Geelong Solar Energy Reviews
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100% Geelong owned and operated we have installed hundreds of solar power systems in Geelong, The Surf Coast, The Bellarine Peninsula and The Greater Geelong District.
We specialize in solar power and renewable energy systems and can provide expert advice on all your solar needs.
What we offer our customers:
The opportunity to deal with a local Geelong based solar company that will deliver to you a high quality solar installation using only tier one solar panels and A grade inverters.
A product line that has been carefully selected for quality, reliability, efficiency and longevity.
Systems for all residential, business and commercial applications offering free on site quotes and expert advice.
Great pride in our workmanship, we believe in doing the job right the first time, we don't take short cuts and our tradesman will treat your home with great care and respect.
We take care of all the paperwork.
At Geelong Solar Energy we listen to our customers and we pride ourselves in delivering the highest quality service form the initial solar assessment to the solar installation and our after sales service is second to none.
Reviewers report paying: $4,480 - $6,800 for depending on hardware choice and installation difficulty ( how is this calculated? )
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Geelong Solar Energy Reviews (337)
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Average Scores
4.6/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Quality of System
4.8/5
Installation
4.8/5
Customer Service
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- 4 star 157
- 3 star 6
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08 March 2024
22 February 2024
Geelong Solar are The Best
There was not a hastle from the moment I spoke with Josh, to the moment the boys rocked up to install, and the girls in the office went out of their way to assist.The Geelong Solar, very much for a great product and wonderful service. We will recommend you to our friends.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
20 December 2023
An Extremely Process from Quote to Installation and Commissioning!
Geelong Solar responded quickly to my request for a quote to replace our 13 year old system.Steve visited our property to discuss the best solution for our house including the current government incentives.
The quote was emailed shortly afterward.
Three weeks later the system is up and running including the final inspection.
The installation was completed in one day by an extremely professional team.
14 December 2023
A Company true to their word .. Geelong Solar Energy
We were most impressed by the operation and the delivery of our Solar Panel Josh actually came to our homeinspected the property then sat down with us and explained the whole project clearly by bringing up our property on his laptop and showed us exactly where the panels and the inverter would be placed the reason why, where and when (We had already received 3 other quote which were given to us via interview by phone or Zoom so we were quite informed ) When we acceptedthe quote he did the Fed & State grant application for us which was approved immediately, he then gave us an approximate date for job which true to his word, the installers arrived a couple of days earlier then expected, they were very polite, friendly, fast and very tidy. The Company then organized the inspector who connected the grid within 12 days and now approximately 6 weeks later all up and running without a hitch..
We found both staff and installers excellent and we highly recommend them. THANKYOU to the team from satisfied customers in Torquay
19 October 2023
Very professional and great team, installers were a blast too
Great experience from start to finish with Geelong Solar Energy09 October 2023
Highly recommended.
Great to deal with from the get go. It felt like I got got honest advice on which package to go for and not just a sales pitch. The installers did an excellent job, as I am very fussy I went over everything, and could not fault the workmanship, nice attention to detail.. i had an issue not long after the installation, Steve, the owner was at my place within half an hour to check it out, ended up being nothing to do with the system.... old school Aussie service. Thanks Steve and team. Highly recommended.04 October 2023
Solar panel installation
The quoting process was great as they were the only firm that come to the house. The installer gang were great they seemed to enjoy each others company and worked very well together. They organised all the connections and advised powercore. We could not be happier with Steve and his staff.Inverter rating: 5/5
15 September 2023
Fantastic Installer
The sales/quoting process was very informative. All our questions were answered to our satisfaction. We were provided with documentation that gave details of the system that were easy to follow and understand.The installation occurred sooner that expected which was very pleasing. The installation team were very efficient and went about their business in a professional manner. The supervisor was happy to answer any questions we had throughout the day. He came back the following day to upgrade the switchboard and commission the system.
Overall, we were very pleased with the process from start to finish.
11 August 2023
Job well done.
The process with Geelong Solar was very professional and well run. The process was very smooth and trouble-free from quotation to installation, including connection to the grid. Very happy with the result.10 August 2023
Hassle free process from start to finish
A very simple process from the initial enquiry, receiving an on-site quote (which others didn't do) and expert assistance in completing the paperwork made this a simple and easy process. Installation was done in a very timely manner with no issues - in and out within a few hours. Inverter installed where requested with no issues.All staff members were considerate and polite and explained in detail how everything worked from initial installation to approval and switch-on. Everything has worked out smoothly with retailer actioning their requirements and we should be seeing results very soon.
