Advanced Solar Technology Reviews
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Advanced Solar Technology is a Western Australian solar energy company.
“ All above (top ratings; value for money, system quality, installation and customer service) says it all; everything done, absolutely no hassle. I nearly forgot I was having it, as it went so smooth from signing up to being fitted. Now to see if it saves me money.
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Advanced Solar Technology Reviews (210)
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4.2/5
Value for money
4.3/5
Quality of System
4.4/5
Installation
4.4/5
Customer Service
- 5 star 42
- 4 star 137
- 3 star 30
- 2 star 1
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01 September 2021
23 August 2021
Amazing Customer Service and Value for Money
Great customer service from the beginning. Michelle was fantastic calling and setting up the appointment (even when we had to reschedule due to COVID). Alex was great from the start. He explained the whole process and how things worked. He was honest and even when I emailed him further questions, he was on the phone to me straight away, with the answers. The installers were amazing. They were friendly and did an excellent job. They cleaned up after themselves and the workmanship was excellent. From the initial contact, right through the whole process, I couldn't have asked for better service. Thanks Alex and the team, great job!Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
14 August 2021
Original Review on 13-12-2020:
Good all round
Timely quote. Reasonable price. Very ett y quick lead time to instal. Instal done quickly with minimal disruption.8 months later we asked Andrew: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
Have had this system for almost a year and have had no problems yet.13 August 2021
Original Review on 13-12-2020:
The Team Perform
Quote and sales process was seamless.They were able to fix problems others could not ( not on this installation ).
Installation was excellent, tidy and punctual.
Customer service was great.
The panels work well. Better than expected in fact.
8 months later we asked Ian: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
Absolutely
22 July 2021
The designer understood my requirements
Installation was prompt and efficient. Great team to work with from beginning to end.12 July 2021
Great
Sales team were great to speak to, offered the best price and organised everything.The guys who did the install worked well and did not damage anything, but left a box of packaging and packing ties lying around. Ive only had the unit for less than a month, but nothing bad to say about Advanced Solar.
Inverter rating: 5/5
09 July 2021
Original Review on 07-11-2020:
Professional sales and technology savvy
Quoting process was hassle free.Install went well but installers could have been more tidy.
Customer service was seamless and system was operating on the same day as install.
8 months later we asked Bernard : "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
Yes it has.08 July 2021
Installation appears fine, all went as discussed and planned.
Very happy with the whole process, much of which is explained as above04 July 2021
Original Review on 02-11-2020:
All good so far. Excellent service.
Excellent. Sales person was knowledgable and all good so far.8 months later we asked Greg: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
Yes. Electricity bills have more than halved.30 June 2021
Good system and great service.
During quoting process I had all my questions answered and installation was smooth even though our roof is a bit tricky to work with.Customer service has been great, they were very helpful with organising grid connection and explaining how to use production & consumption monitoring.
Inverter rating: 4/5
27 June 2021
Great system at a great price
We had an excellent experience. Alex worked the installation date in and around some other renovations I had scheduled for the house. The output from the system is very impressive, much better than my one at my previous house. Alex came and setup the internet monitoring for me when I was unable to get it working after the internet was finally connected at the house. I would recommend this supplier to anyone great design, install, product quality, and support.Inverter rating: 5/5
24 June 2021
A very easy process
Sales/quoting was very good with a video hookup to ensure I purchase the best system for my needs. Due to the Feb covid lockdown I initially had a Zoom meeting with Alex to discuss solar panels and what I was looking for with my solar install - this was very informative. Alex then came out to inspect the house and we decided on both north and west facing solar panels.The installers arrived exactly when they said they would. They were very tidy taking all the packing away and finished the job in around 4 hours.
The customer service has been very good. There was a problem with Synergy not coming out to change the meter but Alex got onto them and all was fixed in a couple of days. Alex also made a follow up phone call to ensure all went well.
14 June 2021
Excellent service
it was a good tidy installation and a good price, was very happy they looked after the grid connection also the after sales service is very good.Inverter rating: 4/5
06 June 2021
Product knowledge helps!
