilitate the installation of renewable energy infrastructure across ESR's portfolio, with potential to install up to 125,000 solar panels to achieve the 50MW target. 

ESR Australia CEO, Phil Pearce, said the partnership would expand ESR's sustainability footprint, while furthering ambitions to deliver a positive contribution to the environment and the broader community.  

"It is imperative for ESR to future-proof its assets with consideration of environmental sustainability, and this significant investment into renewable energy infrastructure across our growing portfolio will ensure the continued viability of our operations and those of our customers.  We are delighted to partner with Solar Bay, an organisation at the forefront of Australia's renewable energy technology and infrastructure.  ESR Australia will draw on Solar Bay's expertise in technologies such as embedded networks, rooftop solar, electric vehicle charging, battery storage, and broader renewable energy solutions to deliver infrastructure that addresses our customers' energy needs today and into the future.", he added.

The renewable infrastructure strategy will continually evaluate opportunities for the installation of solar across ESR Australia's 4.1 million sqm portfolio and 2.3 million sqm development pipeline.

Under the partnership, ESR Australia's future focus will be on continuing to grow its solar capabilities across its entire portfolio. Solar Bay Director and Co-Founder, James Doyle, said this first-of-its-kind partnership creates a new blueprint for decarbonising the Australian property sector.