Solutions
powerXchange: Autonomous Asset Orchestration
POWERXCHANGE
The orchestration layer for behind-the-meter assets
powerXchange integrates your assets with metering, SCADA and AEMO to gather and share the critical information required for autonomous, real-time operation — at the site level and across entire asset portfolios.
PLATFORM
How powerXchange operates your assets
From site-level control to AEMO settlement, powerXchange handles the full operating lifecycle of behind-the-meter generation and storage.
Secure VPN integration with on-site batteries, solar inverters and backup generators. powerXchange reads metering and SCADA data in real time and executes dispatch commands at the asset level.
Autonomous orchestration across wholesale spot market, FCAS and demand management. The platform balances site load, battery state-of-charge and market price signals to maximise revenue every five minutes.
As a registered AEMO market participant, Acacia Energy settles trades directly. Cap and Swap derivative contracts lock in long-term fixed revenue, with reallocations settled through AEMO.
How it Works
From site connection to market settlement
powerXchange integrates via secure VPN services to your on-site assets, enabling and executing market strategies safely and precisely. The platform gathers metering and SCADA data, orchestrates dispatch decisions, and settles trades through AEMO — all without manual intervention.
OPERATING MODELS
Two paths to market revenue
Whether you own the battery or host one, powerXchange turns behind-the-meter assets into actively managed market participants.
C&I Customers (Owners)
You own the battery. Acacia delivers EPC services, connects the asset to powerXchange, and operates it for wholesale arbitrage, FCAS and demand management. Energy and FCAS revenue is shared back to you.
Asset Investors & Hosts
An asset investor finances and owns the battery, leasing it to a C&I host site. Acacia provides EPC, generation services and battery orchestration. Cap and Swap contracts secure long-term fixed revenue, with derivative reallocations settled through AEMO.
Help & Support
Frequently Asked Questions
If you don’t see your question here, we’re always available to help. Get in touch to discuss your needs, explore opportunities, or clarify how we work.
What does Acacia Energy do?
We help Australian businesses reduce energy costs, generate new revenue, and reach net-zero through tailored solar, battery and bio-diesel solutions. As a registered AEMO market participant, we don't just install assets — our proprietary PowerXchange platform autonomously operates them in the National Electricity Market on your behalf.
Do you install solar and batteries?
Yes — from 100kW SME systems to multi-megawatt industrial installations. We're technology-agnostic and work with leading battery brands including Sungrow, Jinko, Evo, Pixie, Chelion, Gelion and PotusEdge. We also deploy grid-synchronised bio-diesel generators for peak shaving and market participation.
What return can I expect?
Our customers regularly see total energy bill reductions of around 60%, with payback periods typically in the 3–5 year range. Exact returns depend on your energy profile and which services you take — a free energy audit gives you a defensible number before you commit.
What makes Acacia different from a regular solar installer?
A typical installer sells you panels and walks away. We treat your assets as an ongoing revenue-generating system through our OBE platform, AEMO market accreditation, and Generation Management as a Service (GMaaS). Your assets pay you back, not just offset a bill.
Who do you work with?
Australian businesses across cold storage, food and beverage, wineries, manufacturing, mining, agriculture and community energy. Clients include Fonterra, Noumi, Andrew Peace Wines, De Bortoli, Austco Polar and Fresh Freight Tasmania. We work with everyone from SMEs to large enterprises.
How can my renewable assets earn revenue?
Through four streams: the AEMO wholesale spot market, FCAS (Frequency Control Ancillary Services), DNSP demand response payments, and avoided peak demand charges via peak shaving. Acacia is the market participant — you just collect the share.