08 August 2023
Fantastic company to deal with!
Was very happy with Geelong Solar Energy! They were great throughout the entire process, their customer service was of very high standard and they kept us informed every step of the way. Installation was quick and went like a dream. Highly recommend28 July 2023
Highly Recommend
Steve came out to quote within two days of my inquiry. He was very helpful and informative. This is our 3rd time having solar installed at our properties by different companies, and this time was a stand out as far as service, accountability, cost value and communication goes. The installers were mindful and professional during the install and quick.We had our solar completely installed within two weeks of my initial inquiry.
All connected and operating in a timely manner. I will definately be recommending this company to others.
25 July 2023
Simply Spectacular - Geelong Solar Energy
Thank you to Geelong Solar Energy! The entire process was painless and transparent from start to finish! Everyone from Geelong Solar Energy were exceedingly helpful. They answered all our questions and concerns without delay and it didn't matter how many times we asked!! The installers were Fantastic! Thank you Michael, Logan and Jack....what a pleasure they were. Professional, smart, punctual, friendly and obviously real Experts. We are so happy with the results and look forward to years of savings! Thank you so much for your hard work! Chris and Jay in Point Lonsdale.05 July 2023
excellent and timely service
From the first meeting with Geelong solar energy to the final installation of the system we could not have been more pleased. The service from the office staff through to the installers was nothing short of brilliant.Their work was efficient and the installers cleaned up everything before they left.
We are so pleased to have used a local company.
We would not hesitate to recommend Geelong solar energy to anyone.
21 June 2023
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Great customer service, great work
This is the second time we have used Geelong Solar Energy, and are currently using them a third time. Great customer service Steve and Josh, excellent products and work completed, reasonably prompt and extremely happy. Thanks guys31 May 2023
Fantastic service and great installation.
From the onset we were impressed with the knowledge and professionalism of the company. They explained all the elements clearly and were supportive when we had queries through the process.The application was smooth and completed quickly. The installers were prompt, tidy and the panels look excellent. Hardly notice them. Highly recommend this company for prospective clients.
11 May 2023
Great response times
Steve and the team always responded to enquiries promptly. Customer Service was great.01 May 2023
Fantastic service from quote to installation
Everything happened as planned, brilliant job from start to finish27 April 2023
Great installer
Great sevice, resonable quote for system size I was after.Panels and inverter were installed neat and look good from front of house.
They called up couple days later for follow up and any issues.
Very happy with overall experience.
18 April 2023
Excellent Service
The guys were easy to deal with and they were extremely professional and friendly.The whole process was seamless and hassle free.
I would highly recommend them.
01 March 2023
Magnificent honest great communication very obliging
Sales first point of call excellent work was A1 very tidy complies to my painful requests which would have slowed install but was happy to helpWas inspected two days after install and turned on wow fabulous
I had trouble filling forms for rebate
No problems we will send salesman around to assist guess what they did the very next evening at seven pm fitted in with my schedule
Once again absolutely fabulous
18 February 2023
Great company to deal with
Professional company who came around and quoted rather than over the phone. They were able to see what we needed rather than guess. Prices are competitive and company is local which is a bonus.02 February 2023
Great service
I found Geelong Solar and Electrical very professional and punctual from quote to installation. Their office manager Emily was very helpful to me in getting the Victorian solar rebate organised (as I am not very computer literate).The installation was excellent, done on a Saturday, Inspection and turned on Monday.
I am unable to comment on value for money etc. until the system has been working for a while until bills and feed in tarriffs are viewed.
I am anticipating a good result based on research.
14 December 2022
Fantastic from start to finish!
I got 7 quotes from around the Geelong area. These guys were the most polished, professional and timely. Their price was reasonable but not cheap and they had a good explanation for why that was. I was happy to pay for more than the cheapest option for the quality of their service.They were willing to tell me some hard truths that others weren't, such as why it was important in my case to have the panels on the front of the house.
The installers were excellent - punctual, tidy, friendly, fast and with no hiccups.
The customer service was great. I was clearly communicated with, they did all the heavy lifting on the grid connection, inspection, etc.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
13 December 2022
Great installation
Initial consultation was clear and informative, process explained and installation undertaken promptly. Great assistance with organising grid connection. Job well done.09 December 2022
Fantastic installers! Very Professional!
