Australia is leading the charge in transitioning to renewable energy. Not only does the country generate green energy for its residents, but it also exports it to other countries where large-scale power generation is limited. Below are some of the top renewable energy companies in Australia powering change.
Top Renewable Energy Companies in Australia to Know
- Schneider Electric
- AGL
- Sundrive Solar
- Brighte
- NRN
Top Renewable Energy Companies in Australia
Ohme makes an EV battery charger that it says lets users get more charge and charge during less-expensive times of the day. It can customize the charger and installs them, too. Ohme is based in Sydney.
Clean Hydrogen Technologies makes turquoise hydrogen, which is produced by breaking down natural gas into hydrogen gas and solid carbon. The hydrogen can be used to make products such as fertilizer and the carbon goes into the manufacture of batteries and solar panels. Clean Hydrogen Technologies is building plants in India and the United States. The company is based in Sydney.
Brighte is an Australian greentech company helping households transition to renewable energy. Its site sells a host of fully electric products like electric stove tops, LED lighting and rooftop solar panels. It aims to help residents feel more informed about renewable energy and makes it more attainable by providing several financing options.
Allume Energy makes SolShare, a solar-panel system that allows multiple apartments in one building to access solar energy. SolShare uses a “sharing algorithm” to distribute the power evenly among apartments and common spaces. Allume says SolShare can trim both electric bills and grid electricity by 40 percent. Allume is headquartered in Melbourne and also has offices in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Elecsome says it is the first company in Australia to upcycle old solar panels. The panels are turned into SolarCrete, a pre-mix concrete used in construction and for driveways, curbs and other projects that call for concrete. Elecsome says its factory can process about 1 million panels per year. Elecsome is based in Keysborough.
AGL is a utility provider with green energy solutions. Through its website, customers can compare and shop energy plans, learn about renewable solutions or schedule services. It also features an intuitive app where customers can track their energy consumption on a daily or weekly basis.
ACEN Australia creates and operates solar, wind and energy-storage products that help power homes and businesses with clean energy. Many of its projects are located in the southeast portion of Australia. ACEN Australia gained certification as a Great Place to Work in 2024. The company is based in Tasmania.
Snowy Hydro, founded in 1949, aims to help Australia usher in the era of renewable energy. Its Snowy 2.0 project, which it says is the biggest renewable energy project in Australia, will connect two existing dams to a new underground power station to produce on-demand hydroelectric power. Snowy Hydro is based in Cooma.
Okra Solar makes products that deliver electricity to people who are living off the grid, and it says there are 700 million such people worldwide. Its tech uses decentralized solar panels, batteries, and IoT hardware and software to create mesh grids that, it says, are less expensive than other off-grid solutions. Okra Solar is based in Sydney.
Canadian Solar has four offices and five warehouses in Australia; the company says it provides power to 172,000 Australian homes each year. Through clean energy measures such as return-and-recycle plans for old photovoltaic panels, the company diverts 11 million tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere each year. The company’s office is in Melbourne.
Enosi helps customers access power directly from solar and wind farms with Powertracer, a product that uses smart metering to match residential and business customers with their renewable energy needs. Enosi says Powertracer has helped a variety of businesses, from fashion retailers to shipping ports, access renewable energy. Enosi is based in Sydney.
The National Renewable Network, or NRN, aims to make renewable energy attainable for all Australians and helps them transition with no upfront costs. Through its website, residents can apply for the program and have a solar system installed on their rooftops. Besides installation, the company also provides maintenance and a mobile app to monitor energy consumption.
Shell Energy Australia offers a product called RECO, or Renewable Energy Contracting Options, that helps Shell customers buy renewable energy and thus reach their goals for sustainability. The company is striving for net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Shell Energy Australia is based in Brisbane.
Solar Analytics helps solar customers find the best energy plan, optimize energy use, make sure their panels are working properly and keep track of how much they are saving with a patented system that gathers and analyzes solar data. Customers can choose from three versions — Wattwatcher, CATCH Control or Inverter — depending on what type of solar system they use. Solar Analytics is based in Glen Innes in New South Wales.
Sundrive Solar develops high-efficiency solar cells for PV panels. In its products, Sundrive Solar uses copper for its PV panel development, which is more cost-effective and abundant, unlike the silver used in traditional manufacturing. The resulting product is thus more affordable for clients but ultra-efficient as well.
Schneider Electric is a global energy company manufacturing renewable products and software. Its solutions are geared toward residential homes and businesses to help them transition to renewable energy. Some of its products include electric vehicle chargers, inverters and energy management software.
Hysata makes electrolyzers, which produce green hydrogen. Green hydrogen produces fewer greenhouse gas emissions than grey hydrogen, which is a product of fossil fuels. In late 2024, Hysata and POSCO, a steelmaking company, entered into a joint venture agreement that will speed up the development and deployment of Hysata’s electrolysers. Hysata is based in Port Kembla.
Origin Energy, one of Australia’s biggest energy companies, says it is dedicated to supplying its 4 million-plus customers with smarter, more affordable and more sustainable energy solutions. It also offers EV charging subscriptions and can install EV chargers in residences. Origin has offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne.
ReneSola makes photovoltaic modules and distribution systems and offers one-stop shopping, from panel selection to installation to operation and maintenance. Its products are used by residences, businesses and commercial applications such as power plants.
Longi makes and sells solar panels for residential, commercial and industrial settings as well as utility-scale solar power plants. Longi’s Innovation Lab partners with universities and researchers on photovoltaic solutions, including solar wafers and cells. Longi’s Australia office is in Sydney.
