MODE ENERGY LTD

What MODE ENERGY LTD does

Mode Energy Ltd (legal entity Mode Electrical (Tas.) Pty Ltd) is a family-owned Tasmanian renewable energy installer founded in 2005 and rebranded from Mode Electrical to MODE Energy in March 2025. The company designs and delivers custom solar PV, battery storage, off-grid, hybrid, wind, and micro-hydro systems for residential and commercial clients, operating from its headquarters at 4 Kiln Court, St Leonards, Tasmania. Its core technical capability is in-house system engineering — load profiling, power logging, energy modelling, and right-sizing of multi-source systems — followed by installation carried out by 5 qualified electricians and 4 apprentices, with 2 office staff supporting the business. The leadership team consists of co-owners Martin Dingemanse (25+ years, specialising in complex off-grid systems including international deployments) and Simon Dingemanse (19+ years, award-winning electrician with Vanuatu and Solomon Islands experience).

The business runs a direct-to-consumer and direct-to-enterprise model with no third-party resellers. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time installation contracts ranging from small residential systems to enterprise-scale projects (e.g., the $421,000 Ossa Wines off-grid winery, the $250,500 three-school Department of Education project), supplemented by recurring service and maintenance contracts, energy audit and consulting fees, and government rebate facilitation (Small-scale Technology Certificates and the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program). Marketing relies on educational content (a blog and 10-episode video series), detailed case studies, and direct inbound enquiries. The company holds key installer credentials — CEC Approved Installer, NETCC Approved Seller, SAA Certified, Tesla T3 Powerwall Certified, and Certified REC Solar Professional — that gate access to rebates and premium products.

The product shelf spans panels from SunPower, Trina, Aiko, and REC; batteries from Tesla, BYD, Sigenergy, Fronius, PowerPlus, and SunPower; and inverters from Selectronic, Fronius, SMA, and Victron. Beyond Tasmania, Mode has delivered containerised, satellite-monitored off-grid power systems internationally (Nzara Hospital in South Sudan, prior projects in Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands) and a sawmill power station in Port Macquarie NSW, demonstrating the firm's capability to engineer for remote and challenging environments — a capability not commonly held by regional residential installers.

Name

MODE ENERGY LTD

Legal name

Mode Electrical (Tas.) Pty Ltd

Website

https://modeenergy.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mode Energy is a family-owned Tasmanian renewable energy installer that designs and delivers custom solar, battery, off-grid, hybrid, wind, and micro-hydro systems for residential and commercial clients across Tasmania, with select international projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar & Renewable Energy System Installation

NAICS

Electric Power Generation (22111), Solar Electric Power Generation (221114)

SIC

Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commissioning, Testing & Energization Services (Pre-Commissioning, Grid Code Compliance) (EUAMAFAK), Electrical Balance-of-Plant EPC (MV Collection, Cabling, Earthing, Lighting) (EUAEADAB), Major Component Service & Overhauls (Gearboxes, Blades, Generators, Inverters, Turbines) (EUAMAGAF), Renewable Energy Asset Management (Solar/Wind/Hydro/Geothermal) (EUAEAMAB)

Keywords

• Renewable energy installation
• Solar power systems
• Battery storage solutions
• Off-grid power systems
• Micro-hydro energy

Headquarters

HQ city

Launceston / St Leonards

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

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 System Sales and Installation: One-time sale and installation of solar PV systems (panels, inverters, mounting hardware) for residential and commercial customers. Revenue is generated as a lump-sum payment upon installation. Systems range from small residential 5kW setups to large commercial installations (100kW+). The company also facilitates government rebate programs (STCs) as an upfront discount.
2. Battery Storage Systems: Sale and installation of battery storage solutions including Tesla Powerwall, BYD Battery-Box, Sigenergy SigenStor, Fronius Reserva, and PowerPlus LFP batteries. Commercial battery systems for businesses and residential batteries for homeowners. Revenue is one-time upon installation, with potential for future recurring service revenue.
3. Project Management and Consulting: Energy audit and consulting services, including site evaluation, energy use analysis, feasibility studies, load profiling with temporary power loggers, and system design. Project management of the complete installation process including council, building, rebate, and engineering approvals. Professional services revenue billed as consulting/project management fees.
4. System Service and Maintenance: Ongoing system maintenance services including annual inspections, panel cleaning, cabling checks, inverter diagnostics, warranty repairs, and performance reporting for both grid-connected and off-grid systems. Provides recurring service revenue from existing installed customer base.
5. Government Rebate Facilitation (STCs): As an accredited solar installer, Mode handles the entire rebate application process for Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs). STCs are traded around $34–36 per certificate and offered as an upfront discount off the system price. This is a cost-reduction mechanism for customers rather than direct revenue, but it facilitates transactions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mode Energy designs, supplies, and installs custom renewable energy systems — including solar PV, battery storage, off-grid, hybrid, wind, and micro-hydro — for residential and commercial clients across Tasmania. The company delivers end-to-end project management from energy audit and feasibility study through design, council/rebate/engineering approvals, installation by in-house licensed electricians, commissioning, and ongoing service and maintenance. It also handles Small-scale Technology Certificate (STC) rebate processing and federal battery rebate applications on behalf of customers.

