Energy Assist Group Pty Ltd Reviews
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Energy Assist is an Australian owned and operated company with experience in the solar power industry since 1994. Our focus is creating a high quality solution that is right for you, your property and your budget. We listen to your needs, analyse your bills and engineer the right system for you.
How do we do this? We pride ourselves on educating our customers on solar power to ensure they understand exactly what they are investing in.
We have our very own Showroom & Testing Facility located in Croydon where we have multiple systems installed, operating and monitored. At our facility we test the panel performance and compare panel to panel by reviewing our monitoring results. We have panels and inverters on display so you can visualise the components that make up your whole solar system.
Here at Energy Assist we install all types of solar power from residential systems to commercial systems as well as on and off grid battery backup systems. We have installed a huge range of system sizes from 12 panels all the way up to 1,600 panels. So for all your solar power needs contact us today for great advice, great packages and great installations.
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Energy Assist Group Pty Ltd Reviews (121)
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31 March 2021
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6.6kW
Solar System Size
$0 to $2,000
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Canadian Solar Inc
Panel Brand
Goodwe
Inverter Brand
16 March 2021
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Customer Service
6.6kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $8,000
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JA Solar
Panel Brand
Goodwe
Inverter Brand
Solar House-Warming Present
During a post-covid visit to daughter and family after they had just moved into a new house in Point Lonsdale Victoria, my wife and I decided to house-warming gift them a solar PV installation. Being new to the Vic solar trends, I consulted Solar Quotes for advice and received a couple of recommendations. My trolling on Facebook and Internet provided other options also.I tested the Solar Quotes vendors and three other competitors. The information flow and research requirements then became exhausting. The Solar Quotes vendors were polite and comprehensive, while the other alternatives became quite competitive and pressing. The other alternatives appeared to be cheaper while offering similar services however in the end, it was necessary to weed out all the different brands and ask all vendors to requote on selected products to baseline the quotations (including the Solar Quotes ones).
After achieving this commonality on product to be provided and agreed installation format, all vendors were within a few hundred dollars of each other. I chose a Solar Quotes vendor (Energy Assist Group) as they were the only one to present a representative at the house (being local), were friendly and approachable, and provided a prompt timeframe for installation.
They unfortunately were slow in providing the final electrical inspection and were not that helpful in organising the final grid connection to allow the energy produced to be credited to the household bill.
Overall a reasonable result.
Inverter rating: 4/5
15 March 2021
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6.6kW
Solar System Size
$2,000 to $4,000
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JA Solar
Panel Brand
Goodwe
Inverter Brand
Good price, knowledgeable staff
Worked with us on price to meet budget, sales staff were very good, as were installers. No issues with communication. Are organising grid connection but too early to tell how that will go yet.08 March 2021
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6.6kW
Solar System Size
$4,000 to $6,000
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Canadian Solar Inc
Panel Brand
Fronius
Inverter Brand
Easy Purchase
No pressure sales process and kept informed of when things were going to happen.Installation was an easy process, no mess and everything was cleaned up and taken away.
All paperwork was done with very little that we had to do.
Inverter rating: 5/5
05 January 2021
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6kW
Solar System Size
$12,500 to $15,000
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LG
Panel Brand
Enphase
Inverter Brand
Original Review on 30-04-2020:
Good installation, not a "crap solar" experience!
Sales process went well, I received three quotes from your recommendations, all good, and another from a friend.Installation was done well and when promised. As an Architect, I did my own panel layout, which seemed to work fine. Except the sales person and the installer failed to point out the disconnect switches that stick out at the front on my new building. Inspector said to suck it up, they're required.
Enphase unit location failed inspection, and had to be moved, which also fixed the poor wifi issue. It took two weeks to organise this, so system is still not completely approved, but it's working. The paperwork should be completed soon.
I see my retailer is charging me an average of 35 cents per kilowatt hour, so I'm glad it's in. We'll see what they pay me when I export.
Customer service was generally good, if a little slow. Covid19 was blamed, and perhaps that's true, I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 4/5
Value for money: 3/5
Quality of System: 5/5
Installation: 4/5
Customer Service: 4/5
Follow Up Review on 05-01-2021:
Yes18 November 2020
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6kW
Solar System Size
$4,000 to $6,000
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Sunpower
Panel Brand
Enphase
Inverter Brand
Nice Installation. Post installation communication could be improved.
Energy Assist were very helpful during the sales/quoting process.The installation went well.
