Proven Energy

What Proven Energy does

Proven Energy is a privately held solar and electrical services company founded in 2012 by Peter Sutrin in Toowoomba, Queensland. The company designs, installs, and maintains solar photovoltaic systems for residential, commercial, agricultural, and off-grid customers across Southern Queensland and Northern NSW, supported by two physical offices (Toowoomba HQ and Noosaville Sunshine Coast office) and a team of approximately 20 staff. Core technology delivery combines multi-brand solar hardware — Tindo, Trina, and Sumec Phono panels, Fronius and Enphase inverters/microinverters, Red Earth and Tesla Powerwall batteries — with the Solar Analytics third-party monitoring platform and sonnenConnect Virtual Power Plant integration.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer, field-sales go-to-market motion in which customers request obligation-free quotes via the website or phone (07 4642 0017). Revenue is generated primarily through one-time solar system sales and installation (panels, inverters, batteries, and labor) supplemented by recurring professional services revenue from electrical fit-out work, solar panel cleaning, maintenance checks, repairs, and component replacement. Adjacent product lines — air conditioning (Panasonic, Mitsubishi Electric, MHI, Daikin, Fujitsu), electric vehicle chargers (Ocular), solar hot water systems with iStore heat pump options, and end-of-life solar recycling — extend wallet share per customer relationship. Zero-interest payment plans and subsidised-rate green loans are offered to lower customer acquisition friction.

Customer segments are vertically split across residential (primary), commercial (primary), off-grid, and agricultural use cases, with named customers skewing toward individual homeowners and small businesses plus a handful of mid-market accounts (e.g., Sherriff Electrical Toowoomba). The company differentiates via a 12-year workmanship warranty (exceeding the 5-year government-mandated minimum), CEC-accredited licensed installers, and community engagement with Better Futures Australia, HOPE Australia, and Renew. Marketing relies on a content blog, organic social presence (Facebook, X, Instagram), and a partner referral program rather than paid acquisition channels.

Name

Proven Energy

Legal name

Proven Energy

Website

https://provenenergy.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Proven Energy is a Toowoomba-based solar and electrical services company founded in 2012, serving residential, commercial, agricultural, and off-grid customers across Southern Queensland and Northern NSW with solar PV design, installation, maintenance, and adjacent electrical, EV charging, and air conditioning services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

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

Solar End-of-Life, Recycling & Decommissioning (Panels, Inverters, Racking) (EUAMABAM), Solar Financing, Leasing & Ownership Platforms (Tax Equity, PPA, Securitization) (EUAMABAJ), Solar Design, Engineering & Performance Software (PV Modeling, Digital Twins, Monitoring) (EUAMABAH)

Keywords

• Solar installation services
• Electrical contracting
• Renewable energy systems
• Battery storage solutions
• Off-grid solar

Headquarters

HQ city

Toowoomba

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar System Sales and Installation: One-time sales and installation of solar photovoltaic systems for residential, commercial, and agricultural properties. Revenue generated from equipment sales (panels, inverters, batteries) and installation labor.
2. Electrical Services: General electrical services including repairs, maintenance, power point installation, wiring, and air conditioning installation and servicing. Can be standalone services or bundled with solar installations.
3. Solar Hot Water Systems: Sales and installation of solar hot water systems with 25-year performance guarantee. Includes heat pump compressor technology options.
4. Maintenance and Repair Services: Ongoing solar panel cleaning, maintenance checks, and repairs. Recommended every two years for panel checks with component replacement every five years.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Proven Energy designs, installs, and maintains solar photovoltaic systems for residential, commercial, agricultural, and off-grid properties across Southern Queensland and Northern NSW. The company's portfolio spans grid-tied solar PV, battery storage solutions, solar hot water, EV charging stations, air conditioning, and general electrical contracting work, supported by a 12-year workmanship warranty and ongoing maintenance and recycling services.

Product overview

Proven Energy is a solar and electrical services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of solar energy solutions. The core offering consists of residential, commercial, off-grid, and agricultural solar installation services. These are supported by add-on products including air conditioning, electric vehicle chargers, solar hot water with heat pumps, and maintenance/repair services. The company installs and recommends specific branded products including Tindo Solar and Trina solar panels, Fronius and Enphase inverters/microinverters, Red Earth and Tesla Powerwall batteries, iStore heat pumps, and Solar Analytics monitoring platform. Services span the complete lifecycle from design and installation through to ongoing maintenance, repairs, panel removal, and recycling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Solar Solar PV system design, installation, and maintenance service for homeowners, including options for various panel and inverter brands.
• Commercial Solar Solar PV solutions for businesses with systems sized for commercial properties and designed to maximize daytime self-consumption during peak operating hours.
• Off-Grid Solar Complete off-grid solar PV power systems for properties without grid connection, including battery storage and all necessary components for energy independence.
• Agricultural Solar Solar PV systems designed for farms and agricultural properties, including solar and AC bore pumps for water-pumping needs.
• Electrical Services General electrical contracting services including switchboard upgrades, power point installations, lighting, pool equipment, and other household or commercial electrical work.
• Solar Hot Water Solar hot water systems with optional heat pump technology, offering up to 100% savings on water heating costs with a 25-year performance guarantee.
• Electric Vehicle Chargers Installation of EV charging stations for homes and businesses, including Ocular EV chargers and other compatible brands.
• Air Conditioning Installation, maintenance, and repair services for split systems, multi-split systems, ducted systems, and air purifying systems, using brands such as Panasonic, Mitsubishi Electric, MHI, Daikin, and Fujitsu.
• Solar Maintenance & Repairs Ongoing solar panel cleaning, maintenance checks, and repairs including bi-annual inspections, electrical testing, and component replacement every five years.
• Solar Panel Removal Professional solar panel removal services for roof repairs, renovations, or system replacements, with compliance to Australian standards.
• Solar Recycling End-of-life solar panel and inverter recycling services connecting customers with Australian recycling facilities.
• Solar & AC Bore Pumps Solar and AC bore pumps for water-pumping applications on farms, rural properties, and agricultural operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Residential solar systems typically pay for themselves in 3-4 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ProvenEnergyAus
• Facebookfacebook.com/ProvenAUS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/proven-energy-solutions
• Instagraminstagram.com/provenenergy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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