Snowy Regional Solar

What Snowy Regional Solar does

Snowy Regional Solar is a residential and small commercial solar energy installer serving the Snowy Monaro region of New South Wales, Australia. The business is operated by Smart Renewables Pty Ltd (ACN 168 981 780), which also trades under the SolarHub brand, and is led by Managing Director Russell Vine from its base in Jindabyne. It designs, supplies, and installs grid-connected solar PV systems, battery storage, off-grid energy systems, air conditioning, and hot water heat pumps for homeowners and small commercial customers, and holds Clean Energy Council accreditation and NETCC approved seller status in New South Wales.\n\nThe company sources equipment from premium-tier manufacturers including SunPower, Tesla, Sigenergy, BYD, Fronius, and Enphase, enabling it to address a range of system sizes and architectures across on-grid, hybrid, and fully off-grid applications. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, offering free at-home consultations in the customer's property rather than operating retail showrooms. A partnership with Brighte provides customers with financing options to reduce upfront capital outlays.\n\nRevenue is generated through the design, sale, and installation of energy systems, with aftermarket service and warranty work providing secondary income. The customer base is predominantly residential, supplemented by select commercial accounts in the tourism and accommodation sector, including the named reference customer Avonside Alpine Estate. The business is small, with reported headcount of 1-10 employees, and has been recognized for off-grid system innovation through a 2019 industry award.

Name

Snowy Regional Solar

Legal name

Smart Renewables Pty Ltd

Website

https://snowyregionalsolar.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Snowy Regional Solar is a small residential and commercial solar, battery, and off-grid energy installer serving the Snowy Monaro region of NSW, Australia, operating under Smart Renewables Pty Ltd and the SolarHub brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Solar Installation

NAICS

Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply (221330), Steam and Air-Conditioning Supply (22133), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Roof-Mounted Systems Integration (PV, Green Roofs, Roof Gardens, Snow Guards) (IMAFAMAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential HVAC System Installation (Furnace/AC/Heat Pump) (HSAOAGAA), Hydronic/Baseboard Radiant Heating Service (HSAOACAE)

Keywords

• Residential solar installation
• Solar battery storage
• Off-grid power systems
• Heat pump installation
• Air conditioning installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Jindabyne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar PV System Sales and Installation: Design, supply, and installation of solar photovoltaic systems for residential properties. Revenue is generated through one-time system sales with associated installation services. The company uses Clean Energy Council accredited designers and installers.
2. Battery Storage System Installation: Installation of battery storage systems including Sigenergy, Tesla Powerwall, and BYD. Complementary to solar PV installations as add-on or retrofit solutions.
3. Air Conditioning Installation: Installation of ActronAir heating and cooling systems including split systems and ducted air conditioning. Offered as complementary product to solar installations.
4. Consultation and Design Services: Free at-home consultations providing advice on solar energy, batteries, and energy use and conservation. Professional design services for custom system specifications.
5. After-Sales Support and Monitoring: Ongoing after-sales service including system monitoring, maintenance, and warranty support. Remote monitoring capabilities allow identification of issues before they become apparent.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Snowy Regional Solar designs, supplies, and installs residential solar photovoltaic systems, battery storage systems, and off-grid power solutions for homeowners in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW Australia. The company also installs ActronAir air conditioning systems (split and ducted) and Sanden Eco Plus hot water heat pumps as complementary offerings. Services span free at-home consultation, custom system design using site-specific irradiance and roof data, Clean Energy Council accredited installation, and ongoing after-sales monitoring and support.

