About SolarCloud
Give every Australian a way to own renewable energy.
SolarCloud exists to give all Australians access to real solar ownership—regardless of the property they own, rent or call home.
Renters, apartment residents and people with shaded, heritage or wrong-facing roofs can own solar too. It is a practical way to support a greener future while earning quarterly AU$ credits that can help reduce the impact of rising energy prices.
Over time, those credits have the potential to add up to substantial savings. It is a win–win: more Australians can support renewable energy and share in the value their solar produces.
Access should not depend on property
A lease, a shared roof, shade or the wrong orientation should not exclude someone from owning solar.
Ownership should remain yours
Solar should be something you genuinely own—not a subscription tied to one address, roof or energy retailer.
The benefit should work in real life
The value of solar should be practical and flexible. That is why SolarCloud pays quarterly AU$ credits that can go towards an electricity bill, a gas bill or directly to a bank account of your choosing.
Solar should work around your life—not the other way around.
From one wrong-facing roof to a new way to own solar.
SolarCloud began in 2017 when founder John Kennedy wanted solar for his Sydney home. Most of his roof faced the wrong way, and a large tree shaded the rest.
Rather than accept that solar was not an option, John asked a different question: what if you could own solar somewhere else and still receive the value it creates?
When the idea was tested online, more than 4,800 people registered their interest within days. Australians everywhere wanted a way to own solar without the usual property barriers.
That insight became SolarCloud: real solar owned by the customer, hosted and professionally managed on their behalf, with the cash value it generates returned to them every quarter.
Simple for owners. Serious behind the scenes.
The experience is straightforward: own solar, let us manage it and receive AU$ credits every quarter. Behind it sit years of work across energy, technology, law, finance and operations.
SolarCloud operates through an ASIC-registered managed investment scheme, ARSN 612 098 110, issued under an Australian Financial Services Licence held by LLA Equities.
We manage the monitoring, maintenance, cleaning, insurance, warranties and eligible replacements. Your SolarCloud solar remains yours if you move home or change energy retailer.
The Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination explain how SolarCloud works and the risks to consider before buying.
The people behind SolarCloud.
Different disciplines. One shared purpose.
Our team brings together experience in regulated finance, energy, technology, law, operations and customer care—all united by a belief that solar ownership can be available to far more people.
Terry Cuthbertson
Incoming Chairman
Extensive corporate finance expertise advising businesses and government on mergers, acquisitions and financing. Former Partner of KPMG Corporate Finance and NSW Partner in Charge of M&A, coordinating government privatisations, mergers, divestitures and ASX public offerings. Previous directorships on ASX-listed My Net Fone, Montec International, Austpac Resources NL, South American Iron and Steel, and Sun BioMedical.
John Kennedy
CEO/Founder
A proven leader with international experience growing disruptive technology businesses; 20+ years in digital and online media and 17+ years in directorships and senior management.
Orlando Kennedy
Director
Keen to grow SolarCloud alongside his father and sister, with strong interest in operations and future international expansion and the global side of solar installations.
Victoria Thomas
Head of Customer Experience
As Head of Customer Experience, Victoria leads with a focus on exceptional client care, retention, and relationship-building. With experience in service training, content creation, and facilitation for international service companies, she is passionate about developing high-performing teams and delivering client experiences that build trust, resolve challenges, and support long-term satisfaction.
Francesca Williams
Executive Assistant & Operations Support
Francesca has extensive experience in Executive Assistant and administration roles, where she has built a reputation for being highly organised. She supports the SolarCloud team by keeping day-to-day operations running efficiently, managing communications, and ensuring everything behind the scenes is executed with precision.
Joe Adendorff
Advisor and Accounting Support
Chartered Accountant and Managing Director of an independent hotel group.
Martin Essam
CTO
A stalwart of the Australian IT consulting industry across four decades, with full-stack expertise and particular strength in middleware, integration and databases.
Paul Young
Investor Representative
A 39-year career across telecommunications, IT, real estate, fleet management and energy.
Alfonso Grillo
Legal Adviser to SolarCloud
Extensive commercial law experience across M&A, capital raisings, ASX listings, corporate structuring, governance and IP; Director of ASX-listed Nagambie Resources and adviser to several ASX-listed companies; recognised in Asia Pacific Legal 500 and Best Lawyers Australia.
Tony Petani
Legal Adviser to SolarCloud
Corporate and commercial lawyer specialising in M&A, corporate structuring, commercial law and IP, with particular work in ICT, media, health and finance and large-scale corporate financing.
