Exceed Solar Reviews
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Welcome to Exceed Solar, a locally owned and operated business, led by experienced electricians Corey Evans and Rikky Sampson. Working alongside them is their skilled team of solar experts, dedicated to serving the communities of South Australia and Queensland.
Corey and Rikky have earned a stellar reputation for guiding homeowners and businesses throughout their solar journeys. At Exceed Solar, we prioritize simplicity and transparency, offering top-tier solar technology installed by caring local professionals.
From initial quotes to grid connection, our team is committed to providing comprehensive support every step of the way. As Solar Accreditation Australia-accredited electricians, we adhere to industry best practices, ensuring the safety, reliability, and satisfaction of our customers.
Exceed Solar takes pride in offering a hassle-free experience, with all specialist expertise housed under one roof, including sales, design, installation, and maintenance. With us, customers can rest assured knowing that every aspect of their solar project is expertly handled.
Our team takes the time to educate customers about their solar options, ensuring they make informed decisions. Each system we install comes with manufacturer warranties and additional coverage for workmanship and performance.
Unlike offshore operators, Exceed Solar prioritizes fairness and quality and offering competitive pricing for high-quality systems that bring savings and sunshine into homes and businesses.
While we may not be the largest player in the market, we are the reliable, local choice committed to delivering exceptional service and satisfaction. Join us on your solar journey, and start counting the savings on your power bill today!
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Exceed Solar Reviews (72)
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15 November 2024
10 October 2024
Quality product and great service
Great personalised quoting and high service level at a competitive price. Rikky and team know their stuff and is a refreshing experience in a busy industry with off the cuff guidance and quoting.I will use them again when getting hot water heat pump, ev charger and battery no doubt.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
11 September 2024
Excellent installation
Installation is excellent. Smart meter application is delayed due to incomplete form submitted. Otherwise perfectPanel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
07 August 2024
Happy with process
All good no problems hopping system will be worth the coast15 July 2024
Business Excellence Personified
We were very pleased with the professionalism of Rikky and his team in advising, quoting and installing our new solar system. The team were punctual and polite and the installation was completed without any hassles for us. Rikky took time to recommend to explain its operation and how to maximise system efficiency. The follow up assistance provided by Jess and Cathy in the office has been excellent and greatly appreciated. This high quality service was also experienced when we arranged for a power charger to be installed for our new EV.We highly recommend Exceed Solar to others.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
23 May 2024
Excellent Service and Pricing. From start to finish Exceed Solar were in constant communication, liaised with me in regard to best product, any variances and great price.
Quoting was competitive between all suppliers with Exceed Solar just a little bit better with their pencil.Installation was prompt and within estimated timeframe, staff cleaned up the whole site once install was completed.
All facets of the process were exemplar.
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
EV Charger rating: 5/5
26 March 2024
Original Review on 30-05-2023:
Excellent solution.
2 quotes were provided. Innovative solutions to make use of existing system. Admin was smooth and efficient.Install was completed despite continuing rain. Minor hiccup at start but conversation and phone call confirmed retention of existing system.
Connection, STC, approvals all easy.
Cleaned up at end.
10 months later we asked Hugh: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
It's been excellent. Saved lots of money. I had a minor problem with my old system that was rectified by the installer.20 March 2024
My Solar Experience
Had the team from Solar Exceed install an entire Solar System with battery to my home. The entire process from quote to installation was professional and friendly. Cost was more than competitive with other suppliers, and I was updated on system availability and installation date regularly. The team were onsite early and had the system up and running within 6 hours. I was explained the apps that would provide instant feedback on my new system. Corey, Cathy and the team provided me with the ideal system that instantly provided benefits. I highly recommend that you give the Solar Exceed Team a ring if considering considering an installation for your home or business. Extremely satisfied. Cheers17 March 2024
Great service and installation
Right from the beginner, Corey and his team, were very helpful and informative.The installers were very polite, turned up before they said they would, and cleaned up after themselves.
installation time was as predicted and we were kept up to date as to the progress of the install.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
15 March 2024
Awesome Installer and Great Product
From the initial enquiry Corey and his team have been nothing but helpful, honest and up-front. A quote was provided promptly and they even welcomed changes as required to best suit our needs.Quote acceptance to install was very prompt and the guys turned up earlier than expected on the day, (not a bad thing)
They allow plenty of time for install and got it all done in the allocated time frame, even though the weather wasnt very helpful.
All the guys were neat, tidy and polite, with all rubbish placed either in the bin or in the designated area.