Product overview

Snowy Regional Solar is a residential solar installation company offering an integrated energy ecosystem comprising solar panels, inverters, battery storage systems, air conditioning, and hot water heat pumps. The core product portfolio includes SunPower Performance 7 solar panels with 30-year warranties, Fronius and Enphase inverters (string and microinverter options), and battery systems including Sigenergy, Tesla Powerwall 3, and Fronius Reserva for grid-connected homes. For off-grid applications, the company offers SMA + BYD premium systems and Victron + Pylontech cost-effective configurations. Air conditioning offerings feature ActronAir products including Serene split systems, Aires ducted, and Advance premium ducted units. Hot water solutions include Sanden Eco Plus heat pumps. Financing is available through Brighte Green Loan partnerships. The company provides design, installation, and after-sales services for the Snowy Monaro region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Solar PV System Design and Installation End-to-end design, supply, and installation of grid-connected residential solar photovoltaic systems using premium equipment (SunPower Performance 7 panels, Fronius and Enphase inverters) with Clean Energy Council accredited installers, intended for homeowners in the Snowy Monaro region seeking to reduce electricity costs.
• Battery Storage System Installation Design and installation of residential battery storage systems including Tesla Powerwall 3, Sigenergy modular LFP batteries, and Fronius Reserva, available as add-ons or retrofits to solar PV systems for grid-connected homeowners.
• Off-Grid Solar Power System Design and Installation Off-grid power system design and installation for remote properties without viable grid access, using SMA + BYD premium configurations or Victron + Pylontech cost-effective configurations engineered for extreme alpine conditions in the Snowy Monaro region.
• Air Conditioning System Installation Installation of ActronAir heating and cooling systems including Serene split systems and Aires and Advance ducted air conditioning with multi-zone control, offered as a complementary offering to solar installations for residential customers.
• Hot Water Heat Pump Installation Installation of Sanden Eco Plus hot water heat pumps with CO2 refrigerant for cold climate performance and Australian-made storage tank, intended as a complementary energy-efficiency upgrade for residential customers.
• Free At-Home Energy Consultation and System Design No-cost at-home consultation and custom system design service covering electricity usage analysis, roof inspection, satellite and weather data review, and holistic energy-use advice for prospective residential solar and battery customers.
• After-Sales Monitoring and Maintenance Support Ongoing post-installation service including system monitoring, remote fault identification, retailer liaison for meter changes, electronic manual provision, warranty support, and panel cleaning for installed solar and battery systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• ROI on well-designed Off-Grid system achievable within a decade with rising electricity costs and shift to renewable energy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NETCC (National Electrical and Communications Association)minorOthersNETCC is a national industry association for electrical and communications contractors. Snowy Regional Solar is an approved seller under NETCC, indicating compliance with industry standards and codes of conduct.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• EnergyAustralia: Major Australian energy retailer offering residential solar, battery, and EV solutions alongside its core electricity and gas business. Comparable in product categories and customer segments but operates with significantly greater scale and brand recognition across Australia.
• Origin Energy: Large Australian energy retailer that has expanded into residential solar and battery installation. Comparable in targeting the same residential solar + battery customer need, but with national scale, capital strength, and bundled energy retail offerings.
• AGL Energy: Major Australian energy retailer that also sells and installs residential solar and battery systems. Overlaps with Snowy Regional Solar's customer base and product categories but operates as part of a much broader energy retail portfolio rather than as a specialist installer.

Direct peers

• Solar Choice: Australian solar comparison and installer network platform that matches residential customers with local accredited installers. Comparable in that it serves the same end customers seeking residential solar and battery quotes, and its installer network overlaps with Snowy Regional Solar's regional footprint.
• Smart Energy: One of Australia's largest residential solar and battery retailers, offering premium products including SunPower and Enphase with a national network. Directly comparable product line (premium panels, microinverters, battery systems) and similar direct sales approach, but materially larger.
• Solahart: Australia's largest residential solar installer and franchisor, offering solar PV, battery storage, and hot water heat pumps with a national dealer network. Directly comparable to Snowy Regional Solar on product mix and residential/off-grid positioning, but with vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Natural Solar: Australian residential and commercial solar installer offering solar, battery, EV charging, and heat pump solutions with national coverage. Comparable in bundled energy ecosystem offering and direct-to-customer sales model, though larger and broader in geographic footprint.

Others

• Brighte: Australian point-of-sale consumer finance provider for residential solar, battery, and home energy upgrades, and an actual financing partner of Snowy Regional Solar. Not a competitor, but a closely linked ecosystem participant that materially affects customer affordability and conversion.

Emerging players

• Reposit Power: Australian distributed energy and virtual power plant operator enabling solar and battery households to earn revenue from grid services. Comparable in targeting Australian solar+battery residential customers, but with a software/platform business model rather than installation.

Regional players

• SunPower Australia: Australian arm of the premium solar panel manufacturer whose SunPower Performance 7 panels are a flagship product for Snowy Regional Solar. Not a direct competitor (it is a supplier), but is a relevant ecosystem peer shaping the premium solar narrative that the company leverages.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 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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