I am an electrician, so I'm very fussy about electrical workmanship, and they did a very good job.
They are assisting in all aspects of the grid connection.
The only thing that they could improve on is after installation communication with the customer. I don't like not knowing what the status of grid connection is but maybe that's just me.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
16 November 2020
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10kW
Solar System Size
$12,500 to $15,000
Cost
Sunpower
Panel Brand
Solaredge
Inverter Brand
Pleased with service
After seeking quotes I was contacted by email and a follow up phone call from Energy Assist. A time was then booked for a salesperson (Company Director) to attend our address. The salesperson was very experienced, knowledgeable and professional in his approach. He commented on how well presented our house is and one his opening comment was to the effect that they would not install any solar panels at the front our house as they would spoil its appearance. The other providers who gave quotes only spoke briefly to me on the phone and then emailed a quote with photos of where the solar panels would be positioned. These photos depicted their intention to install several panels at the front of the house, which is not what we wanted. The personal visit to our address by the salesperson and his professional approach is what clenched the deal. I received a quote a couple of days later, followed up by a phone call from the salesperson. We discussed the quote at length and following that discussion I was provided with a number of other options to consider, one of which was my preferred option. I paid a deposit on 23 September but installation was delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions. I was kept informed of of potential installation dates and the system was eventually installed on Thursday 12 November, 2020.27 October 2020
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6.6kW
Solar System Size
$3,000 to $6,000
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05 August 2020
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4kW
Solar System Size
$4,000 to $6,000
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Canadian Solar Inc
Panel Brand
Fronius
Inverter Brand
Efficient and communicative
All aspects of the process were handled professionally,expertly and with excellent communication.Very pleased with this excellent service. I would highly recommend them.
07 May 2020
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6kW
Solar System Size
$2,000 to $4,000
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Canadian Solar Inc
Panel Brand
Goodwe
Inverter Brand
Highly Recommended
Solid, professional company. Informative quote. Good price and efficient installation. Friendly, respectful, supportive service.11 March 2020
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4kW
Solar System Size
$4,000 to $6,000
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Sunpower
Panel Brand
Fronius
Inverter Brand
Great installer
The initial contact with Horst was great and very informative. Their quote was thorough and very competitive. They were easy to deal with the whole way through the transaction.My only criticism would be a lack of communication- I called them to see when they were coming each time as they hadn’t let me know or confirmed. But they were very easy to deal with and the installation was fast and smooth. Highly recommended.
08 February 2020
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5kW
Solar System Size
Sunpower
Panel Brand
Fronius
Inverter Brand
Very efficient process
The whole process was simple and efficient - from quote, inspection to installation. Everything occurred as promised. Energy Assist were the only firm that inspected before quoting & dealt with local conditions.30 January 2020
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6kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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Seraphim
Panel Brand
Solaredge
Inverter Brand
Original Review on 01-05-2019:
Panel rating: 4/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Value for money: 4/5
Quality of System: 4/5
Installation: 4/5
Customer Service: 4/5
Follow Up Review on 30-01-2020:
Yes, it has, we have had no issues at all. We are receiving nice reductions in our electricity bills.A big thank you to you guys for guiding us through this complex process, we wouldn't have done this without your excellent on line advice.
17 January 2020
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Installation
Customer Service
6.6kW
Solar System Size
$8,000 to $10,000
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Sunpower
Panel Brand
Solaredge
Inverter Brand
Professional service and a great looking and performing (so far) system!
We recently had a 6.4 Kw 20 panel solar system with 5.9 kw inverter installed by Energy Assist. We had a fairly good idea that we wanted to future proof our energy needs as our family grows and allow the possibility of adding a battery later on. I was also mindful of having aesthetically pleasing panels that would add to and not detract from the look of a 30 year old building. We found that Adrian explained the options very clearly and was able to outline the process for us in a quick and concise manner. Installation was quick, tidy and no nonsense and with minimal impact on neighbours. The system is new and we haven't had to troubleshoot anything but we found their back office team to be helpful and quick to get back to us to complete the changeover with our distributor and retailer. So far very good and very much recommended.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
14 November 2019
Value for money
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Installation
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5kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
Cost
Canadian Solar Inc
Panel Brand
Solaredge
Inverter Brand
Original Review on 15-03-2019:
Very happy with the service. System is up and running as from today.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Value for money: 5/5
Quality of System: 5/5
Installation: 5/5
Customer Service: 5/5
Follow Up Review on 14-11-2019:
I am very happy with the system and in fact have recommended the installers to a friend and I am currently arranging a system for my son.10 October 2019
Value for money
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Installation
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5kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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Seraphim
Panel Brand
Solaredge
Inverter Brand
Original Review on 08-02-2019:
Of your 3 quote request companies only 1 quoted they had a different view of the hardware and that virtually eliminated them.I sourced 2 other suppliers and finally chose a local company fully accredited that been around for about 10 years and was very competitive in their price and had a sound knowledge of what they were offering,
My installation is scheduled for 2 weeks.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Value for money: 4/5
Quality of System: 4/5
Installation: N/A
Customer Service: 4/5
Follow Up Review on 10-10-2019:
Dont have battery package20 May 2019
Value for money
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Installation
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5kW
Solar System Size
$15,000 to $20,000
Cost
Prompt contact via either phone or email after experiencing minor issues.
