In order to appear on the Solar Choice comparison site, installation companies must meet a set of requirements. Solar Choice has been assessing solar companies since 2008 and its our job to ensure you are dealing to trustworthy and reputable businesses.
Solar Choice Vetting – Solar and Battery Installers
For every new installer we check:
| Criteria | Solar Choice Minimum Requirement |
| Trading history | Minimum 12 months based on the businesses ABN |
| Solar and Electrical Qualifications | Must either have employees who are SAA accredited installers and/or be a NETCC approved solar retailer. Must hold Electrical Contractors Licence |
| Public Reviews | Minimum of 10 x 5-star reviews on public platform |
| Additional optional industry qualifications (e.g. Master Electricians, off-grid installations) | All qualifications are transparently displayed for customers to see on our portal |
| Installers offers, product selection and pricing | Solar Choice team member individually reviews all offers uploaded by installers reviewing pricing, product quality and accuracy of sales information |
Solar Choice Vetting – EV Chargers and Induction Cooktops
For every new installer we check:
| Criteria | Solar Choice Minimum Requirement |
| Trading history | Minimum 6 months based on the businesses ABN |
| Electrical Qualifications | Must hold Electrical Contractors Licence |
| Public Reviews | Minimum of 5 x 5-star reviews on public platform |
| Additional optional industry qualifications (e.g. Master Electricians, off-grid installations) | All qualifications are transparently displayed for customers to see on our portal |
| Installers offers, product selection and pricing | Solar Choice team member individually reviews all offers uploaded by installers reviewing pricing, product quality and accuracy of sales information |
Solar Choice Vetting – Heat Pumps
For every new installer we check:
| Criteria | Solar Choice Minimum Requirement |
| Trading history | Minimum 12 months based on the businesses ABN |
| Plumbing and Electrical Qualifications | Must hold Plumbing Contractors Licence. Must provide evidence of employee or sub-contractor with electrical contractors licence. |
| Public Reviews | Minimum of 10 x 5-star reviews on public platform |
| Additional optional industry qualifications (e.g. Master Electricians, off-grid installations) | All qualifications are transparently displayed for customers to see on our portal |
| Installers offers, product selection and pricing | Solar Choice team member individually reviews all offers uploaded by installers reviewing pricing, product quality and accuracy of sales information |
Solar Choice Vetting – Air Conditioning
For every new installer we check:
| Criteria | Solar Choice Minimum Requirement |
| Trading history | Minimum 12 months based on the businesses ABN |
| Electrical Qualifications | Must hold Air Conditioning Contractors Licence. Must provide proof of ARCtick qualification. |
| Public Reviews | Minimum of 10 x 5-star reviews on public platform |
| Additional optional industry qualifications (e.g. Master Electricians, off-grid installations) | All qualifications are transparently displayed for customers to see on our portal |
| Installers offers, product selection and pricing | Solar Choice team member individually reviews all offers uploaded by installers reviewing pricing, product quality and accuracy of sales information |
