EnviroGroup Reviews
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Since 2004 EnviroGroup have installed over 10,000 solar PV systems across Victoria. We have more than 30 staff, including experienced project managers, dedicated administration staff, photovoltaic engineers, energy auditors, accredited solar designers, licensed installers and electricians.
Our customers are helped along every step of the way when it comes to choosing a solar PV system, from deciding which product is right to the installation itself.
We also install battery systems such as Tesla and LG Chem and design the right size system for you.
All the solar installations are performed by fully accredited installers and come with a 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Reviewers report paying: $7,400 - $10,650 for depending on hardware choice and installation difficulty ( how is this calculated? )
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EnviroGroup Reviews (76)
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10 March 2021
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5kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $8,000
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Winaico
Panel Brand
SolarEdge
Inverter Brand
27 October 2020
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6.6kW
Solar System Size
$10,000 to $12,500
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Sunpower
Panel Brand
Enphase
Inverter Brand
Happy Solar Customer!
I had a very good experience with EnviroGroup.They were responsive when I requested a quote from them after they were suggested by SolarQuotes as a local installer. From having a chat to their sales person it was obvious that he knew what he was talking about and he gave me quotes for a couple of different system options - a String and Micro Inverter setup.They were also local to my house. Based on this I decided to go with them for the system.
I had my own thoughts about where I wanted the panels based on which parts of the roof gets the most sun at different times of day and they were happy to work this into their design, so I ended up with 2 areas of the roof with panels to maximise production throughout the day.
Installation was pretty painless and the installers were also knowledgeable and happy to share their thoughts on topics like batteries.
I requested a service call for a very minor issue post-installation and they attended promptly and resolved it quickly.
From first contact to system commissioning they were responsive and professional.
I am very happy with my 6.6kw system and am producing heaps of power when the conditions are right. With the feed-in tariff I am breaking even on my power usage charges from my retailer and this is even coming out of winter and into early spring.
I can highly recommend EnviroGroup.
Also, I was very happy with SolarQuotes for making it easy to find some local installers to talk to, as well as having a lot of useful info on their website.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
14 September 2020
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6.6kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $8,000
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Winaico
Panel Brand
Solaredge
Inverter Brand
Best install for a kliploc roof ever. Great installation
Polite, tidy, punctual. Turned up, completed install exactly as agreed. Works as it should. Happy daysPanel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
24 August 2020
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6.6kW
Solar System Size
$8,000 to $10,000
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Winaico
Panel Brand
Fronius
Inverter Brand
Just simple. First Class service
Straight forward from initial contact, with follow ups as promised. Installed on time with real professionals that took care with everything. Really simple email and communication all the way.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 4/5
24 July 2020
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6.6kW
Solar System Size
$10,000 to $12,500
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Trina
Panel Brand
Enphase
Inverter Brand
Nice sales guy but let down by the install crew
The sales/quote process was ok but I had to push them for alternative solutions due to shading issues. They were reluctant to do a site visit but eventually came out and amended the system to something more suitable for the site.The installation was rescheduled from the original date and was spread over multiple days even though I was lead to believe it would be completed in 1 day. Installers were grumpy throughout but did hardwire the monitoring system as it was right next to the nbn port.
The installation address was wrong on the paperwork even though they were asked to correct it. The inspector eventually got it corrected.
Overall I am happy with the system but after spending more than $10k on a system I would have expected better customer service
07 April 2020
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5kW
Solar System Size
$2,000 to $4,000
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Happy Victorian Customer
Matt was very efficient on the quoting and happy to answer any queries I had. He was also very helpful on the process to get grants via Solar Victoria. One of my queries resulted in Matt organising for the installer to come to our house eabling the exact number of panels to be identified, this was good customer service.The installation went ahead as scheduled and apart from one small hicup on the panels (suppliers fault) everything went ahead without any fuss. The installers arrived when they said they would , easy to get along with and left the site clean and tidy. The installation company submitted the grid connection to my retailer and sent me a copy of the email so I knew where things were at.
Timeframes were great, we have a 5.2Kw system installed about 2 weeks after decidiing to go ahead.
