Payment Plan funds largest school solar energy system in NZ
Kaitaia College, situated in the very Far North of Aotearoa in New Zealand, is a co-educational secondary school with 900 students. Founded in the 1930s, it has strong ties to its…
2022 commercial solar insights you need to know right now
After a turbulent 2021 characterised by lockdowns and supply chain issues, Australia’s PV industry still managed to achieve a record year.Despite this growth in the smaller STC market (<100kW systems)…
3 talking points to fire up customer leads in uncertain times
We’d all hoped for a smoother entry into 2021. But after multiple snap lockdowns, uncertain times look likely to continue for some time. So how do you give your customers…
Explainer: rising interest rates in Australia & NZ & their impact on solar project economics
Back in October we wrote about China’s energy crisis and supply chain constraints resulting in rising prices for the local solar industry. Now, with inflation and cost of living increasing,…
Closing commercial solar opportunities is easier & faster thanks to new OpenSolar partnership
A new partnership between Smart Ease and OpenSolar will make it easier for solar installers to close commercial opportunities. From today, commercial payment plan provider Smart Ease will have its products…
Introducing a new breed of commercial solar PPAs
Smart Ease today announced it will be offering a new breed of commercial Solar PPAs. Installers and suppliers of solar equipment will now have a true one-stop shop for all…
Seafood, sunsets and ice-cold beer – thanks to a payment plan
Nestled deep in the Gulf of Carpentaria, lies the Sunset Tavern, Karumba. As popular with the locals as it is with backpackers and tourists, the Tavern is famous for its…
Payment plan delivers significant cashflow benefits to farming business
Family-owned and -operated Pollock Farm produces hay and lucerne chaff, mainly for the horse industry. “Electricity to irrigate is the biggest expense on the farm at more than $100,00 a year,”…
Payment plan powers Freedom Foods’ ambitious solar project
Freedom Foods is a leading health food brand. In 2018, in a bid to reduce energy costs and as part of its five-year sustainability plan, the company launched ‘Project Radiant’,…
Customer story: Ripe for the picking – saving sooner with Smart Ease
SA Tomato grows beautiful, hydroponic (you guessed it!) tomatoes which it supplies to wholesalers that serve major supermarkets. Back in 2019, owner Oriana Petsios decided something needed to be done about…