Central Coast Energy Reviews
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We are a local solar power company servicing Central Coast, Hunter, Newcastle areas and parts of Sydney.
Our goal is to provide only the highest quality products, giving you a system that is going to provide free power for years to come. Our team is passionate about renewable energy and takes great pride in delivering a quality installation to every customer.
In addition to our accredited design and install team we also have a level 2 electrician who looks after the metering connecting you straight to the grid.
We offer tailored solutions to our customers' needs and level of investment.
We are a local company that sees a long and exciting future ahead of us.
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Central Coast Energy Reviews (127)
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4.8/5
Value for money
4.8/5
Quality of System
4.9/5
Installation
4.9/5
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17 October 2023
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05 September 2023
A BIG thankyou to Leigh and the team at Central Coast Energy.
From the initial consultation to the final panel placement, and all the questions in between, Leigh displayed patience, professionalism and expertise. Not only did he design a system tailored to my energy needs, but they also guided me through the incentives and rebates, making the process hassle-free.The all-black panels are sleek and seamlessly integrated into my home's aesthetic. I couldn't be happier with my decision to trust Central Coast Energy for a brighter, cleaner, and more sustainable future.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
06 February 2023
Very professional. Job well done!
Leigh and the team were great. They showed up when they said they would, did an excellent job (in a location with difficult access), were very tidy and professional. My solar system is performing unreal - panels, inverter and battery system. I couldn’t be happier!Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
29 June 2022
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Excellent Service
We had our solar system installed by Leigh and his team and was very happy with the service from start to finish highly recommend.27 May 2022
Exceptional Service and advice
Leigh McInerney from Central Coast Energy has been an absolute pleasure to deal with on my Installation of Solar in Forresters beach. It took me two years to decide to do it and Leigh was always happy to answer my questions and provide advice along the way. The installation went well and Leighs processes makes the installation stress free for the owner. Great Job and Exceptional customer service!04 May 2022
CC solar are great, pre install, install and after sales support all great.
Inverter rating: 5/5
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Inverter rating: 5/5
17 January 2022
My review
We were happy with the entire process, from quote to installation, the team were polite, knowledgeable and completed in a professional manner.10 November 2021
Excellent Service!
The sales and quoting process was thorough and Phil was able to pay me a visit and provide a great breakdown of everything. The installation team were diligent in their work and really took the time to make sure they got it right. Everything about this process was simple, transparent and stress-free. Highly recommended!25 September 2021
Thorough and professional
Central Coast Energy recently installed solar panels after we had researched a number of suppliers. We found the process, from the initial quote, to installation and follow-up to have been thoroughly professional and impressively hassle-free. The actual installation was carried out on the day promised, neatly and with a minimum of fuss. Leigh’s follow-up in helping me change the settings when I installed a new modem was very helpful and valued. Congratulations and thank you to the great team at Central Coast Energy.19 September 2021
Excellent service
The installers went above and beyond. Even fixed up issues that our roofing repair contractor missed! Professional service with a can do attitude. Discussed options clearly from start to finish. Couldn’t expect more!13 September 2021
Very well installed solar system with great service and quality workmanship.
From the quoting process all the way through to completion has been nothing but absolute quality. Very happy with the final results. Thanks Alex02 September 2021
All around top experience
These guys did a great job. Delivered in the time they quoted with a great price. System is working awesome and is easy to track with the app. Will be looking to these guys for any further installations (batteries etc)Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 4/5
01 September 2021
Professional and well priced
From the quote to the installation process, everything was seamless.Polite, professional and extremely helpful.
Options for systems were given, the price was excellent, the service even better.
This was so easy, not sure why we waited so long!
06 July 2021
Fantastic service and installation
All communication with CC Energy was professional and all staff involved in quote and installation respectful and easy to work with.Installer was on time and worked efficiently. He communicated with us about the installation and worked quickly to get the job done on time.
They contacted us after the installation to see how things were going and told us we needed to update some electrical work before the smart meter could be installed.
We have been very happy with the outcome so far and would highly recommend them.
11 June 2021
Fantastic local business
Really delighted to be able to deal with a local business who took the time to actually visit our location and advise and recommend a complete system that performs as described and no hidden extra charges.The installation team was extremely professional and completed the job to our total satisfaction.
