Solar panels don’t keep working into the night, and neither should solar installers.

Ever heard an installer promise a premium brand of solar panel, battery or inverter for an absolute bargain? As the old saying goes: if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Here’s why good quality gear doesn’t always mean a good quality job.

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We’ve all seen the adverts on TV with used cricketers flogging cheap solar, but have you considered who’s boosting who?

Is it the retailer using the credibility of respected personalities; or are washed-up sports stars just getting their face on TV after retirement?

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A bunch of reviews of an installer all being published at the same time can be a red flag.

Every fortnight, the SolarQuotes Vetting Council convenes to undertake a forensic analysis of the companies asking to join our list of approved installers of solar, batteries and EV chargers. The investigation pours over every clue available, including the most obvious: online reviews. But in this age of bot farms and customer incentives, how can you tell if a review is legitimate or not?

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Circled in red, hot water consumption should be under the solar curve

In this story, we’ll outline a great quality system, expertly installed and supported by an exceptional solar company, then a saga of customer complaints, despite the system performing better than promised.

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This would NOT be a good addition to your shack; in fact, Samil inverters were no good when they were new.

As solar power systems age and power prices climb, an upswing in used solar is hitting the secondhand market. But please don’t think these bargains are something you can screw to your roof and easily save a few dollars with. [Read more…]

Is your system performance within normal range? Without good monitoring, you’ll never know.

As an installer, there’s one thing I have always tried to explain to customers. You need to keep an eye on your solar. It’s not just about economics but a legal obligation in many cases. Read on while I explain why monitoring is important, how to get it, and how to keep it working. [Read more…]

A year’s consumption data with a solar power system that stopped dead

Flicking through some photographs recently, I was reminded of a very expensive saga where thousands of dollars of electricity would have been saved with some free solar monitoring. Read on as we detail episode one of several expensive mistakes.

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Who are the top five solar installers servicing Melbourne in 2024? Here are the best, as rated by SolarQuotes reviewers over the past three years.

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How much deposit can solar installers request – and does compulsory insurance apply? Find out in our state-by-state (and territory) guide. [Read more…]

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