Overall I received 5 quotes; 3 via this site, one via personal recommendation and one via the supplier recommendation. I asked questions of nearly everyone and didn't always get the answers. I wanted the usual 6.6/5 setup, but I specifically wanted to be able to have local monitoring. I was not interested in having my data going off to some un-named server overseas. I also wanted consumption and generation monitoring. Lastly I wanted to split the panels across north and west roofs.After a lot of research I decided to go with the Delta H5A-222 inverter, which cut the quotes down a bit as not everyone had access to (or wanted the fuss) of selling the Delta. I cared a bit less about the panels. Only 2 installers did a site visit and only one of those knew the Delta. The combination of a site visit, Delta product knowledge and overall solar system approach meant that AST got my business. None of the others were bad - but they were outclassed or couldn't supply what I wanted (which was not their fault).
Currently I am using PowerPal for monitoring, not the consumption monitor that is built in to the Delta.The CT accessory to use the consumption monitoring in the inverter is oddly expensive. I may well go to better monitoring in the future, as that is my longer-term goal.
Customer service from AST was very good. Alex from AST was very attentive to my questions and spent plenty of time discussing the setup (not that it was complicated in any way). He was able to demonstrate the monitoring system, live, in the driveway. After the sale and installation, he was open to feedback about the way things had gone.
The installation crew were pretty good - they had to come back as the weather was too bad the first time, and I have no problem with that as their safety is paramount. I had a small number of minor niggles about the install, that weren't really a problem to me, but I could see that other people might find them a problem. These were passed on the AST.
Grid connection through Synergy was fine. Synergy emailed to advise that they would be moving me to a new system; their contractor turned up (admittedly, unannounced) and changed the meter to the latest version very promptly, and I'm just waiting now on the next bill.
Overall, I would have no hesitation recommending AST, especially if like me you wanted to go with the Delta inverter.
Review removed at the request of the reviewer
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Great product and installation
Alex was very genuine and upfront with his information. He came across as very knowledgeable and helpful. His follow up the day after install, to ensure I fully understood how to use the system and the associated app was very good, he stayed longer to ensure a couple of minor hiccups were dealt with immediately.He made sure I was aware of additional costs (one off) with setting up solar with the electricity provider.
The installers were prompt, courteous and had the job done in the anticipated time frame. Clean up after the job was good.
To date the system has worked as advertised with no issues. Overall, very happy with the whole process and would happily recommend Alex at Advanced Solar Technology to anyone looking at a solar system
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
10 May 2021
Great Salesman, helpful after installation.
Good honest local family owned & run company. Install happened sooner than expected, which was a bonus. Very helpful and friendly service from both husband & wife team. Customer Service was outstanding. Very happy, would highly recommend.Alex was great, came back to make sure I had the app installed correctly to be able to monitor my solar production.
Bought extra panels and they made them fit (East/West config).
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
09 May 2021
Original Review on 07-09-2020:
Know their stuff, did a great job
Great to deal with someone that really knows the technology well and can help us understand how to get the most out of our system. Also great price and install was completed promptly and without issue. Very happy.8 months later we asked Andrew: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
12 months on, everything is still working perfectly and we’ve not had any issues. Would buy the same again.08 April 2021
Original Review on 12-08-2020:
Replacement 6.6Kw Solar System
Alex provided a middle of the road quote for a 6.6Kw system,& was able to supply local references.The installation was good,& Alex provided a guide on the Delta Inverter & Delta Cloud connection to enable to see Solar production.Also taken into account was your recommendation of Delta / Seraphim panel's8 months later we asked ANDREW: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
Yes,all good at the moment Finn02 April 2021
So Far, So Good
We found Alex knowledgeable and informative during the initial visit and quote process.The install happened sooner that we though it would - pleasantly surprised - and all went smoothly on the day on installation.
Only day 2 with the new system. Had a problem with the inverter on day 1 due to my incorrect set up of the app - but Alex came straight out and got it all sorted.
Running as it should now without issue.