Was very impressed by the installers they were very professional and did a great job, system looks great on the roof and would like to pass on my thanks to the install team that attended my property today, very pleased, PeterPanel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
27 October 2022
Happy Chappy
Firstly what a great bunch of fellas that came and did my installation. From the beginning Steve was with me all of the way. Whenever I needed help or problem Steve was there for me. Even the young lady in the office no matter what she helped me through all of my problems. So what more can one ask for. Just awaiting now for the Fella to come and turn it all on then its all systems go for me. So right price. Great example of customer service. Geelong Solar is the way to go.17 October 2022
Trouble Free Installation
This is a very busy company, but after I entered the work schedule program, it all went like clockwork.The time schedules can be lengthy but timelines quoted by the company are realistic and reliable.
The work team was exceptionally polite and I was impressed how the whole team worked quietly and efficiently to complete the installation in a short space of time.
One week as now passed and the only matter outstanding is the attendance of the "inspector" to approve the installation.
10 October 2022
This is installation number 8 for us. A consumer doesn't go back 8 times if not for business excellence xx
The team is proactive and do the work on time and without fuss. They were polite and the process of installation was streamlined right down to assisting with the grid installation after the install.06 October 2022
Original Review on 21-01-2022:
Quotes
Face to face quote after reviewing and inspecting property and roof. Clear, concise information regarding system and costs, which trees will need to be trimmed ,expectations of solar supply over the years and recommendations and choices about number of panels and overall efficienciesNot yet installed due to long waiting lists, so no comment regarding this
9 months later we asked Carol: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
Yes. Very happy with performance29 September 2022
Easy installation
Geelong solar came out to quote and looked around to make sure everything was suitable for the system.They are super busy and it took about 10 weeks from quote to install. But the install day was simple and easy and they organised everything.
24 September 2022
Prompt service
The quote was easy and they made applying for rebates simple.Not installed yet but only a few weeks away.
19 September 2022
Original Review on 16-01-2022:
Informative, down to earth and helpful,
Still waiting for installation during march, but so far extremely happy with whole process and expecting Geelong Solar to do install and back up service when needed, thank you.8 months later we asked Paul: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
Yes the system has worked above my expectations in all regards, i am very happy with the whole system and the way it operates.28 July 2022
High quality service from Geelong Solar
From our initial contact, through the quote process to installation and handover, the whole experience with Geelong Solar was professional and of the highest standard. We have nothing but the greatest respect for the entire team…..highly recommended!Panel rating: 5/5
26 July 2022
Brillant, efficient, coutreous Installation Team
We highly recommend the entire Geelong Solar Energy team for their expertise , courtesy and prompt responsiveness throughout the entire pre sales , installation and post sales process.Communication from all the team was always timely and very clear and all commitments were delivered on or before the appointed times.
Thank you very much Geelong Solar Energy for such a positive experience from start to finish.
26 July 2022
Easy set up
Had a rep come out to view the property and my bills to offer the best system. Real easy to deal with and everything was explained clearly. They were very honest in advising there the wait time for installation was delay, however due to other jobs falling through they were able to install earlier. The installation team were not contractors and were very efficient and tidy. I was also kept informed if any solar placement changes were needed on the roof. Very happy so far.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 4/5
19 July 2022
Good salesman
Sales and quoting process was very good. Installation not done yet. I have had to rate installation in order to submit review - installation not yet carried out.13 July 2022
Excellent Installer
The Sales representative was very efficient,helpful in positioning where the panels and inverter are to be placed and organised the paperwork to get the job done, no hassles!.The installation went extremely well. They arrived on time on the day they arranged,the job wes completed just after lunch,and they were efficent,polite, and tidy.
The Company organised the inspection and grid connection.
I have no hesitation in recommending GEELONG SOLAR ENERGY for an efficient and well done solar installation.
Inverter rating: 5/5
05 June 2022
Original Review on 24-11-2021:
Good installation and service
The sales/quoting process was easy to understand. The sales rep was always ready to answer any of our questions or concerns.The installation was completed within a day. The installers were polite and tidy - no mess was left for us to take care of.
