A diverse renewable energy base

Genex Power Limited is an Australian-based company focused on developing a diverse portfolio of renewable energy generation and storage projects in Australia. Our operations span Queensland and New South Wales, encompassing large-scale batteries, pumped storage hydro, wind, and solar energy solutions. As of 31 July 2024, Genex is a wholly owned subsidiary of Electric Power Development Co., Ltd (J-POWER).

Our flagship project, the Kidston Clean Energy Hub in North Queensland, is Australia’s first large-scale, co-located renewable energy project, integrating solar, pumped hydro, wind, and battery energy storage (BESS). The Hub features the 50MW Stage 1 Solar Project, already in operation; the 250MW / 2,000MWh Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project, currently under construction; and the 270MW Kidston Hybrid Project, which combines 120MW of wind and a 150MW / 600MWh BESS, now in development. Genex also has a 50MW/100MWh operational battery energy storage system (BESS) at Bouldercombe in central Queensland and a 50MW operating solar farm at Jemalong in central west NSW.

In line with our growth strategy, we are expanding our dynamic portfolio with the Bulli Creek Clean Energy Park, located 45km southwest of Millmerran, Queensland. This multi-stage development aims to achieve up to 2 GW of large-scale solar and BESS capacity.

Genex is focused on delivering its portfolio of renewable energy generation and storage projects

Genex’s Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project (K2-Hydro) is the first pumped hydro project to be developed in over 40 years in Australia. K2-Hydro is currently under construction, with energisation expected in 2026. Genex’s first standalone, large-scale battery energy storage project is its 50MW/100MWh Bouldercombe Battery Project (BBP), located in Rockhampton Queensland, and has been operating since November 2023. Genex is continuing to further expand its pipeline opportunities comprising of the development of its up to 2GW multi-stage Bulli Creek Clean Energy Project which will be a renewable energy and storage powerhouse of large-scale BESS and solar, as well as the BBP 2 Project at 50MW/100MWh.

With over 2.25GW of renewable energy & storage projects in development, Genex is well placed as Australia’s leading renewable energy and storage company.

Producing clean energyfor Australia

From 2025 our portfolio of renewable power projects will provide clean energy to over 350,000 homes offsetting almost 2 megatonne of CO2 per annum.
Solar

100MW in operation

775MW in development

Pumped Storage Hydro

250MW/2000MWh under construction

Battery

50MW/100MWh in operation

750MW in development

Wind

120MW wind in development

Gold Rush Origins to a Renewable Energy Frontier

Kidston, a once-bustling mining town on the west bank of Queensland’s Copperfield River, has seen its fortunes shift in dramatic ways over the past century. Its story began in 1907 with the discovery of gold, sparking what became known as the Oaks Rush. This discovery catalysed rapid growth, drawing miners and prospectors from across the north, hopeful to strike it rich. Within the first three years, approximately 622,000 grams of gold were mined, transforming Kidston into a lively hub seemingly overnight. By 1908, around 1,400 residents filled the town’s tents and makeshift lodgings, and a hefty 430,000 grams of gold had been extracted from the earth beneath their feet.

The Oaks Rush was the heartbeat of Kidston’s early years, where fortunes flowed with the gold extracted from the Copperfield River’s bedrock. Though mining activity declined over the years, the mine continued operating, intermittently, until its first closure in 1945. Kidston’s revival came in 1979 when Kidston Gold Mines resumed full-scale production, driving a new wave of growth and activity. This resurgence, however, was temporary. Kidston’s mine ceased operations permanently in 2001, leaving a legacy of gold and an uncertain future as mining structures lay dormant and the township grew silent.

Yet in a turn no one would have predicted, Kidston has been reborn in recent years. Leveraging the site’s two large disused pits from the gold mining days, Kidston is now home to the Kidston Clean Energy Hub. At its core is the Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project, notably Australia’s first pumped storage hydro facility developed in over four decades.

The Kidston Clean Energy Hub has become a model of how old industrial sites can be repurposed to serve modern needs. The site now stands as a sustainable development of hydro, wind, and solar, converting the remnants of a bygone era into an integrated renewable powerhouse that supports Queensland’s green energy goals.

Board & Management

Genex is guided by a highly experienced and diverse team of senior executives and board members who bring deep expertise across renewable energy, infrastructure, finance, and project delivery. Our leadership is committed to driving the transition to a clean energy future by overseeing the successful development and operation of Genex’s growing portfolio of renewable and storage assets. With a strong focus on innovation, governance, safety, and community, our leaders are dedicated to ensuring Genex delivers meaningful outcomes for the regions we operate in, while actively contributing to Australia’s clean energy transition.

Dr. Ralph Craven

Ind. Non-Executive Chairman

Dr Craven has been a full time, non-executive director for over 10 years with respected credentials in the planning, development and operation of transmission and power generation infrastructure. Appointed Chair of Genex Power in 2014, Dr. Craven is the former Chairman of Stanwell Corporation Limited and Ergon Energy Corporation Ltd. Dr. Craven is also currently a Non-Executive Director of Senex Energy (ASX:SXY), AusNet Services Limited (ASX:AST) and Independent Non-Executive Chair of Multicom Resources Limited.

