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Helcro Solar is an Australian owned and operated solar retailer and installer operating from Melbourne.
Here's what the company would like you to know:
"Helcro Solar has been a trusted name in Victoria's renewable energy landscape for over a decade. As a long-standing solar solutions provider, we've helped thousands of homeowners across the state harness the power of the sun and reduce their energy costs. Our commitment to quality, expertise, and customer satisfaction has made us a go-to choice for Victorians looking to embrace clean, sustainable energy.
At Helcro Solar, we specialise in cutting-edge solar system and solar battery installations. Our team of certified professionals brings a wealth of experience to every project, ensuring optimal system design and performance for your specific needs. Whether you're looking to install your first solar panels or upgrade to a more advanced system with battery storage, we have the knowledge and skills to deliver exceptional results.
Beyond solar, Helcro Solar is at the forefront of home electrification strategies. We understand that the future of energy is all-electric, and we're here to guide you through the transition. From electric vehicle charging stations to heat pump installations and smart home energy management systems, we offer comprehensive solutions to help you create a fully electrified, energy-efficient home. With Helcro Solar, you're not just investing in solar panels – you're investing in a cleaner, more sustainable future for your home and the planet."
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Reviewers report paying: $22,500 - $23,895 for depending on hardware choice and installation difficulty ( how is this calculated? )
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- Anker Solix (1)
- BYD (2)
- Enphase Energy (2)
- Fox ESS
- Fronius
- Goodwe (2)
- Sigenergy (3)
- SolarEdge (1)
- Sungrow
- Tesla
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Helcro Solar Reviews (23)
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11 July 2026
25 June 2026
Installation for a new passive house build.
The installation had to take place over numerous building stages and comply with passive house requirements for cabling through specific grommets. From signing of the solar contact the process to completion of installation and certification took over 7 months.Helcro weren't perturbed by this at all. Their admin staff maintained ongoing contact to keep an eye on the build schedule and the installers at various stages were able to fit in with the build schedule. The communication was good both ways, and I think that it helped the process work as smoothly as possible, given that this wasn't an 'in and out on one day' job.
I'm pretty happy with how it all turned out.
20 May 2026
Excellent experience
The process of buying, designing and installing a solar system, plus battery, went well with Helcro. The system performs as warranted. The process of purchasing, supply of equipment, connection and commissioning was handled very competently. Helcro and their contractor, Victory Electrics, have "industrialised the process" so that little is left to chance from design to commissioning. A highly professional crew.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
14 May 2026
Solar and Battery Installation Done Well
Upon reflection, my experiences and dealings with Helcro Solar are best summed up with the following words.Honesty Excellence Leading Courteous Respectful Organised
Gabriel, you are a modern day saint!
I came to you with an extensive wish list and you took them all onboard, patiently and diligently working through ticking off every item, and doing so with a smile.
You got my signature in the end and thanks to you, I got to experience Helcro Solar to the fullest.
Mitch, your knowledge and workmanship are second to none!
Thank you for taking the time to go through the pre-installation checklists with me to ensure that everything was in order. Fantastic work with the retrofitting of the Power Dock Pro, your attention to detail and quality of your craft is duly noted and greatly appreciated.
Daniel and his installation team lead by Simon were faultless!
Thank you for treating our home with care during the course of the installation process.
I was specifically impressed with the constant dialogue and consultation to ensure that everything was done to our satisfaction and requirement.
Luke, the unassuming plumber who decommissioned our old HWS and replaced with the new Haier HWS. He certainly let his work do all the talking and the result speaks for themselves.
Special mention to Madhavaraj Ponraj (Anker Technical Supervisor) for attending our installation. Your presence and knowledge on the day greatly contributed towards a smooth and successful installation.
Needless to say, I’m very grateful and happy to have crossed path with the team at Helcro Solar. So, if you’re finding yourself at the crossroad of your solar and battery journey then I would highly recommend engaging the services of Helcro Solar.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
26 March 2026
They have delivered what they promised.
They have delivered what they promised, have been responsive when I haves called (many times) and have given good advice. The day of installation went very smoothly, they arrived on time and were all very nice people and easy to deal with. They cleaned up quickly and efficiently. It was much less disruptive than I thought it would be. The after sales service has been important to me and so far this has been very good.Panel rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
13 March 2026
Helcro
On the day I requested a quote Helcro rang me and arranged for a representative to visit the following day to check the roof and best position for the battery (other companies relied on google maps picture of property prior to quotes)Several days later their electrician had a site visit who also did a thorough check and discussed the process that would happen during the installation
A date was booked for installation and crew arrive on time and over the 2 days it took to complete they were polite and informative the site was left in a clean state on completion
Two of the crew called in the day after completion for several hours and did a final check to make sure all was ok and I was happy with the results
13 February 2026
Helcro Solar were excellent!