02 June 2021
Original Review on 30-09-2020:
Great Job.
Sales & Quoting was very professional.Installation went without a hitch and connection to the grid was organised by them
8 months later we asked Michael: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
Excellent. Producing great returns02 May 2021
Recommended
Helpful in quoting process, made suggested layout changes with prompt response and answered questions.Install was as scheduled and completed on the day, no fuss, neat workmanship, confirmed layout of panels and location of inverter.
Local Central Coast supplier using subcontracted installers, however the co-ordination is obviously good.
Would recommend.
23 February 2021
Great product and services.
Professionally Installed in a no fuss manner and on time. Thank you so much Central Coast EnergyPanel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
22 February 2021
Great Sales and Installation quality
Excellent to deal with, Phil explained and provided all options and competitive quote and followed through to work through the contract process, Leigh co-ordinated all the install and the contractors were prompt, polite & tidied up after works were complete. These guys know there stuff and do a quality job would recommend them to install your system on the Central Coast.10 February 2021
Quality installation by an excellent local company
CENTRAL COAST ENERGY ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED, Great customer service from start to finish, they did exactly what they agreed to do, turned up exactly on time even though the weather was awful on the day of installation the team still carried on with the job with no complaints.Leigh, Phil and the team were brilliant from the day of the initial quote/survey right through to completing the job, its always nice to support local business and with a company like Central Coast Energy its a very easy decision to make.
We are very very pleased with not only our decision to go solar but to choose Central Coast Energy as our installer.
22 January 2021
Excellent local business to deal with
The team from Central Coast Energy were excellent. From the quoting by Phil, installing with Jay and the boys, and Leigh with organising, we are extremely happy with their work, communication and finished product. Would highly recommend this business.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
21 January 2021
Quality install, long term company in solar, everything done right
10kW panels east/west, 8kW inverterThe quoting process was good. Lots of information and options, not pushy, good knowledge of solar systems. The quote documents were detailed and explained what was included.
The price is good value for a long term solar installation company that looks to be around for years to come - important when looking at warranties. The install was done on the install date, good group of installers to get everything in, wiring all clean and professional. Everything done on the day - nothing that needed to be fixed later. Good information for the smart meter change over and post install information about using the inverter. I'm confident that if there are any questions, they'll be happy to help and able to resolve any issues.
Panel rating: 4/5
Inverter rating: 4/5
11 December 2020
Fantastic company
Highly recommend Central Coast Energy. Such great customer service. They will not try and oversell the products to you, which we found to be a big issue with other companies. It has been great to be able to support a local business. Leigh, Phil and team were fantastic from start to finish and we are very happy customers.29 October 2020
Leigh and the team - great from start to finish!
I contacted Central Coast Energy as I already had several quotes from well known companies who sell solar but sub-contract out the installation. I wanted one company to provide and install my equipment.Leigh was extremely knowledgeable and helpful, we settled on our plan and the install day arrived. The installation team were very pleasant and happy to explain how the equipment operated.
There was no mess and no unexpected breakages to terracotta roof tiles.
After consideration of all the options I chose a 9.7kw system with QCells solar panels and a 25 year warranty for peace of mind, with a Fronius inverter. So far so good, we are very happy with the choices we have made.
Thanks Central Coast Energy - we are definitely recommending you to our friends!
26 October 2020
excellent company
The sales person was extremely knowledgable about all the options available in installing solar panels and was able to explain everything clearly. He was also personable and friendly and happy to answer any questions, in spite of having got up that morning to find that his car had been broken into and his laptop and all his papers had been stolen. They were the best value for money compared to other companies and the wait time for installation was only 3 weeks. The installation went smoothly and was carried out by very friendly and pleasant staff. Highly recommended.Inverter rating: 1/5
06 October 2020
Fantastic service.
