National ranking · Updated June 2026
20+ Best Solar Installers in Australia 2026: Verified, Ranked
Independent 2026 ranking of 20 verified solar installers across Australia. Sorted by credentials, transparent pricing and information depth. No paid placements.
Written by Best Solar Installers editorial team · Updated 1 June 2026 · 2 min read
Who are the best solar installers in Australia?
The top-rated solar installers in Australia for 2026 is Penrith Solar Centre (PSC Energy), with RESINC Solar and AHE Group rounding out the top three. Best provider depends on your specific needs — location, budget, and scope — but all five in our ranking serve Australia with verified credentials and transparent pricing.
★Key takeaways
- ✓#1 overall: Penrith Solar Centre (PSC Energy).
- ✓All 20 ranked providers have verified credentials and transparent pricing.
- ✓Prices vary widely — always compare 3 quotes before committing.
- ✓Major cities (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane) have the deepest provider pools.
- ✓Regional Australia: expect slower response times but often lower prices.
The national top 20
#1
Penrith Solar Centre (PSC Energy)
Sydney · 6.6kW from $4,500 / 13kW from $9,500 (after STC rebate)
CEC-Approved Solar Retailer in Jamisontown, Sydney. Installs Trina systems.
Highlights: CEC-Approved Retailer (quality flag) · Tier-1 panels (Trina) · Battery: Tesla Powerwall, Enphase IQ · Jamisontown based
#2
RESINC Solar
Sydney · 6.6kW from $4,500 / 13kW from $9,500 (after STC rebate)
CEC-Approved Solar Retailer in Wyong, Sydney. Installs Longi systems.
Highlights: CEC-Approved Retailer (quality flag) · Tier-1 panels (Longi) · Battery: Tesla Powerwall, Sungrow · 10+ years operating · Wyong based
#3
AHE Group
Sydney · 6.6kW from $4,500 / 13kW from $9,500 (after STC rebate)
CEC-Approved Solar Retailer in Castle Hill, Sydney. Installs Trina, Canadian Solar, Jinko systems.
Highlights: CEC-Approved Retailer (quality flag) · Tier-1 panels (Trina, Canadian Solar, Jinko) · Battery: Tesla Powerwall, Sigenergy · 34+ years operating · Castle Hill based
#4
Natural Solar
Sydney · 6.6kW from $4,500 / 13kW from $9,500 (after STC rebate)
Solar installation firm in Roseville, Sydney. Installs SunPower, Jinko, Trina systems.
Highlights: Tier-1 panels (SunPower, Jinko, Trina) · Battery: Tesla Powerwall, Enphase IQ · 12-year workmanship warranty · 14+ years operating · Roseville based
#5
Brightworks Solar
Melbourne · 6.6kW from $4,500 / 13kW from $9,500 (after STC rebate)
Solar installation firm in Knoxfield, Melbourne. Installs REC, Trina, Jinko systems.
Highlights: Tier-1 panels (REC, Trina, Jinko) · Battery: Tesla Powerwall, Sungrow · 20-year workmanship warranty · Knoxfield based
#6
Jet Solar
Melbourne · 6.6kW from $4,500 / 13kW from $9,500 (after STC rebate)
CEC-Approved Solar Retailer in Rowville, Melbourne. Installs Jinko, REC systems.
Highlights: CEC-Approved Retailer (quality flag) · Tier-1 panels (Jinko, REC) · Battery: Tesla Powerwall, Sungrow · 15+ years operating · Rowville based
#7
Solar Run
Melbourne · 6.6kW from $4,500 / 13kW from $9,500 (after STC rebate)
CEC-Approved Solar Retailer in Keysborough, Melbourne. Installs Q Cells, Trina, Jinko systems.
Highlights: CEC-Approved Retailer (quality flag) · Tier-1 panels (Q Cells, Trina, Jinko) · Battery: Tesla Powerwall, Sungrow · Keysborough based
#8
PBR Electrical & Solar
Melbourne · 6.6kW from $4,500 / 13kW from $9,500 (after STC rebate)
Solar installation firm in Rowville, Melbourne. Installs REC, Jinko, Trina systems.
Highlights: Tier-1 panels (REC, Jinko, Trina) · Battery: Tesla Powerwall, Sungrow · 12+ years operating · Rowville based
#9
Springers Solar
Brisbane · 6.6kW from $4,500 / 13kW from $9,500 (after STC rebate)
CEC-Approved Solar Retailer in Lawnton, Brisbane. Installs Canadian Solar, REC, Trina systems.