30 March 2021
Good Install and A1 Customer Service
We would not hesitate to recommend Advanced Solar Technology.After receiving four quotes, we chose AST from the Solar Quotes list. Not the cheapest but Alex was the only rep. to attend our site and discover what would have been a problem removing our existing system. His explanations and advice assisted us in making the final decision. The install was slightly ahead of the expected date and there were no problems. Grid connection was done at time of install and a new smart meter was installed by Western Power the following day. All paperwork required by Synergy was completed by AST. The clean up and removal of old panels was as promised. The monitoring app install was a little trickier and proved to be caused by discreet security settings in our router. Alex gladly sorted this.
30 March 2021
Professional, open, honest and reliable
Getting our solar system was a great experience. The sales person was open and honest with us about what was actually achievable and what we could expect. Then the delivery wen much smoother and quicker than expected. The installation on the day, was by a very professional team, who clearly cared about the job they did.27 March 2021
Great service and install from start to finish
Alex and Michelle and their solar installers made everything so incredibly easy from the quotes and type of solar panels/inverters to the install process - everything went very smoothly.Due to the Feb covid lockdown I initially had a Zoom meeting with Alex to discuss solar panels and what I was looking for with my solar install - this was very informative. Alex then came out to inspect the house and we decided on both north and west facing solar panels.
Even though I was told there would be a 3 week wait for the install, 2 weeks later we had the panels and inverter up and running and it has been incredibly fun to see the amount of energy being produced each and every day!
Very happy overall.
28 February 2021
Great service
After several quotes from the list provided by Solar Quotes we decided to go with Advanced Solar Technology. It wasn't the cheapest but we were very happy with the process of getting our quote. From the initial phone call to Michelle and the home visit from Alex, who advised us of several options and helped us make the decision of what system to use.Everything went smoothly and the installation actually happened before the original due date.
Installers we punctual and very tidy.
We are very happy with the whole process and would not hesitate to recommend Advanced Solar Technology.
Inverter rating: 5/5
05 February 2021
Original Review on 06-06-2020:
Good sales representative. Quick and, it seems (??) quality installation
The Sales/quoting process was very good.The installation was punctual, and looks OK (no broken tiles).
Customer service was very good - had an update on the Delta inverter, (which was a problem with my Apple computer as I don't have a Smartphone), but the Manager helped out.
8 months later we asked Ron: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
So far we have been quite pleased with having a solar system. The supplier, Advanced Solar Technology, has given superb service - including after-sales service that cannot be faulted.31 January 2021
Original Review on 01-06-2020:
Good Company, prepared to spend as much time as required to fully explain the systems available.
Sales/quoting was very good with a video hookup to ensure I purchase the best system for my needs.The installers arrived exactly when they said they would. They were very tidy taking all the packing away and finished the job in around 4 hours.
The customer service has been very good with setting up the system and connecting to the grid, with a follow up phone call from them and a visit to check things. There is a problem with the wifi system and they are currently waiting for a new wifi circuit board to replace the existing one.
8 months later we asked Colin: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
The system has performed to my expectations and I am even surprised how much electricity is generated on cloudy days.27 January 2021
Original Review on 20-05-2020:
Professional but friendly process
The quotation was done by phone & video link, as I was in self quarantine, which was ideal as I did not want to wait 2 weeks to get the process started. The video link provided the oportunity to get answers to many questions imediately & for explanation of the reasons for the siting of the equipment that had been suggested. The other 2 suppliers also did their quotes using aerial photos of my property & phone conversations, at my request not theirs, as all 3 would have preferred a face to face consultation. The quotes were presented very punctually from all 3 solar installation companies.The installation was done very quickly after accepting the quote & paying the deposit. The installers turned up on time (in fact a little earlier in the day than expected) & completed the job promptly. They were polite & respected social distancing rules from us & left everything clean/neat & tidy.
We were replacing a 10 year old solar system so did not need help connecting to the grid but they did have to remove the old panels & inverter as part of the install, which again was completed satisfactorily.
The owner of the business came to inspect the installation as they were finishing the job & spent time explaining the digital inverter read out & advised I could contact him any time for explanations on any aspect of the solar equipment or install which I would feel comfortable doing.
