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2013
Established ClearSky, the most successful community-funded PPA provider in Australia.
Ahead of The Curve
In these early days, we pioneered Power Purchase Agreements (or PPAs), the popularity of which massively accelerated the uptake of solar in the commercial space. In 2013 we helped to incorporate ClearSky Solar Investments (CSSI) a not-for-profit social enterprise linking community investors with quality solar projects.
From that point on, it was blue skies for Smart Commercial Solar. We expanded our expertise by recruiting the top talent in the field and doubled down on our data-driven approach, which helped us to secure our first key clients; HammondCare and Bunnings Warehouse.
We also gained industry recognition, winning the Australian Innovation Challenge; being named an Anthill Smart 100 Company; and receiving several nominations for the Clean Energy Council design awards, which we won in 2019.
Notable Achievements
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2019
Delivered the largest behind-the-meter solar project in Australia for McCain Foods.
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2025
Delivering the world’s first all-female commercial solar installation for Officeworks.
Learn more about our commitment
to sustainability
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From our humble beginnings, we’re proud to have achieved consistent year-on-year growth since inception, becoming one of the largest solar companies in the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) space.
Along with our financial success, we’re endlessly proud of our team, which has grown from three full-time staff to over 52 of the smartest minds in the industry.
Huon Hoogesteger
Founder & CEO
Smart Insights
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