NRN - National Renewable Network

We are incredibly proud to announce that NRN - National Renewable Network has won the “One to Watch” category at the S2S Summit Startup to Scaleup Summit 2024! This recognition is a testament to our team’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to creating a renewable energy future. A special congratulations to our CEO, Alan Hunter, who also took home the Best Pitch award as voted by the esteemed judges. At NRN, we are pushing the boundaries of renewable energy solutions, and these awards inspire us to continue making a tangible impact on the journey to a sustainable future. Thank you to the S2S Summit for this incredible honour and to everyone who has supported us along this journey, including Investible and Electrifi Ventures. The future is indeed bright for NRN and our partners!

Today, our CEO Alan Hunter joined the NSW Aboriginal Business Roundtable, participating in an insightful panel discussion on opportunities in procurement, sustainability, and renewable energy. It was a fantastic chance to discuss NRN’s commitment to accessible, sustainable energy solutions and explore new ways to collaborate and drive meaningful impact in partnership with Aboriginal businesses. We were also proud to host a stand and connect with other industry leaders and community partners in the networking hub. This was more than just a conversation—it was a powerful step toward shared goals and deeper understanding of how we can better serve communities together. Thank you to the organisers and all the inspiring participants. We look forward to many more collaborations that contribute to a cleaner, more inclusive energy future for all Huge thanks to Jarin Baigent for MCing the event and to the other Roundtable members Mieka White from EnergyAustralia, Hayden Mancktelow from EnergyCo, Charles Agnew from Sydney Water and David Kirkland from Greater Sydney Parklands.

Our founder and CEO Alan Hunter deep diving into a discussion on Startups Innovating in Consumer Energy Resources at the 2024 All Energy Australia conference. Great talking points by Laura Jones, Chris Martell, David Barshevski and Mitch O'Neill. Thanks to Ruchika Deora for moderating the discussion.

Join us at the Sydney Home Show from today until Sunday! We’ve teamed up with our one of our solar installation partners, One Power Solar to showcase what the NRN - National Renewable Network can do. Drop by our stand to learn how you can slash your energy bills with no upfront costs, and ask us about our $1,200 debit card offer. See you there!

We are thrilled to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of this year’s most innovative and disruptive companies. These trailblazers have not only scaled their businesses but also pushed the boundaries of innovation, showing exceptional leadership in their industries.   2024 Technology Scale-up Awards Winners:   Technology Scale-up of the Year: Applied EV - Software Defined Machines™ AgTech: Farmbot Monitoring Solutions AI and Web 3.0: APIMatic.io Business & Professional Services: Oho CleanTech: Applied EV - Software Defined Machines™ CyberTech: de.iterate FinTech: PropHero One to Watch: NRN - National Renewable Network Trans-Tasman Tech Award: Humanitix Tech Entrepreneur of the Year: Claire Rogers   We would like to congratulate all finalists and look forward to seeing these companies continue to grow and Scale-up!

What an exciting moment it was at the S2S Summit 2024 last Thursday, where innovation was on full display during the Technology Scale-up Awards and the highly anticipated Pitch Competition, sponsored by Josys! We would like to congratulate the Pitch Competition winner, NRN - National Renewable Network (NRN), led by Alan Hunter, for their outstanding pitch and vision. Additionally, a big congratulations to Deeligence, led by Elena Tsalanidis, for taking home the People’s Choice Award for their impressive pitch. 🎉 A big thank you to Josys for supporting the Pitch Competition, and congratulations to all the finalists and winners of the Technology Scale-Up Awards for their hard work and innovation. Here’s to continued growth and success for all the participants! #S2SSummit2024 #TechnologyScaleUpAwards #PitchCompetition

We recently hired Aaron Zavolokin to lead customer experience at NRN - National Renewable Network. Aaron sits at the crossroads of business, consumer insights, strategy, and technology. With a diverse background in research, analytics, customer experience strategy, solution design, project and product management, and technology transformation, he excels at turning complex challenges into practical solutions. His experience spans national and multinational companies, including working with two of Australia’s largest customer bases: Telstra and NBN. Aaron is known for effortlessly weaving clever puns into daily conversations, earning him a reputation as the new funniest person in the office (sorry, Jonathan Ablondi)*. A football fanatic, outdoor adventurer, and padel enthusiast, you'll likely find him scaling a mountain when he's not cheering on his favourite team or dominating the padel court. Welcome on board Aaron! *Aaron wrote this section. Please take it with a pinch of salt...

Our CEO and founder, Alan Hunter, was recently featured on the Climatalist podcast! 🎙️ Anton Babkov interviews Alan, exploring how NRN transforms the energy sector by offering free solar and battery installations for homes, making renewable energy more accessible to everyone. Alan tackles key industry challenges —including the unpredictability of solar supply and the risks of negative energy costs—and highlights how strategic partnerships and effective energy storage are critical for a sustainable future. You can watch it on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gWeNcZ8D Or stream it on: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ggFdr_Rd or Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g2S2uy3F

Meet Scott Rhodie, the driving force behind marketing and communications at NRN. With over thirty years of experience in marketing, communications, journalism, and business, Scott brings a wealth of knowledge. Scott’s background is as diverse as it is impressive. He worked as a tabloid journalist in the UK for The Sun and the Scotland on Sunday. He’s also led digital communications for Australia’s National Broadband Network (NBN). A master of blending data-driven strategy with creative flair, Scott is passionate about breaking down barriers to create meaningful, personal customer interactions. Outside work, he enjoys socialising with friends, collecting whisky, building LEGO, and making Star Wars fan films. His professional expertise and playful creativity make him indispensable to the NRN team.

Congratulations to the Future Leader of the Year finalists in the 2024 Best in Tech Awards! From hundreds of nominations nationwide, our expert judges have selected the most outstanding startups, founders, and tech leaders across 15 categories. Winners will be revealed at the Best in Tech gala dinner on Wednesday, 4 September. For more details on the Best In Tech Awards, visit: https://bit.ly/3zPgiqb Supported by Firemark Ventures