Commodore

What Commodore does

Commodore Australia Pty Ltd is a 100% Australian-owned private company founded in 2011 by Boyd Dainton in Shepparton, Victoria, that designs, sources, and distributes off-grid solar power systems, solar pumps, and backup generators for residential, agricultural, commercial, and government customers across Australia. The product portfolio centres on two proprietary system lines, Power Hubs (IP55-rated outdoor all-in-one cabinets in 5-60kVA single and three-phase variants) and Power Boards (IP20-rated wall-mounted indoor systems), which integrate third-party components including Victron Energy inverters, Pylontech and Aeson lithium batteries, and Tindo/Jinko solar panels. The offering has been progressively extended upward into commercial and industrial applications through the Power Shields hybrid on-grid line, Rhino Runner drop-on container modules, Rapid Rhino containerised power stations, Rhino Bolt transportable hybrid skids, Rhino Vault BESS, and solar light towers, alongside a separate solar pump business (submersible, surface, Workhorse hybrid, and pool pumps) targeting agricultural water management.

The company operates a sales-led go-to-market combining direct e-commerce via commodoreaustralia.com.au (where many systems are listed with published pricing from ~$1,490 for solar pumps up to ~$183,500 for the Power Hub 60 commercial system), an inside sales desk reachable on 1300 669 256, and a nationwide network of accredited off-grid electricians providing fixed-scope installation within a 200km radius of major locations. Revenue streams include hardware sales (the dominant stream across systems, pumps, generators, and batteries), installation services, and government rebate facilitation under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program. Distribution is concentrated in Australia, with a regional office in Kiel's Mountain, Queensland supplementing the Victorian headquarters, and a single disclosed international humanitarian deployment in Papua New Guinea via Rotary International. Customer evidence spans residential long-tail (5,000+ installations since 2011) and a smaller set of enterprise logos concentrated in mining (Rio Tinto, Fortescue, Oz Minerals, Evolution Mining, Regis Resources, True North Copper, Elecnor), water (Veolia), electrical contracting (Platinum Electricians, AWM Electrical, Middys), and government (ADF, NSW Government). Leadership transitioned from founder Boyd Dainton to his son James Dainton as General Manager; the company holds ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications, Clean Energy Council retailer and installer accreditation, and Australian Made certification.

Name

Commodore

Legal name

Commodore Australia Pty Ltd

Website

https://commodoreaustralia.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Commodore Australia is a privately held, Australian-owned provider of off-grid solar power systems, containerised hybrid power stations, solar pumps, and backup generators serving residential, agricultural, mining, and commercial customers across Australia since 2011.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Off-Grid Solar Power Systems

NAICS

Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Balance-of-System Components (Cables, Combiner Boxes, Switchgear, Transformers) (EUAMABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

PV Balance of System (BOS) & Electrical Infrastructure (Inverters, Transformers, Cabling, Substations) (EUACAGAC), Solar Inverters, Power Optimizers & MLPE Manufacturing (EUAMAHAB)

Keywords

• Off-grid solar systems
• Solar water pumps
• Hybrid power solutions
• Backup generators
• Battery energy storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Shepparton

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Off-grid solar system sales: Sale of complete off-grid solar power systems including Power Hubs and Power Boards. Systems range from residential (5kVA-15kVA) to commercial (20kVA-60kVA) capacities. One-time hardware sales with prices ranging from approximately $17,800 to $183,500 depending on system size and configuration.
2. Solar pump sales: Sale of solar water pumps including submersible, surface-mounted, and workhorse hybrid pumps. Prices range from approximately $1,490 to $9,650. Also includes spare parts, accessories, and service kits.
3. Generator sales: Sale of diesel and petrol backup generators ranging from 9.3kVA to 62kVA. Prices from approximately $9,950 to $19,160. Includes service kits and maintenance parts.
4. Battery sales: Sale of lithium and AGM/GEL batteries including Pylontech and Aeson brands. Prices range from approximately $1,790 to $2,319 per unit.
5. Installation services: Fixed-scope installation services for popular off-grid systems including delivery, positioning, commissioning, panel mounting, generator hard-wiring, and switchboard connection within 200km radius.
6. Government rebate facilitation: Facilitates Australian Government solar battery rebates under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, providing upfront discounts on eligible battery systems from 5kWh to 50kWh.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Commodore Australia designs, assembles, and sells Australian-made off-grid solar power systems (Power Hubs and Power Boards) integrating solar panels, battery storage, inverters, and backup generators. The portfolio also includes solar pumps (submersible, surface, hybrid), diesel and petrol generators, lithium batteries, containerised hybrid power stations, transportable power skids, and solar light towers for residential, commercial, mining, and agricultural customers.

Product overview

Commodore Australia is a 100% Australian-owned provider of off-grid and renewable energy solutions since 2011. The product portfolio centers on two main off-grid solar system lines: Power Hubs (IP55-rated outdoor all-in-one cabinet systems in single and three-phase variants from 5kVA to 60kVA) and Power Boards (IP20-rated wall-mounted indoor systems from 3kVA to 45kVA). These core platforms integrate Victron Energy inverters and Pylontech lithium batteries (US5000B 5kWh LiFePO4) as standard components. The offering extends to Power Shields (on-grid hybrid systems with grid backup), commercial solutions (containerised power stations, transportable Rhino Bolt/Rhino Runner skid systems, solar light towers), and a comprehensive solar pump division (submersible, surface-mounted, and Workhorse hybrid pumps for agricultural water management). Backup power is provided through Commodore-branded water-cooled diesel generators (9.3kVA to 62kVA with auto-start) and Westinghouse petrol generators. The portfolio is supported by free online tools (off-grid and pump sizing calculators), educational resources, Australia-wide installation services through accredited electrician networks, and lifetime technical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Power Hubs: Premium line of Australian-made outdoor off-grid solar power systems with IP55/56 rating, featuring all-in-one cabinet design
• Power Boards
• Power Shields
• Rhino Runner
• Rapid Rhino
• Rhino Vault
• Rhino Bolt Solar Skid
• Solar Light Tower