All 3 quotes were similar in price but had diffent equipment supplies (no point if they are all the same, so apart from the extra warranty on the inverter I went with the company I felt most comfortable with & that I thought would give me the best service & after care.
8 months later we asked Lynda: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
Yes everything seems to be performing to expectations & have had no issues with the units or installation so far.18 January 2021
Advanced Solar Review
Alex and Michelle at Advanced Solar are a family run operation. This immediately drew me to them over the bigger companies where sales people care less about making sure you're happy than their commission. They were quick to respond and offered the best value.The installation was great and the installers were punctual and polite. The only issue is they put rubbish in the recycling bin and recycling in the normal bin which I had to remove and correct, but thats an honest mistake.
After sales service was good too and Alex came over to show me the ropes however I was quite busy so couldn't discuss it for long with him.
Inverter rating: 5/5
08 January 2021
Good quality system at a reasonable price
Sales consultant was well informed and knew his products well. Installation was arranged within a timely manner and everything went smoothly and to schedule.Panel rating: 4/5
Inverter rating: 4/5
24 December 2020
System supply
Everything from the quotation to the installation & followup training on how to receive the maximum benefit of the system. Very happy with every aspect.23 December 2020
Great End to End Service!
Advanced Solar were quick to respond and came out to discuss my requirements. They accommodated my preference for how the inverter should be installed, advised me on the most efficient layout for the panels, provided great insights and advice on what to expect and how to get the best out of my system. The installation was flawless and I'm a fussy customer - there was nothing left for me to clean up after they had left. The team took great care and were happy to answer my questions - not rushed just trying to get done. They ran through the system with me once it was installed and walked me through the menu options and functions. They installed a PowerPal energy monitor which is a great little device for monitoring my consumption. Everything was done on time and I was never left second guessing what to expect next. They took care of everything from start to finish, all I had to do was place the order, provide a copy of my electricity account and settle the account once I was happy with everything. I'm happy to recommend Advance Solar to anyone considering a solar power solution - great no nonsense, down to earth service!Inverter rating: 5/5
10 December 2020
Original Review on 09-04-2020:
Amazing installer
One of the nicest sales guys we encountered. Very friendly, very informative, and the only one to not bad-mouth other companies/products. I also liked that he was not pushy, gave us time to compare all the quotes we got, and do research on the brands he'd suggested.The installation happened much faster than we expected, and the crew arrived on-time, finished within the quoted time-frame and didn't leave a mess behind. Super happy with the entire process
8 months later we asked Marina : "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
A year on and my solar system is still performing amazingly! I had a couple issues at the beginning, but Alex was able to sort them out within a couple days, and ever since it's been working perfectly. Every now and then I have a problem logging into the app, but it doesn't affect the solar system at all, and most days I get the max amount of power out of my panels. Still super happy with my choice of system and provider03 December 2020
Knowledgeable, efficient and great value for money
I felt they provided clear information on the system being recommended with suitable rationale explained. They came in with a great price, beating the competition significantly and followed that up with a prompt date for the install. Installation was good and although they had to pop back to finalise the neatness of the finish on the inverter, they were back next day as promised. We’ve also been offered an after sales meeting after our first full billing period, to review our usage and how efficiently we’re using the system. Excellent customer service.26 November 2020
Fantastic Service & Advice
Very pleased with the service provided from the original discussion, installation and follow up. The after-installation service was also extremely valuable. Highly recommend Advanced Solar Technology.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
25 November 2020
Original Review on 23-03-2020:
Good Installation, excellent customer service.
Sales/quoting process was excellent.Installation was punctual, tidy and efficient
Customer service was excellent, everything organised, connected to the grid. Small issue with the inverter, fixed immediately.
