Powering the Future of Aviation

Last week, Thundergrid proudly sponsored and participated in the Airport Electrification Conference in Brisbane, Australia. It was an inspiring gathering of industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers. Everyone is committed to building a cleaner, smarter future for aviation.

As a sponsor and presenter, Thundergrid showcased its cutting-edge solutions for airport electrification. We were drawing on extensive experience across New Zealand and expanding into Australia. From Auckland to Wellington to New Plymouth, our projects have delivered scalable EV charging infrastructure. We always include smart load management, and renewable energy integration that is tailored to meet the unique needs of each airport.

Presentation Highlights

Our team shared real-world case studies and technical insights, including:

  • Auckland Airport: 135 AC + 13 DC chargers at the new Transport Hub
  • Wellington Airport: A 200-charger scalable network with virtual load management
  • New Plymouth Airport: NZ’s first energy self-sufficient airport with a 1MWh BESS and 10MW solar farm
  • Smart integrations: Billing, diagnostics, and 24/7 support for seamless operations
Josh Stevens Thundergrid presenting How to Electrify Airports in ANZ

Team on the ground

Business Development Managers Garth Hayward (NZ) and Josh Stevens (AU) were on the ground. Both were engaging with attendees and discussing how Thundergrid is helping airports take their first steps toward electrification. “It was a positive day, and we received lots of interest,” said Garth. Josh added, “Most of the audience was particularly interested in the load management of a site”—a key factor in avoiding costly upgrades and ensuring grid resilience.

Thundergrid Electrification of Airports in Australia speaking on the panel Q & A

Looking Ahead

Whether you’re just beginning to explore electrification or already planning your rollout, Thundergrid is your trusted partner. We offer strategic guidance, technical expertise, and future-proofed infrastructure. We want to support airports on their journey to net zero.

Let’s build the future of sustainable aviation together.

👉 Reach out to our team to start the conversation.