Automation

Business Process Automation for Solar & Renewable Energy

Solar & Renewable Energy businesses deal with managing site assessments, quotes, and installation schedules. Business Process Automation fixes that. We build custom automation solutions for solar & renewable energy professionals - fixed-price quotes, no hourly billing. We take the processes your team does by hand - enquiries, quoting, invoicing, reporting, data entry between systems - and make them run themselves. Built for teams of 2 to 200, owned by you, with no ongoing retainer required.

30%

of hours worked globally could be automated with current technology

McKinsey Global Institute

27%

annual growth in Australian residential solar installations, driving demand for scheduling and quoting software

CSIRO 2024

Solar installers are dealing with a surge in demand and most are quoting manually. An automated quoting tool that factors in roof size, orientation, and rebates can turn around proposals in minutes instead of days.

Callum Holt, Founder, 13Labs

Last updated: 2026-03-19

Solar & Renewable Energy Challenges That Automation Solves

Solar installers, battery storage providers, and renewable energy consultants. These are the specific problems we see solar & renewable energy businesses bring to us:

1. Managing site assessments, quotes, and installation schedules. Our approach: everything runs under your accounts with full documentation. This directly addresses the way solar & renewable energy professionals actually work.

2. Tracking permits, grid connections, and compliance paperwork. Our approach: built for SMB teams of 2 to 200, not enterprise RPA budgets. This directly addresses the way solar & renewable energy professionals actually work.

3. Coordinating installation crews and equipment logistics. Our approach: connects the tools you already use - no rip and replace. This directly addresses the way solar & renewable energy professionals actually work.

4. Following up on leads from rebate and incentive enquiries. Our approach: everything runs under your accounts with full documentation. This directly addresses the way solar & renewable energy professionals actually work.

Business Process Automation Solutions for Solar & Renewable Energy

Based on the challenges above, here are the applications we recommend for solar & renewable energy businesses:

Quote Builder: System design quoting with rebate calculations. Learn how to build a quote builder.

Shift Scheduling: Installation crew scheduling and job tracking. Learn how to build a shift scheduling.

CRM: Lead tracking from enquiry through to installation. Learn how to build a crm.

Each of these can be customised to your specific solar & renewable energy workflows. We scope the exact features you need during a free consultation.

What Solar & Renewable Energy Businesses Can Expect

We measure success by real business outcomes, not feature lists. For solar & renewable energy businesses, the key metrics are:

Installations per month: We set up tracking from day one so you can see the impact in real numbers.

Quote conversion rate: We set up tracking from day one so you can see the impact in real numbers.

Average system value: We set up tracking from day one so you can see the impact in real numbers.

Tech adoption in solar & renewable energy is at the medium level. About half of solar & renewable energy businesses now use some form of digital tools. But most are using off-the-shelf products that only partially fit. Custom software built around your actual workflows is the next step.

Typical investment: $1000-2500. Most solar & renewable energy clients see measurable ROI within the first month.

How We Work with Solar & Renewable Energy Clients

Discovery. You tell us about your solar & renewable energy business: what is working, what is not, and what you wish you had. We ask about your current tools, team size, and daily workflows.

Scoping and quote. We define exactly what we will build and send you a fixed-price quote. No hourly rates. For solar & renewable energy projects, this usually falls within $1000-2500.

Build. We build your solution, typically within 2-4 weeks. You talk directly to our founder and lead engineer. No project managers or middlemen.

Launch and handover. We deploy, walk your team through everything, and provide ongoing support. You own all the code and data.

Solar & Renewable Energy in Melbourne

Strong solar uptake in Melbourne's outer suburbs with Victorian government rebates driving demand

We have worked with solar & renewable energy businesses across Melbourne's inner suburbs, outer suburbs, and regional Victoria. Whether you are based in the CBD, Fitzroy, or Geelong, we can meet in person or work remotely.

At a Glance

ChallengeSolutionExpected Outcome
Managing site assessments, quotes, and installation schedulesQuote Builder: System design quoting with rebate calculationsInstallations per month
Tracking permits, grid connections, and compliance paperworkShift Scheduling: Installation crew scheduling and job trackingQuote conversion rate
Coordinating installation crews and equipment logisticsCRM: Lead tracking from enquiry through to installationAverage system value
Following up on leads from rebate and incentive enquiriesQuote Builder: System design quoting with rebate calculationsInstallations per month

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you show me examples of Automation you have built for Solar & Renewable Energy?

We can walk you through relevant examples during a consultation call. Every Solar & Renewable Energy project is different, so we find it more useful to discuss your specific situation rather than show generic samples.

Can Automation integrate with the tools my Solar & Renewable Energy business already uses?

In most cases, yes. We build software that connects with the tools Solar & Renewable Energy businesses commonly use. During the consultation we will map out your current systems and plan the integration approach.

What is the ROI of Business Process Automation for Solar & Renewable Energy?

Most Solar & Renewable Energy businesses see returns within the first few months through time savings, fewer errors, and better customer experiences. The exact ROI depends on what you are automating, but we help you identify the highest-impact areas first.

What features should a Automation have for Solar & Renewable Energy?

The features depend on your specific needs, but for Solar & Renewable Energy businesses we typically recommend starting with the essentials and adding from there. We will help you prioritise what matters most during the scoping process.

What is the process for getting Automation built for my Solar & Renewable Energy business?

It starts with a free consultation where we learn about your Solar & Renewable Energy business and what you need. From there, we scope the project, agree on a price, and start building. You will see progress throughout and can give feedback at every stage.

How is 13Labs different from other automation agencies?

Ownership. Most agencies host the automations on their accounts and charge a retainer forever - stop paying, and your workflows stop. Everything we build runs under your accounts, fully documented. Ongoing help is optional, and if you want the capability in-house, we train your team through our buildAutomation programme. We are the only Melbourne automation provider that offers both.

Do we need to be a big company for this to be worth it?

No - the opposite. Small teams feel manual work hardest because every hour matters. If a process eats more staff time each month than the automation would cost over its first few months, it is worth automating. That maths often works for businesses with as few as two or three staff.

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