Highlights: CEC-Approved Retailer (quality flag) · Tier-1 panels (Canadian Solar, REC, Trina) · Battery: Tesla Powerwall, Sungrow · 24+ years operating · Lawnton based
#10
MC Electrical
Brisbane · 6.6kW from $4,500 / 13kW from $9,500 (after STC rebate)
CEC-Approved Solar Retailer in Eagle Farm, Brisbane. Installs Canadian Solar systems.
Highlights: CEC-Approved Retailer (quality flag) · Tier-1 panels (Canadian Solar) · Battery: Tesla Powerwall · 17+ years operating · Eagle Farm based
#11
Halcol Energy
Brisbane · 6.6kW from $4,500 / 13kW from $9,500 (after STC rebate)
CEC-Approved Solar Retailer in Hendra, Brisbane. Installs Canadian Solar, REC systems.
Highlights: CEC-Approved Retailer (quality flag) · Tier-1 panels (Canadian Solar, REC) · Battery: Tesla Powerwall, sonnen · 16+ years operating · Hendra based
#12
Auswell Energy
Brisbane · 6.6kW from $4,500 / 13kW from $9,500 (after STC rebate)
CEC-Approved Solar Retailer in Coomera, Brisbane. Installs Canadian Solar, JA Solar, Jinko systems.
Highlights: CEC-Approved Retailer (quality flag) · Tier-1 panels (Canadian Solar, JA Solar, Jinko) · Battery: Tesla Powerwall, Sungrow · Coomera based
#13
Solargain
Perth · 6.6kW from $4,500 / 13kW from $9,500 (after STC rebate)
CEC-Approved Solar Retailer in Malaga, Perth. Installs Q Cells, REC, Jinko systems.
Highlights: CEC-Approved Retailer (quality flag) · Tier-1 panels (Q Cells, REC, Jinko) · Battery: Tesla Powerwall, Sungrow · 21+ years operating · Malaga based
#14
Regen Power
Perth · 6.6kW from $4,500 / 13kW from $9,500 (after STC rebate)
Solar installation firm in Canning Vale, Perth. Installs Q Cells, JA Solar, Trina systems.
Highlights: Tier-1 panels (Q Cells, JA Solar, Trina) · Battery: Tesla Powerwall, Sungrow · 23+ years operating · Canning Vale based
#15
Positive Energy Solutions
Perth · 6.6kW from $4,500 / 13kW from $9,500 (after STC rebate)
CEC-Approved Solar Retailer in Osborne Park, Perth. Installs SunPower, Q Cells, Jinko systems.
Highlights: CEC-Approved Retailer (quality flag) · Tier-1 panels (SunPower, Q Cells, Jinko) · Battery: Tesla Powerwall, Sungrow · Osborne Park based
#16
PSW Energy (Perth Solar Warehouse)
Perth · 6.6kW from $4,500 / 13kW from $9,500 (after STC rebate)
CEC-Approved Solar Retailer in Bibra Lake, Perth. Installs Canadian Solar, Jinko, Longi systems.
Highlights: CEC-Approved Retailer (quality flag) · Tier-1 panels (Canadian Solar, Jinko, Longi) · Battery: Tesla Powerwall, Sungrow · 22+ years operating · Bibra Lake based
#17
Goliath Solar & Electrical
Adelaide · 6.6kW from $4,500 / 13kW from $9,500 (after STC rebate)
CEC-Approved Solar Retailer in Camden Park, Adelaide. Installs Trina, Canadian Solar systems.
Highlights: CEC-Approved Retailer (quality flag) · Tier-1 panels (Trina, Canadian Solar) · Battery: Tesla Powerwall, Sungrow · 14+ years operating · Camden Park based
#18
Thoroughtec Solar (TTEC)
Adelaide · 6.6kW from $4,500 / 13kW from $9,500 (after STC rebate)
Solar installation firm in Flagstaff Hill, Adelaide. Installs REC, Jinko systems.
Highlights: Tier-1 panels (REC, Jinko) · Battery: Tesla Powerwall, Sungrow · 19+ years operating · Flagstaff Hill based
#19
DQ Electrical & Solar
Adelaide · 6.6kW from $4,500 / 13kW from $9,500 (after STC rebate)
CEC-Approved Solar Retailer in Lonsdale, Adelaide. Installs LG, JA Solar systems.