Fantastic service from the beginning. Quote was done within 48hrs, excellent price for system requested and was kept in contact with throughout the process. Installation was fast and professional. All team members from quote to office and installation were easy to get along with and could not be happier. Would absolutely recommend Leigh and the team at Central Coast Energy.07 September 2020
Best Solar panel company on the Central Coast
My wife and I would not hesitate to recommend Central Coast Energy. From start to finish the customer service and installation was five star. They are punctual, polite and very tidy. Leigh and Phil explained everything even arranging for our meter to be replaced. We are 100% happy with our choose and have already recommended them to our family, friends and business acquaintances.Regards
Barry Targett
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
06 September 2020
Excellent Customer Service
After extensive research we decided to support a local supplier in Central Coast Energy. From the initial consultation with Dylan, through the installation with Jay and follow up from Leigh our expectations have been truly met and surpassed. We would highly recommend Leigh and the team at Central Coast Energy.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
19 August 2020
Great System - No Hassle
I had been looking to install solar for several years and had done a lot of reading during that time.All I wanted was a straight up quote for a quality system. All costs included - no hidden fees.
Leigh and Phil from Central Coast Solar were the only ones to provide this to me.
I had one guy from another company tell me I was on 3 phase power and required new power box - which was completely wrong. Im on single phase and power box had oodles of spare room / capacity for not only smart meter install but main house fuse had to be moved into box.
These guys supplied a 5KW Sungrow inverter with & upgraded me Q Cell Duo5 panels at no cost.
They also installed my inverter under cover in garage and away from direct heat and weather next to power box. It was a difficult cable run and no extra cost.
A team of 5 guys arrived and had install completed in about 2.5 hrs.
At the end of the day, my system was installed in winter and Im producing 28-29 kw on a good day. Im looking forward to the longer days ahead.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
17 August 2020
Professional service
We are very impressed with Phil, Jay, Leigh and the whole team at Central Coast energy. The whole process of quoting us to wait times and installation was extremely professional and smooth. The day of the installation, Phil mentioned to us that he would send his “A Teamâ€. They faced rain however Jay in particular assured us of sorting it out and it was done The next working day. All our queries were answered.The log in details to check the system and the grid connection were all taken care off.
We would highly recommend a Central Coast Energy.
03 August 2020
solar panels
central coast energy were terrific to deal with. from the initial contact with phil anastas to the installation and after sales service was first class. no query was too much trouble for them to answer.thoroughly recommend this company
12 July 2020
Excellent solar system supplier and installer
My initial contact with Phil as part of our comparative quotation process was very reassuring, professional and positive. Phil’s knowledge of the various solar systems and his appreciation of what we were after based on our limited research, liaison with Leigh to get our desired system, initial site visit and follow-up communication couldn’t have been better. Steve and his team arrived on installation day and quickly installed the whole system in half a day and our system was generating solar power by midday. Leigh’s follow-up communication and correspondence was handled politely and efficiently, including arranging for a new digital meter to be installed by our energy supplier. An all round professional solar system supplier and installation business.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
02 July 2020
No high pressure sales or bullshit
Leigh spoke straight with me and didn't hype or knock other companies or productsgood workmanship and tidy install
16 June 2020
Great service with a quality installation and set to work
The Central Coast Energy team were a pleasure to deal with. Phil provided great advice and even called around to provide advice onother issues that we were having at our home. After placing the order, there was nothing else for me to do, which was great. The installation team were professional and even cleaned up after themselves, which is a rare trait these days, but very pleasing indeed.The overall process, ins/tallation, set to work was great. We are very glad to have used a local company that we know will have support from should the need arise/
Highly recommended
28 April 2020
Professional Company - highly recommended
I had selected this company to come out and provide a quote based off the reviews on this site. I was impressed by Phil as he answered all my questions and had already completed an analysis of the system required and the cost before arriving. He also wasn't pushy on the sale and didn't try and up sell.Installers arrived 15 minutes early and had it completed within half a day. Installation quality of the inverter and panels are great.
When I was able to turn my inverter on after having my meter box upgraded I noticed an issue with the smart meter not showing analytics on the load and feed in. Leigh had organised one of his installers to come and check look at the issue within a week but wasn't able to resolve the issue. Without follow up Leigh had then organised for Sungrow to come and look at the issue which was quickly resolved due to a wiring mismatch.
Thanks Leigh, Phil and team for an overall positive experience!
