Solargain

What Solargain does

Solargain is a privately held, 100% Australian-owned solar installation company founded in 2005 and headquartered in Perth. It sells and installs solar photovoltaic systems, modular battery storage (including its core iStore ecosystem alongside Tesla, BYD, Huawei, Enphase, Growatt, and LG Chem products), solar hot water heat pumps, and electric vehicle chargers for residential and small commercial customers, operating 23 retail and service locations across all Australian states and territories and an Authorized Distributor network covering regional areas.

The company's technology stack is centred on the integrated iStore home electrification platform: a hybrid inverter with AC+DC oversizing capability, LiFePO4 batteries scalable from 5kWh to 60kWh, air-to-energy heat pumps (Hitachi scroll compressor, vitreous enamel tank), 7kW/22kW EV chargers, the iStore Backup Box for blackout protection, and the Univers EMS monitoring portal. Panels come from Trina, SunPower, JinkoSolar, Aiko, DMEGC, and Seraphim, with inverters and balance-of-system from Fronius, Enphase, SolarEdge, Huawei, Growatt, and Sungrow, and mounting from Clenergy. The company is Clean Energy Council accredited, NETCC-approved (mandating a five-year whole-of-system warranty), and holds trade licences in WA, QLD, ACT, NSW, VIC, and SA.

Solargain generates revenue primarily through one-time system sales and installation (5kW to 30kW systems plus batteries and heat pumps), supplemented by an Authorized Distributor licensing stream (brand, leads, IT, and preferential pricing to independent operators with no franchise fees), a dedicated commercial solar division, and recurring service, repair, and maintenance revenue (inverter repairs, DC isolator recalls, five-year hot water service plans, Solar Health Checks) drawn from what it describes as one of Australia's largest solar service networks. Distribution combines direct retail, inside sales (1300 739 355), online quote forms, the Authorized Distributor channel, customer referrals, and a Qantas Frequent Flyer loyalty partnership.

Name

Solargain

Legal name

Solargain PV Pty Ltd

Website

https://solargain.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Solargain is a privately held Australian solar installer founded in 2005, operating 23 retail and service locations nationwide. It sells, finances, and installs solar PV systems, modular battery storage, solar hot water heat pumps, and EV chargers for Australian residential and small commercial customers, supported by an Authorized Distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Solar Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ), Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO)

Keywords

• Solar PV installation
• Battery storage systems
• Solar hot water
• EV charger installation
• Residential solar services

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar PV System Sales and Installation: One-time sale and installation of solar photovoltaic systems including panels, inverters, and mounting equipment. Revenue generated per installation with pricing varying by system size (5kW-30kW) and specifications.
2. Solar Battery Storage Systems: Sale and installation of battery storage systems (iStore, Tesla Powerwall, BYD, etc.). Federal 'Cheaper Home Batteries' rebates of approximately 30% available for eligible installations.
3. Solar Hot Water Systems: Sale and installation of solar hot water systems including heat pumps, roof-mounted and ground-mounted panels. Rebates available through state-based energy upgrade certificate programs.
4. EV Charger Installation: Sale and installation of home EV charging solutions (iStore, Tesla, Fronius Wattpilot, SolarEdge, Zappi, etc.). Complementary to solar and battery systems for home electrification.
5. Service, Repairs and Maintenance: One of the largest service networks across Australia. Services include solar health checks, inverter repairs, DC isolator recalls, warranty support. 5-year service plans available for solar hot water.
6. Authorised Distributor Program: Recruitment and licensing of authorised distributors who operate under the Solargain brand. Distributors pay for the right to use brand, receive leads, marketing support, and preferential pricing on products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Solargain sells, designs and installs residential and small-commercial solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, modular battery storage, solar hot water heat pumps and home EV charging equipment, supplied from a multi-brand portfolio led by the iStore integrated home-electrification ecosystem. The company operates 23 Australian retail branches and a national service network that delivers turnkey installation, government rebate assistance, monitoring and after-sales support. It also runs an Authorised Distributor channel where independent operators sell and install under the Solargain brand.

