FRV Australia, owned by Jameel Energy and OMERS, has promoted Michael Steiner to Chief Executive Officer
Steiner was previously the company’s CBDO; a former executive at ENGIE, he succeeds Carlo Frigerio
As the new CEO, he will drive the company’s expansion in PV, BESS, and hybrid projects
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV) Australia, owned by Jameel Energy and Canadian infrastructure fund OMERS, has announced Michael Steiner as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
This is a promotion for Steiner, who has served as FRV Australia’s Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO) for the past 2 years.
A former ENGIE senior executive, where he led development and M&A across Africa and Latin America, Steiner also led the French group’s Flex Gen Business Unit in Mexico. A seasoned energy industry veteran, Steiner’s previous engagements were with Singapore-based Intra Energy Corporation, The AES Corporation, Alstom Power, and ABB.
He replaces Carlo Frigerio to assume his new role. As the CEO of FRV Australia, Steiner will lead growth strategy in Australia and New Zealand, expanding the company’s presence in PV, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and hybrid developments.
“With the support of a strong executive team and the wider organisation, I look forward to continuing to strengthen the company’s growth and the operations of its existing assets, and consolidating its role as a key player in the deployment of renewable energy and battery storage projects across the region,” said Steiner.
Earlier this month, FRV Australia was adjudged one of the winners in Tender Round 6 of the New South Wales Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, securing a Long Duration Storage Long-Term Energy Service Agreement (LTESA) for 157.5 MW/1,260 MWh out of a 315 MW project. It calls this one of the most significant long-duration energy storage projects in Australia.