25 April 2020
Solar simplicity
I wanted to wait a few months before reviewing to get a good feel for the system but in short, don't hesitate!The entire CC Energy team, from initial quoting, updates to quotes to include different panels and increasing the system size to maximise roof space utilisation through to installation was handled very professionally. Price was very competitive considering the system chosen. Installation was quick, well done and looks great.
Would highly recommend them to anyone.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 4/5
24 April 2020
Hassle free on time no mess all done in one day no complaints
All round great service install was done in one day no hassles24 April 2020
Great Job all done remotely
I cant speak highly enough of Phil and Leigh in how they have managed the quoting, specifying and installation process which has all been done remotely since are in lock down and not visiting our beach house.22 April 2020
On ground level solar panels
I have just had 44 panel solar system installed by Central Coast Energy on my rural property. From initial contact through to quotation,installation to commissioning everyone of the staff were courteous,professional and willing to explain every step of the process.I would have no hesitation in recommending Central Coast Energy and have already done so.Now looking forward to much lower electricity bills . Paul
15 April 2020
Great Product
Quote process was easy. Jamie and his partner were very polite and accommodating when installing solar system. nothing was an issue. haven't been connected to grid as yet so cant comment on that18 March 2020
Flawless installation
Smooth process from start to finish. High quality installation and after sales support.
17 March 2020
10 March 2020
Highly recommend Central Coast Energy. Excellent installer & customer service.
Both Sales Manager and Installer were punctual, polite and very helpful. Customer Service was great in helping organising the grid connection. Would highly recommend Central Coast Energy for Solar system installation.Panel rating: 4/5
Inverter rating: 4/5
10 March 2020
Excellent advise
I thought I would wait 6 months after installation so I could check to see how our new system was performing before reviewing. We originally had a 3 kw system installed a few years ago and I was looking to install a further 6.5kw system. I had great advise on the type of system to install and ended up with a fronius inverter and Trina panels. I can only say the system has exceeded my expectations, we now get a credit for the electricity which more or less covers our gas bill, so no more energy bills for our household. Bear in mind this took into account a lot cloudy days and smoke filled days. The service from Leigh and his team was great . Installation all done in a day and a short time between accepting the quote and the job being completed. I would thoroughly recommend Central Coast Energy to any prospective buyer.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
02 March 2020
Solar made easy
Leigh and his team made the whole process easy and were a pleasure to deal with. Thoroughly professional, their advice and guidance was invaluable. Installation was completed promptly with a minimum of fuss and disruption.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
24 February 2020
Great local company
Excellent communication and punctuality from sales to installer .Everything organised by installer including grid connection .
20 February 2020
Five Stars Installation
Highly Recommend Central Coast Energy, Phil help us through the Solar Quote process A1.The Installers were great and kept us up to date with the Installation.And Leigh organised all the paperwork for the energy company, fantastic job done by all would recommend them to anyone.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
13 February 2020
Fantasic company, great installion and looks fantasic
From the beginning when getting quotes, I have been very impressed with everyone I have dealt with in Central Coast Energy. Nothing was too much trouble, when I asked for many different configurations, power outputs, cell brands etc. The quote was very competitive for the larger system I wanted. The installation went very smoothly, the team turned up went they advised, they were well versed in the installation process and everything was explained clearly on how the system worked. Happy to recommend Central Coast Energy for any solar system.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
04 February 2020
Fantastic installer
Great price, on time , neat and tidy , and always got time to answer any questionsPanel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
08 January 2020
Excellent Professional Local Company
Thanks to Leigh and his team. From Phil who was very informative and patient explaining in detail in a way that was easy to understand.On installation day Steve and his boys again very professional, informative and tidy. Steve explained the process again to us. Thank you.
We would have no hesitation in highly recommending Central Coast Energy to anyone. We did have quotes from online suppliers and yes they were cheaper but at the end of the day we chose to go local as if we have an issue we know they are not far away.
We are definitely looking forward to lower bills and it so interesting seeing it working with the smart meter and app.
Thanks again Leigh, Phil, Steve & team.
Panel rating: 4/5
Inverter rating: 4/5
Our Solar panels
Leigh, I am writing to thank you for the quality of service provided by you this morning. We sincerely appreciate your efficient, gracious customer service, the level of detail and accountability..... We are happy for choosing your company for our solar panels.