Solar Advice

Solar Advice is a local solar installer based in Brighton, Victoria, serving Melbourne and Geelong. They provide solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, heat pump hot water systems, and off-grid solar for homes and businesses. The company handles site assessment, system design, installation, grid paperwork, and monitoring setup.

According to their website, solar panel installation starts from $4,000, while solar battery installation begins at $7,000. Solar + Battery Packages start from $12,000, and adding a battery to an existing solar system costs from $7,500. Commercial solar projects start from $25,000.

They operate across Melbourne and Geelong, with specific locations including Craigieburn, Berwick, Cranbourne, Caroline Springs, Glen Waverley, Clyde, Narre Warren, Ferntree Gully, Croydon, Epping, Wantirna, Blackburn, Highton, Torquay, and Armstrong Creek.

Solar Advice operates from Monday to Saturday between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. The business is closed on Sundays.

Customers can get a free quote by calling 0485868633 or visiting their website. The process includes site assessment, system design, installation, grid paperwork, and monitoring setup, all handled by the company.

Their services include solar panel installation, solar battery installation, solar + battery packages, adding a battery to existing solar, commercial solar, EV charger installation, heat pump hot water, solar repairs and maintenance, inverter replacement, solar panel cleaning, and off-grid solar systems.

They source tier-one panels and matching inverters, design systems to the actual roof and usage, and handle all grid paperwork. They also provide a monitoring app so customers can track savings daily.

Cheaper Home Batteries rates are about $252/kWh for the first 14 kWh, $151/kWh to 28 kWh, and $38/kWh to 50 kWh as of 2026. The STC discount on new solar is expected to shrink by about 20% starting January 1, 2027.

They are accredited electricians and claim to meet the Electrical Safety Code and the Clean Energy Regulator's requirements. They also identify as SAA accredited installers and NETCC Approved Sellers.

Some users on Reddit discuss the difference between strategic advice and sales pitches, noting that installers often talk about systems while retailers focus on plans. Others mention the importance of understanding the whole picture before choosing a setup.

They offer 6.6kW, 10kW, 13kW, and 20kW systems, along with all system sizes and costs through their website calculators.

Home batteries cost about $252/kWh for the first 14 kWh, $151/kWh to 28 kWh, and $38/kWh to 50 kWh as of 2026. These rates are set by law and sourced from the DCCEEW.

The process includes site assessment, system design, installation, grid paperwork, and monitoring setup. They handle everything from start to finish, ensuring compliance with safety codes and regulations.

The business can be reached at 0485868633. They also provide a contact form on their website for inquiries and quotes.

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