After applying to get 2 quotes for a battery installation from SolarQuotes, I was quickly contacted by 2 companies. Both were able to give me a quote after an extensive phone conversation and looking at my detailed electricity data.Both quotes were similar, but we went with Helcro as thier quote was margianlly cheaper, the inverter was a slighlty higher spec, and the brand the propsed was one I had already used and was happy with.
I did have to wait a few weeks for an install date, but Helcrow contacted me several times to give updates and explain the process.
Once we had our install date, the team turned up and were very efficient, courteous and explained everything clearly. Thier work was very neat and they cleaned up and took all of the packaging away.
Helcrow arranged the inspection and comissioning, which all went very quickly. My battery was fully operational within 3 days of the installation.
Their admin team were efficient at providing information, and the billing stages went exactly as they said it would.
Overall, Helcro were great to deal with, and we are very happy with our system.
We have had bad experiences with solar companies in the past, but I would fully trust the companies recommended by Solar Quotes.
02 February 2026
Thanks Helcro, higtly recommended experience
I had solar batteries installed. The sales manager was very knowledgeable, an excellent communicator and he answered all my questions. I felt very comfortable with the information Lee from Helcro provided and my research confirmed this to be true.The installers were polite punctual and also great communicators. I was very impressed with the quality of their installation and also that they cleaned up afterwards. They were also highly recommended and couldn't be faulted.
The overall customer service was excellent and I highly recommend the experience of working together with Helcro and for the great asset they provided. I was provided with excellent communication on how to use the battery reporting and I'm a happy customer.
Thanks Helcro
Inverter rating: 5/5
28 January 2026
Fantastic Installer with a focus on quality and after sales service.
I had Helcro Solar install my new battery shortly after the new battery rebate came in, and the experience was excellent.The sales team were great to deal with and took the time to ensure I fully understood all my options before making a big purchase decision. With the increase in demand there were some installation delays, however Helcro kept me informed throughout the process so I was never left in the dark.
When installation day arrived, the team came on time and did a fantastic job. The finished work was neat, clean, and very professional.
As most battery owners would know, there were some issues with Sigenergy inverters and mine needed to be replaced. Again, Helcro kept me up to date on the expected timeline and proactively reached out to book a suitable time for the replacement. A special shout out to Ben and Mitch—they came out to replace the inverter and also made a few tweaks to the system to ensure it was optimised and working to its full potential.
Even though the sales process was easy to navigate, you really get a good sense of a company by their after-sales service, and the team at Helcro—especially Ben and Mitch—went above and beyond to ensure everything is working exactly as it should.
Battery rating: 4/5
28 January 2026
Helcro Solar- panels & Battery
We decided to go with Helcro Solar. They have been fantastic to work with, nothing is too much trouble. Due to the Christmas break, we have been slow to get moving, so installation will proceed within the next 7 weeks.Sales and quoting have gone without a hitch, looking forward to installation.
Thank you for your assistance in putting us in contact with Grant @ Helcro!
22 January 2026
Full confidence in installer
Quoting process was straight forward and included a site visit by one of there installers who explained things thoroughly.Installers turned up on time and the job was completed quicker than I expected.
22 January 2026
Steep learning curve
Installation was done in about 4 hrs. Halfway through the job, installers released that they forgot to install a cement sheeting behind the battery, so they had to start over.Goodwe app is not very intuitive. Had to call the head office to assist with the configuration. They were very helpful.
22 January 2026
Amazing to work with
Helcro Solar installed a 14kw solar + ~48kw battery for me. Amazing staff. Shout out to Lee, who has been super supportive and great to work with, and the other's in their team: Mitch, Daniel, etc. Can't recommend them enough!The quoting process was easily explained and I was given a few options where it was explained what the pro's/con's for each system was.
The installation was quick and efficient, they tidied up the site perfectly after.
Can't thank them enough.
16 January 2026
Great system, good installation
The sales process was informative and extremely responsive to our many questions. The installation went smoothly. Fully cleaned up at the end of the job. Fantastically prompt attendance by the independent inspector (next business day after the installer called them) Accounts were promptly paid, but receipts were not always provided. This a concern when paying large sums of money. Still waiting on commissioning of our new battery system by United Energy who have requested further information from our installer.Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
15 January 2026
Great installation but some issues with post-install service
I purchased an Enphase battery to match existing Enphase solar panels. The pre-purchase, installation and connection was made simple by Helcro. The system is working as expected.There is an ongoing minor issue associated with the Enphase app. The values it provides are different to those of the energy retailer. Helcro is working with Enphase to resolve this but it has been going on for over 3 months. There have been cancelled appointments and poor communication which.
