What Inspire Energy does

Inspire Energy is a private Australian solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery installation contractor founded in 2008, headquartered in Gregory Hills, NSW, and serving residential, commercial, industrial, and government customers across NSW and Queensland. Its core offering is turnkey solar PV system design and installation — residential packages from 6.6kW to 13kW using Risen, REC, Trina, and Aleo panels with Sungrow, SMA, or Fronius inverters; commercial systems from 12.5kW up to 200kW — bundled with battery storage (Tesla Powerwall 2/3, Sungrow, AlphaESS, Anker Solix, Growatt, Sigenergy, iStore, RedEarth), EV chargers (Tesla Wall Connector, Wallbox, Sungrow), pool heat pumps, Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV), off-grid solutions, ground-mount systems, and ongoing repair and maintenance. The company is a Clean Energy Council Approved Solar Retailer, a Smart Energy Council Master Installer, a Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer, REC Gold, and ISO certified.

The business model is predominantly transactional hardware-and-installation revenue at point of sale, supplemented by professional services revenue from repair and maintenance. Customer acquisition is sales-led via a physical showroom in Gregory Hills, in-home and on-site consultations, phone sales, online quote requests, referral programs, and financing partnerships. Brighte's 0% Interest Payment Plan and an NRN 'No Cost Solar' program are the company's primary consumer financing routes, intended to expand the addressable market to non-cash buyers. Commercial and council customers are addressed through named case studies with projects at ARB Narellan (200kW), Waterco Rydalmere (100kW), Brickfields Bakery (95kW), Manning Aquatic Centre (100kW), Five Dock Leisure Centre (33kW), Cabarita Swimming Centre (42kW), Camden Council community centres, Bathurst Railway Museum, All Sports Narellan, and others. Pricing is hardware-bundled and varies by system size; residential packages begin at A$4,997 (6.6kW) and battery-inclusive packages range from A$12,990 to A$27,000+. The company reports serving over 8,000 cumulative customers since 2008, with 'nearly 100' installations in the Gregory Hills micro-market, in addition to sub-industry partnerships, monitoring integrations (Solar Analytics), and an online store (shop.inspireenergy.com.au) launched to broaden its digital sales surface.

Name

Inspire Energy

Legal name

Inspire Energy

Website

https://inspireenergy.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Inspire Energy is a private Australian solar PV and battery installation contractor, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Gregory Hills, NSW, delivering turnkey residential, commercial, industrial, and council solar, battery, EV-charger, and BIPV systems across NSW and Queensland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Installation Services

akta.pro primary industry

Energy & Renewables Specialty Contracting (Solar PV, Storage, EV Charging) (IMAFALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ), Home Energy & EV Charging (HEMS, Smart Meters, Batteries, Chargers) (HSAPAQAF), Solar Inverters, Power Electronics & MLPE (String/Central Inverters, Optimizers, Microinverters) (EUAMABAE)

Keywords

• Solar panel installation
• Battery storage solutions
• Residential solar systems
• Commercial solar systems
• Renewable energy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Narellan

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Solar Panel and System Sales: One-time sales of solar panel systems including equipment (panels, inverters, mounting hardware) and installation services. Revenue is generated upfront at point of installation with various system sizes from 5kW to 200kW for commercial installations.
2. Solar Battery Installation: Sale and installation of solar battery storage systems including Tesla Powerwall, Sungrow, AlphaESS, and other battery brands. Provides ongoing value through energy independence and bill savings.
3. EV Charger Installation: Installation of home EV charging solutions including Tesla Wall Connector, Wallbox, and Sungrow EV chargers integrated with solar systems.
4. Repair and Maintenance Services: Ongoing maintenance services including panel cleaning, inverter testing, cable inspections, and system health checks. Also includes after-sales support and warranty services.
5. Finance Partnership Revenue: Partnership with Brighte for 0% Interest Payment Plans generates revenue through financed solar installations, enabling customers who cannot pay upfront to purchase systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Inspire Energy sells and installs solar PV systems, solar battery storage solutions, EV chargers, and Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across NSW and QLD, Australia. The company provides end-to-end turnkey services including system design, equipment supply (panels, inverters, batteries from brands such as Tesla, Sungrow, REC, Risen, AlphaESS, Fronius, SMA), professional installation by accredited electricians, financing options via Brighte, and ongoing repair and maintenance support.

