NuGreen Energy Solutions

What NuGreen Energy Solutions does

NuGreen Energy Solutions (legal entity NuGreen Solutions) is an Auckland-based, 100% New Zealand-owned energy service company founded in January 2015 as part of the Nugreen Australia group's trans-Tasman expansion plan. It designs, finances, delivers, and verifies energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects for commercial and industrial customers across New Zealand and Australia, operating on a 'concept to completion' model that combines on-site audit, project management, and post-installation measurement and verification. Its delivered portfolio exceeds 311 projects spanning the full length of New Zealand, and it carries formal accreditations as a NABERS NZ Accredited Assessor, NZGBC Green Star partner, and International WELL Building Institute partner.

The technical offering is an integrated stack of commercial and industrial solutions: rooftop and ground-mounted PV solar systems from 30kW to 5MW; connected LED lighting with Signify-Philips (Interact Pro smart controls, NatureConnect biophilic lighting, Philips High Bay luminaires, horticulture spectra); commercial battery storage via Sigenergy SigenStack modular LFP systems; EV charging infrastructure through Schneider Electric and ABB; and a monitoring, analysis and reporting layer delivered in partnership with Tether, exposed commercially as the Energy IQ dashboard. Underlying differentiators are interoperability (Signify IoT), energy resource efficiency (Sigenergy 5-in-One inverter and EMS), and vertical specialisation in biophilic and horticultural lighting.

The business model mixes one-time project delivery with multi-year recurring structures — Capital Expenditure purchase, Power Purchase Agreement (typically 10-15 years, NuGreen-owned asset), Finance/Lease (5-10 years), and Energy as a Service (5-year opex SLA covering hardware, labour, monitoring and performance). Go-to-market is enterprise direct sales, channel partnerships with the major global and local OEM manufacturers and NZ lenders, and a national field presence from Bluff to Whangarei. Target segments include retail, primary sector (meat processing), manufacturing, healthcare and aged care, logistics, cold storage, education, property development, horticulture research, and government, with named customers spanning Alliance Group, Briscoes, Lineage Cold Stores, BUPA, Nexans, Toll Group, AgResearch and several NZX-listed property companies.

Name

NuGreen Energy Solutions

Legal name

NuGreen Solutions

Website

https://nugreen.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NuGreen Energy Solutions is an Auckland-based energy service company delivering solar PV, connected LED lighting, EV charging, battery storage, and energy monitoring to commercial and industrial clients across New Zealand and Australia, with flexible funding via CapEx, PPA and Energy as a Service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Energy Efficiency Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Energy Efficiency & Optimization (Process Controls, Advanced Analytics, ISO 50001) (EUABAJAH)

Keywords

• Commercial solar installations
• LED lighting upgrades
• Energy efficiency services
• Battery storage solutions
• EV charging infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Energy Efficiency Project Delivery: End-to-end delivery of energy efficiency projects including LED lighting upgrades, solar installations, EV charging, and battery solutions. Revenue generated through project-based delivery with various funding models including CapEx purchase, Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), finance/lease arrangements, and Energy as a Service (EaaS) opex models typically over 5-10 year periods.
2. Power Purchase Agreements (PPA): Solar rooftop asset owned and operated by NuGreen Energy with client purchasing generation at competitive rate for 10-15 years typically. Client receives green offsets without capex burden or maintenance responsibility. Asset transfers to client at contract end or project can be remodelled.
3. Energy as a Service (EaaS): Typically a 5-year service level agreement structured around client desired outcomes using an opex model instead of capex. Includes ongoing monitoring, maintenance, and performance guarantees.
4. Finance/Lease Arrangements: Green loans offered through major funding partners for financing or leasing assets over 5-10 year period, enabling better cashflow from earlier in system life.
5. Ongoing Service Level Agreements: Ongoing SLAs allowing client to have little or no maintenance including hardware and labour, typically over 5 or 7 year periods, allowing clients to bank or reallocate repairs and maintenance budget.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NuGreen Energy Solutions delivers end-to-end energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects for commercial and industrial clients in New Zealand and Australia. The core offering combines commercial and industrial solar PV systems (30kW to 5MW), connected LED lighting upgrades, battery storage, EV charging infrastructure, and energy monitoring/reporting services. Projects are delivered on a "concept to completion" model that includes audit, project management, and post-upgrade measurement and verification, with multiple funding models including CapEx, Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), finance/lease, and Energy as a Service (EaaS).

