2026

Leigh Storr, leadership excellence in Energy

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Leigh Storr

Category

Entrepreneur - Energy

Client's Name

Country / Region

Australia

RESINC Solar founder, Leigh Storr, has redefined the solar industry with a social-enterprise model that puts customers and communities at the centre. Launching RESINC Solar in 2016, Leigh was determined to transform the sector’s reputation for poor service. With more than 20 years in renewable energy, he has built two award-winning solar companies, installed over 20,000 systems, and helped 150,000 homes and businesses transition to green energy. His experience and values continue to drive RESINC’s mission.

After working with large-scale energy retailers, Leigh saw the environmental and economic potential of a customer-centric, bottom-up approach to renewable energy. RESINC Solar was created to do solar differently, built on a service-first, not product-first, philosophy. He recognised that the industry’s sales-driven mindset was failing the very people it was meant to serve and set out to create a solar company grounded in long-term relationships and genuine community support.

Solar installation is a rapidly growing industry in Australia and worldwide as countries shift towards renewable energy to tackle climate change. RESINC Solar’s service-led model addresses critical challenges in the market, including poor after-sales support, consumer knowledge gaps, the high upfront cost of quality systems, safety issues from substandard installations, and the need for sustainable financial solutions as electricity prices continue to rise.

Unlike most solar companies, RESINC Solar’s service doesn’t end at installation. We work exclusively with industry-leading brands such as Longi, Sungrow and Wattwatchers to deliver high-performance systems. Through ongoing support, customer education, flexible finance options and rigorous safety and quality protocols, we ensure our customers reap the long-term benefits of solar energy.

As a Clean Energy Council–accredited provider with 10,000+ five-star reviews across Google, Facebook, SolarQuotes, TrustPilot and ProductReview, RESINC Solar is Australia’s highest-rated and most awarded solar company. RESINC Solar delivers on Leigh’s commitment to long-term value and performance, and his leadership continues to lift industry standards for integrity, customer care and community impact.

Credits

RESINC Solar
Leigh Storr
 
2026
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Category

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Country / Region

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Category

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Country / Region

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Category

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Country / Region

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Category

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Country / Region

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