Record-breaking 1GW commercial solar installations in 2024
Against a challenging economic backdrop, many Australian businesses chose to invest in energy resilience in 2024 with a record-breaking 1GW of solar power installed on commercial buildings.
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Navigating the commercial market in 2025
2024 was a tough year for Australian businesses. According to CreditorWatch’s November 2024 figures (1): Insolvencies rose a staggering 57% year on year.
The average business failure and closure rate across all sectors reached 5.1%, the highest level since August 2020.
Meet Rho, the powerhouse team lead behind our customer service
Being responsive, empathetic and solution-oriented are qualities we at Smart Ease take great pride in. These traits are often highlighted by our customers and Channel Partners as the defining feature of their experience with us.
Fact OR Fiction: Breaking Down Common EV Concerns
In January 2025, Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standards will come into effect, establishing stricter fuel efficiency requirements for all new cars entering the Australian market.
Sales tips for success this EOFY
Need to boost your numbers before the end of financial year? Here are our 5 top tips for closing more sales before the finish line.
New accreditation for solar installers: What you need to know
A hot topic at this year’s Smart Energy Conference was the unveiling of the new Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) scheme. Installers and designers have
Energy Efficiency Grants for SMEs: An explainer
This month, the government announced a $41 million grant pool in Energy Efficiency Grants for SMEs. Could your business be eligible to cash-in and upgrade to energy-efficient equipment? Find out here.
Sustainable Future: Our 1% Project unveiled
Smart Ease has committed to allocating 1% of our funding revenue to projects that align with our ethos of sustainability and community.
Season’s greetings! 2023 wrap & what’s ahead for 2024
Season’s greetings, from us to you! Smart Ease CEO, Guy Olian, wraps up a huge 2023 – and gets excited about what’s coming in 2024.
Electrification: It’s happening!
As the world embraces the era of electrification, the demand for cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions is at an all-time high.
Technology solutions companies are in a unique position to leverage this trend.
The Capacity Investment Scheme: What do commercial-solar installers need to know?
Australia has committed to raising renewables to 82 per cent of the energy mix by 2030, and last week, Chris Bowen announced some changes to make sure we reach our renewable-energy targets.
Top takeouts from All-Energy Australia 2023
Australia’s largest clean-energy trade show, All-Energy, didn’t disappoint this year, offering up a unique insight into the current state of the industry – and where it’s going.