About Grumpy Off Grid
Grumpy Off Grid is an Australian-owned business focused on renewable energy, distributed compute infrastructure and practical engineering solutions.
Founded by Chartered Engineer Shayne Wright, the business draws on more than 30 years of experience across defence, autonomous operations, systems engineering, logistics support and infrastructure development.
Our focus is on developing resilient and sustainable approaches to energy generation, battery storage, distributed compute platforms and intelligent automation.
By combining engineering expertise with practical experience, Grumpy Off Grid explores solutions that improve energy independence, reduce operating costs and support long-term infrastructure resilience.
Areas of interest include:
- Solar Energy
- Battery Storage
- Distributed Compute Infrastructure
- Artificial Intelligence
- Autonomous Operations
- Infrastructure Strategy & Planning
Background
Grumpy Off Grid was established to explore the intersection between renewable energy, compute infrastructure and practical engineering. The business serves as a platform for research, experimentation and the development of real-world solutions that leverage sustainable energy and modern technology.
Experience
Grumpy Off Grid is founded by Shayne Wright, a Chartered Professional Engineer and Chartered Project Manager with experience across defence, systems engineering, autonomous operations, renewable energy and distributed infrastructure projects.