Products and services

• Power Hubs Australian-made outdoor off-grid solar power systems housed in IP55-rated all-in-one cabinets, pre-wired, pre-programmed, and tested for plug-and-play installation. Available in single-phase (5kVA-20kVA) and three-phase (30kVA-60kVA) models for residential and commercial applications.
• Power Boards Wall-mounted indoor off-grid solar systems (IP20 rated) for homes, sheds, and commercial spaces, pre-wired and pre-programmed. Range includes single-phase (3kVA-20kVA) and three-phase (24kVA-45kVA) models.
• Power Shields Advanced hybrid power systems for properties with weak grid supply, frequent outages, or where three-phase power is required from a single-phase supply. Integrates solar generation, battery storage, generator support, and intelligent energy control with grid connectivity.
• Solar Submersible Pumps Solar-powered bore pumps for wells and high-head applications. Range includes models from 1,800L/hr to 10,000L/hr with max heads from 28m to 140m, operating on 24V, 48V, or 72V.
• Solar Surface-Mounted Pumps Solar-powered pumps for dams, shallow wells, and water tanks. Models range from 2,500L/hr to 8,000L/hr with max heads from 18m to 80m.
• Workhorse Hybrid Solar Pumps Hybrid AC/DC solar pumps designed for tough conditions. Models range from 2.7m3/hr to 24m3/hr flow rates with max heads from 38m to 234m, supporting 1.1kW to 7.5kW pumps.
• Solar Pool Pumps Solar-powered pool pumps including 500W models for pools under 60,000L and 1.2kW models for pools up to 125,000L.
• Diesel Generators Backup diesel generators for off-grid systems providing power when solar and batteries cannot meet demands. Range includes 9.3kVA to 62kVA models with auto-start functionality, water-cooled options, and Cummins engine variants.
• Petrol Generators Petrol inverter generators including Westinghouse iGen series with remote auto-start capability for backup power in off-grid systems.
• Lithium Batteries Lithium battery storage including Pylontech US3000C (3.55kWh) and US5000B (5kWh) LiFePO4 batteries, and Aeson 5kWh batteries with built-in BMS for off-grid solar systems.
• Rhino Runner Container Solar Module Drop-on solar module designed for shipping container roofs to reduce generator runtime and diesel costs on remote commercial sites. Engineered for 20ft and 40ft containers, pre-wired and factory tested.
• Containerised Hybrid Power Stations Transportable 20ft and 40ft containerised power solutions for mining, construction, and remote operations. Modular design with hybrid power generation capabilities including Rapid Rhino series.
• Transportable Hybrid Power Skids Australian-made portable hybrid power skids including Rhino Bolt series for rapid deployment on mining, construction, and remote sites, designed for quick setup and delivery of power within minutes.
• Solar Light Towers 45,000 Lumens solar-powered light tower with self-cleaning technology and remote monitoring, certified for use in cyclonic regions, fully pre-wired for immediate deployment.
• Installation Services Fixed-scope installation services for popular off-grid systems including delivery, positioning, commissioning, panel mounting, generator hard-wiring, and switchboard connection within 200km radius of major locations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% reduction in fuel costs for commercial mining operations
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rotary InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanitarian partnership working with Rotary International on aid projects providing clean water to remote communities. Commodore's submersible solar pumps provide clean water to approximately 3,000 people in remote Papua New Guinea villages.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Enphase Energy: Global leader in solar microinverters and energy management. Comparable as a supplier of inverter/power electronics technology that underpins off-grid solar systems, though operating at much larger scale and broader market.
• SolarEdge: Major manufacturer of solar inverters, power optimizers, and energy storage. Comparable as a provider of power electronics that enable off-grid and hybrid solar systems, with a broad global distribution footprint.
• Tesla Energy: Sells Powerwall, Powerpack, and Solar Roof products targeting residential and commercial solar-plus-storage customers. Directly comparable to Commodore's Power Hub / Power Shield offerings in terms of integrated energy storage proposition.
• Schneider Electric Solar: Global electrical equipment major with a solar and energy storage division. Comparable as a vendor of inverters, switchgear, and integrated energy management systems used in off-grid and hybrid solar installations.
• Generac: Major manufacturer of backup generators and energy storage systems. Comparable through its generator product line (which Commodore also sells) and its growing residential/commercial energy storage portfolio.

Emerging players

• EcoFlow: Portable power stations and balcony solar systems. Comparable in the portable/transportable off-grid solar category, including a focus on integrated battery and inverter products aimed at residential and small commercial buyers.
• Bluetti: Manufactures portable power stations and solar generators. Overlaps with Commodore's transportable power and off-grid solar product lines, particularly for remote and consumer-grade applications.

Regional players

• Redflow: Australian-based battery energy storage company focused on zinc-bromide flow batteries for commercial and industrial applications. Comparable as an Australian-region storage vendor targeting off-grid and remote power customers.
• Selectra Solar: Australian solar retailer and installer focused on off-grid and hybrid solar systems. Direct competitor to Commodore in the residential off-grid Australian market with similar product positioning.
• Off Grid Solar Australia: Specialist Australian retailer of off-grid solar kits and components. Comparable as a direct competitor in the Australian residential off-grid solar category, with overlapping target customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCYyVmbirl-YsB2iHZB7q5Mg/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/CommodoreSolarAust
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/commodore-australia
• Instagraminstagram.com/commodoresolar

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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