Product overview

NuGreen Energy Solutions operates as an energy efficiency solutions provider offering an integrated portfolio of energy management products and services for commercial and industrial clients across New Zealand and Australia. The core offering combines Solar Solutions (commercial/industrial PV systems from 30kW to 5MW), Connected LED Lighting Solutions (smart lighting with Signify/Philips), EV Solutions (charging infrastructure with Schneider Electric/ABB), Battery Solutions (Sigenergy storage systems), and Horticulture Solutions (Signify LED grow lights). These products are supported by Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting services, Energy IQ dashboards, and various Funding Options (PPA, CapEx, Finance/Lease, Energy as a Service). The company delivers projects on a 'concept to completion' model incorporating audit, project management, and post-upgrade measurement and verification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar Solutions Commercial and industrial PV solar systems ranging from 30 kilowatts to 5 megawatts, including battery and off-grid solutions. Offered via Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), capital expense, and finance/lease options to commercial and industrial clients.
• Connected LED Lighting Solutions Smart and connected LED lighting systems delivered in partnership with Signify (Philips), featuring occupancy sensing, air quality monitoring, people movement tracking, and flexible workspace management. Offered as 'Lighting as a Service' on a 3-5 year opex model.
• EV Solutions Electric vehicle charging infrastructure provided in partnership with Schneider Electric and ABB, including shared common, property approach, modular, and whole-of-building options with load sharing, revenue collection, and solar integration capabilities.
• Battery Solutions Commercial battery storage systems from Sigenergy featuring modular SigenStack technology with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, integrated inverter, and energy management software for cost reduction and sustainability.
• Horticulture Solutions Advanced LED horticulture lighting solutions delivered in partnership with Signify (Philips), providing precise light spectra and intensities for controlled environment agriculture, spectral tuning for photosynthetic efficiency, and integration with climate and fertigation controls.
• Monitoring, Analysis & Reporting Energy efficiency advisory services providing carbon footprint base establishment, WELL Building Standard, Green Star rating, NABERS rating, and Emergency Lighting compliance services. Includes energy dashboards for decision-making and capital expenditure prioritisation.
• Energy IQ Energy dashboard and intelligence platform that monitors energy consumption, tracks carbon targets, and provides analytics for decarbonisation planning across commercial and industrial clients.
• Funding Options Multiple funding models including Power Purchase Agreements (PPA), Capital Expenditure (CapEx), Finance/Lease options, and Energy as a Service (EaaS) to suit different client business needs and capital structures.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-25% deduction in electricity use achievable in commercial buildings once baseline established
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers19 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

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, flagship and strategic.