The install looks very neat and was installed as expected, with no changes to the original proposal.
Top Marks Guys!!! I will highly recommend you to anyone that needs a solar install carried out.
Battery rating: 5/5
14 March 2024
Great to do business with a straight shooter, supply's a good product at a true price
Quoting was great and speedy,done on personal level.Installation was very quick,very tidy and installers were riveted to their job in very bad heat.
The rig up with the meter box was done in 2 weeks.
Every thing taken care of by Exceed Solar
Thank y'all
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
13 February 2024
Small system replacement
My old 2Kw system had reached its end of life, and needed replacing, but a limited roof area, and a local Council that wanted solar panels to be invisible from the road meant i needed a difficult installation on a 2 storey house with limited access. I used this site to get 3 quotes, one didn't call me, another came and looked, but didn't follow up, and Exceed Solar came, checked the old system, spent time looking at the electrical distribution board, and then spent time explaining what could be done. This was followed by a comprehensive quote, for a 4.2 Kw system that met all the needs. Installation of the panels was twice thwarted by weather ( thunderstorms rain and lightning!) but the major wiring was done inside the roof on the wet days. The installation team were the most polite tradesmen I have come across during renovations of several houses, arrived ahead of time, and worked quietly and efficiently, and most of all cleaned up afterwards! The whole process was so well managed with good communication and being able to fit around my availability. The system is functioning well and producing plenty of power for its size. I'd certainly use Exceed again. They have followed up with other helpful information as well.Inverter rating: 5/5
01 January 2024
Excellent Service
Quick reply, great installation staff, excellent customer service, reception staff excellentInverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
Supplier Reply:
Thank you Ray! We are so pleased you are satisfied with our service.11 December 2023
Great Company to deal with
Throughout the process, Exceed Solar were easy to deal with, professional in all aspects and provided a great service. They were open in what options would be good for our personal settings, providing several options to match our budget.On installation day, the crew were polite, clean and very professional in how they acted. They were one of the nicest groups of workers we have dealt with, and their language was clean and positive, which was great for our kids to see and hear.
Even after the installation, Exceed have kept in contact to help connect to the grid, applying for rebates we are eligible for and helping with any questions we have had about the system or connections.
Overall Exceed Solar have been a fantastic company to deal with and have provided a high quality service and product.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
24 November 2023
Great service great price
Guys where on time , polite , friendly and helpful with all questions , all work neat and well finished off , system has been running great since install .Very happy with purchase , highly reccommend Exceed Solar for all solar, battery and electrical services
Thx Corey and the Gang
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
21 November 2023
Original Review on 24-01-2023:
Exceed Solar live up to their name and we’ll earned reputation
We required a replacement system to maintain the Govt rebates. Corey from Exceed visited our home within days of requesting a quote unlike others who rang or emailed. He provided very valuable face to face advice, information and options on the best way to proceed including being upfront about not being installed until mid January. The quotes and options arrived later that day enabling us to make an informed decision on how to proceed. The installation team arrived on time, were polite, friendly and professional and tidied up before leaving. There were a couple of minor issues with approvals and paperwork but they were quickly rectified. With system only being in operation for a few days the promised benefits of the system we chose are already very evident. We have no hesitation in highly recommending Exceed Solar and Evans Electrical.10 months later we asked Peter: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
When I wrote the first review it had only been installed for a few days but was performing well. Whilst I was thoroughly impressed with Corey and Exceed Solar I had some slight reservations about whether the REC Alpha Panels were worth the extra $1k. I need not have been as they have met and in fact exceed (no pun intended) the performance Corey predicted when explaining the options to me. I have recently referred a friend to Corey and Exceed Solar who likewise are impressed with the service, quality and performance of the system. Very highly recommended.06 November 2023
Tesla battery from Exceed Solar
From the beginning to completion of the purchase and installation of our Tesla battery the service provided by Corey and the team at Exceed solar was outstanding. The contact and quoting process was prompt and thorough. The installation was prompt (within 14 days of the quote) efficient and very professionally done. It was our pleasure to deal with a local family company that provided quality service and best pricing for our Tesla battery.Battery rating: 5/5
30 October 2023
Good People to work with
Process from quote, contract, and instalment went smoothly.Corey, Ella and the installation crew efficient and knowledgeable firstly of our need and then the installation.
Corey especially passionate that customers get the best out of their systems and return of investment.
Service has been exceptional both pre and post installation.
