Brighte

Brighte, financing for solar energy and home improvements in Australia

Brighte Capital Pty Limited is an Australian financing entity specialising in solar installations, batteries and home improvements. Its approach is to make these investments affordable for Australian households through loans and payment plans, supported by a network of trusted installers. The company operates under Australian Credit Licence number 508217 and all applications are subject to its credit approval criteria.

Financing products for households

Brighte's range for individuals includes several financing lines:

• 0% Interest Payment Plan.
• Brighte Green Loan.
• Brighte Personal Loan.
• HEUF Discounted Green Loan.
• NSW Home Energy Saver Loan.
• ACT Sustainable Household Scheme.

In addition to household loans, the company offers community-focused programmes such as the Home Energy Support Program, ACT Solar for Apartments, the TAS Energy Saver Loan Scheme and Electrify 2515.

Public programmes and institutional backing

Brighte has been selected as one of the first finance providers for the New South Wales Government's Home Energy Saver Loan programme. Through this initiative, the company offers 0% interest, no-fee financing to help New South Wales households lower their energy bills and make their homes more comfortable. The company also participates in the Australian Capital Territory's Sustainable Household Scheme, worth $200 million, and in Tasmania's Energy Saver Loan Scheme, worth $50 million.

Installer network and scale of activity

The company works with a network of more than 2,600 installers. According to the figures it publishes, activity financed by Brighte has funded 180,000 solar installations. The company estimates that these installations combined can offset 2.7 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent in a year, and that its customers can generate 4,200 GWh of clean energy annually.

Services for installers and businesses

Brighte serves both households and installers and organisations. For professionals it offers a partnership programme, the Brighte app for installers and a marketing hub. On the business side, it serves governments, corporates and communities. Account and application management is handled through the Brighte portal and its mobile app.

Corporate structure and activity in Australia

The company presents itself as Australia's leader in solar finance and bases its activity in Australia, where it acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land. Its offices are located on the land of the Gadigal of the Eora Nation. The company maintains lines of activity in financial services, energy and technology, and publishes information for investors, media and job candidates.