What Solar Bright does

SolarBright is an Australian, family-owned renewable energy business founded in 2008 by Paul Yako and Ximena Yako, headquartered in Prestons NSW with a regional branch in Port Macquarie. It sells and installs solar panel systems and battery storage (Tesla Powerwall 3, Sungrow SBR/SBH and SolaX Triple Power) for residential and commercial customers across Sydney and regional NSW, and it distributes its own proprietary MaxLight tubular skylights, MaxBreeze solar-powered roof ventilation fans and MaxBeam24 LED add-ons through a national DIY and trade distributor network spanning Australia and New Zealand.

The company's proprietary technology centres on the MaxLight skylight line (with Miro-Silver anodised aluminium tube technology and a 20-year warranty) and MaxBreeze solar roof fans with Australian-specific waterproof flashings, manufactured in-house. Solar panel offerings are anchored by an exclusive Australian retail arrangement with Max Power Solar (N-Type 390W and 440W dual glass bifacial panels) and complemented by Sungrow, SolaX, SolarEdge, SMA and Fronius inverter brands. Battery storage is a growing focus, with Tesla Powerwall 3 (expandable to 54kWh), modular SolaX and high-voltage Sungrow SBH systems covering residential through light-commercial loads.

SolarBright monetises through one-time hardware sales bundled with accredited installation (Clean Energy Council, Tesla Powerwall Premium Certified, SolaX Premium, Sungrow Top Installer), supported by STC and federal/state rebates plus interest-free finance up to $15,000 over 10 years. It operates a direct sales motion with in-home and phone consultations, two physical showrooms, and a separate wholesale distribution channel for its skylight/ventilation products. It has completed 16,000+ installations since 2008, currently runs 10+ installation teams with a 25-person office base, and is ranked Top 10 nationally and #2 in NSW by SolarChoice for 2026.

Name

Solar Bright

Legal name

SolarBright

Website

https://solarbright.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SolarBright is an Australian family-owned solar installer (founded 2008, Prestons NSW) that sells and installs solar panels, batteries (Tesla, Sungrow, SolaX), and its proprietary MaxLight skylights and MaxBreeze roof fans for residential and commercial customers across NSW, with nationwide distributor reach for its skylight products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Energy Installation

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Distribution & Wholesale Supply (Channel, Procurement, Logistics) (EUAMABAK), Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO)

Keywords

• Residential solar installation
• Solar battery storage
• Commercial solar systems
• Tubular skylight products
• Solar roof ventilation

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Panel Sales and Installation: One-time sale and professional installation of solar panel systems for residential and commercial customers. Systems include panels, inverters, and mounting equipment. Revenue generated per installation with pricing based on system size and components chosen.
2. Solar Battery Sales and Installation: Sale and installation of battery storage systems including Tesla Powerwall 3, Sungrow, and SolaX batteries. Combined with solar panel installations or retrofitted to existing solar systems.
3. Skylight and Ventilation Product Sales: Sale of MaxLight tubular skylights, MaxBreeze solar roof fans, and MaxLED solar skylights. Products available for both professional installation and DIY through distributor network.
4. Professional Installation Services: Installation services provided by Clean Energy Council accredited teams. Covers solar panel, battery, skylight, and ventilation installations across NSW.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

SolarBright is a 100% Australian family-owned solar retailer and installer headquartered in Prestons NSW that designs, supplies and professionally installs solar panel systems (Max Power, REC), battery storage solutions (Tesla Powerwall 3, Sungrow SBR/SBH, SolaX Triple Power), and proprietary tubular skylights (MaxLight) and solar-powered roof ventilation fans (MaxBreeze) for residential and commercial customers across Sydney and regional NSW. In addition to direct installation, the company distributes its Australian-made skylight and ventilation products through a nationwide and New Zealand dealer network for DIY and trade customers.