• Signify (Philips)coreTechnology or IntegrationWorld leaders in connected lighting partnership. Delivers next advancement in LED Smart Lighting including Interact Pro smart controls, NatureConnect biophilic lighting, Philips Smart LED High Bay luminaires, and horticulture lighting solutions. NuGreen provides installation, maintenance, and 'Lighting as a Service' delivery using Signify products.
• SigenergycoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Sigenergy for commercial battery storage solutions. NuGreen delivers Sigenergy's SigenStack modular systems using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries with integrated 5-in-One technology including inverter and energy management software.
• TethercoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Tether for energy monitoring dashboards and business decarbonisation solutions. Tether and NuGreen work together to make renewable targets easy through benchmarking, retrofitted interventions, and ROI calculations.
• HELRimumajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with HELRimu on Nexans 1MW solar project in Taranaki. Delivered largest ground-mounted behind-the-meter solar system in Taranaki region.
• Green Peak EnergymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered on Nexans 1MW solar project design, engineering, and delivery at New Plymouth factory.
• Alliance GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership since 2017 to upgrade inefficient legacy lighting across seven operating sites nationwide. One of New Zealand's most extensive lighting upgrade programmes in the primary sector. Over 9,200 luminaires installed with annual energy savings exceeding 7M kWh.
• Aotea National ServicesmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership with Aotea National Services for UCOL Block 9 lighting upgrade. Aotea undertakes national maintenance for Briscoes Group across 85 sites.
• Laser ElectricalmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracting partner for Otahuhu Community Centre LED lighting upgrade. Adapted to Covid-19 L4/L3 lockdown requirements to complete project.
• Feisst GroupmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContracting partner for Lineage Cold Stores Tauriko solar installation. Under-promised and over-delivered on project expectations.
• Lineage Cold StoresflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple solar installations at Lineage Cold Stores facilities nationwide (Tauriko and Hawke's Bay). 1.6 MW system at E & F Blocks and 855 kW at Tauriko. Partnership extended to additional sites following successful delivery.
• Live OceanstrategicGTM or Marketing PartnerMarine conservation partnership with organisation founded by Olympic sailors Peter Burling and Blair Tuke. Reflects shared commitment to sustainability and healthier future with initiatives that have real impact locally and globally.
• NABERS NZcoreTechnology or IntegrationNuGreen is a NABERS Accredited Assessor providing energy efficiency ratings and compliance services for commercial buildings in New Zealand.
• New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with NZGBC for Green Star rating services and sustainability certification. NuGreen delivers expertise through extensive partner network.
• Mark Synnott (Board Member)strategicOthersFormer CEO and Executive Chairman of Colliers New Zealand, now joining board. Brings extensive experience in strategic planning, business development, and strong client relationships.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• ENGIE: Global energy services and infrastructure operator with significant C&I energy efficiency, on-site solar, storage and EaaS offerings; represents the upper bound of scale in the same service category as NuGreen.
• Mercury NZ: New Zealand renewable energy generator and retailer with growing C&I decarbonisation services; a broader incumbent that increasingly competes for the same corporate renewable energy and energy efficiency customers.
• Infratil: New Zealand/Australian infrastructure investor with material positions in renewable generation, EV charging, and distributed energy services (e.g., via Mobil, NZ Bus, Manawa Energy), operating as a larger incumbent adjacent to NuGreen's market.
• Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation company that supplies EV chargers and energy monitoring platforms (referenced as a NuGreen partner) and runs a global Energy as a Service business, competing and partnering in the same value chain.
• Meridian Energy: New Zealand's largest renewable energy generator and retailer offering commercial sustainability and energy services alongside its utility-scale generation business, providing a broader incumbent benchmark.
• AGL Energy: Australia's largest energy retailer and a major investor in distributed energy, solar, battery and EV infrastructure, serving C&I customers in the same trans-Tasman market NuGreen addresses.

Regional players

• Vector Limited: New Zealand energy infrastructure company spanning electricity distribution, gas, EV charging networks and metering/energy services; overlaps with NuGreen in C&I decarbonisation and EV infrastructure in NZ.

Direct peers

• Ameresco: US-listed Energy Service Company (ESCO) delivering energy efficiency, solar, battery storage and EV infrastructure projects under PPA and EaaS models to public and commercial customers; a direct global analogue to NuGreen's project-plus-financing business.
• Powersmart: New Zealand-based solar and energy services company delivering commercial and industrial PV, battery storage and energy efficiency solutions, directly comparable in product mix and target customer to NuGreen.
• Solgen Energy Group: New Zealand solar installer and energy services provider focused on residential and commercial PV systems, operating a similar installation and project-delivery model in the same geography as NuGreen.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nugreen-new-zealand

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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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