Product overview

Solargain is an Australian-owned solar installation company offering a comprehensive renewable energy ecosystem. The core product portfolio centres on solar photovoltaic (PV) systems, battery storage solutions, solar hot water systems, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Key product brands include iStore (hybrid inverters, batteries, EV chargers, and heat pumps forming an integrated home electrification ecosystem), Tesla (Powerwall batteries and Gen 3 Wall Connector EV chargers), Fronius (inverters, Reserva batteries, and Wattpilot EV chargers), and SolarEdge (power optimisers, inverters, and EV chargers). The company also distributes panels from Trina Solar, JinkoSolar, SunPower, Aiko, DMEGC, and Seraphim, batteries from BYD, Huawei, Enphase, Growatt, and LG Chem, and offers mounting solutions from Clenergy. The iStore ecosystem represents the company's flagship integrated offering combining solar inverters, battery storage, hot water heat pumps, and EV chargers all controllable through a single smartphone app. Services include professional installation, monitoring, and maintenance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iStore: Australian home electrification brand offering hybrid inverters, batteries, heat pumps, and EV chargers - a key product ecosystem sold through Solargain
• Solargain Commercial

Products and services

• Residential Solar PV Systems (Design, Supply & Installation)
• iStore Hybrid Battery-Ready Inverter
• iStore Battery (Modular LiFePO4 Energy Storage)
• Tesla Powerwall (incl. Powerwall 3)
• Fronius GEN24 Hybrid Inverters and Fronius Reserva Battery
• Enphase IQ Battery 5P and Microinverter Systems
• BYD Battery-Box Premium HVM/HVS
• Huawei Luna Battery & Hybrid Inverters
• Growatt ARK LV Battery & Inverters
• LG Chem RESU Residential Energy Storage Battery
• Trina Solar Vertex S All Black 440W Solar Panels
• SolarEdge Home Hybrid Inverter, Power Optimiser and Energy Bank
• iStore Air-to-Energy Hot Water Heat Pump
• iStore EV Chargers (7kW Single-Phase and 22kW Three-Phase)
• Tesla Gen 3 Wall Connector EV Charger
• Fronius Wattpilot EV Charger
• SolarEdge Home EV Charger & 2-in-1 HD Wave Inverter/Charger
• myenergi Zappi EV Charger
• iStore Pool Heater (Heat Pump)
• iStore Backup Box (Blackout Protection Accessory)
• Clenergy Elite Black Mounting System
• Solar Service, Repairs & Solar Health Check
• Solargain Commercial (Commercial Solar PV Installation)
• Solargain Authorised Distributor Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 7 tonnes CO2 prevented per year by 5kW solar PV home system
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• iStorecoreTechnology or IntegrationiStore is a key brand partner providing the iStore Hybrid Inverter, iStore Battery (modular 5-60kWh), iStore Heat Pump (Air to Energy water heating), iStore EV Chargers (7kW single-phase and 22kW three-phase), iStore Backup Box, and iStore Smart Meter. Solargain is a major distributor of iStore products in Australia, positioning iStore as the core ecosystem for home electrification.
• FroniuscoreTechnology or IntegrationFronius is a key inverter and battery brand partner. Products include Fronius Primo GEN24 Plus Hybrid, Fronius Symo GEN24 Hybrid, Fronius Reserva battery, and Fronius Wattpilot EV charger. Solargain awarded 'Highest Gen24 Sales' by Fronius in 2023. Products have extended warranty options (5+5 years).
• TeslacoreTechnology or IntegrationTesla is a key brand partner providing Tesla Powerwall 3 battery storage and Tesla Gen 3 Wall Connector EV charger. Solargain is a Tesla Premium Certified Installer for Powerwall products.
• EnphasecoreTechnology or IntegrationEnphase provides microinverters and IQ Battery 5P storage solutions. Solargain was named Enphase Top Installer In WA for 2024-5. Specializes in Enphase AC battery systems and microinverter technology.
• HuaweisecondaryTechnology or IntegrationHuawei provides solar inverters (Huawei L1 Hybrid, Huawei M1 Hybrid, Huawei L2, Huawei Sun2000) and Huawei Luna battery storage. Compatible with iStore Backup Box for blackout protection.
• BYDsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationBYD provides BYD Battery Box Premium HVM/HVS battery storage solutions through Solargain's distribution network.
• SolarEdgesecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSolarEdge provides power optimisers, hybrid inverters (SolarEdge Genesis Hybrid, SolarEdge Home Hub Hybrid), EV chargers (SolarEdge 2-in-1 HD Wave, SolarEdge Home EV Charger), and SolarEdge Energy Bank battery. Products include 99% efficiency inverters and panel-level monitoring.
• Trina SolarsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationTrina Solar provides solar panels including Trina Solar Vertex S All Black 440W HP and Trina Solar Honey M series. Tier 1 manufacturer with 25-year product warranty and 30-year performance warranty.
• SunPowersecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSunPower provides premium solar panels including SunPower Maxeon 3, SunPower Maxeon 6 AC, SunPower Performance 3 AC, and SunPower Performance 6 AC. High-efficiency panel manufacturer.
• JinkoSolarsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationJinkoSolar provides solar panels including Tiger Pro 54HC, Tiger Neo 440W, Tiger Neo All Black, and Tiger Neo 475W. Top-tier panel manufacturer with strong international presence.
• GrowattsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationGrowatt provides inverters (Growatt MIN TL-X, Growatt SPM, Growatt TL3-X, Growatt SPH Hybrid) and ARK LV battery storage systems (6.5-52kWh). Australian branch office in Melbourne with dedicated support in Sydney.
• SungrowsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSungrow provides solar inverters (SGK-D Premium, RS-A, SGRT, SHRT, SHRS hybrid) and SBR battery storage solutions. Global inverter manufacturer with strong Australian support.
• Qantas Frequent FlyersecondaryGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership allowing Solargain customers to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points with solar, battery, and hot water purchases. Loyalty program partnership providing additional customer incentive.
• Fremantle Football ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial sponsor of the Fremantle Dockers AFL team. Sports sponsorship providing brand visibility and community engagement in Western Australia.
• Smart Energy CouncilsecondaryOthersSolargain holds Titanium Tier membership in the Smart Energy Council, an industry body supporting renewable energy adoption in Australia.
• Energy Efficiency Council (EEC)secondaryOthersSolargain holds Network Tier membership in the Energy Efficiency Council, demonstrating commitment to energy efficiency standards.
• ANU Solar Car TeamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud sponsors of the Australian National University Solar Car Team, supporting renewable energy research and student innovation.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Frontier Power: Frontier Power is an Australian residential solar and battery installer operating across New South Wales and Queensland with a similar direct-to-consumer, multi-product offering. Comparable to Solargain in customer segment (homeowners), product portfolio (PV+battery+EV), and geographic focus on the Australian east coast.
• 1KOMMA5°: 1KOMMA5° is a German-based, venture-backed home electrification one-stop-shop (solar, heat pumps, EV chargers, dynamic electricity tariffs) rapidly expanding across Europe and Australia. Closest strategic analogue to Solargain's iStore-centred multi-product home energy ecosystem approach, differentiated by its tech platform and capital backing.
• Solar Choice: Solar Choice is an Australian solar comparison and installation marketplace connecting homeowners to installers across Australia, with a Platinum Installer list comparable to Solargain's ranking. Overlaps with Solargain in residential solar comparison/lead-gen mechanics and is now part of the broader Cove Energy retail platform.
• Natural Solar: Natural Solar is an Australian residential and commercial solar installer offering solar PV, battery storage, and EV chargers with a direct-to-consumer model across multiple states. Closest direct peer to Solargain given similar product mix, geographic focus on Australia, and residential-first GTM motion.