It looks like the energy retailer process that enables me to receive the feed in tariff will take longer than the work to get the system quoted and installed.
Panel rating: 3/5
Inverter rating: 3/5
24 March 2020
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5kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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MIL-Solar
Inverter Brand
Inverter rating: 5/5
13 February 2020
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4kW
Solar System Size
$2,000 to $4,000
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Trina
Panel Brand
SMA
Inverter Brand
Reasonable
The process was smooth and the installation seems to have gone ok. They were able to fit fewer panels than the quote and this was revealed on the day of installation. But overall, considering the level of service that others provide, I'd say these are the best of the lot.Still waiting on grid connection.
26 January 2020
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5kW
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$6,000 to $10,000
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Winaico
Panel Brand
Fronius
Inverter Brand
Original Review on 27-05-2019:
System monitoring of inverter output is not easy.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Value for money: 4/5
Quality of System: 4/5
Installation: 5/5
Customer Service: 4/5
Follow Up Review on 26-01-2020:
Yes and more.18 September 2019
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4kW
Solar System Size
$8,000 to $10,000
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Sunpower
Panel Brand
Fronius
Inverter Brand
Good system but terrible design
They charge more than others, but do a high quality install, with high quality components.The problem is the design: my house is a flat roof facing NWN, so they put 8 panels NWN, and 6 panels WSW, but I have a 3 story church to the west (very close to my house) so church shades all my panels in late afternoon. I have no shading north or east. I asked them after the install, why WSW instead of ENE, and they said “in Victoria always better to have west facing panelsâ€, and there is “more sunlight later in afternoon, compared to morningâ€!
So I complained and they wanted $1000 to change to panels (on tilts) from WSW to ENE, so I paid someone else $500 to do it and I am very happy with the change.
Terrible design from EnviroGroup!
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 4/5
28 February 2019
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5kW
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$6,000 to $10,000
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26 February 2019
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3kW
Solar System Size
$3,000 to $6,000
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26 February 2019
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4kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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30 October 2018
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4kW
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$6,000 to $10,000
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From the initial quotation to the installation and after sales service. Good job.
20 October 2018
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2kW
Solar System Size
$3,000 to $6,000
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19 October 2018
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6kW
Solar System Size
$10,000 to $15,000
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17 October 2018
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5kW
Solar System Size
$10,000 to $15,000
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Sunpower
Panel Brand
Solaredge
Inverter Brand
Original Review on 28-12-2017:
-Reenet's quote does not meet CEC recommendations. Their physical address appears to be a private residence.-Green Valley spoke on the phone at length but went missing after. Mailed offering to visit weeks later.
-Enviro Group visited promptly, answered all questions, their quote is properly itemised, shows projections of consumption etc.according to CEC (and Solar Quotes..) recommendations. Signed up with them a month ago, install scheduled for end of January.
Thanks for Solar Quotes' help, Happy New Year !
Ps. Please use first name only for reviews. Thanks
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 17-10-2018:
Yes, I'm getting a battery as next step03 October 2018
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5kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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19 September 2018
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5kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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07 September 2018
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More than 6kW
Solar System Size
$10,000 to $15,000
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04 September 2018
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5kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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28 June 2018
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2kW
Solar System Size
$3,000 to $6,000
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N.A.
19 February 2018
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3kW
Solar System Size
$3,000 to $6,000
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Sunpower
Panel Brand
Fronius
Inverter Brand
Original Review on 26-04-2017:
Installation guys were our actual contact and were extremely polite and obliging. The only other contact with the company was by phone and e mail of pricing and performance comparisons of different components. We had prices from 2 companies, the third said they were not able to quote.Panel rating: 4/5
Inverter rating: 4/5
Value for money: 3/5
Quality of System: 4/5
Installation: 4/5
Customer Service: 5/5
Follow Up Review on 19-02-2018:
Yes because our previous 1.5 kw set up was way way less output wise, in proportion to our 3 kw present set up. Even on relatively cloudy days it has enough capacity to solely support our daytime power demands ie. for 2 people.07 November 2017
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4kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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13 October 2017
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3kW
Solar System Size
$3,000 to $6,000
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10 October 2017
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6kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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01 September 2017
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2kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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ABB
Inverter Brand
Inverter rating: 2/5
06 July 2017
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3kW
Solar System Size
$3,000 to $6,000
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18 April 2017
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3kW
Solar System Size
$3,000 to $6,000
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12 April 2017
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4kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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14 September 2016
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More than 6kW
Solar System Size
more than $20,000
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27 July 2016
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More than 6kW
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more than $20,000
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04 April 2016
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3kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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I would highly recommend Enviroshop.
