About EnergyAE
Engineering excellence in clean energy technology simulation and optimisation.
Our story
Excellence through experience
EnergyAE was founded with a vision to optimise energy efficiency in hot water and heating systems through advanced modelling and simulation techniques. Our team combines decades of experience in thermal engineering, software simulation, and government policy navigation.
We specialise in helping manufacturers improve product performance, reducing energy consumption, and navigating the complex landscape of government incentive schemes in Australia and New Zealand.
Our mission & values
What drives our work
We are specialists in clean energy technologies, including solar and heat pump hot water systems, with extensive expertise in TRNSYS simulation software for diverse thermal, electrical, and building efficiency applications. We provide TRNSYS training, licensing, and technical support to clients worldwide, helping them design and optimise high-performance energy systems.
Excellence in Engineering
We are committed to delivering the highest quality engineering solutions through rigorous simulation, validation, and optimisation. Our approach combines technical expertise with innovative thinking.
Sustainable Solutions
We're dedicated to advancing clean energy technologies that reduce environmental impact and promote a sustainable future. Every project we undertake is guided by a commitment to environmental responsibility.
Client Partnership
We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients, working collaboratively to achieve their goals. We take the time to understand each client's unique needs and challenges.
Our team
Meet our experts
Our multidisciplinary team brings together expertise in thermal engineering, software simulation, and energy policy to deliver comprehensive solutions.
Alastair McDowell
Co-DirectorAlastair has expertise in mechanical engineering sciences including finite element analysis, computational fluids dynamics and transient system analysis. Alastair also has significant experience modelling building energy, air handling systems, and appliance systems such as water heaters, PV systems and batteries.
Finn Petersen
Engineering Consultant Finn is a mechanical engineering consultant with expertise in heat transfer, finite element analysis, and fluid mechanics. He has experience modelling and analysing thermal systems, including heat pump water heaters, and is knowledgeable on Australian rebate schemes. He also has significant research experience developed through his Masters of Engineering.
Fiona Parenti
Principal Consultant Fiona has vast experience in solar products, R&D, consulting, numerical modelling and laboratory test services, particularly in the area of solar and heat pump water heaters. Her extensive academic and numerical modelling skills were honed during her PhD at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Harry Newman
Engineering ConsultantHarry is a mechanical engineer with a background in building services and a current focus on energy systems and heat pump development. His experience includes transient system analysis using TRNSYS, developing control schemes for heat pumps, and delivering projects across HVAC, hydraulic, and civil disciplines from design to commissioning.
Jeremy Osborne
Co-DirectorJeremy has designed many renewable energy systems including solar thermal heating, cooling, power generation, PV systems and building energy. He was lead engineer for the award-winning UTS solar driven tri-generation project in Sydney, and is heavily involved in the development of standards on solar energy.
David Muchiri
Engineering ConsultantDavid is a mechanical engineer with expertise in mathematical modelling, computational fluid dynamics, numerical analysis, optimisation, and R&D. He has both academic and industrial experience in simulating transient systems, renewable energy applications, and heat and mass transfer. David holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Canterbury.