Solar system is working beautifully as described by Technicians.
12 April 2019
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5kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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03 April 2019
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Customer Service
6kW
Solar System Size
$3,000 to $6,000
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28 March 2019
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Customer Service
5kW
Solar System Size
$3,000 to $6,000
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25 February 2019
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Customer Service
4kW
Solar System Size
$3,000 to $6,000
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25 February 2019
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Customer Service
5kW
Solar System Size
$3,000 to $6,000
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01 February 2019
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6kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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Always keeping me informed of progress and followup.
Highly recommended.
29 January 2019
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More than 6kW
Solar System Size
$3,000 to $6,000
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Customer service so far has been good. Installers seem competent and arrived on time.
Still waiting to see if the system lives up to its promises.
22 January 2019
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5kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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Jinko Solar
Panel Brand
Solaredge
Inverter Brand
Original Review on 23-05-2018:
Not installed yet. But was the only one of the 3 quotes where the staff made me confident that it was about me and NOT THEM.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Quality of System: 5/5
Installation: N/A
Customer Service: 4/5
Follow Up Review on 22-01-2019:
We installed during winter, so was initially sceptical about performance. As the weather got warmer we have been more than happy with the performance and tell friends that we expect the payback to be less than originally expected.So yes, the system is exceeding our expectations.
29 December 2018
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More than 6kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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11 December 2018
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5kW
Solar System Size
$3,000 to $6,000
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Next thing on the list is a battery system to store the hours I don't use
Thanks guys !
09 December 2018
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6kW
Solar System Size
$10,000 to $15,000
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Astrid was very pleasant to deal with and answered all my questions over email and phone promptly. I felt like I had a good deal with the Sunpower P19 Panels.
08 December 2018
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5kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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Since September I essentially have no bills now which is a testament to the product quality and installation. Very happy with the product and the company.
06 December 2018
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6kW
Solar System Size
Under $3000
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06 December 2018
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More than 6kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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06 December 2018
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5kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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We had an issue with the inverter not long after install but Adrian put me onto the right person and this was resolved with no fuss. Since the inverter was recalibrated the system has been faultless and we couldn't be happier. I have recommended this company to family and friends and would happily use you again.
03 December 2018
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5kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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12 November 2018
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6kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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22 October 2018
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5kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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20 October 2018
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3kW
Solar System Size
$3,000 to $6,000
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dont know the brand as they were istalled over 10 yrs (Other)
Panel Brand
Delta
Inverter Brand
Original Review on 18-02-2018:
Panel rating: 4/5
Inverter rating: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Quality of System: 4/5
Installation: 5/5
Customer Service: 5/5
Follow Up Review on 20-10-2018:
sure has18 October 2018
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4kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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Trina
Panel Brand
Fronius
Inverter Brand
Original Review on 16-02-2018:
Not on the grid yet, but it seems to be working well. When it's on the grid and I can monitor the performance it will be easier to rate it, but so far I'm impressed.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Quality of System: 5/5
Installation: 5/5
Customer Service: 5/5
Follow Up Review on 18-10-2018:
I am happy with how the system has performed and I certainly don't regret having it installed. It was not until I found the Solar Quotes website that I had enough knowledge to make the decision to do so and I am very grateful for that.17 October 2018
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5kW
Solar System Size
$3,000 to $6,000
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16 October 2018
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6kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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03 October 2018
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6kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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17 September 2018
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6kW
Solar System Size