I investigated the Jinko Panels, Sungrow Inverter and Battery my 11.44Kw system has and believe I have a value for money and quality product.
26 October 2023
Quality installation
The Exceed team arrived on time and completed the installation within 3 hours. I received thorough instructions on use of the inverter's shut down and start up procedure. They arranged grid connection the same day with notifications to my energy company also processed on the same day. A very professional company to deal withPanel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
22 October 2023
Very satisfied
All quoting process was very straightforward, multiple questions were answered and explained very professionally in a timely manner, without any pressure.The new solar system setup came up as it was designed, including full house backup.
All installation process was smooth and spotless, all works were completed on schedule.
System commissioning was very professional, all issues resolved on the spot, everything is running as expected.
Very satisfied with the level of system monitoring and smart home integration capabilities.
Considering this as a off-grid setup with grid connection for FiT and power backup.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
18 October 2023
Fantastic Communication, Great System, Awesome installation!
From Quote to Installation, even post installation the process was nothing but smooth. The amount of communication Exceed uses to organising a quote, then installation dates and following up post installation is amazing. As someone who has had their fair share of 'No Shows' I can't recommend Exceed enough for all your solar needs.14 October 2023
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Beautiful installation.
My wife and I found the quoting process was detailed and easy to understand. The installation went smoothly, the tradies were polite and cleaned up after the job and they were punctual. Customer service is excellent. I would recommend Exceed Solar to anyone.Reg.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
12 October 2023
What great service I received!
Fantastic service, great people. The whole team were great to deal with and the price was also very reasonable. Will definitely be recommending to others and will be using them again.09 October 2023
My Need Answered
Cory really heard me and understood what I was trying to achieve.The Exceed team called me to arrange a convenient time for a personal visit. That initial visit gave me a lot of confidence that they know what they are doing and a follow-up call to answer my questions was just as satisfying. The pricing was competitive. It was easy for me to choose Exceed Solar for this job.
Exceed really backed up that initial impression with good communication in the lead-up to install-day. The install team arrived on time, were friendly and courteous and tidied up after themselves.
I'm really pleased with the result and can't recommend Exceed more highly.
Battery rating: 5/5
02 October 2023
Exceptional professional service and quality product
Seamless process from start to finish, job completed as promised in one day.Very happy with our system and savings being made.
Inverter rating: 5/5
29 September 2023
2 Storey installation
CEO Corey Evans is a professional in the solar industry and he explained the process in simple language we could comprehend. Exceed’s team of expert installers were punctual, diligent, friendly and cleaned up thoroughly afterwards. Highly commend Exceed Solar's after sales service and monitoring too.27 September 2023
Great installer and product
The Exceed Solar team made the process simple from the initial quote through to installation.They explained the process and benefits clearly from the outset.
The installation is quality and provides an aesthetic look.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
26 September 2023
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Professional from start to follow up
Sales quote was presented with excellent visuals and graphics in outlining the optimum package for my situation. The industry knowledge of the company was first class. I wanted quality products to maximise efficiency and they were duly explained and provided.Instillation on a difficult roof was true to promise and completed according to the time quoted. Installers were hard-working, friendly and willing to answer questions as the job rolled out.
Customer service throughout the process was friendly and supportive. I felt valued as a customer and was kept up to date with all aspects of compliance and approval.
Grid connection occurred the next day after the install including a useful session on using the Tesla app. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome and should have made this move years ago. Now I have with a local trustworthy family business that made my goals theirs.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 4/5
Battery rating: 5/5
26 September 2023
Fantastic installer
Couldn't be happier with how my dealing with exceed went, the workers were polite, very tidy and easy to get along with.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
25 September 2023
Everyone's fantastic to deal with! Top quality work! Cannot recommend Exceed Solar enough!
Exceed Solar helped me install a 13kW solar + battery system. Fantastic experience from start to finish, everyone’s so professional, knowledgeable, and accommodating. They were very patient when my build took longer than expected to complete. The installation looks high quality and everything works great! The price was also very competitive! I cannot recommend them enough!Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
25 September 2023
Highly recommend Installer
From the start of the quoting process to the finish of the install and ongoing contact (my lack of technology knowledge), Cory and the team from Exceed solar have been very professional and friendly to work with. We are very happy we chose to get our system through them and would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking at getting solar installed. Amazing service.Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
25 September 2023
The best of the lot
We got quotes from probably 6 different companies with a mix of national companies and local. Exceed were the only company to send the owner/a worker out to quote so we knew their quote was going to be the most accurate and not have issues later. The other companies did the quote by phone and satellite images or a sales rep on site. This made the choice easy to pick Exceed.Their work on the day was good, communication was clear as was the follow up. Our installation was installed on different sections (flat rood and half of our pergola) and it all works well and ties in seamlessly. Very happy with their work.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
24 September 2023
Outstanding installation and all round service
Corey and the Exceed Solar team’s all-round service and installation was outstanding.Initial conversations and onsite meets right through to installation and
post install service was exceptional.
