Clay Energy

What Clay Energy does

Clay Energy is a Fiji-headquartered renewable energy Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor that delivers solar PV, battery energy storage, wind, and micro-hydro systems across the Pacific islands. Founded in 1998 and operating from Suva (with a secondary office at Port Denarau Marina, Nadi), the company has installed over 28MW of PV and 10MWh+ of battery storage across hundreds of projects in Fiji, Tonga, New Zealand, Vanuatu, Nauru, the Marshall Islands, Palau, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, and Papua New Guinea. Its customer base spans national utilities (Energy Fiji Limited, Tonga Power Limited, Tonga Water Board), commercial and industrial enterprises (Coca-Cola Amatil Fiji, Goodman Fielder International), hospitality operators (Sofitel Fiji, Iririki Island Resort, Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay), and rural/remote communities served through mini-grid and off-grid hybrid systems.

The company's technical core combines solar PV (grid-connect, off-grid, mini-grid, and floating), battery energy storage (Tesla PowerPack, Samsung Li-ion, BYD, Pylontech, BAE), wind turbines, and micro-hydro, integrating curated equipment from brands such as SMA (Sunny Tripower, Sunny Island), Trina Solar, JA Solar, Sungrow, SolarEdge, AlphaESS, Victron, Fronius, and Yingli. Notable proprietary capabilities include advanced AC-coupling for hybrid mini-grids, expertise designing systems for tropical maritime environments (high humidity, salt-laden air), and deployment of SMA Sunny Island Multicluster technology at multi-hundred-kW scale. The product portfolio includes telepower solutions for remote telecom base stations, Remote Area Power Stations for health centers and resorts, and floating solar PV (e.g., the 100kWp Tuvalu mini-grid deployment).

Clay Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sunergise International, the first pan-Pacific solar power utility founded in 2012 and backed by Todd Generation. The company earns revenue through three streams: (1) EPC project delivery for direct enterprise and government clients, (2) installation and ongoing O&M services under Sunergise's solar lease / operating model (where Sunergise retains system ownership), and (3) equipment supply of curated renewable energy hardware. The GTM motion is consultative, project-based enterprise sales targeting mid-market and enterprise buyers across the Pacific, with a contact-first / quote-driven pricing model and no public rate cards. No public pricing, revenue, or unit economics are disclosed.

Name

Clay Energy

Legal name

Clay Energy

Website

https://clayenergy.com.fj

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Clay Energy is a Fiji-based renewable energy EPC contractor delivering solar PV, battery storage, and hybrid mini-grid systems across ten Pacific nations for utilities, commercial enterprises, resorts, and rural communities. It operates as the wholly owned installation arm of Sunergise International, backed by Todd Generation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy EPC Services

akta.pro primary industry

Geothermal Power Plant Equipment Manufacturing (Turbines, Heat Exchangers, Pumps) (EUAMAHAG)

Keywords

• Solar EPC services
• Battery energy storage
• Grid-connect solar
• Off-grid solar systems
• Mini-grid hybrid systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Suva

HQ country

Fiji

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. EPC Project Delivery: Clay Energy acts as Sunergise's Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner, delivering solar PV and battery storage installation projects for commercial, industrial, government, and resort clients. Revenue is earned through project-based EPC contracts for system design, procurement, installation, and commissioning.
2. Solar Lease / Operating Model: Under Sunergise's solar lease model, Clay Energy designs, installs, and maintains systems while Sunergise retains ownership. Clay Energy earns revenue for the installation and ongoing O&M services under this model for projects including resorts, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities.
3. Equipment Supply: Clay Energy supplies a complete range of renewable energy equipment from quality manufacturers, including solar panels, wind turbines, micro-hydro systems, batteries, inverters, and associated balance-of-system components, designed for tropical maritime environments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Clay Energy delivers turnkey renewable energy solutions—solar PV (5kW to 1MW+), wind, micro-hydro, and battery energy storage systems—across Pacific island nations as the exclusive EPC partner of Sunergise International. The company provides full-stack capabilities from system design and engineering through procurement, construction, commissioning, and ongoing operation and maintenance for government, commercial, tourism, telecom, and rural clients. Equipment is curated for tropical maritime environments and sourced from leading manufacturers including SMA, Trina Solar, JA Solar, Sungrow, Tesla PowerPack, and BYD.