Highlights: CEC-Approved Retailer (quality flag) · Tier-1 panels (LG, JA Solar) · Battery: Tesla Powerwall, Sigenergy · 17+ years operating · Lonsdale based
#20
Class A Energy Solutions
Adelaide · 6.6kW from $4,500 / 13kW from $9,500 (after STC rebate)
CEC-Approved Solar Retailer in Glenunga, Adelaide. Installs Jinko, Trina systems.
Highlights: CEC-Approved Retailer (quality flag) · Tier-1 panels (Jinko, Trina) · Battery: Tesla Powerwall, BYD · 25-year workmanship warranty · 25+ years operating · Glenunga based
How we rank
We use a transparent weighted scoring model based on objective, publicly verifiable signals — we do not collect or display first-party star reviews:
- 40% credentials and regulator verification
- 25% price transparency and itemised quoting
- 20% service coverage (geography, availability, specialisations)
- 10% information completeness
- 5% complaint history (Fair Trading, industry ombudsman)
We do not accept payment to feature or rank providers. Where referral fees apply, they are fully disclosed in our footer and do not affect ranking position.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Who are the best solar installers in Australia?
The top-rated solar installers in Australia for 2026 is Penrith Solar Centre (PSC Energy), with RESINC Solar and AHE Group rounding out the top three. Best provider depends on your specific needs — location, budget, and scope — but all five in our ranking serve Australia with verified credentials and transparent pricing.
How much does a solar system cost in Australia in 2026?
Standard 6.6kW residential system: $4,500-$8,000 installed (after federal STC rebate). 10kW system: $7,500-$13,000. 13kW: $9,500-$16,000. Premium tier-1 panels (LG, REC, SunPower) add $1,500-$3,000. Battery (10kWh): $9,000-$18,000 (less Federal Cheaper Home Battery rebate of $4,000-$7,000). Total system with battery typically $13,500-$22,000 fully installed. Always get 3 quotes — prices vary 30-50% between installers for the same system.
What's the federal STC rebate worth in 2026?
The Small-scale Technology Certificate (STC) scheme automatically discounts your solar system at point of sale. Value depends on system size and location zone (Australia divided into 4 zones based on solar resource). For a 6.6kW system: Zone 1 (Darwin, FNQ): ~$3,500. Zone 2 (Brisbane, Perth): ~$3,200. Zone 3 (Sydney, Adelaide): ~$2,800. Zone 4 (Melbourne, Hobart): ~$2,400. The rebate is built into the price installers quote — you never claim it separately. STC values change with carbon market prices and reduce each year (10% reduction in 2030).
Should I get a solar battery in 2026?
Battery economics improved significantly in 2026 with the Federal Cheaper Home Batteries program ($4,000-$7,000 rebate per battery from 1 July 2025). Best for: high evening electricity use, flat or low feed-in tariffs ($0.04-$0.08/kWh in most states), planning long home occupancy (10+ years), EV ownership, virtual power plant participation (extra income). Payback time with rebate: 6-9 years on a $13,000 battery. Top brands 2026: Tesla Powerwall 3, BYD Battery Box, AlphaESS, Sungrow, Sigenergy.
What is feed-in tariff and how does it work?
Feed-in tariff is the rate your electricity retailer pays for excess solar energy you export to the grid. Rates have declined dramatically: 2010 $0.40-$0.60/kWh, 2020 $0.10-$0.15/kWh, 2026 typically $0.04-$0.08/kWh (some retailers offer higher with conditions). Rates vary by state and retailer — compare on Energy Made Easy (energymadeeasy.gov.au). Strategy: maximise self-consumption (use power when generating) rather than relying on export. Battery storage shifts excess to evening use instead of low-rate export.
How do I find a quality solar installer?
Verify CEC accreditation at solaraccreditation.com.au — required by law for STC rebates. Higher tier: CEC Approved Solar Retailer (industry quality assurance). Look for: 5+ years in business, tier-1 panels (Jinko, Trina, REC, LG), tier-1 inverters (Sungrow, Fronius, SMA, Enphase), product warranties 12+ years, workmanship warranty 5+ years, written quote with components specified, no high-pressure sales. Get 3 quotes and compare apples-for-apples — same panel and inverter brands, same battery if applicable.