6 months later we asked Helen: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
Yes03 June 2022
Complete satisfaction, supply and installation
Everything discussed in the quote was honoured.Installation staff were punctual and efficient
Customer service from the quote through to the inspection was superb
02 May 2022
It was great from start to finish, everything explained personally, installation was quick, guys did a great job with no problems, inspector came within a week. Highly recommend "Geelong solar".
This whole job was great from start to finish, Josh (Sales Manager) came to the house and explained everything and at the end i was confident I had made the right choice to go ahead.Guys came to the house at the time and day arranged, introduced themselves and job started. On completion they left the site clean and tidy, explained what was going to happen next, asked if i had any questions and made sure that i was happy.
Inspector visited within a week and all was ok'd quickly with no faults.
I am very happy with "Geelong Solar" and the proffessional approach they take. I am happy to highly recomend them to anybody that is thinking of moving to Solar.
Thanks Team......Good Job.
22 April 2022
Fantasic Installer
I was very impressed with the installers who came to fit my solar panels. Really pleased with the way it was handled from start to finish and very happy to obtain the full export to the grid as I was given zero export at the start but the team at Geelong Solar Energy got that upgraded to full export. Very impressed. Thank you.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
19 April 2022
A very professional and experienced company
The sales and quoting was all fully explained about the most suitable size of the system.I was very happy with the cost of the system.
All the paperwork and notifications to connect to the grid and my power supplier were all done by Geelong Solar
The installation crew were very experienced and professional with the process,
they arrived about 8am and completed before 1pm and the site was left spotless.
The Electrical inspector arrived shortly after, approved the system and was switched on.
Many thanks to Steve, Chris and the installation crew for their professional expertise.
Thanks also to the the very smart young office lady who helped me through all the application and documentation process.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
12 March 2022
Original Review on 11-07-2021:
Credible sales pitch
As we write this the installation has yet to commence,however the process to date has been effortless coupled with confidence in the firm and the persons we have dealt with so far8 months later we asked Graham: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
Yes fully,thoroughly recommend to all14 February 2022
Fantastic installers!
Very happy with the install of my solar the team arrived on time were very friendly and polite and had the job completed by that afternoon couldn't be more pleased with the whole process from start to finish thank you to everyone at Geelong Solar EnergyPanel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
16 January 2022
Perfect customer service and install with Geelong Solar Energy.
Steve really knows his stuff with Solar, it shows because he comes to your place and takes the time to evaluate your house and explain to you your best options. Even post install Steve has called me numerous times to make sure the system is working well and to help me work through an issue where I wasn’t able to feed into the grid due to powercore. After his advice im now feeding in to the grid and the system is working perfectly.I got good word of mouth from multiple people about Geelong solar energy and it has proven right, which is why I give them a glowing endorsement.
30 December 2021
Geelong Solar Energy
We used Geelong Solar Energy for our recently installed 6.6kw System. From the outset Josh and Steve have been fantastic. From the prompt competitive quote to the follow up questions and install, everything has been seemless. We were also lucky enough to get feedback into the grid sorted on the day of install as well. Thanks Josh! Chris and his team for install were also faultless, finishing the job by just after lunchtime. We opted for a Fronius Invertor and Q Cell panels.Highly recommend Geelong Solar Energy.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
23 December 2021
Professional Installation And Great Customer Service
Josh from Geelong Solar Energy came to my house to find out what Solar PV system would fit best on the roof. He was very experienced and provided two system options. The quoting process was transparent and my questions were answered.Leading up to the install, Steve has kept me up to date and informed me in advance when the installation will be. The installation was done by Chris and his small team. The got here on time and then also suggested to put panels on 3 sides of the roof for maximum efficiency. The installation was carried out in a tidy and professional manner.
The system was commissioned by the inspector the next day. When I had issues setting up the data monitoring app on the phone, one of the Geelong Solar Energy guys came within an hour to help me set up the app. Geelong Solar Energy are really approachable, helpful and professional. I feel like I am looked after really well as a customer. They also offered to help me to organise the grid connection after the install.
5 stars out of 5 to Geelong Solar Energy, Highly Reccommend.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
09 December 2021
Professional, Helpful
Steve and the team at Geelong Solar are approachable, extremely professional, punctual and very knowledgeable regarding their products. Customer service is exceptional and I had my new replacement solar system installed quickly and efficiently by the installers.09 November 2021
Excellent Company
A clear and easy to understand written quote was provided. The system was installed earlier than expected and was operational the next day after the independent Electrical Inspector signed off on the job.