TRaCE-supported startup P2AgentX has partnered with alternative energy provider AEPCO to deploy its advanced solar AI platform, P2Chat, across 18 utility-scale solar farms in Kuwait, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
The partnership marks a significant milestone for the Sydney-based startup, which will help AEPCO transition from largely manual processes to AI-driven operations. With the global solar industry losing around $10 billion annually due to equipment failures and underperformance, the deal positions P2AgentX as a serious player in the rapidly growing solar operations market.
“Integrating AI into renewable energy is no longer optional, it is essential,” said Dr Hassan Qasem, Chief Executive Officer of AEPCO. “By embedding autonomous intelligence into our solar operations, AEPCO is ensuring that our assets across Kuwait and all our operational regions are future-ready. This collaboration with P2AgentX positions us at the forefront of the global energy transition, where AI will be the cornerstone of efficiency, sustainability and resilience.”
The P2Chat platform allows operators and engineers to access real-time performance data and automate maintenance activities through simple conversational prompts. Early trials saw routine analysis time cut down from over 20 hours per month to under 15 minutes.
Founded by Professor Bram Hoex, a leading solar researcher at UNSW, and Dr Jim Joseph John, an expert in AI and robotics, P2AgentX combines their deep technical expertise to address the real-world complexities of large-scale solar operations.
“This is exactly the kind of outcome we hoped for when we started P2AgentX,” said Dr John, P2AgentX Chief Executive Officer. “Securing this contract with a leading energy provider validates that our technology addresses a critical gap in the solar sector.”
TRaCE is proud to see startups supported through the Climate10X Accelerator and Enterprise Academics program reach such significant milestones, demonstrating the impact of connecting research expertise with commercialisation pathways.
