The ratings have been reviewed and the numbers crunched. Discover which companies are SolarQuotes’ best-rated solar installers in Queensland for 2025.
The winners were selected based on a weighted calculation of customer reviews of installers listed on the SolarQuotes website, whether those businesses are part of our installer network or not. Using this approach gives smaller Queensland installation companies with fewer reviews a fair chance against the bigger players.
First Place – Reef Solar & Electrical
Taking out the top spot was Reef Solar & Electrical, based in Boyne Island in the Gladstone region. The company supplies and installs grid-connect and off-grid solar power and battery systems, EV chargers and heat pump hot water systems in Gladstone, Rockhampton, Yeppoon, Agnes Water, and everywhere in between.
Owner Troy Coburn has been involved in the energy industry since 2009. After taking on and re-branding what was previously Daniel Shea Electrical and Solar (DSES) last year, the number and nature of positive reviews from Reef Solar & Electrical clients in such a short time-frame has been quite remarkable.
Commenting on the win, the firm said:
“At Reef Solar & Electrical, everything we do comes back to one goal — putting the customer first. Our sales process is all about education and transparency, making sure people walk away confident they understand exactly what system they’re getting and why.
We don’t subcontract, so every installation is handled by our own local team of skilled tradesmen whose professionalism, friendliness, and quality workmanship consistently leave a lasting impression.
Combined with clear communication and genuine after-sales support, this approach has helped us quickly build trust within our community — and we believe that’s why Reef Solar & Electrical has been recognised as Queensland’s Best Solar Installer in our very first year of business.”
Here’s what some of their customers have had to say:
“Quoting was to the point – factual, accurate and no B/S. Installation was professional, with quality workmanship and completed as planned. The whole process start to finish has been spot on” — Alan
“Customer service is exceptional. The team were quick and neat. They were respectful to the neighbours and the after sales contact to check in on us has been refreshing. I would thoroughly recommend these guys to anyone and everyone.” — Glen
“We spoke with a number of companies before calling Reef Solar and Electrical. After calling Troy, it was easy to decide who to go with. Troy was incredibly easy to talk with, and offered better service and options, with no pressure or sales pitch. Installation was smooth, the crew arrived on time, communicated throughout the day, and confirmed all details were working before leaving. We’d 100% recommend.” – Chantel
Learn more about Reef Solar & Electrical and read other customer reviews here.
Runners-Up
In second place was G-Solar & Electrical, which was established in 2014 and is based in Stratford; a suburb of Cairns. The company is owned by Grant Newman, a fifth-generation Cairns local electrician with many years of experience in the renewable energy industry. The firm provides off-grid and grid-connect residential solar power systems, home batteries and EV chargers. Read G-Solar & Electrical reviews.
And in third place was MC Electrical, which was founded in 2009 by Mark Cavanagh and is based in Eagle Farm, Brisbane. MC Electrical offers solar, battery and EV charger installation services, and Mark is well-known for his testing and reviews of solar products that he publishes on his blog. Read MC Electrical reviews.
National SolarQuotes Installer Awards Soon
Reef Solar & Electrical is now a finalist for our national award, to be unveiled at the 2025 SolarQuotes Installer Awards in Melbourne on October 28, 2025. This will be coinciding with the All-Energy Australia conference.
Installers who are part of the SolarQuotes network are invited to attend the awards night — check your email for your free invite and RSVP if you are interested in attending, or email us here.
In the lead-up to the event, we’ll be publishing winners from other states and territories.
Whether you’re in Queensland or anywhere else in Australia, if you’re considering solar panels and/or batteries for your home or business, SolarQuotes can match your requirements with up to three great installers we know and trust. We’re so confident in the installers in our network that when referred to you by us through our quoting system, we back their work with the SolarQuotes Good Installer Guarantee.
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I’m offended my installer didn’t get a gong – they deserved to! 🙂
But congratulations to those that did!
Perth Solar Force deserves recognition as a first class solar power installation company. Theirs was not the cheapest quote we received but their knowledge of their subject gave us a clear indication that they would be worth the extra money. And they were! They were efficient and stood by their word regarding cost with no later unexpected charges. The installation was done on time, has worked ever since and we have had 5.5Kw on most days through winter. Our meter box needed re-arranging and they added another small box FOC, with all that work done neatly and promptly.
A huge plus is that on the one occasion I needed to call them, I spoke immediately with someone who could answer my query instantly – no going through a few desk/office staff for a referral to a knowledgeable person. Full marks Perth Solar Force.
And full marks Finn Peacock for providing me with the background I needed to be able to make an informed choice re my system.
Hi Jenny,
Leave a review and include some photos for us.
Cheers
Interesting! What Heat Pumps does Reef Solar Imstall? If they have actually sold/installed any? As I’m pretty sure they are NOT licensed to “sell and install” i maybe wrong? I doubt it! As you need to be a QBCC licensed solar plumber to sell installed!
Look forward to your response.