Alpine Energy has been selected as a semi-finalist in the 2026 Australian Technologies Competition (ATC) across two categories: CleanTech and Disaster & Emergency Management.
The ATC, running since 2010, is one of Australia's most recognised programs for technology companies with genuine global growth ambitions. Its alumni pool of more than 500 semi-finalists includes companies that have gone on to significant international success. Selection as a semi-finalist in two separate categories is a meaningful signal of commercial and technical credibility.
Our submissions
Australia's EV transition is advancing faster than its charging infrastructure, and that gap is widest exactly where it matters most: remote mine sites, regional highways, disaster-affected communities, and emergency service depots that can't wait 12–24 months for a fixed charger installation.
Today's solutions weren't built for these environments. Grid-integrated DC fast chargers require site permits, civil works and capital expenditure that often exceeds the cost of the charger itself. Imported alternatives were engineered for European grid conditions, while low-power AC mobile units don't deliver the charge rate fleet operators need. The result is a category that doesn't yet have a purpose-built Australian product designed for off-grid, high-output, truly mobile deployment — until now.
What the MGEN M40 does
The MGEN M40 is a 40kW DC fast charger that deploys from a standard ute tray and operates 100% off-grid. It uses Vehicle-to-Vehicle energy transfer — drawing directly from a donor EV's battery — and delivers approximately 65km of range to the recipient vehicle in 15 minutes via CCS2. Because it requires no grid connection, no permits and no civil works, it can be driven directly to the vehicle that needs charging rather than requiring the vehicle to come to it.
For emergency services and disaster response, the capability goes further. The M40's inverter can simultaneously power community-hub loads, refrigeration for medical supplies, communications equipment, lighting, cooking facilities, while fast-charging electric ambulances or fire-response vehicles on the same deployment, turning any source vehicle into a mobile resilient energy asset.
What semi-finals means
ATC semi-finalists receive mentoring, intensive Masterclass sessions and direct access to investors, industry experts and potential partners. Finalists pitch to a judging panel for category awards, and in 2026 one standout entrant will receive an investment package combining cash and expert support.
What comes next
The ATC semi-finalist recognition adds external validation to the commercial case we've been building with partners and investors, confirming the direction we've set rather than changing the work itself.
If you're an investor, fleet operator or potential partner who wants to understand what the MGEN M40 can do for your operation, we'd welcome the conversation.
