Solar quote comparison service SolarQuotes will be acquired by Origin Energy, with founder Finn Peacock sharing the news in a blog update.
Peacock said he expected the handover to take place on December 1, with the business remaining independent of Origin’s main business unit.
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“SolarQuotes has been my life for over 15 years, and letting it go feels strange. But for SolarQuotes to have the biggest impact going forward, it needs more than just me at the wheel,” he wrote.
“Origin is ending their residential solar and battery installs, but this isn’t them stepping away from renewables. In fact, they want to move faster. Their new strategy? Help more households go solar by connecting them with good independent installers—like the ones in the SolarQuotes network.
“This sale puts SolarQuotes in a position to have a bigger impact. The next challenge isn’t just getting more panels on roofs—it’s about electrifying entire homes and integrating everything with an increasingly renewable grid.”
Peacock said he would be “sticking around for a few years” to help with the transition.
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“I’ll be honest—this change makes me nervous,” he said.
“I know not everyone will agree with the decision. But I believe it’s the right move to help more people electrify their homes and speed up the transition to renewables.”