When DAME Technologies embarked on its latest project, the challenge went far beyond building a standard data centre. The mission was to create a grid responsive, high performance facility that absorbs surplus renewable power, eases pressure on the grid when stress arises and supports regional communities and infrastructure. This is part of DAME’s broader vision to deliver technology that strengthens energy resilience, creates local opportunity and supports the shift toward cleaner power.
Enginuity Power Solutions was engaged to consult on, design and deliver the complete electrical and communications infrastructure for the facility. The result is a project that shows how forward thinking engineering can enable infrastructure to serve not just today’s needs but tomorrow’s energy challenges as well.
Why this data centre is different
Most data centres are built around continuous consumption. This facility is designed for flexibility. When the grid has surplus renewable energy, the facility increases load to absorb it. When demand peaks or generation drops, the facility scales back, helping to stabilise the network while supporting a cleaner energy future.
Complementing this approach is an oil immersion cooling design. Rather than rely on traditional, high energy refrigeration, the system uses oil coolants and air to oil heat exchange units, reducing the energy required for cooling high density equipment. The combination of cooling innovation and grid responsive capability means the facility is not simply a compute centre. It is part of the clean energy ecosystem.
A full scope design and delivery
With no off-the-shelf model to follow, Enginuity Power Solutions designed all major systems in house, including high voltage and low voltage infrastructure, power quality systems, communications networks, control systems, structured cabling and all testing and commissioning. One of the most demanding tasks was managing extreme energy density within a compact footprint while maintaining flexibility and future proofing.
Our collaboration with suppliers led to custom solutions, including specialised cable systems, to address thermal, spatial and electrical constraints. A bespoke control system allows the facility to participate in demand response and ancillary services, which means it does not only draw power but acts as a responsive participant in the broader energy system.
Beyond infrastructure: training, partnership and future growth
The project also served as a living training environment. Apprentices and early career electrical professionals worked alongside experienced engineers and gained exposure to advanced system design, grid interaction logic and real world commissioning. This aligns with DAME’s and Enginuity’s shared commitment to capability building in a rapidly evolving energy sector.
Our work with DAME Technologies does not stop here. The facility now serves as a model for future deployments and strengthens a long term partnership focused on scaling similar solutions across Australia. In this way, smaller agile contractors like Enginuity can deliver future ready infrastructure that creates meaningful impact.
National recognition for innovation and collaboration
This project has since been recognised on the national stage, with Enginuity Power Solutions awarded Commercial Small Project of the Year at the 2025 NECA National Awards. The recognition is a credit to the commitment, capability and collaboration of the entire team involved. As noted by Enginuity Managing Director Tom Green, the award is also a significant moment for Tasmania, which achieved five category wins and three highly commended awards. It is a timely reminder that innovation and engineering excellence thrive well beyond the mainland. The case study video below captures the thinking, teamwork and outcomes behind the project.
Why this matters for Australia’s energy future
As Australia shifts toward higher levels of renewable generation, infrastructure that can respond flexibly will be crucial. Facilities that absorb surplus energy or reduce demand at critical times help reduce curtailment of renewables, defer the need for additional network investment and lower overall system emissions.
This project shows what is possible when energy efficiency, flexibility and systems thinking are prioritised from the beginning. It reinforces the idea that the cleanest, greenest and safest energy is often the energy we do not use or the energy we consume when the system is best placed to provide it.
Looking ahead
The prototype data centre is now a blueprint for future builds. With our partners and suppliers, Enginuity Power Solutions is ready to replicate, refine and scale similar solutions. Our guiding philosophy, that infrastructure should serve the future as well as the present, remains central to every project we deliver.
Because the cleanest, greenest and safest energy remains the energy we do not use.
If you’re exploring infrastructure that prioritises efficiency, flexibility and future readiness, we’d welcome a conversation.
