Our story
We're here to make solar feel friendly
SolBuddy Renewables started with one simple frustration: going solar was needlessly confusing. So we built a company — and a smiling mascot named Photon — to fix that.
Why we exist
Clean energy, minus the headache
For years we watched friends and family get bamboozled by jargon, pushy sales reps and confusing quotes. Brilliant technology was being wrapped in stress. We knew it could feel completely different.
So we built SolBuddy: a clean-energy company that treats you like a neighbour, not a number. Every quote comes with a plain-English explanation. Every term gets defined. And every customer gets Photon — our friendly guide who makes the whole journey feel light.
- Clean Energy Council Approved Retailer — held to the industry's highest standard.
- Accredited installers who treat your home with respect.
- Local & independent — real people who answer the phone.
What we believe
Three little promises
Sunshine is for everyone
Clean energy shouldn't be confusing or only for the wealthy. We make it understandable and accessible.
Honesty over hype
We'd rather tell you solar isn't right for you than sell you something you don't need.
People, not pressure
No commissions, no countdown timers, no nonsense. Just helpful humans and a friendly sun.
The humans (and one sun)
Meet your SolBuddies
A small, friendly team that genuinely loves this stuff — led, of course, by Photon.
Photon
Chief Sunshine Officer
Dana Okafor
Founder & lead designer
Leo Marsh
Head of installs
Aisha Rahman
Solar finance guide
Let's go solar
Come say hello
Whether you're solar-curious or ready to go, we'd love to meet you. No pressure — just a friendly chat.