Product overview

SolarBright is a 100% Australian family-owned business offering a comprehensive portfolio of energy-saving products for residential and commercial customers. The core offering centers on solar panel systems and solar battery storage solutions (Tesla Powerwall 3, Sungrow SBR/SBH, SolaX Triple Power), complemented by proprietary skylight and ventilation products (MaxLight tubular skylights, MaxBreeze solar roof fans, MaxBeam24 LED add-ons). SolarBright provides complete solar and battery packages bundled for savings, along with professional installation services across Sydney and NSW.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MaxLight: Tubular skylight range manufactured by SolarBright. Energy rated skylights with 20-year warranty. Available in ML250, ML400, ML500 sizes for residential and commercial applications.
• MaxBreeze
• MaxBeam24
• MaxPower Solar

Products and services

• Tesla Powerwall 3 Home energy storage battery with integrated solar inverter, 13.5kWh usable capacity, 11.5kW continuous output, expandable up to 54kWh with Powerwall 3 Expansion Packs. Sold and installed by SolarBright as a Tesla Premium Certified Installer for residential customers seeking energy independence and blackout protection.
• Tesla Powerwall 3 Expansion Pack Stackable additional battery module adding 13.5kWh of storage capacity to Tesla Powerwall 3 systems, compatible only with Tesla Powerwall 3 to scale capacity up to 54kWh total.
• SolaX Triple Power (T-BAT-SYS) Battery Modular lithium battery system using 5.1kWh modules, scalable from 5.1kWh to 15.3kWh, with 10-year warranty and compatibility with SolaX hybrid inverters. Installed by SolarBright as a SolaX Premium Installer.
• Sungrow SBR Battery High-density lithium iron phosphate (LFP) modular battery using 3.2kWh modules, scalable from 9.6kWh to 25.6kWh per stack and expandable to 100kWh. Installed by SolarBright as a recognised Sungrow Top Installer (2025).
• Sungrow SBH Battery High-voltage stack battery using 5kWh modules, scalable from 20kWh to 40kWh per stack and expandable to 160kWh, designed for larger homes and high backup loads.
• MaxLight Tubular Skylights (ML250, ML400, ML400 Hybrid) Australian-made tubular skylights with energy-rated triple lens diffuser technology and Miro-Silver anodised aluminium tubes. ML250 (250mm) suits rooms up to 18m², ML400 (400mm) suits rooms up to 25m², ML400 Hybrid suits rooms up to 28m². Backed by an industry-best 20-year warranty. Sold via direct channel and DIY distributor network.
• MaxBreeze Solar Roof Ventilation Thermostat-controlled solar-powered roof ventilation fan that automatically activates at 30°C to extract heat and moisture from roof cavities, fitted with waterproof flashings designed for Australian roof types. The MaxBreeze+ variant adds remote control and humidity detection and can move up to 7 times more air than a whirlybird. Sold via direct channel and DIY distributor network Australia-wide.
• Max Power Solar Panels Premium solar panels including N-Type 390W bifacial panels and 440W dual glass panels, with 22.02% module efficiency and 30-year product and performance warranties. Exclusively retailed by SolarBright in Australia since 2020 under partnership with Max Power Solar.
• REC Solar Panels Premium REC solar panels offered as an alternative premium solar panel brand for residential and commercial SolarBright installations alongside Max Power Solar.
• Solar Inverters (Sungrow, SolaX, Fronius, SMA, SolarEdge) Range of trusted inverter brands supplied and installed by SolarBright for residential and commercial solar systems, including Sungrow and SolaX hybrid inverters, Fronius string inverters, SMA inverters (PowerUP Connect Partner), and SolarEdge string inverters with panel-level power optimisation.
• Commercial Solar Installation Larger-scale solar PV design, supply and installation service delivered by SolarBright's Clean Energy Council accredited installation teams for commercial premises and multi-unit residential buildings in NSW, including systems of up to 60kW on apartment buildings, frequently integrated with Tesla Powerwall battery storage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $15,000 savings in 10 years for typical 6.63kW solar installation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and historical.

