Future Energy

What Future Energy does

Future Energy is a New Zealand-headquartered sustainable energy solutions integrator founded in 2019, operating from six regional offices across the country (Auckland headquarters at Penrose, plus Northland, Waikato, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Queenstown) with a current headcount of approximately 31 employees. The company designs and installs integrated energy systems spanning six product categories — residential and commercial solar PV (grid-tied, hybrid, and off-grid configurations), battery storage including Tesla Powerwall, EV charging for home, apartment, and commercial fleet applications, heat pump air conditioning, indoor ventilation systems, and hot water heat pumps — using Tier 1 third-party hardware from manufacturers including REC, LONGi, Trina, Suntech, SolaX, Fronius, Sigenergy, Wallbox, Tesla Energy, Panasonic, Mitsubishi Electric, Daikin, Rinnai, and Haier.

The business model is hardware-led installation services combined with professional services for commercial projects. Revenue is generated primarily through upfront sale and installation of systems, supplemented by commercial project fees covering feasibility studies, energy production forecasting, ROI calculations, and grid connection applications. Pricing is quote-based rather than published, with free on-site consultations and third-party financing options for business customers. Distribution is entirely direct, via in-house field sales teams that conduct site assessments, lodgement of grid applications, and end-to-end installation, with cloud-based post-installation monitoring provided through partner platforms (SolaX Cloud, Tesla App, Wallbox/myWallbox).

Future Energy serves two primary segments: residential customers (homeowners seeking to reduce energy costs and adopt sustainable energy solutions across new builds, renovations, and retrofits) and commercial and industrial customers (offices, retail, hospitality, food service, aged care, schools, government, and developers), with a secondary segment of property developers and builders requiring integrated solutions during construction. The customer base includes named enterprise accounts such as KFC (multiple locations), Colliers, Harbour Grounds (323kW across three Auckland CBD office sites), World Vision, NZ Police, and Kāinga Ora, alongside a distributed residential base evidenced by 310 Google reviews. The company has completed international work including a 1.6MW SolaX AELIO modular battery storage system across three Yasawa Island Resorts in Fiji. Certifications include SEANZ installer status, Tesla Certified Partner recognition, SiteWise Green certification, and Sustainable Business Network Impact Investor designation.

Name

Future Energy

Legal name

Future Energy

Website

https://future-energy.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Future Energy is a New Zealand-based sustainable energy integrator founded in 2019 that designs and installs solar PV, battery storage, EV charging, heat pumps, ventilation, and hot water heat pump systems for residential and commercial customers across six regional offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Energy Installation Services

NAICS

Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ), Residential / Behind-the-Meter Storage Installation & Integration (EUAEAEAC), Owner’s Engineering, Grid Interconnection & System Studies (PVsyst/Performance Modeling, Protection Studies) (EUACAGAG)

Keywords

• Residential solar installation
• Commercial solar systems
• Battery storage solutions
• EV charging infrastructure
• Heat pump installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland, AUK

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar Energy Systems: Sale and installation of solar PV systems including panels, inverters, and battery storage for residential and commercial customers. Revenue generated through upfront product sales and professional installation services.
2. EV Charging Solutions: Installation of home, apartment, and business fleet EV charging stations. Includes Wallbox and Tesla Energy products with ongoing monitoring capabilities.
3. Air Conditioning and Heat Pumps: Installation of heat pumps and air conditioning systems for residential and commercial spaces. Products from Panasonic, Mitsubishi, and Daikin.
4. Ventilation Systems: Installation of positive pressure, balanced pressure (heat recovery), and extractor fan ventilation systems. Includes SmartVent, Mitsubishi Lossnay, and Manrose products.
5. Hot Water Heat Pumps: Installation of hot water heat pump systems from Rinnai, Haier, Daikin, and Mitsubishi Electric. Energy-efficient water heating solutions.
6. Commercial Project Services: Large-scale commercial solar projects including feasibility studies, system design, energy production forecasting, connection approval applications, installation, and ongoing monitoring and maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Future Energy designs, supplies, and installs integrated sustainable energy systems for residential and commercial customers across New Zealand. The company delivers solar PV systems, battery storage (including Tesla Powerwall), EV charging infrastructure, heat pump air conditioning, ventilation systems, and hot water heat pumps through in-house design and SEANZ-certified installation teams. It serves as a single-provider one-stop-shop for the full lifecycle from consultation and feasibility through grid application, installation, and ongoing cloud-based monitoring.

Product overview

Future Energy is a sustainable energy solutions provider offering an integrated portfolio of products across five main categories: Solar Energy and Battery Storage, EV Charging, Air Conditioning/Heat Pumps, Ventilation, and Hot Water Heat Pumps. The core offering centers on residential and commercial solar PV systems (grid-tied, hybrid, and off-grid configurations) using Tier 1 panels from REC, LONGi, Trina, and Suntech, paired with SolaX, Fronius, Sigenergy, and GoodWe inverters. Battery storage options include Tesla Powerwall 3 and Sigenergy/SolaX systems. EV charging spans home (Wallbox Pulsar Plus/Max, Tesla Wall Connector), apartment (Wallbox Pulsar Pro/Commander 2), and commercial fleet (Wallbox Supernova) segments. HVAC solutions include heat pumps from Panasonic, Mitsubishi Electric (with Lossnay ventilation), and Daikin for residential and commercial applications. Hot water heat pumps feature Rinnai HydraHeat, Haier Monoblock, Daikin Altherma, and Mitsubishi Hydrobox. All products are supported by cloud monitoring platforms (SolaX Cloud, Tesla App, Wallbox/myWallbox platforms) for remote management and optimization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Solar
• Commercial Solar