Product overview

Mode Energy is a Tasmanian-owned renewable energy company offering comprehensive solar and battery solutions. The core product portfolio centers on three main categories: (1) Solar Power Systems including grid-connected, off-grid, and hybrid configurations; (2) Battery Storage Solutions featuring products like Tesla Powerwall, BYD Battery-Box, Sigenergy SigenStor, Fronius Reserva, PowerPlus LFP, and SunPower Reserve; and (3) Complete Project Management from design through installation. The company distributes and installs partner brands including SunPower, Trina Solar, Aiko, and REC solar panels, alongside inverter solutions from Selectronic and Fronius. Additional services include energy audits, power monitoring, and ongoing system maintenance. The integrated approach combines solar panels with battery storage, inverters, and monitoring platforms to deliver complete renewable energy systems for residential and commercial clients across Tasmania.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar Power Systems Custom-designed solar PV systems for residential and commercial clients, including grid-connected, off-grid, and hybrid configurations, with comprehensive project management from design through installation by in-house licensed electricians.
• Battery Storage Solutions Sale and installation of energy storage systems including Tesla Powerwall, BYD Battery-Box, Sigenergy SigenStor, Fronius Reserva, PowerPlus LFP, and SunPower Reserve batteries for backup power, peak shifting, and off-grid applications across residential and commercial clients.
• Off-Grid Power Systems Autonomous power systems for remote and challenging locations, combining solar, battery, wind, micro-hydro, and backup generation with comprehensive monitoring and remote management from Mode's Tasmanian office.
• Hybrid Power Systems Integrated systems combining solar, wind, battery storage, and backup generation for properties requiring resilient power with grid fallback capabilities and intelligent energy management.
• Micro-Hydro Solutions Water-driven energy generation systems for properties with suitable water resources, providing consistent renewable power generation to complement solar and wind in off-grid applications.
• Project Management End-to-end project management covering initial site evaluation, energy audit, system design, council/building/rebate/engineering approvals, installation, and commissioning for every Mode Energy project.
• Energy Audit & Consulting Professional energy assessments including detailed energy use analysis, infrastructure review, savings strategies, and renewable energy recommendations with written reports for residential and commercial clients.
• Power Use Monitoring Real-time energy monitoring systems with web-based platforms and mobile apps showing power consumption, solar generation, and export data, enabling remote troubleshooting and system optimisation.
• System Service & Maintenance Ongoing maintenance services for solar systems including inspection, cleaning, cabling checks, inverter diagnostics, warranty repairs, and performance reporting for grid-connected and off-grid installations.
• Tesla Powerwall 3 Installation Sale and installation of the Tesla Powerwall 3 home battery (13.5kWh capacity, integrated solar inverter, up to 10kW power output, scalable to 4 units) with Tesla App monitoring and 10-year warranty; available through Mode as a Tesla T3 Certified Installer.

