Allume | SolShare 2
Design Research
Standards Analysis
User Interface
Industrial Design
Mechanical Engineering
Production Transfer
Intro
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Making rooftop solar accessible for apartment living
The Allume SolShare enables solar energy from a single rooftop solar system to be shared fairly across multiple homes in the same building. It delivers energy equity by cutting power bills and bringing clean energy to apartment dwellers.
Supported by Trike, Allume has delivered SolShare 2, a global product solution that provides clean energy to denser living environments. A clean-tech solution designed for the future of urban living.
"...collaborative, practical, and genuinely invested in our success, they quickly became a trusted partner and an invaluable extension of the Allume team. Their contribution was instrumental in turning an ambitious vision into a category-defining product we’re incredibly proud to take to the world."
Allume Head of Product
CONCEPT TO PRODUCTION
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From prototype to global product
Trike partnered Allume Energy in transforming their SolShare 1 learnings into a production-ready SolShare 2 unit engineered for global markets. Our industrial design and mechanical engineering contribution spanned the complete development cycle — from initial product research through to manufacturing optimisation.
The program centred on meeting international IEC and AS/NZS standards and diverse user requirements while preparing the product for high-volume production. Through collaborative design verification and validation testing, the solution positions Allume as a technology leader in the clean energy sector, ready for worldwide deployment.
BRAND ALIGNMENT
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A solution targeting brand longevity
The result is a wall-mounted smart product that positions Allume as a progressive, reliable technology product provider. It addresses global customer UX requirements — from installers through to ongoing maintenance staff — while meeting local and international electrical standards.
Working closely with Allume’s team, the design achieves the balance of presenting a premium, technology-forward brand while ensuring practical functionality for all stakeholders in the product’s lifecycle.
TECHNICAL CHALLENGE
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Delivering IP65 with passive and active thermal management
A key technical challenge Trike supported Allume in solving was developing a unit capable of surviving harsh outdoor environmental conditions. The unit is IP65 rated, resistant to water jet sprays from any direction, ensuring reliable performance in challenging installations.
The unit also features built-in passive and active thermal management systems to ensure optimal performance across varying climate conditions — a solution that positions Allume as a technology provider capable of meeting the most stringent environmental requirements.
PROTOTYPES & DFM
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Technology integration and customer Experience
Integrating technology into a minimised product form factor required balancing installation, servicing requirements, regulatory compliance, and DFM needs. Trike and Allume’s teams developed iterative prototypes together to test installation, accessibility, and assembly with real product users.
This human-centred approach ensured the final design met the practical needs of installers and maintenance technicians, while maintaining the product’s sophisticated technical capabilities and aesthetic appeal.
AN AUSTRALIAN SUCCESS
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Enabling energy access at scale
Allume is an Australian success story. Backed by local and international funding, Allume is providing higher-density living access to renewable energy. The solution is now being distributed across Australian and UK markets, providing those in private apartments, including rentals and social housing much-needed cost savings on their energy bills.
SolShare 2 represents a scalable solution to energy equity in urban environments — and a product Trike is proud to have played a part in bringing to life.