AFFORDABLE energy, lower power bills and local jobs: Yeyurringal Energy is delivering all three, with a strong focus on supporting Indigenous communities.
“We set up this business with a purpose, and that purpose is to try and make a difference for Indigenous Australians by being able to bring affordable energy,” said Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Tony Peardon.
Yeyurringal is a partnership between Atkinson Electrical and b efficient, with decades of experience in renewables both in Australia and the US. Their close relationship with US-based FranklinWh a battery storage manufacturer, including helping establish the company in both markets, allows them to offer products with proven performance at competitive prices.
“The product we have, the Franklin battery, is the ideal storage component to go with an existing solar system or with new PV as it simply integrates,” Tony said. “We’ve been installing Franklin for seven years in the US and have installed over 1,000 of them. It’s been very, very high performing and if there are any issues, they’re very quickly dealt with.”
At Rumbalara Football Netball Club, Yeyurringal recently installed 23kW of solar and over 40kWh of battery storage. “We donated one of the batteries, and the system will help reduce the club’s energy costs,” said Yeyurringal Energy CEO, Kane Atkinson.
As a social enterprise, Yeyurringal also focuses on employment and apprenticeships. “A big driver for us is creating employment for younger guys and girls in the community,” Kane said. “And providing a culturally safe workplace.”
From July 1, 2025, the government is providing rebates on solar batteries for homes, small businesses and community facilities, offering a max rebate of $372 per usable kWh of battery storage. The battery rebate reduces upfront costs by roughly 30 per cent.
Yeyurringal goes one step further, offering an additional 15 per cent rebate on Franklin battery systems.
“We pass on the full rebate, plus we pass on more as well,” Kane said. “Yeyurringal is a social enterprise, so a percentage of every project we do, those funds flow back into the community.”
To find out more about Yeyurringal Energy and their products, visit https://yeyurringal.energy/