Quantifiable outcome

• Businesses can reduce electricity bills by up to 90–100%
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SunPowercoreTechnology or IntegrationSunPower is a global leader in solar innovation since 1985. Mode Energy installs SunPower Performance 7 panels featuring shingled-cell design and N-type TOPCon technology, backed by a 30-year combined Product, Performance & Service Warranty. SunPower panels are used across both residential and commercial Mode Energy installations.
• TeslacoreTechnology or IntegrationTesla is a global leader in energy storage technology. Mode Energy is a Tesla T3 Certified Powerwall Installer, offering Tesla Powerwall 2 and Powerwall 3 batteries (13.5 kWh) with integrated solar inverters for residential and commercial customers in Tasmania.
• FroniuscoreTechnology or IntegrationFronius is a global leader in solar technology developing inverters, battery storage, and digital tools for solar energy. Mode Energy installs Fronius solar inverters and the Fronius Reserva high-voltage battery (6.3–15.8 kWh per unit, up to 63 kWh total capacity). They are Selectronic Certified partners.
• BYD (Build Your Dreams)coreTechnology or IntegrationBYD is one of the world's largest providers of rechargeable lithium batteries, using Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) chemistry. Mode Energy installs the BYD Battery-Box Premium range (HVS, HVM, HVL, LVS, LVL) offering scalable storage from 4 kWh to 256+ kWh, compatible with leading inverters including Fronius Gen24 and SMA.
• SigenergycoreTechnology or IntegrationSigenergy is an industry-leading innovator offering the SigenStor — the world's first 5-in-One energy storage system integrating EMS, EV Charger, Battery Pack, Battery PCS, and PV Inverter. Mode Energy chooses Sigenergy for projects requiring unmatched reliability, safety, and flexibility for both on-grid and off-grid applications.
• REC GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationREC is a Norwegian-based global provider of solar energy solutions, fully integrated from silicon to panels. Mode Energy is a Certified REC Solar Professional Installer, offering REC ALPHα Series, REC N-Peak, REC TwinPeak 2, and REC Peak Energy panels. Certified installation extends product warranty to 25 years.
• Trina SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationTrina Solar is a global leader in PV technology and smart energy solutions since 1997, having shipped over 205 GW of solar modules globally. Mode Energy installs Trina Vertex S+ 440W Dual Glass Monocrystalline Modules featuring up to 22.3% efficiency and a 30-year power performance warranty.
• Aiko SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationAiko is a global leader in solar innovation pioneering ABC (All Back Contact) module technology with the Neostar 2P Series (450W–485W, up to 24.3% efficiency). Mode Energy installs Aiko panels characterised by award-winning design (Red Dot Design Award 2023), 30-year linear performance warranty, and 25-year product workmanship warranty.
• PowerPlus EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationPowerPlus Energy is an Australian-owned company founded in 2017 specialising in the design and manufacture of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries. Mode Energy installs PowerPlus LiFe Premium and ECO battery modules (up to 100% depth of discharge, 10-year warranty) suitable for off-grid commercial applications, compatible with Selectronic SP-PRO and Victron inverters.
• SMA (Solar Technology AG)coreTechnology or IntegrationSMA is a global leader in solar system technology, manufacturer of Sunny Island and Sunny Mini Central inverters. SMA Germany donated all inverter equipment for the Nzara Hospital South Sudan project. Mode Energy uses SMA inverters in commercial and off-grid installations.
• SelectroniccoreTechnology or IntegrationSelectronic is an Australian-owned company founded in 1964, one of the largest off-grid inverter manufacturers worldwide. Mode Energy installs the Selectronic SP Pro multi-mode bi-directional battery inverter (3kW–60kW, up to 10-year warranty when installed by Selectronic Accredited Integrator) for off-grid, hybrid, and grid-support applications.
• sonnen / Energy LocalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorsonnen eServices (a business name of Energy Locals Pty Ltd, an authorised electricity retailer) offers the sonnenFlat alternative electricity tariff exclusively for sonnenBatterie owners. Mode Energy has promoted sonnenFlat Tasmania as an option for eligible customers, positioning it as an alternative to Aurora Energy with claims of up to 80% savings on power bills.
• Clean Energy RegulatorcoreOthersThe Clean Energy Regulator administers the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) under which Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) are created for eligible solar and battery installations. Mode Energy, as a CEC-accredited installer, interacts with this government body to process STC rebates for customers.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Reposit Power: Australian energy management and grid services platform integrated by Mode Energy as a Reposit Accredited Partner. Comparable as an adjacent player enabling solar/battery customers to participate in demand response and VPP revenue streams, intersecting with Mode's installed base.

Direct peers

• Specialized Solar Systems: Australian off-grid and grid-connected solar installer with deep off-grid expertise similar to Mode Energy, including remote-area power systems for residential, commercial, and remote-area clients. Comparable in business model (custom design + installation + ongoing service) and product scope (solar, battery, hybrid, off-grid).
• Selectronic: Australian manufacturer of off-grid and hybrid inverters (SP PRO) used extensively by Mode Energy in its off-grid builds. Direct partner and adjacent competitor — both compete for the same Australian off-grid / hybrid system integrator role, with Selectronic supplying the inverter platform and Mode integrating it.
• PowerPlus Energy: Australian-owned LFP battery manufacturer (founded 2017) supplying Mode Energy. Comparable as an Australia-focused, off-grid and battery specialist serving commercial and residential remote-power applications, with deep overlap in customer base (off-grid integrators and end-customers).

Broad incumbents

• SunPower: Global premium solar panel manufacturer (now operating under Maxeon / TotalEnergies umbrella) whose Performance 7 panels Mode installs. Broad incumbent offering premium panels through certified installer networks; provides overlapping product portfolio but distributes rather than installs.
• SMA Solar Technology: Global inverter manufacturer (Sunny Island, Sunny Boy, STP series) used by Mode Energy in commercial and off-grid installations, including the donated Nzara Hospital system. Broad incumbent providing the inverter backbone across residential, commercial, and off-grid solar globally.
• Tesla Energy: Global battery and solar manufacturer whose Powerwall 3 Mode installs as a T3 Certified Installer. Broad incumbent offering overlapping residential and commercial energy storage products; competes indirectly via direct-to-consumer channels and partner installer networks across Australia.
• Fronius: Global inverter and battery (Fronius Reserva) manufacturer and Mode Energy core partner. Broad incumbent offering solar inverters, batteries, and digital monitoring tools distributed through certified installer networks in Australia.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@modeenergytas/videos

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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