8 months later we asked Paul: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
Yes the system is performing to our expectations. For anyone to get a full appreciation of the system you need to have it for a full years weather cycles, I would think especially relevant in the cooler climates.22 November 2020
Easy Process
The sales person came out and quoted and answered all our questions. They organised everything with the power company and the installation was seamless. The whole process was very easy.16 November 2020
Original Review on 08-03-2020:
Solar installation
How was the sales/quoting process? Good and no issuesHow did the installation go? Polite? Tidy? Punctual? Good and no issues
How was the customer service? e.g. did they help organise the grid connection after the install? Yes
8 months later we asked Brian: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
Yes07 November 2020
Original Review on 08-03-2020:
Solar
Very happy with system, installation, information provided. Thank you Alex8 months later we asked Roger: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
Yes, we just need to use the generated power at the time its generated. Selling unused units back to Synergy is not ideal. Will install a Li-Ion battery once they reach a more realistic price level.30 October 2020
Experience with my Solar Installation
The initial meeting was professional and all my queries and questions were answer.I accepted the quote and installation was fully completed five days later. It was carried out on time and installers were courteous and tidy up afterwards.
The owner of Advanced Solar Technology is directly involved and Alex and personally did the grid connection the day after the installation was completed.
Alex will also conduct a follow up visit when I receive my first full energy account from Synergy.
I rate this my experience a 9 as I could not be happier with the grid results in my initial seven weeks.
29 October 2020
Value for $
Sales quoting process - as expected (I sold insurance for 5 years, so i understanding selling techniques)Installation - we were forgotten about for over a week from the original agreed date. Installers were good, however the finished inverter on the wall seems unnecessarily messy compared with our previous Sunny Boy box, which was compact and neat.
Service seemed competent
19 October 2020
6.6kw sytem
Very good sale and installation.too early to comment on performance10 October 2020
Excellent customer service!
Excellent service from Alex and Michelle, super helpful with excellent communication throughout!Inverter rating: 4/5
23 September 2020
Fantastic
Alex was very nice and friendly and provided me with all the information I needed to make a choice with all the qoutes I had got. The system is working well so farInverter rating: 4/5
16 August 2020
Best mid range offering from a straight up guy.
Fairly well organised and well priced company.Assisted with the decommissioned old equipment and was prompt and contactable.
Inverter rating: 4/5
25 July 2020
Original Review on 02-12-2019:
Recommended
Sales and quoting process was friendly, efficient, punctual and informative.Installation was efficient, although the process to get an installation date (returning of phone calls) was somewhat annoying. Installers left a bit of a mess. I was given a Solar Energy Monitor, but no instructions from the installers (they put it in the meter box without telling me)
Grid connection done before installation.
Email sent after installation saying that a follow up will be made after I've received the second account from Synergy.
8 months later we asked Nola: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
So far, so good. My account is in credit since instalation in November 2019. See how it goes over winter and next summer.08 July 2020
A pleasure to deal with
From beginning until end Alex was great. He was reliable and debunked lots of other sales pitches I was given from other solar companies with factual proof which I could research myself.One of the great things about Alex is he customer service and real understanding of what the customer needs or wants. Besides for 1 installation problem, where alex was prepared to come out at 1010pat night should the problem not be resolved, it was an absolute pleasure to go with.
Alex and his team did everything from beginning until the end. Even expressing after the job was done to call anytime with any questions with regards to bills and performance etc..
Inverter rating: 5/5
28 June 2020
Good overall experience
Installation was quick and tidy.Service was good.
Alex took time to answer my many questions.
Inverter rating: 4/5
27 June 2020
Great service
Knowledgeable, polite service. Did everything for me. Polite efficient installation teamPanel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 4/5
21 June 2020
Original Review on 20-10-2019:
Great company to deal with.
Everything went perfectly from sales through to completion and then the follow up visit by Alex the director to make sure we were happy with the system.Can recommend Advanced Solar Technology to anyone looking to get this system.
8 months later we asked Stephen: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
Yes, very happy. Our first power bill included one month without solar which had already reduced significantly. Haven’t had to pay for power since it has been installed.31 May 2020
Explanation of system, quality of components
The salesman was very capable and knowledgeable about what I was looking for.The instillation was on time and efficient. The connection was seamless and replaced the existing system.
Great knowledge and clear explanation to each and every Customer
I would like to Thanks Alex the owner of Advanced Solar Technology. He personally came to my house and explained and show me many different solar systems and how it works. Alex is well organized and his installation teams done a great job! I would highly recommend his company to my friends and family.Inverter rating: 5/5