Solar Choice’s Accredited Installer Network

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Since 2008, Solar Choice has vetted over 2,000 installers and has a current live network of around 400 approved solar installers across Australia.

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:

CriteriaSolar Choice Minimum Requirement
Trading historyMinimum 12 months based on the businesses ABN
Solar and Electrical QualificationsMust either have employees who are SAA accredited installers and/or be a NETCC approved solar retailer.
Must hold Electrical Contractors Licence
Public ReviewsMinimum 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 pricingSolar 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:

CriteriaSolar Choice Minimum Requirement
Trading historyMinimum 6 months based on the businesses ABN
Electrical QualificationsMust hold Electrical Contractors Licence
Public ReviewsMinimum 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 pricingSolar 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:

CriteriaSolar Choice Minimum Requirement
Trading historyMinimum 12 months based on the businesses ABN
Plumbing and Electrical QualificationsMust hold Plumbing Contractors Licence. Must provide evidence of employee or sub-contractor with electrical contractors licence.
Public ReviewsMinimum 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 pricingSolar 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:

CriteriaSolar Choice Minimum Requirement
Trading historyMinimum 12 months based on the businesses ABN
Electrical QualificationsMust hold Air Conditioning Contractors Licence. Must provide proof of ARCtick qualification.
Public ReviewsMinimum 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 pricingSolar Choice team member individually reviews all offers uploaded by installers reviewing pricing, product quality and accuracy of sales information

Please note that Solar Choice’s quote comparison portal transparently displays all the information about the company that we have vetted and includes information on each company that is typically not available elsewhere. This includes information on the number of employees, number of systems installed and commercial solar project experience.

For Installers: Learn about the benefits of joining the Solar Choice network