Solar generation
Rooftop solar can supply renewable energy while your computer is available to the network.
For solar-powered homes
Turn solar power at home into computing capacity.
Download and install SolarCompute Host software on your compatible home PC—or purchase a preconfigured SolarCompute machine through your account dashboard.
What it means to host
Your computer becomes part of Australia’s distributed data centre.
SolarCompute connects compatible computers located alongside renewable energy with people and businesses that need computing capacity.
You remain the owner of your computer. SolarCompute coordinates approved workloads, records eligible network activity and reports your machine status and earnings through your dashboard.
Is your home suitable?
Start with the infrastructure you already have.
Solar and battery storage make a home especially well suited to hosting. Final workload capability is determined after the Host application checks the computer.
Battery storage
A household battery can extend renewable-powered availability beyond peak solar production.
Compatible computer
Use a suitable Windows x64 home PC or dedicated SolarCompute machine. Hardware is checked after activation.
Reliable connection
The Host application needs a stable internet connection to receive work and report machine status.
Solar and battery storage support the renewable-energy mission, but workload eligibility also depends on the computer’s CPU, GPU, memory and operating environment.
How the network works
Power generated at home. Useful work completed on the network.
Rooftop solar produces renewable power.
Your battery keeps energy available.
Your PC processes an approved workload.
SolarCompute coordinates the result.
Eligible verified usage is recorded.
Installation and activation
From account creation to an active Host.
The installer and activation token are provided securely inside your SolarCompute dashboard after your Host subscription is active.
- 01
Create your account
Register with an email address you plan to keep and complete email verification.
Create account → - 02
Open the Host subscription page
Sign in, open Dashboard → Subscribe and select an available Host plan. Installer download and machine activation require an active subscription.
Open Host subscription → - 03
Download the stable installer
Once subscribed, select Download Host installer. The dashboard supplies the latest Windows x64 stable release, version and file size.
- 04
Generate your activation token
Select Generate activation token and copy it immediately. The raw token is displayed only once and cannot be recovered.
Important Generating a replacement token invalidates the earlier token. - 05
Install and activate SolarCompute Host
Run the installer on the computer you want to connect. Open the Host application and enter the one-time activation token when prompted.
- 06
Let the network verify your machine
After activation, the Host application creates a secure machine identity, reports hardware capabilities and connects the computer to your account.
- 07
Become available for suitable workloads
SolarCompute matches approved workloads to compatible available machines. Follow machine activity, status and earnings from your dashboard.
Designed for responsible participation
Compatibility, control and privacy are built into the process.
Capability matching
Your machine is assigned only workloads compatible with its reported hardware and approved network configuration.
Approved workloads
Work is coordinated through SolarCompute’s controlled workload system rather than giving customers direct access to your computer.
Secure machine identity
Activation creates a dedicated machine credential. Your personal account password is not used by the machine.
Private infrastructure
Public network reporting does not expose home addresses, personal credentials, private IP details or raw machine tokens.
Host earnings
Earn from verified renewable-powered network activity.
SolarCompute records eligible usage completed by connected Host machines. The energy rate is controlled by current network policy and can change as network capacity and demand change.
Actual earnings depend on verified energy usage, machine availability, hardware compatibility, eligible workloads and the network policy applying at the time. Displayed rates are not a guarantee of workload volume or total income.
Common questions
Before you connect a computer.
Do I need both solar panels and a battery?
Solar panels and battery storage provide the strongest alignment with renewable-powered hosting. A battery can extend availability outside peak solar production. The computer and its operating environment must also meet network requirements.
Can I use my existing home PC?
Potentially. Install SolarCompute Host on a compatible Windows x64 computer. After activation, the software reports its capabilities so SolarCompute can determine which approved workloads it may support.
Can workload customers access my computer directly?
No. Workloads are coordinated through SolarCompute. The public network does not publish your address, credentials, raw tokens or private infrastructure details.
Is the displayed energy rate fixed forever?
No. The displayed rate comes from the current SolarCompute network policy and may change as capacity and demand change. Applicable activity is recorded under the policy in effect at that time.
Where do I get the installer and activation token?
After signing in and activating a Host subscription, open the Subscribe page in your dashboard. The stable installer download and one-time activation-token controls appear there.
Join the network
Put renewable power at home to useful work.
Create your account, activate a Host plan and connect a compatible computer to SolarCompute.