Rise Energy

What Rise Energy does

Rise Energy Limited is a privately held, Rotorua-jurisdicted New Zealand company that operates as a B2B distributor of solar technology components, serving solar installers, electrical firms, and solar retailers nationwide. It does not manufacture; rather, it stocks and supplies a curated portfolio spanning solar panels (LONGi), inverters (Sungrow, GoodWe, TBB Power, Redback), energy-storage batteries (Pylontech, TBB Power, GoodWe), EV chargers (Smappee), mounting systems (Schletter), and energy-management solutions. Its authorised-distributor relationship with Sungrow — covering the first fully coordinated NZ-wide channel for the world's largest PV inverter manufacturer — is a marquee differentiator, complemented by authorised partnerships with LONGi, Pylontech, TBB, Schletter, Smappee, and Entelar/GoodWe.

Name

Rise Energy

Legal name

Rise Energy Limited

Website

https://riseenergy.co.nz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rise Energy is a New Zealand B2B distributor of solar panels, inverters, batteries, EV chargers, mounting, and energy-management products, supplying installers, electrical firms, and solar retailers nationwide as an authorised partner for Tier-1 brands such as Sungrow, LONGi, and Pylontech.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Equipment Distribution

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Distribution & Wholesale Supply (Channel, Procurement, Logistics) (EUAMABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Renewable Distributed Generation (Rooftop/Onsite Solar, Small Wind, Small Hydro) (EUACALAJ)

Keywords

• Solar distribution
• Photovoltaic components
• Energy storage batteries
• EV charging equipment
• Solar mounting systems

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar component distribution: Rise Energy generates revenue by distributing solar technology products — solar panels, inverters, energy storage batteries, EV chargers, mounting systems, and accessories — to installers, electrical firms, and solar retailers across New Zealand. The business model is B2B, selling physical products with pricing based on product lists, quotations, and order fulfilment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rise Energy is a New Zealand-based B2B distributor of solar technology products, supplying solar panels, inverters, energy storage batteries, EV chargers, mounting systems, and energy management solutions from global brand partners to solar installers, electrical firms, and solar retailers across New Zealand. The company provides local inventory, technical advisory, commissioning support, installer training, and lifecycle support from sales strategy through to final installation.

Product overview

Rise Energy is a New Zealand-based distributor of solar technology products, serving residential, commercial, and industrial segments. The company offers a curated portfolio of solar components from global brand partners including solar panels (LONGi), solar inverters (Sungrow, GoodWe, TBB, Redback), energy storage batteries (Pylontech, TBB, GoodWe), EV chargers (Smappee), mounting systems (Schletter), and energy management solutions. Rise Energy acts as a distribution channel, providing local stock, technical support, commissioning assistance, and installer training rather than manufacturing products themselves. The product range spans from individual components (panels, inverters, batteries) to integrated all-in-one systems (TBB Raython M10/15), with solutions applicable across all installation scales from residential homes to industrial facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar Panels

Quantifiable outcome

• 200 MWp of solar power production supported through partner installations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LONGicoreTechnology or IntegrationLONGi is Rise Energy's featured solar panel partner, supplying high-efficiency panels with record-breaking panel efficiencies, proven reliability, and a 100% bankability rating. LONGi is a globally recognised solar technology leader powering premium solar performance across residential, commercial, and utility installations.
• PylontechcoreTechnology or IntegrationPylontech is Rise Energy's featured energy storage partner, providing modular lithium storage with long cycle life, proven safety, and global certifications ideal for projects of any size. Products include US5000B (4.8kWh per module, 8,000+ cycles) and Force H3X battery systems.
• SungrowcoreTechnology or IntegrationRise Energy is an authorised Sungrow distributor for the New Zealand market — the first time the full Sungrow range is supported through a coordinated channel in NZ. Sungrow is the world's largest PV inverter manufacturer with 870 GW installed globally, ranked the most bankable inverter brand by BloombergNEF for five consecutive years. Rise Energy provides local stock, technical and commissioning support, and structured installer training.
• TBB PowercoreTechnology or IntegrationTBB Power is Rise Energy's featured partner for off-grid and hybrid solutions. TBB delivers robust power systems spanning 2kW to 1MW with 300% surge capacity, transformer-based reliability, and modular designs. Products include the Raython M Series all-in-one systems, Matrix II hybrid inverter (up to 135kW), and ES100-II lithium battery. TBB has over 550,000 installations across 50+ countries.
• Entelar EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationEntelar Energy is Rise Energy's featured partner for locally stocked inverters and batteries backed by robust NZ warranties and decades of technical expertise for swift, reliable support. Entelar provides GoodWe inverters and batteries with local availability and warranty backing.
• SmappeecoreTechnology or IntegrationSmappee is Rise Energy's featured partner for intelligent EV charging and energy management solutions. Smappee products deliver real-time insights, flexible payment options, seamless system integration, intelligent load balancing, and OCPP compliance for residential and commercial EV charging deployments.
• SchlettercoreTechnology or IntegrationSchletter is Rise Energy's featured partner for mounting systems, providing precision-engineered racking with click-in assembly rigorously tested for wind, snow, and UV resistance. Products include Pro 35 and Pro 50 rails, FixZ Pro for sheet metal roofs, and comprehensive roof hook solutions — all backed by 25-year warranties.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CED Greentech: Leading North American B2B distributor of solar products serving residential and commercial installers with Tier-1 brand inventory, technical support, and training — directly analogous to Rise Energy's go-to-market motion.
• Krannich Solar: One of the world's largest B2B distributors of solar PV components, serving installers with a comparable full-stack product range (panels, inverters, storage, mounting) across multiple geographies. Closest analog to Rise Energy's B2B distribution model.
• SolarEdge Technologies: Manufacturer of solar inverters, power optimizers, and energy storage systems distributed globally through installer channels — overlapping with Rise Energy's inverter category offering.
• GoodWe: Major global solar inverter and storage manufacturer whose products Rise Energy already distributes via Entelar Energy; comparable product portfolio and similar installer channel focus.
• Fronius International: Austrian solar inverter manufacturer with strong global installer relationships and a hybrid/storage product portfolio that competes with the brands Rise Energy distributes in NZ.
• SMA Solar Technology: German-headquartered global PV inverter manufacturer with a broad residential, commercial, and utility product range comparable to the inverter lines Rise Energy distributes (Sungrow, GoodWe, TBB).
• Enphase Energy: Global leader in solar microinverters and energy storage whose products overlap Rise Energy's inverter and battery portfolio. Comparable as a product-category competitor in the NZ solar equipment stack.

Broad incumbents

• Rexel: Global electrical distribution group with a substantial renewables and solar offering serving installers — broader incumbent whose solar vertical is analogous to Rise Energy's specialist distribution model.
• Sonepar: Global B2B electrical products distributor with growing renewable energy divisions serving installers across multiple markets — a broader incumbent that could expand into NZ solar distribution.
• Trina Solar: Top-tier global solar panel manufacturer with downstream energy storage and smart energy solutions — overlaps with Rise Energy's panel category and competes for installer mind-share as a brand choice.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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