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Andrew Mears from SwitchDinAbout SwitchDin
SwitchDin is a Newcastle, NSW company that makes software for managing distributed energy resources such as solar systems, batteries and electric vehicle chargers. Its platform connects equipment from many manufacturers so that electricity networks, operators of isolated power systems, battery developers and commercial and industrial energy users can monitor, control and coordinate it. Founded in 2014 by Dr Andrew Mears, SwitchDin raised a $10 million Series A from Ellerston Capital in 2025.
- Sector
- Distributed energy management software
- Business model
- B2B SaaS (energy software)
- Founded
- 2014
- Founders
- Andrew Mears
- Headquarters
- Newcastle
- Markets
- Australia
- Latest round
- $10 million Series A, Ellerston Capital (September 2025)
Sources: switchdin.com, switchdin.com, pv-magazine-australia.com, switchdin.com, switchdin.com
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