direct energy australia

Direct Energy Australia Pty Ltd (DEA) is a specialist engineering firm that has been operating in the geothermal industry in Australia since 2007. The company’s founder, Dr Donald Payne, is synonymous with the geothermal industry in Australia. DEA has contributed to overall industry growth in recent years as the cost of conventional energy sources continues to rise. The company is currently promoting geothermal systems combined with other renewable energy initiatives for optimal energy efficiency outcomes. Direct Energy Australia’s senior staff and many of its subcontractors have gained considerable experience in the geothermal sector by grass roots skills development and hands on involvement in the engineering and installation of geothermal and associated monitoring systems, often integrated with other forms of renewable energy such as solar and solar thermal systems. The company currently specialises in integrated energy systems, typically underpinned by base/full load geothermal systems. Installations have been undertaken in most states of Australia, and applied to residential homes, schools, aquatic centres, commercial buildings and visitor centres. During the past three years, DEA has developed exclusive Australian aquatic centres utilising both open loop (shallow aquifer) and closed loop designs. Joint venture partnerships with two complimentary engineering companies, bringing global expertise to the Australian environment and substantially expanding its engineering capabilities. DC Pro Engineering (UAE/North America) www.dcproeng.com and GeOptimize (North America) www.geoptimize.ca work as an integrated whole which comprises the DEA Engineering Team.