• TeslacoreTechnology or IntegrationSolarBright is an authorised Tesla Powerwall dealer and Premium Certified Installer. They install Tesla Powerwall 3 batteries and Powerwall 3 Expansion Packs. Tesla provides product, warranty support, and app monitoring platform. Partnership since 2017 when appointed as Tesla Powerwall Authorised Installer.
• SungrowcoreTechnology or IntegrationSolarBright is an authorised dealer and installer for Sungrow solar batteries including SBR and SBH series. Recognised as Sungrow Top Installer 2025. Sungrow provides battery products, technical support, and iSolarCloud monitoring platform.
• SolaXcoreTechnology or IntegrationSolarBright is an authorised SolaX dealer and Premium Installer for Australia 2025. They install SolaX Triple Power T-BAT batteries and X1/X3 hybrid inverters. Partnership includes access to SolaX products, technical training, and certification.
• SolarEdgecoreTechnology or IntegrationSolarBright offers SolarEdge inverters and optimisation solutions. SolarEdge provides inverter technology and panel-level optimisation for improved solar system performance.
• SMAcoreTechnology or IntegrationSolarBright is an SMA PowerUP Connect Partner. They install SMA inverters for solar systems. Partnership established in 2018.
• FroniussecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSolarBright installs Fronius inverters as part of their solar system offerings.
• Max Power SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationSolarBright is the exclusive retailer of Max Power Solar panels in Australia. Max Power Solar panels include N-Type bifacial panels with dual glass technology and industry-leading warranties. SolarBright has worked with Max Power Solar since 2020.
• REC SolarsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSolarBright installs REC Solar panels as part of their premium solar panel options alongside Max Power Solar.
• Clean Energy Council (CEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolarBright is a NETCC Approved Seller (replacing the CEC Approved Solar Retailer program) and Clean Energy Council Accredited installers. CEC accreditation ensures compliance with Australian solar industry standards.
• LG SolarhistoricalTechnology or IntegrationSolarBright was appointed as an LG Solar Authorised Dealer in 2013. LG solar panels were previously offered and mentioned in case studies (18kW LG solar system).
• Rheem/EdwardshistoricalTechnology or IntegrationSolarBright was appointed as an authorised Rheem/Edwards dealer in 2008.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Solargain: Australian residential and commercial solar installer with a multi-state footprint, multi-brand battery partnerships, and sales-led GTM very similar to SolarBright. Competes head-to-head for NSW/Capital solar retrofit deals.
• Natural Solar: Australian solar retailer and installer focused on residential and commercial rooftop PV plus battery storage. Comparable product mix (Tesla, Enphase, premium panels) and direct sales model in the same Australian market.
• Solatube International: Global tubular skylight brand with Australian distribution that directly competes with SolarBright's MaxLight range on residential and commercial daylighting projects. Closest comparable for the proprietary skylight product line.

Broad incumbents

• AGL Energy (Solar & Battery): Australia's largest energy retailer now offering residential solar panels and batteries. Much larger incumbent with national reach, but overlaps with SolarBright on rooftop PV and battery installation services.
• Origin Energy (Solar): Major Australian utility entering residential solar and battery installation through Origin Sphere. Competes for the same homeowner solar+battery wallet share with national brand recognition and financing arms.
• Enphase Energy: US-listed inverter and battery (IQ Battery) manufacturer whose products compete directly with the Tesla, Sungrow and SolaX systems SolarBright installs. Broad incumbent pushing direct installer/aggregator relationships in Australia.
• Tesla Energy: Manufacturer of Powerwall 3 and Solar Roof, distributed in Australia via certified installer networks including SolarBright. Overlaps as a battery/panel supplier and aspirational direct competitor as Tesla expands its own installation footprint.
• Velux Australia: Global skylight and roof window manufacturer with established Australian distribution. Adjacent competitor in the residential daylighting/ventilation category where MaxLight and MaxBreeze compete.

Emerging players

• Redback Technologies: Australian-listed residential battery and inverter manufacturer offering integrated solar+storage systems. Emerging player whose products overlap with the Sungrow/SolaX systems SolarBright installs and resells.

Regional players

• RACV Solar: Victorian club-affiliated residential solar installer; not in NSW but operates a similar sales-led rooftop solar+battery model. Useful comparable for installation pricing, package structure and customer acquisition tactics in another Australian state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SolarBrightAustralia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/solar-bright

Compliance15 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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