Under $3000
Cost
20 August 2018
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3kW
Solar System Size
$3,000 to $6,000
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27 July 2018
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6kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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01 July 2018
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5kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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Canadian Solar Inc
Panel Brand
Solaredge
Inverter Brand
Original Review on 17-12-2017:
Keith Ondarchie is the person you have to remember to talk to when you want to get the solar system from Energy Assist. He is an engineer and he comes to your place to look at the whole setup and feeds you whatever information you need to know without talking about money. After I got the quote, he told me that there was going to be a special deal coming so he told me to wait for it and true enough there were further discounts to the system I chose. He then called me a week later to tell me that he had a customer cancel on him so he need to clear off the panels in his warehouse and if I could confirm my purchase he can come within the week to install the system and also give me a free energy meter plus the discounted price promised! I had my finance approved and as I needed to go on an overseas trip with limited internet, they even assured me to transfer them the deposit or the full sum until I was back from my trip! Energy Assist helped to set up all the work that needed with my energy retailer and all that and Keith even sent me a screenshot of the solar monitoring dashboard to let me know that the system is working well while I'm away. I am truly happy with what Energy Assist has done and I would recommend them highly to anyone I know.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Value for money: 5/5
Quality of System: 5/5
Installation: 5/5
Customer Service: 5/5
Follow Up Review on 01-07-2018:
Yes it has and I have seen a significant reduction in my power bills even though I had installed 4 sets of split systems air conditioner!17 June 2018
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3kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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13 June 2018
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3kW
Solar System Size
Under $3000
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10 June 2018
Value for money
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More than 6kW
Solar System Size
$10,000 to $15,000
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JA Solar
Panel Brand
Solaredge
Inverter Brand
Original Review on 25-03-2017:
I plan to re-charge my 12 kWh electric car from my solar-charged home storage battery. This requires a big solar system and a battery at home capable of storing 12 kWh. None of the suppliers were familiar with this application and tried to sell me a smaller system which they were familiar with. It was not easy to get my requirement across to them.Panel rating: 4/5
Inverter rating: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Quality of System: 4/5
Installation: 4/5
Customer Service: 4/5
Follow Up Review on 10-06-2018:
Yes - it has exceeded my expectations.In summer, the electricity retailer pays me money.
I have enough power from my 7.8kW system to charge my PHIV electric Outlander to get 15km to work and back each day - no petrol cost.
15 May 2018
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More than 6kW
Solar System Size
$3,000 to $6,000
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19 April 2018
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5kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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19 March 2018
Value for money
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More than 6kW
Solar System Size
$10,000 to $15,000
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JA Solar
Panel Brand
Solaredge
Inverter Brand
Original Review on 18-07-2017:
Having recently installed a pool and deciding on the option of heating it with a Heat Pump (reverse cycle A/C) we were always intending on installing PV panels to cater for the energy that used over Summer. I wont pretend we were not initially stunned by the amount of energy the HeatPump (along with the pool pumps) actually ended up using. We quickly realised that getting a Solar solution was a mandatory aspect of our pool setup not a "nice to have". What is brilliant is that our usage is perfectly aligned with the output of a solar system and having large east and west facing roof space we will be able to extend our production across a wider period each day allowing us to maximise our personal usage of the solar power. Hopefully!Contacting solarquotes and getting the 3 providers they recommended has been great. The only difficulty was differentiating between the excellent service from all 3 providers and deciding on what solution was going to work best for us without over investing and spending more than was absolutely necessary.
In the end we have decided on a SolarEdge SE7300 inverter with 34xJA Solar 290W smart panels totaling just under 10kW. Obviously the inverter is well under the maximum capacity of the panels but since the panels will be split across the East (x14) and West (x20) roof spaces we understood that this would only clip very occasionally. We will wait and see over Summer! It was difficult to determine if we were making a mistake here though as another provider made a very strong case for installing 2x5kw inverters to ensure we got the most out of our panels. In the end we decided (pretty much based on our own research) that the problem with that configuration was that if our 20 west facing panels (5.8kw total) ever ran at full capacity a 5kw inverter would need to clip the output where the 7.3 will not.
It was not a huge factor but the other thing that influenced our decision was that the solaredge we decided we wanted to go with was the primary recommendation from the provider we chose where the others were primarily suggesting different products.
We are getting our system installed in a few weeks so I will possibly revisit this after that is completed. I am pretty confident we are going to be very happy with the solution we are putting on our roof.
Panel rating: 4/5
Inverter rating: 4/5
Value for money: 5/5
Quality of System: 4/5
Installation: N/A
Customer Service: 5/5
Great Installation and price
Quick quote, clean and quick installation and excellent customer service.Inverter rating: 4/5