Broad incumbents

• AGL Energy (AGL Solar): AGL is Australia's largest energy retailer and operates a solar and battery installation arm serving residential customers nationally. Comparable to Solargain in product scope (solar, batteries, EV chargers) and Australian residential target market, with a stronger utility-scale energy generation and retailing franchise behind it.
• Origin Energy (Origin Solar): Origin Energy is one of Australia's largest energy retailers and offers Origin Solar, a residential rooftop solar and battery installation service with national reach. Directly comparable to Solargain as both target Australian homeowners for end-to-end solar+battery installs, though Origin has the additional advantage of an energy retail customer base.
• Tesla Energy (Powerwall + Solar Roof): Tesla distributes Powerwall batteries through certified installers in Australia including Solargain, while also offering Solar Roof to consumers. Partly overlapping as both a competitor (Tesla's own installer network could disintermediate) and a key product partner — the Powerwall product line underpins a large share of Solargain's battery sales.
• EnergyAustralia (Solar/Storage): EnergyAustralia is a major Australian energy retailer that offers solar and battery installation services as part of its broader energy offering. Comparable to Solargain in residential customer base and solar-plus-bundle product strategy, with the added leverage of an existing energy retail customer book.

Others

• Enphase Energy: Enphase is a US-listed microinverter and battery (IQ Battery 5P) manufacturer that designates Solargain as a Top Installer in WA. Adjacent supplier partner rather than a direct competitor, but product roadmaps (AC-coupled batteries, IQ8 microgrids) shape Solargain's go-to-market and pricing flexibility.
• Fronius International: Fronius is an Austrian inverter and battery (Reserva, GEN24) manufacturer that awarded Solargain its "Highest Gen24 Sales" award in 2023. Key supply partner rather than direct channel competitor, but technical product roadmap and warranty terms materially affect Solargain's competitive positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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