History
Doosan GridTech was formed in 2016 when Doosan Enerbility acquired all of the outstanding shares of 1Energy Systems, Inc., as part of the firm’s continuing expansion into renewable energy.
2011
Foundation of 1Energy Systems
1Energy Systems was founded in Seattle, Washington, laying the groundwork for innovative energy solutions.
2013
First DG-IC® Installation
The company achieved a milestone by installing its first Intelligent Controller product at a utility substation in North Carolina, showcasing its technological capabilities.
2014
Launch of MESA Alliance
1Energy Systems, alongside Snohomish PUD, Parker Hannifin, and LG Chem, announced the formation of the Modular Energy Storage Architecture (MESA) Alliance. This partnership aimed to develop the MESA-Device specification, enhancing collaboration within the industry.
2015
First MESA Energy Storage System Delivered
Snohomish County PUD commissioned the first open-standards-based energy storage system, with 1Energy providing essential control software and system integration services.
The company introduced its Distributed Energy Resource Optimizer® (DERO®) product, designed to manage fleets of energy storage systems and distributed energy resources.
2016
Awards and the Formation of Doosan GridTech
The U.S. Department of Energy recognized Austin Energy with a $4.3 million SHINES Award, naming 1Energy as the system integrator for the project.
GreenTech Media honors 1Energy as one of 20 companies “making change on the cutting edge of distributed energy and grid integration."
Doosan Enerbility (then Doosan Heavy Industries) acquired 1Energy Systems, leading to the creation of Doosan GridTech. This new subsidiary specializes in technology solutions for the digital distributed electric grid.
2017
Major Project with LADWP
Doosan GridTech was selected by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to deliver a 20MW/10MWh energy storage system, demonstrating its ability to meet stringent system requirements with high availability.
2018
Recognition for Integrated Solutions
In collaboration with Austin Energy, Doosan GridTech won the Grid Edge Innovation Award for their work on the Austin SHINES solar and storage project.
Additionally, Consumers Energy chose Doosan GridTech for its innovative battery energy storage system, further establishing its role in enhancing circuit reliability.
2019
Advancements in Solar and Storage
For joint efforts in realizing the LADWP's first utility-scale BESS at its Beacon Solar Plant, the municipal utility and Doosan GridTech were presented with the "Energy Storage Project of the Year" award at the Global Solar and Energy Storage conference in Seoul, Korea. The award honors foresight in and dedication to energy transformation as well as singular achievements in technological advancement, creative design, and technically sound deployment of energy storage systems.
2020
Expansion into Australia
Vena Energy selected Doosan GridTech to deploy Queensland's largest grid-scale energy storage system, boasting a 100MW/150MWh capacity. This project affirmed Doosan GridTech's position as a leader in energy storage solutions.
Additionally, Snohomish PUD collaborated with Doosan to explore the impact of electric vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems on grid resiliency.
2021
Business Growth in Australia
Doosan GridTech was chosen by Neoen to deliver the largest standalone energy storage system in the Australian Capital Territory.
2022
Award of First Hybrid BESS in Australia
Doosan GridTech partnered with Vena Energy to deliver a 41MW storage system paired with the Tailem Bend Solar Farm in South Australia, further demonstrating its capacity to manage challenging environmental conditions.
2023
Further Utility Partnerships
Tampa Electric selected Doosan GridTech as the system integrator and supplier for a 100MW/200MWh energy storage project, reinforcing its leadership in the energy sector.
2024
Establishing Strategic Partnerships
Doosan GridTech made a significant investment in a state-of-the-art Typhoon HIL test simulation "Voice of the Customer" lab, aiming to reduce commissioning hours and achieve both time and cost savings.