Craig Francis

Director and Chief Executive Officer

Craig has over 10 years’ finance and investment banking experience in the natural resources, energy and renewables sectors in both Australia and the UK. He joined Genex in 2017 from Cantor Fitzgerald Europe, where he focused on advising clients in the energy sector on equity and debt capital markets transactions, M&A and other corporate finance transactions. Prior to this, Craig worked with boutique corporate finance advisers RFC Ambrian and Helmsec Global Capital in London and Sydney.

Shigetaka Nojiri

Non-Executive Director

Shigetaka (Shige) Nojiri has more than 20 years’ experience in the energy business in Japan, the US, and Australia. He joined J-POWER’s international business in 2015 and has experience in the role of company secretary at its subsidiaries in the USA. He became J-POWER’s general manager and Genex Director in 2024. Prior to joining the international business, Shige worked on the promotion and development of power marketing in Japan’s liberalized energy market at the Energy Business Department of J-POWER.

Yasuhiro Koide

Non-Executive Director

Yasuhiro (Yasu) Koide has more than 30 years experiences in energy industry, mainly Gas & Power, and is currently CEO of JP Generation Australia Pty Ltd, subsidiary of J-POWER. He joined J-POWER in 2008 and has experiences in lead role at its subsidiaries and joint venture in Thailand and Indonesia. His most recent success was as President Director of 2,000MW coal fired power project in Indonesia between 2018 and 2022, where he led the project to success. He became CEO of JP Generation Australia Pty Ltd and Genex Director in 2024. Before J-POWER, Yasu was global LNG portfolio strategy planner / downstream gas & power business developer at Shell in Tokyo and London, and researcher at the Institute Energy Economics, Japan.

Satoshi Gemma

Non-Executive Director

Satoshi Gemma has approximately 30 years of experience in the Japanese power sector and currently serves as the General Manager of the America & Oceania Department at J-POWER. He joined J-POWER in 1994 and was extensively involved in power generation development and electricity sales in Japan’s liberalized power market. He later contributed to the group's corporate strategy as the General Manager of the Corporate Planning Department. In 2025, he was appointed as a Director of Genex.

Ana Gomiero

General Counsel & Company Secretary

Ana has more than 15 years’ experience advising on corporate banking and finance transactions, with a focus on project and infrastructure finance across wind, solar, battery and pumped hydro. She was previously a Special Counsel with global law firm Baker & McKenzie in Sydney, Chicago and Sao Paulo and was a partner and head of the banking and finance team at a Brazilian law firm. Ana has practiced in Australia, Brazil and the United States. She joined Genex as General Counsel in November 2021 and became Genex’s General Counsel and Company Secretary in 2022.

Arran McGhie

Chief Operations Officer

Arran has over 20 years experience in project delivery of large underground mine development and urban infrastructure projects, in Australia and overseas. Arran was involved in the construction of the Olympic Dam Expansion Project and Newcrest’s Ridgeway Gold Project. He also held key roles on the construction of the Cross City Tunnel and Lane Cove Tunnel projects in Sydney as well as the Northern Sewerage Project in Melbourne. Prior to joining Genex, Arran played a key role in the negotiation of a $150 million mining services contract for Thiess with Antafagasta Minerals in Chile.

Patrick McCarthy

Chief Financial Officer

Patrick is an experienced energy executive, having been involved in the renewable energy sector in Australia and the UK since 2009. A Chartered Accountant, he has previously worked at ASX-listed Infigen Energy Ltd (acquired by Iberdrola) and Macquarie Asset Management (Green Investment Group), where he was involved in the acquisition of the Green Investment Bank by Macquarie Group. Most recently, Patrick has worked at Brighte Energy and at Elgin Energy Australia.

Troy O'Connor

General Manager - Corporate Services

Troy brings over 26 years of experience delivering major power generation and renewable infrastructure projects across Australia and internationally. His career highlights include work on the Ramu Nico Refinery (PNG), the 162MWac Columboola Solar Farm, and Western Downs Solar Farm in QLD. He also contributed to the Guangdong Pumped Storage Hydro Project (2,400MWac) in China and helped develop technical standards for CLP Power in Hong Kong. Since joining Genex in 2021, Troy has led key initiatives in ESG and cyber security management, and is currently driving the Environmental Site Management Plan for the Kidston Gold Mines and supporting delivery of the 250MW Kidston Pumped Hydro Project. He holds an MBA and is a member of the Australian Institute of Managers.

Ben Williams

General Manager - Development and Construction

Ben has over 15 years of renewable energy experience, working from project development and sales through to construction and operations. He has worked with wind turbine OEMs and Project Developers/Owners on over 10GW of wind, solar and battery storage projects in various stages of the project lifecycle. Ben is a Mechanical Engineer with qualifications in project management.

Tallaesen Fleming

Project Director

Tony Ford

Project Director

Tony Ford is a registered professional civil engineer with over 20 years in the design and construction of large-scale projects, both nationally and internationally.  After over ten years working with one of Australia’s biggest construction contractors on road, rail and tunnel infrastructure, Tony joined Genex Power to lead up the Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project.  As Project Director, he oversees and is responsible for the management of the three main construction contracts that will ultimately construct and deliver this complex and fascinating project.

Genex will use its core competencies of project identification, execution, partner relations and knowledge of the Australian energy markets to continue to drive growth

Project Opportunities

Our Projects

Kidston Clean Energy Hub
50MW Jemalong Solar Project
50MW/100MWh Bouldercombe Battery Project
2GW Bulli Creek Clean Energy Project