Our requirements were bespoke and challenging.
Exceed Solar completed the installation brilliantly with minimum fuss and
fulfilled all our bespoke requirements well above our expectations.
The team was friendly, informative as well as insightful with all queries answered timely and promptly.
A joy to see a great group of technicians and tradies perform an all-round fantastic installation and service.
We can wholeheartedly recommend Exceed Solar.
Michael & Valentina
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
24 September 2023
Outstanding service
Exceed Solar were a pleasure to deal with; Corey provided all the information we required to make the right choices for us. From the quote to the installation all aspects were dealt with by Exceed Solar very professionally, the installation team did an outstanding job. Our solar system works perfectly and we could not be happier.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
22 September 2023
A pleasure to deal with!
I have just had a solar system and battery installed at my home through Exceed Solar. I wanted a local SA family-owned business that offered quality products and a proven track record, Exceed Solar ticked all of those boxes. Corey the owner came out and provided quality options without the hard sell. His installation team were staff and not contractors, and they were hard working, polite, professional, and cleaned up at the end of the day. The team arranged everything for me and set me up on my Aps, it was seamless. I could not be happier with the end result and would highly recommend Exceed Solar to anyone who is considering this investment at their home. Thanks to Corey and his team.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
29 June 2023
Original Review on 11-08-2022:
Seamless Process
Professional from start to finish. We’ll organised team and installation crew. Quick responses to all questions and punctual. Customer service during and after the process was great.11 months later we asked Alex: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
The system has performed very well and in line with the predicted outputs as calculated by Exceed Solar Adelaide.10 March 2023
Very happy with Exceed Solar!
Easy quick communication, with a lot of options offered during the quoting process.in fact I had the quote before he left the house and was called later as they had a cancellation and were able to do the job earlier than planned.
the Tradies were prompt, did the work quickly and removed all rubbish. It was good to listen to their banter as they worked. They seemed to be a great team.
Everything was set up and explained and the Fronius app works well.
it's great to see what the panels are producing and how much energy is used with various appliances.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
25 February 2023
Original Review on 30-04-2022:
A very competent installer, pleasant and very easy to deal with.
A very competent installer, easy and pleasant to deal with. Explained everything, arrived and completed the job on time with no fuss.10 months later we asked Denis: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
Yes, it has. Our power bills used to average around $140 per month, but now it's much less. For January, a summer month, we paid $27. It'll be more in cooler months, but we're now budgeting $90 per month for the full year. We've also taken advantage of the cheaper power between 10.00am and 3.00pm, restricting use of the washing machine, clothes dryer and dishwasher to that period. Overall, we're very pleased.20 December 2022
Very professional Team!
Everything was great from the first call and discussion, the preparation for the installation and the installation with the connection. Even though the weather was not great at that time and the roof on my house was not the best place to work, everyone tried to make the experience great with the constant communication and looking for time to fit the wiring installation, then roof preparation and finally solar panels installation.Thank you Guys for the work and follow ups!
Kind regards,
Karen
13 December 2022
Great design, great service and great value
Battery installation: I already had solar into a 3 phase system, and wanted more than a single phase AC coupled battery as quoted by most. Corey was the only one who listened to what I had in mind, and came up with a design that was elegant, exceeded expectations and also at a good price. We replaced the existing Fronius inverter with a state of the art Sungrow Hybrid 3 phase inverter, and a modular Sungrow battery which can be expanded later. As a bonus we can now run almost the whole house independently in case of a grid outage. Switchboard needed some redesign too and Corey did a great job. Highly recommended.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
06 December 2022
10kW REC Alpha Panels with 2x Fronius Inverters (Single Phase)
A+ Service. Exceed Solar were fantastic at every stage providing support selecting which system to install for our situation as well as providing prompt and friendly service. Grid connection was sorted for us in the background. Best experience out of any trade while building our house. Would highly recommend.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
08 September 2022
Install went ok. They turned up when they said they would.