Product overview

Inspire Energy is a solar power systems provider offering integrated renewable energy solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in NSW, Australia. The core offering consists of solar panel installations (residential 6.6kW-13kW systems; commercial 12.5kW-200kW systems) combined with battery storage solutions (Tesla Powerwall 2/3, Alpha ESS, Sungrow, and other brands), EV charging stations, and monitoring services. The company provides complete turnkey solutions including system design, installation, financing options (via Brighte Finance and NRN Systems), and ongoing repair/maintenance services. Recent additions include Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) for architectural applications. Components sourced from tier-1 manufacturers including Risen, REC, Trina, Aleo, SMA, Sungrow, and Fronius.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Solar Installation Custom solar panel installations for residential homes, including system sizes such as 6.6kW, 10kW, and 13kW with tier-1 panels (Risen, REC, Sungrow) and inverters (Sungrow, SMA, Fronius). Designed for homeowners seeking to reduce electricity bills, gain energy independence, and access STC and NSW Battery Rebate incentives.
• Commercial Solar Installation Large-scale solar installations for businesses, retail stores, manufacturing facilities, leisure centres, automotive service centres, and industrial operations ranging from 12.5kW to 200kW. Includes custom engineering, premium tier-1 panels (REC, Trina, Aleo, JA Solar, Risen), commercial inverters (SMA, Sungrow), Solar Analytics monitoring, and project management for complex sites.
• Off-Grid Solar Systems Standalone solar power systems designed for locations not connected to the electricity grid, combining solar panels, battery storage, and inverters to deliver complete energy independence for remote properties.
• Ground Mount Solar Systems Ground-based solar panel mounting systems for residential and commercial properties without suitable roof space, including agricultural and rural sites, with engineering and structural design included.
• Solar Battery Storage Systems Battery storage solutions to store excess solar energy for evening use, peak-demand periods, and grid-outage backup power. Available brands include Tesla Powerwall 2/3, AlphaESS, Anker Solix, Growatt, iStore, Sigenergy, and Sungrow. Targeted at homeowners and businesses seeking energy independence and bill savings; eligible households can access the NSW Battery Rebate of up to $2,400.
• EV Charger Installation

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 70-75% reduction in electricity consumption with solar systems
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• TeslacoreTechnology or IntegrationInspire Energy is a Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer, authorized to sell, install, and support Tesla Powerwall 2 and Powerwall 3 home battery systems. The partnership includes access to Tesla's monitoring apps and integration capabilities.
• Clean Energy CouncilcoreOthersInspire Energy is an approved solar retailer by the Clean Energy Council, Australia's peak body representing the renewable energy and energy storage industry. This accreditation is required for accessing government rebate schemes.
• Smart Energy CouncilcoreOthersInspire Energy holds Master Installer accreditation from the Smart Energy Council, recognizing quality standards and expertise in solar installation.
• SungrowmajorTechnology or IntegrationPreferred inverter and battery partner offering a range of solar inverters (5kW to 50kW) and battery storage solutions. Inspire Energy installs Sungrow products across residential and commercial installations.
• SMAmajorTechnology or IntegrationGerman-made SMA inverters are installed for premium residential and commercial solar systems. SMA Australia produces a significant portion of their inverter range in Germany with 10-year product warranty.
• FroniusmajorTechnology or IntegrationFronius inverters are installed for residential and commercial solar systems. As a global leader in solar inverter technology, Fronius has been active in the Australian market since 2010.
• REC GroupmajorTechnology or IntegrationREC solar panels (including REC Alpha and REC Twin Peak series) are installed as premium solar panel options. Inspire Energy holds REC Gold Installer status.
• Risen EnergymajorTechnology or IntegrationRisen solar panels (including Risen 440W and Risen Titan 415W) are installed across residential and commercial projects. Known for reliable performance and value.
• Trina SolarmajorTechnology or IntegrationTrina Solar panels installed in commercial projects including the Bathurst Railway Museum installation.
• AlphaESSmajorTechnology or IntegrationAlphaESS provides solar battery storage solutions. AlphaESS is a leading global green energy storage solution and service provider with 100,000+ systems running in 90+ countries.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Solahart: Australia's largest and most established residential solar and hot water brand with a national dealer network. Solahart directly competes with Inspire Energy on residential PV, battery, and hot water installations, with similar tier-1 hardware and CEC accreditation.
• Natural Solar: Australian residential and commercial solar installer offering PV, battery (including Tesla Powerwall), and EV charging solutions. Directly comparable to Inspire Energy on product mix, customer segments, and integrated turnkey delivery model.
• Energy Matters: Long-established Australian solar installer and lead-generation platform connecting customers with local installers. Overlaps with Inspire Energy on residential and commercial PV, battery, and EV charger installations, with a broader national footprint.
• ShineHub: Australian residential solar and battery installer with an online lead-to-installation model. Comparable to Inspire Energy on product mix (PV + battery + EV charging) and target customer (homeowners seeking integrated electrification), though more digital-led versus Inspire's showroom-and-in-home-consult model.
• 1Solar: Australian solar retailer and installer serving residential and commercial customers. Overlaps with Inspire Energy on PV, battery, and inverter offerings with a multi-brand hardware approach similar to Inspire's REC/Sungrow/SMA stack.

Regional players

• RAA Solar: South Australian membership-based solar and battery installer leveraging the RAA brand. Comparable product offering (PV, battery, EV charging) to Inspire Energy but operates primarily in South Australia rather than NSW/QLD, making it a regional peer.

Emerging players

• Reposit Power: Australian battery and VPP-focused installer/operator. Partial overlap with Inspire Energy on residential battery installations, with a differentiated focus on grid services and virtual power plant aggregation.

Broad incumbents

• Tesla Energy: Tesla is both a strategic supplier (Inspire is a Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer) and a broad competitive incumbent offering Powerwall, Solar Roof, and direct installation. Represents both a partnership channel and a potential long-term competitive threat to Inspire's battery business.
• AGL Energy: One of Australia's largest energy retailers with a growing solar and battery installation business. Competes with Inspire Energy on residential and commercial PV plus storage, with a much larger customer base, brand, and balance sheet.
• Origin Energy: Major Australian energy retailer with a residential and commercial solar plus battery offering. Broad incumbent in the same addressable market as Inspire Energy, with national reach, capital, and existing customer relationships that small regional installers lack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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