Takeaways

• Renewable software platform OpenSolar has raised US$20 million (A$30m) to enhance its AI-powered solar design and sales tools.
• The platform, used by 25,000 solar installers in over 160 countries, aims to make clean energy adoption faster and more affordable.
• Backed by Google, Titanium Ventures, and 2150 Sustainability Fund, OpenSolar plans to expand its AI and global reach.

Australian-born, US-based OpenSolar has raised US$20 million (A$30 million) in fresh funding to accelerate the development of its AI-driven renewables software platform and expand its global presence.

The funding round saw continued support from Titanium Ventures, the former Telstra Ventures fund, alongside the London and Copenhagen-based 2150 Sustainability Fund and Google. This latest round brings OpenSolar’s total funding to more than US$45 million (A$68 million) since its founding in 2017.

Founded in Sydney by Adam Pryor and Andrew “Birchy” Birch, OpenSolar offers a free-to-use software platform that helps solar installers design, sell, and manage solar energy systems. The platform integrates AI tools, Google’s Solar API, and a suite of business functions, including sales proposals, project management, payment processing, finance solutions, and hardware ordering.

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Today, OpenSolar’s technology is used by more than 25,000 installer businesses across 160 countries, helping connect them with hardware suppliers, finance providers, and service partners, all of which contribute to the company’s revenue stream.

The company’s latest release, OpenSolar 3.0, uses the power and potential of artificial intelligence to streamline installers’ workflows and boost design accuracy. The newly raised funds will primarily go toward advancing this AI technology and expanding coverage into new markets.

CEO Andrew Birch said the platform’s next generation of AI tools would play a crucial role in scaling global solar adoption.

“The ability for any contractor to access world-class software and imagery for free is supporting the rapid transition to low-cost clean energy,” Birch said.

Since its inception, OpenSolar has helped create 6 million solar system designs, translating into US$10 billion in solar sales. Birch believes innovations like OpenSolar 3.0 will help reduce the cost of solar deployment and contribute to the company’s broader vision, enabling 50% of global energy to be generated by renewables by 2035.

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As demand for affordable and efficient solar energy software grows, OpenSolar’s continued backing from global sustainability and technology leaders signals strong confidence in its role at the forefront of the clean energy transition.

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Source: startupdaily