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Clean Energy Guides

For almost 15 years, we've been at the forefront of installing solar panels, with over 6,000 customers embarking on their solar journey with us, often starting with little to no understanding of solar power, how it operates, and the best system for their home. This section has been crafted to provide you with the information, confidence, and empowerment needed as you seek effective solutions to reduce your home's carbon footprint and substantially lower your energy costs.

Check back regularly, as we'll be continuously improving and expanding the information we share.

Product Categories

Solar Panels: Your Comprehensive Guide

When working with your solar installer, it is important to understand key concepts and have some technical knowledge. This guide will help you compare solar panels and cut through some of the industry jargon.

Product Categories

Solar Batteries: Your Comprehensive Guide

This guide will introduce you to the basic knowledge when buying solar batteries, including how they work, the types you can choose from, and their benefits.

Incentives & Rebates

Solar Incentives, Rebates, Subsidies and Loans

Both State and Federal governments are offering a variety of financial incentives to encourage the adoption of renewable energy sources.

Commercial

The benefits of investing in Solar for your business

Solar PV can provide a fantastic long-term financial return, all while helping your business reduce its environmental impact.

Network Requirements

The Future of Solar: Victoria Embraces Flexible Exports

Victoria has introduced a Flexible Exports scheme to tackle the challenge of the growing number of solar energy systems connecting to the grid.

We've completed over 6,000 Solar Installations

SolarQuotes Reviews

4.6/5 from 726 Reviews

Google Reviews

4.8/5 from 60 Reviews

Facebook Reviews

5/5 from 55 Reviews

Denis another happy Essential Solar customer Standing in front of his inverter

"It was a pleasure to work with Essential Solar from start till finish.All the paperwork and fine details were handled by their very efficient office staff, which was a great relief for us 2 oldies. Hayley, who is an absolute delight to deal with, came to our house and talked us through the whole process, in easy-to-understand terms, never got too technical and was able to answer all our questions. Communication with the company during the process was spot-on as well. All our calls and emails were answered promptly. The technicians who handled the installation were delightful to work with. Their work is first class, as well as being very neat and tidy. I wouldn't hesitate recommending Essential Solar to anyone that is thinking of going down the solar path. They do a great job."

Denis & Heather

Ivanhoe, 3079

Trusted by the leading Manufacturers

We have built strong relationships with some of the best solar brands on the market. This ensures you receive not only the best performing products, but also continued support in the unlikely scenario where you have an issue with your solar installation.

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We've been installing solar panels since 2012

SolarQuotes Reviews

4.6/5 from 726 Reviews

Google Reviews

4.8/5 from 60 Reviews

Facebook Reviews

5/5 from 55 Reviews

Established. Trusted. Certified.

We are proud to be a New Energy Tech Approved Seller. The NETCC is designed by peak industry and consumer bodies and is authorised by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)

We are Silver Members of the Smart Energy Council. This membership is a sign of our commitment to the industry and to the goal of providing clean, efficient, cheap and smart energy solutions for all Australians

Essential Solar are registered solar installers with Solar Victoria. This allows us to provide eligible households with subsidised solar installations under the Solar Victoria Rebate scheme.

The SolarQuotes Platinum rated installer badge

Essential Solar are proud to be one of the highest rated solar installers in Australia. Platinum rated on Solarquotes.com.au – with a 4.6 star rating from over 700 reviews!

What our customers are saying about Essential Solar

Take a look at what our happy customers have to say about their solar installation on Facebook, Google Reviews or SolarQuotes.

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February 2024 - SolarQuotes

Top performance

Very well organised. Took the time to actually visit our premises. Quote came through quickly together with all the technical specs. Again were quick to put wheels in motion once quote was accepted, installed within 3 weeks and inspected day after. Great work all round.

Lloyd - VIC, 3023

February 2024 - SolarQuotes

Essential Solar - they did a great job

After my initial enquiry they scheduled a timely appointment. The consultant explained the different options and we were able to make a decision at our meeting. The consultant was very courteous and knowledgeable. They undertook the work within the agreed timetable. The independent engineer who approved the work commented that essential solar had done a very good job.

Bernhard - VIC, 3013

January 2024 - SolarQuotes

My roof layout is awful and Essential Solar delivered.

I have a terrible roof layout for solar, 2 bedroom unit with all sorts of odd roof lines. Most installers i contacted promptly ignored me and the few that responded basically told me not to bother / it wasn't worth it. I'm stubborn and fortunately i lucked upon essential solar who were more than happy to put together a proposal for me. It was exactly what i wanted and the price was extremely reasonable given the circumstances i had put them under. System is x9 ja 440w solar panels + 9 iq8ac enphase microinverters on a variety of faces/orientations with consumption monitoring. 4 east (roof), 2 north (garage / carport), 1 north (roof), 2 west (roof). The installers did an excellent job, didn't break a single tile on my roof (concrete tiles) and didn't leave a single leak. Everyone i dealt with throughout the entire process made it extremely easy. Would definitely recommend.

Myles - VIC, 3073

January 2024 - SolarQuotes

Support from beginning to end

We are the very happy new owners of a 9kw solar system. We were delighted at every step - from sales to install to connection - by the people at essential solar with whom we interacted. Great team, very competitive pricing and incredibly patient with all our questions. Managing to squeeze in an install start before the end of the year was a big bonus. Can't recommend essential highly enough.

Eliza - VIC, 3058

January 2024 - SolarQuotes

Great Company to deal with from A to Z

My system has been installed now for about 4 weeks and things have been going well. Essential solar is a professional outfit and dealing with them was a refreshing experience. From sales to installation, to aftersales documentation, the team has it together. I would definitely recommend.

Maz - VIC, 3075

January 2024 - SolarQuotes

Professional installation team.

Site visit was essential part of quotation. This part of the process of listening to the customer's requirement and providing the best solution was excellent. Site installation team had to be coax initiallly to accomodate customer's requirement for best outcome. Once this was establised the rest of the installation went smoothly and professtionally. Customer service kept me informed at all times. They do return calls.

Frank - VIC, 3095

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