Brett Macey

Founder & Engineering Director

Phone 0412233420
Email brett@energyvolt.com.au

About Me About Brett Macey – Founder of EnergyVolt Brett Macey is a renewable energy pioneer with 25+ years of solar industry expertise, including 15 years specializing in premium power inverter manufacturing. As the original innovator behind groundbreaking technologies like the Enphase IQ5 Battery and Rich Electric's stackable inverter systems, Brett combines hands-on engineering experience with visionary product development. His work on major projects like Telstra's "Exchange of the Future" program and 16+ commercially successful energy products demonstrates a unique ability to bridge technical innovation with real-world applications, establishing him as one of Australia's foremost experts in grid-tied and off-grid power solutions.

Brett Macey – Renewable Energy Visionary

Founder of EnergyVolt | Solar Engineer | Energy Storage Pioneer

Industry Leadership

With 25+ years in solar technology and 15+ years specializing in inverter manufacturing, Brett stands among Australia’s most experienced renewable energy experts. His unique dual expertise in engineering design and hands-on manufacturing drives EnergyVolt’s innovative solutions for both grid-tied and off-grid applications.

Core Expertise:

✔ Solar System Engineering – Residential, commercial & utility-scale design
✔ Certified Installation – Accredited PV system implementation
✔ Regulatory Mastery – Compliance with Australian/international standards
✔ Cutting-Edge R&D – From concept prototyping to commercial production

Landmark Projects & Innovations

1. Telstra’s “Exchange of the Future”

As Project Engineering Manager, Brett led a 3-year national initiative to modernize Telstra’s infrastructure, collaborating with Tesla to deploy hybrid solar+battery systems for critical telecommunications sites.

2. Enphase IQ5 Battery (Original Innovator)

Designed the first prototype integrating multiple microinverters with a single battery
Pioneered dual on/off-grid functionality – now an industry standard
Key contributor to Enphase’s commercial energy storage solutions

3. Rich Electric Super Combi (1990s Trailblazer)

Developed one of the world’s first stackable pure sine wave inverters (up to 90kW)
Enabled grid independence with battery storage – a concept now mainstream
Deployed globally for homes, businesses, and mobile applications

Legacy of Commercial Innovation

Brett has directly contributed to 16+ mass-produced energy products, including:

DC/AC Inverters | Battery Chargers | Solar Regulators
Grid-Tie Systems | Advanced BMS

Sold worldwide through Rich Electric Ltd and distributed via Jaycar Electronics across Australia/NZ.

Why It Matters

Brett’s work laid the groundwork for today’s smart energy revolution. While the market took decades to adopt his early innovations, his engineering foresight continues to shape sustainable power solutions worldwide.

EnergyVolt embodies this legacy – merging proven experience with next-generation technology.