Product overview

Clay Energy is a renewable energy solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services across the Pacific region. Their core offerings include solar power systems (5kW to 1MW+), wind power systems, micro hydro systems, and battery energy storage solutions. They provide complete 'turnkey' EPC services encompassing system design, engineering, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance. Their product range spans grid-connect systems, off-grid systems, mini-grid systems for remote villages, Remote Area Power Stations, and specialized telepower solutions for telecommunications. Clay Energy also offers floating solar photovoltaic installations. The company operates as a subsidiary of Sunergise and serves diverse markets including domestic, commercial, tourism, and rural clients throughout Fiji, Tonga, New Zealand, and the broader Pacific region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 28MW of solar PV installed across hundreds of projects in the Pacific
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SunergisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClay Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sunergise International, the first pan-Pacific solar power utility founded in 2012 by veteran investors and entrepreneurs. Sunergise serves Pacific island and New Zealand markets and provides the solar lease financing model under which Clay Energy operates as the exclusive EPC partner across all projects.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• BYD: BYD is a global leader in lithium iron phosphate battery manufacturing and a major supplier of BESS systems, referenced in Clay Energy's battery deployments. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the storage technology stack underpinning Clay Energy's solar + storage projects, with growing global presence in utility-scale and island microgrid applications.
• Sunergise International: Sunergise International is Clay Energy's parent company and the first pan-Pacific solar power utility, founded in 2012. It owns and operates solar lease assets across the Pacific while Clay Energy serves as its exclusive EPC partner, making it both a parent and the most directly comparable peer in regional solar development and PPA/lease operations.
• Tesla Energy: Tesla Energy is a global leader in battery energy storage (Powerwall, Powerpack, Megapack) and solar products, with hardware that Clay Energy directly integrates (Tesla PowerPack cited in Iririki Island Resort deployment). Tesla represents the broad incumbent benchmark for utility-scale solar + storage offerings and competitive pricing pressure on BESS integration.

Emerging players

• Enphase Energy: Enphase Energy is a leading global manufacturer of solar microinverters and battery storage systems (IQ8, IQ Battery). Comparable to Clay Energy as a technology provider underpinning distributed solar + storage deployments, with overlapping focus on island and off-grid energy applications.
• Sungrow: Sungrow is one of the world's largest inverter manufacturers, cited as a supplier in Clay Energy's installations. Comparable as a global solar inverter and storage PCS peer, with strong presence in Asia-Pacific and competitive pricing pressure on Pacific project economics.
• SolarEdge: SolarEdge is a major global manufacturer of solar inverters, power optimizers, and storage solutions. Comparable to Clay Energy as a supplier of inverter technology integrated into Pacific island projects, and as a competitor shaping the technology stack for distributed solar + storage deployments.
• JA Solar: JA Solar is a leading global solar PV module manufacturer cited as a supplier in Clay Energy projects (e.g., 3,860 x 260W JA Solar panels at Coca-Cola Amatil Fiji). Comparable as a module technology peer with strong Asia-Pacific distribution and competitive positioning in commercial and utility-scale solar.
• AlphaESS: AlphaESS is a global battery energy storage system manufacturer cited as a supplier in Clay Energy's product portfolio. Comparable as an emerging player in distributed and small-to-mid commercial BESS, with overlapping focus on residential and small commercial solar + storage applications in island and remote markets.
• Trina Solar: Trina Solar is one of the world's largest solar PV module manufacturers, cited as a panel supplier in Clay Energy projects (e.g., 1,169 x 550W Trina panels at Sofitel Fiji). Comparable as a global solar module peer and supply chain partner, with competitive pressure on PV pricing in Pacific markets.

Direct peers

• SMA Solar Technology: SMA Solar Technology is a leading German inverter manufacturer whose Sunny Tripower, Sunny Island, and Multicluster products are core to Clay Energy's solar and hybrid mini-grid installations. Directly comparable as a technology peer and supplier relationship, with overlapping focus on off-grid and hybrid solar architectures in island markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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