Company Interview / Shining a light on solar energy

Alan Hunter from National Renewable Network shares the company's latest partnership with Jacana Energy in the Northern Territory. The initiative, Sun Boosters trial, aims to equip 30 social housing properties with solar energy panels, offering tenants cheaper electricity without any upfront costs or financing.

Alan explains that traditionally, households had to invest heavily in solar solutions. National Renewable Network seeks to change this by developing energy plans that include solar, similar to phone plans that come with a device. This model allows for significant savings, with some clients already seeing up to a 30% reduction on their bills.

Through successful trials, the company hopes to expand this model nationally and possibly spark interest from state governments and energy retailers like Diamond Energy and Alinta Energy. Alan reveals their solid financial standing after recent pre-series A funding, advancing plans to support more homes, and hints at potential future international ventures.