Quoting went ok. Installation went ok. The system was installed on 11/8. I noticed through the monitoring app that something wasn't working as described. Took a week to get this rectified as there was an incorrect setting in the inverter. Had this rectified and the system worked as it should for 10 days then an inverter fault appeared. Had to have it diagnosed by Alpha only to find out that the inverter is faulty and now it has been shut down for over a week waiting for a new inverter. I have sent a couple of messages for updates and no reply. I paid $11k for this system in full after installation. To say I'm disappointed is an understatement as I did my research and decided to go with one of your "recommended" installers. I even went and spoke to them about this particular unit before proceeding.Thanks
Brenton
Inverter rating: 2/5
Battery rating: 3/5
09 August 2022
Original Review on 06-12-2021:
Good installation. Happened in one day.
The quoting process was very prompt following the face-to-face meeting. This was the main reason we went with them.Installation was quicker than I expected and hardly knew they were here.
Still waiting for the retailer to install the smart meter to get the App working properly and push excess power back to the grid.
8 months later we asked Steve: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
I enjoy tracking the generation and household consumption on the app.21 April 2022
Helpful staff great service
All the process was dealt with efficiently with all staff involved polite and professional and friendly .Every thing was explained simply and thoroughly and completed in good time .The installers were a great group of guys that did a great job .Very happy with the whole experience and would not hesitate recommending them .14 October 2021
BRILLIANT!!
Just brilliant!! Exceed Solar lived up to other reviews. Corey visited my house, in a very timely manner. He was both pleasant, professional and gave answers to all my questions. This has flowed through to after installation, as well. I made him aware of my budget, and need for the best quality and performance for my dollars. I was given 3 options that fitted my requirements, and the installation was very quick post my decision to go ahead. The workman who came were very efficient, and cleaned up after the installation. Can’t speak highly enough of Exceed Solar, the whole process exceeded my expectations. Well done, Corey and team.04 September 2021
Original Review on 03-01-2021:
High quality and great service from a local Adelaide based supplier
Came to my house to do the quote, was punctual and very thorough, providing a number of quotes at different price points, for different options on panels and inverters.Installation was done within a few days of my accepting the quote and was completed in a day.
The grid connection (import-export meter) was organised by the supplier and completed within a couple of weeks. When the import-export meter was installed the inverter lost its connection to my wireless network, but this was sorted out with a phone call and has been rock solid ever since. Great to be able to monitor my system performance on my phone or browser.
8 months later we asked Laszlo: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
The system is working great, almost a year after purchase. The 5Kw system will have paid for itself in about three years or less. The monitoring capabilities are really good and the ability to monitor my usage through my electricity provider is a good way to understand my usage and how bills are tracking.19 July 2021
Great value for money/ High quality system/ Quick, neat and tidy installation/ Great customer service
Thank you Corey and the friendly Exceed Solar Team, i got a high quality system at a very competitive price installed just a few days after signing the contract. Very happy with the super neat and tidy work too!13 December 2020
Highly recommended.
From the get-go, Corey was very patient and informative. Not knowing anything about Solar, he guided and answered a lot of my questions. Calls for follow up were also appropriate and reassuring. After weighing up options from 6-7 different companies, we went with Exceed Solar and they did not disappoint.Installation team was professional and friendly. Speedy installation (half a day) which was nice as my child was able to take his afternoon nap. Panels were installed well and it looks amazing on the roof.
They are currently in the process of organizing our smart meter. Post installation customer service was again flawless despite the busy period (Christmas).
I would highly recommend Exceed Solar to any solar buyers/upgraders.
13 November 2020
Quality product and friendly service
Very friendly service with an excellent team for installing. Quote was fast and fuss free. Would definitely recommend!Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
26 October 2020
Awesome Experience with quality installation and service
Got to know about Exceed Solar from positive reviews from Solar Quotes and their sponsorship and Corey's talk in local radio station. From the time I contacted Corey, the experience was great. Corey took time to clarify all questions how silly it may be and gave different options. Corey's Team was excellent in attention to details in every aspect of the system installation, they were friendly and made sure everything is cleanup when they left, including the roof! Even after installation Corey made sure all post installation setup and subscriptions are completed. I would highly recommend them.
Happy I went with Exceed Solar!
I'm glad I went with Exceed Solar; their sales, admin and install teams have been professional and great to work with. Plus great post-install support.Newbies to Solar/Battery systems like me, don't realise the amount of work that goes into getting the right system installed and connected, and Exceed Solar delivered on what they promised and more!
18.5Kw Solar with 20Kw Battery system installed.
Panel rating: 5/5