Stephen Cranch

With over 20 years’ experience in the Australian manufacturing sector, I have a deep understanding and desire to grow the renewables market and am proud to be working for an Australian brand that has been established for over 65 years. Solahart is the core renewables arm of Rheem Australia and Australia’s solar pioneer, first introducing solar water heating in 1953. I have had the privilege of being part of the team for 15 years. In my role as General Manager, I am responsible for the Solahart business globally. Throughout this time, I oversaw the introduction of solar power, battery and energy storage systems including Solahart PowerStore (Australia’s first solar-smart electric water heater), and smart control systems, enabling Solahart to offer homeowners and businesses a complete smart solar solution. I am passionate about the three R’s: renewables, renovating and rugby, and optimistic that we are beginning to solve the critical issues facing our planet.