DNV has acquired Smarter Power Solutions (SPS), an established Australian power systems engineering consultancy known for its advanced grid-connection capabilities.
The acquisition significantly strengthens DNV’s position as one of Asia Pacific’s leading independent grid consultancies, with SPS bringing a highly specialised team of power system engineers with deep experience across complex grid connection studies, advanced modelling, commissioning, and compliance.
Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Melbourne with strategic presence in Brisbane, Sydney and New Zealand, SPS boasts a strong track record, with approval from the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) to oversee specific grid-forming and hybrid battery technologies in the National Electricity Market (NEM).
This capability will further accelerate DNV’s technical leadership in one of the world’s most demanding and innovative energy markets.
DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook 2025 highlights that power grids are now the decisive enabler, and most pressing constraint, of the global energy transition. Rapid reinforcement, digitalisation, and expansion of transmission and distribution networks will be essential to integrate large-scale renewable energy, storage, and new electrified loads.
“By welcoming Smarter Power Solutions into DNV, we are significantly strengthening our ability to help customers across Asia Pacific navigate increasingly complex grid connection challenges,” said Ditlev Engel, chief executive officer, Energy Systems at DNV.
“Their engineering expertise will enable us to streamline grid connection processes in high renewable environments, build smarter and more resilient networks and accelerate decarbonisation while maintaining the highest levels of security and reliability.”
Using automation, high-performance computing and a process-led approach to deliver superior modelling quality and faster project approvals, SPS’ addition will increasingly support DNV customers facing complex grid integration challenges.
Demand for grid smarts
Project queue times for transmission connections continue to grow globally, delaying renewable deployment and extending reliance on fossil fuel generation. At the same time, grid operators are increasing modelling complexity to ensure secure integration of unprecedented levels of inverter-based resources, storage, and load.
Australia has positioned itself at the forefront of renewable integration and advanced grid connection standards. With record renewable penetration, reaching 78.6 per cent on the main grid in September 2025, and rapid growth in battery energy storage, the country is widely recognised as one of the fastest transforming power systems in the world.
“DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook 2025 highlights that Australia is rapidly scaling grid flexibility,” said Dr Lena Landsmann, Vice President and Regional Director APAC, Energy Systems at DNV.
“As the world’s benchmark for its advanced grid connection standards, the Australian market is therefore a living blueprint for how high renewables systems can operate globally.
“By joining forces with Smarter Power Solutions, DNV deepens its commitment to supporting Australia’s ambitious energy transition. The combined organisation will deliver enhanced technical expertise and digital capabilities to accelerate the country’s journey toward 100 per cent renewables – ensuring grid stability, resilience, and long-term performance.
“Lessons from Australia’s transition will also strengthen DNV’s advisory capabilities in other fast changing regions, including the Middle East and Latin America.”
It comes after DNV acquired Amplitude Consultants, a specialist engineering advisory in transmission and distribution power grid services, in November 2025.
Amplitude has delivered outcomes for a broad range of projects related to alternating current (AC) power transmission and distribution, high voltage direct current (HVDC) power transmission, and renewable energy grid connections.
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