Christchurch, New Zealand – April, 2025 – Robotron New Zealand is proud to have supported Lodestone Energy, New Zealand’s leading solar generator, to have successfully become an approved electricity retailer. In a remarkable record-breaking five-week project, Robotron provided advanced software solutions and business processes that enabled Lodestone to meet the regulatory requirements for Type 1 Retailer status.
Robotron NZ delivered a comprehensive solution that gave Lodestone Energy the foundations and systems to meet the stringent regulatory standards for a Type 1 Retailer. The success of this project underscores the ability of Robotron’s software to streamline energy retailers’ operations and accelerate their growth in a rapidly evolving market.
Sarah McHardy, General Manager Customer at Lodestone Energy commented, “Achieving Type 1 Retailer status is a significant accomplishment for our team. We can now offer end-to-end renewable electricity solutions to our current and future customers. The exceptional support provided by Robotron and consultant Chrissy Burrows (Momentous Consulting Ltd) enabled this project to succeed. Robotron’s system integration and BPO solution will allow us to scale while ensuring we deliver the highest level of service for our customers and maintain compliance with the New Zealand energy market.”
Alexander Born, CEO of Robotron New Zealand Limited, shared his thoughts on the collaboration: “We are thrilled to support Lodestone Energy in this remarkable achievement. The success of this five-week project demonstrates the power of our software solutions to enable energy retailers to navigate complex regulations and scale their operations swiftly. Lodestone's ability to transition to a Type 1 Retailer in such a short time reflects their drive for excellence and innovation in the electricity sector. In addition, we are pleased to support Lodestone by managing the business processes through our outsourced support model Robotron BPO experts”, said Alexander Born.
Becoming an electricity retailer builds on Lodestone Energy’s momentum in the renewable energy market. With Robotron NZ as chosen IT partner, Lodestone is well-equipped to accelerate its growth and actively shape New Zealand’s transition to a more sustainable energy system. By delivering intelligent IT infrastructure and future-ready solutions, Robotron is proud to support this transformation – true to our mission of creating the future of energy.