Quantifiable outcome

• Arrowtown home saved $4,272 in first year with annual bill reduced to ~$637
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers14 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

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Solar Energy Association of New Zealand (SEANZ)coreTechnology or IntegrationSEANZ membership and SEANZ-certified installation team. Ensures compliance with New Zealand solar industry standards, provides industry representation, and validates installation quality.
• Sustainable Business Network (SBN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBN Impact Investor recognition demonstrating commitment to sustainable business practices and connection to wider sustainable business community in New Zealand.
• Rewiring AotearoaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to offer electrification calculator tools to customers, helping them calculate potential energy savings and make informed decisions about sustainable energy adoption.
• Octopus EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to offer Octopus Energy ZERO Bills product to homeowners, providing guaranteed zero electricity costs for five years.
• REC GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationTier 1 solar panel manufacturer partner supplying premium photovoltaic panels. Global leader in solar PV technology.
• Longi SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationTier 1 solar panel manufacturer partner. One of the world's largest solar panel manufacturers supplying panels for residential and commercial installations.
• Trina SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationTier 1 solar panel manufacturer partner supplying high-efficiency solar panels including Vertex S series.
• Suntech PowercoreTechnology or IntegrationTier 1 solar panel manufacturer partner supplying panels for various residential and commercial projects.
• SolaX PowercoreTechnology or IntegrationInverter and battery storage partner supplying X3-Ultra, X3-Aelio three-phase inverters, and modular battery systems including AELIO for large-scale installations. Also provides cloud monitoring platform.
• FroniuscoreTechnology or IntegrationSolar inverter partner supplying single-phase and three-phase inverters from 3kW to 20kW for residential installations.
• SigenergycoreTechnology or IntegrationBattery storage partner supplying modular lithium-ion battery systems for residential and commercial energy storage solutions.
• PanasoniccoreTechnology or IntegrationHeat pump, air conditioning, and hot water heat pump supplier. 20+ years of experience with Panasonic products. Supplies High Wall, Floor Console, Multi Room, and Ducted systems.
• Mitsubishi ElectriccoreTechnology or IntegrationHeat pump and ventilation partner. Supplies lossnay heat recovery ventilation systems and Mitsubishi Electric heat pumps. Extensive experience with residential and commercial projects.
• DaikincoreTechnology or IntegrationHeat pump and air conditioning supplier. One of New Zealand's most trusted names in HVAC solutions for homes, businesses, and community projects. Also supplies hot water heat pumps.
• RinnaicoreTechnology or IntegrationHot water heat pump supplier. Rinnai's HydraHeat system is designed and built in New Zealand for Kiwi conditions, offering up to 75% savings on water heating costs.
• HaiercoreTechnology or IntegrationHot water heat pump supplier. Haier Monoblock systems combine hot water storage and external heat pump in one unit with eco mode for solar PV optimization.
• SmartVentcoreTechnology or IntegrationVentilation supplier providing positive pressure (roof cavity) ventilation systems, the most common type in New Zealand.
• WallboxcoreTechnology or IntegrationEV charging partner supplying Pulsar Plus, Pulsar Max, Pulsar Pro, Commander 2, and Supernova charging stations. Provides home, apartment, and business fleet charging solutions with cloud management platform.
• Tesla EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationEV charging partner and certified Tesla partner supplying Tesla Wall Connector and Tesla Powerwall battery systems. Tesla Certified Partner status for Powerwall installations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Meridian Energy: Meridian is New Zealand's largest renewable energy generator and retailer. It has been expanding into distributed solar and battery products, making it a broad incumbent competitor to Future Energy in the residential and commercial clean energy space.
• Vector: Vector is a major NZ infrastructure and energy company that acquired Solarcity. It competes broadly with Future Energy in distributed energy, EV charging networks, and residential solar across the country.
• Contact Energy: Contact Energy is a major NZ electricity generator and retailer expanding into solar, batteries, and EV charging products. It competes with Future Energy as a broad incumbent in the integrated home energy market.
• Tesla Energy: Tesla Energy sells Powerwall, solar panels, and Wall Connector EV chargers, and Future Energy is a Tesla Certified Installer. Tesla competes broadly as an incumbent in the same product categories but does not offer local NZ installation services at Future Energy's depth.
• Genesis Energy: Genesis Energy is a large NZ energy retailer and generator that has expanded into solar, battery, and EV offerings. As a broader incumbent, it competes with Future Energy in residential solar and integrated energy solutions, but with much greater scale and brand recognition.

Direct peers

• Smart Energy NZ: Smart Energy is an NZ-based solar and battery installer offering residential and commercial solutions with multiple regional offices. It is a direct competitor to Future Energy in the same geographies and customer segments.
• Solar Group: Solar Group is a New Zealand solar EPC and installation company serving residential and commercial customers. It is directly comparable to Future Energy's solar PV installation business and likely competes on the same tenders.
• Sunrun: Sunrun is the largest US residential solar, battery, and EV charging installer. It is a direct functional peer to Future Energy, particularly in the residential solar + battery + EV charging bundle, although at much greater scale.
• Solarcity (Vector): Solarcity is New Zealand's most recognized residential solar installer, now owned by Vector. It directly competes with Future Energy in residential and small commercial solar across NZ with a comparable one-stop-shop offering.
• SunPower (TotalEnergies): SunPower is a major US-headquartered solar installer offering integrated solar and battery solutions to residential and commercial customers. While global rather than NZ-based, it is a direct functional peer to Future Energy's residential and commercial solar installation business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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