As said, the system is working fine but this minor issue to finalise things is frustrating.
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 4/5
16 December 2025
Customer Service
It was great dealing with Lee. Very helpful and answered every question. He was also available at all times. I would strongly recommend Helcro Solar. Ask for Lee, he will look after you.11 December 2025
Simple process, knowledgeable staff
Sales/technical staff were able to provide pros/cons to the various options at which we were looking and assisted in refining our choice. Also visited site to confirm the solution would work in the proposed location.Installation was simple, turned up at the time, completed the task without fuss and left the site tidy at completion. Installer communicated well, letting us know when power would be disrupted and after installation explained how to download and use the monitoring application.
10 December 2025
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My opinion
Initially I persisted to get technical information in order to properly appraise the offer, as I have a technical background. I also looked at options that took a little time to arrive. Eventually all OK and satisfied with result.02 December 2025
Satisfied quoting process, fantastic installation
I have to say, I’m a high-maintenance customer. I reached out to more than five salespeople for quotes at the beginning, and none of them were as patient as Gabriel. He took the time to explain everything clearly and provided multiple proposals, even after countless emails back and forth.The installation team of three was young, passionate, and professional. They even tidied up my garage after finishing their work, which I really appreciated.
I hope to review again in a year and share my long-term experience with the solar system.
30 November 2025
Excellent system and service
Helcro were excellent from sales, through install and now after-sales. Highly recommend11 November 2025
Fantastic installation
Sales and quoting process was excellent. Knowledgeable workers.Polite and punctual.
Delivery of equipment could have been better communicated.
13 October 2025
Great team, easy to deal with
The sales process was a bit clunky. They originally provided me with a few options/estimates which I found a little confusing before sending around their specialist to do a site inspection and provide a guaranteed quote. During the site inspection the specialist was the only one who actually got up on my roof, listened to my concerns about string vs optimised panels and provided some good advice on how to use the system once it was up and running.The installers were lovely and polite, arrived on time on both days and left the outside clean and tidy at the end of both days of the install. The finished job with the battery and inverter looks lovely and neat.
01 October 2025
An Objective Review
The Sales / Quoting process from Helcro Solar was great. They responded to my queries and requests for tweaks with prompt responses and came up with the best value for money quote.The installer, I think, was a subcontractor to Helco and was neat and competent. However, I was asked to pay a further $1000 by the installer to make my switchboard fully compliant despite the accepted quotation including $1050 for Partial Blackout Protection circuits and compliant componentry. I feel I am being over charged for a couple of breakers here and this should have been included in the original scope of works.
The old decommissioned solar system and pile of packaging from the new system was left in my driveway for a week and was only removed when I followed it up with Helcro. I think this was another oversight by the subcontract installer.
The Independent Inspector came 3 days after the installation on a Saturday morning and was quick and pleasant to deal with. The system was put into service and is working perfectly. One query I had with the Inspector related to the installation of a smoke detector above the battery as this was not done by the installer. He explained that technically this was not a "shall" be installed but just a "should" be installed requirement and suggested I get one from Bunnings myself.
The panels have been installed as designed but some seem to be sitting a little bit out of plane alignment.
To date there has been no explanation of the System. The MySigen phone App is easy enough to understand but a better understanding of the System and Gateway would be helpful.
Worked hard with difficult installation
Quoting good. Notifications good. Glitch delivering new switchboard, which threw program off. Needed to consult Tesla over integration with existing Fronius Primo, which I had not intended but was my misunderstanding . Worked hard on difficult installation (obstructed wall cavity, bluestone foundation). Ran out of time so no solar to demonstrate system, but I could work with that. Were polite, tidy and punctual. Ended up with full house backup instead of 5 circuits requested because of Fronius integration, but no extra cost. I would have preferred Fronius to be decommissioned and had not appreciated that would cost more (solar installation over 3 years old). My misunderstanding. I picked Powerwall 3 partly on capacity for 10kW solar input as better than Fronius 8.2 kW, but ended up with Fronius 8.2 limit. Have since appreciated (I think) that system overall capacity not much reduced. Still would have preferred Fronius out of system but not prepared to pay more for modification.On balance I think Helcro did a good job, but disappointed that I did not fully appreciate issues over Fronius integration.
Inverter rating: 5/5
EV Charger rating: 4/5