29 February 2016
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5kW
Solar System Size
$10,000 to $15,000
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18 February 2016
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4kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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Yingli Solar
Panel Brand
SMA
Inverter Brand
Original Review on 07-06-2015:
It has taken a while for us to make a decision on solar installation because of the large disparity between the quotes we received however we decided that, although their system was the most expensive of all our quotes, their salesman Paul, has always been available to answer any queries we have had and according to our own research, the panels and inverter they use are of extremely good quality. Installation is to take place an about 2 weeks time. Thank you for your recommendations.Panel rating: 4/5
Inverter rating: 4/5
Value for money: 4/5
Quality of System: 4/5
Installation: N/A
Customer Service: 5/5
Follow Up Review on 18-02-2016:
We are very pleased with the operation of our system. It was the most expensive of the quotes we received, but the way the installation was carried out and the service from Enviro shop that have we received was worth every cent. We would have no reservations to recommend this company.14 February 2016
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4kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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Yingli Solar
Panel Brand
Enphase
Inverter Brand
Original Review on 11-04-2015:
Enviro shop weren't the cheapest quote but I felt their product was better. We have micro inverters so each panel will contribute to the power system even if others are in the shade.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Value for money: 4/5
Quality of System: 5/5
Installation: 5/5
Customer Service: 4/5
Follow Up Review on 14-02-2016:
We have been very happy with our panels07 January 2016
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6kW
Solar System Size
$10,000 to $15,000
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12 November 2015
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4kW
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$6,000 to $10,000
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Great Installation, friendly, went the extra mile.
Paperwork handled by vendor.
Realistic setting of expectations and timeframes.
09 August 2015
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5kW
Solar System Size
$10,000 to $15,000
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10 June 2015
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3kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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13 May 2015
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3kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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Gryphon Solar - sales person was pushy, didn't listen (over numerous communications in person and over the phone, while he wasn't rude his manner and behaviour felt disrespectful - so we decided early on not to use them
Nicholls Solar - Ray was the sales person, he was great! Offered a very competitive price but we were locked in.
17 March 2015
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4kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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13 December 2014
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3kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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Yingli Solar
Panel Brand
SMA
Inverter Brand
Original Review on 04-04-2014:
Panel rating: 4/5
Inverter rating: 4/5
Value for money: 3/5
Quality of System: 4/5
Installation: 5/5
Customer Service: 4/5
Follow Up Review on 13-12-2014:
Essentially, yes it has, although the feed-in tariff of 8 cents per kWh remains most disappointing.17 September 2014
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4kW
Solar System Size
$6,000 to $10,000
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15 September 2014
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4kW
Solar System Size
$10,000 to $15,000
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27 April 2014
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3kW
Solar System Size
Under $3000
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20 April 2014
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2kW
Solar System Size
$3,000 to $6,000
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11 April 2014
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2kW
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$3,000 to $6,000
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04 April 2014
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4kW
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$6,000 to $10,000
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Waiting period is within acceptable range(but you can actually say that they are processing things in a timely manner). At the moment, we are waiting for the acceptance from our electricity distributor, but we are using our solar now.
27 March 2014
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4kW
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$6,000 to $10,000
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Straightforward, 'taking care of business' approach.
Quoting process uncomplicated and to the point. We chose this company for the quality of their product, and for their claimed considerations for the environmental footprint of the upgrade. For example, the old but still viable panels would not be given over to landfill but recycled.The site for the installation posed problems with shading, but the arrangement of the panels makes best use of the angles / sunlight. The installation went smoothly. The team was punctual, efficient with minimal interruption to our routine. The grid connection was organised on the day, and now, 3 weeks on, well, so far so good!
We are still feeling our way with the Solar Edge monitoring app.