Auckland / Christchurch, February 2025 – Lodestone Energy, New Zealand’s largest solar energy developer, is expanding its capability in retailing and has chosen Robotron as its preferred software partner. Robotron’s energy data management solution, robotron*esales, will power Lodestone’s retail platform, supporting customer billing, and market reconciliation.
Lodestone is rapidly becoming a key player in New Zealand’s renewable energy market, developing large-scale solar farms that supply certified, sustainable electricity. By developing in-house retail capability, Lodestone can offer its commercial and industrial customer base a more streamlined end-to-end service for 100% solar-generated electricity.
As Lodestone’s retail business scales, robotron*esales will ensure seamless operations by managing all billing processes, market interactions, and energy data analytics. The platform’s modular and flexible design enables Lodestone to optimise pricing, customer offerings, and market participation while maintaining compliance with industry regulations.
Lodestone’s Managing Director, Gary Holden, commented:
"Developing in-house retail capability is an exciting step forward in Lodestone’s journey to deliver solar energy directly to New Zealand businesses. We needed a robust and proven software solution to support our retail platform, and Robotron’s expertise in the NZ energy market made them the ideal partner. Their technology provides the flexibility and efficiency we require as we bring more solar power to market."
Robotron New Zealand’s Managing Director, Alexander Born, added:
"We are delighted to support Lodestone as it evolves its business model. Lodestone has already established itself as a leader in New Zealand’s solar generation sector, and we look forward to enabling the growth of their retail business with our innovative energy data management solution robotron*esales. As partners, we are mutually aligned on accelerating Aotearoa, New Zealand, towards a 100% renewable energy future."
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Lodestone Energy is New Zealand’s market-leading solar generation company. Having established New Zealand’s first grid-connected utility-scale solar farms, the company continues to develop a nationwide portfolio. Lodestone is committed to making solar a significant contributor to New Zealand’s electricity mix, accelerating the national effort to decarbonise the energy sector. Lodestone delivers premium solar-based energy solutions to its customers across New Zealand.
