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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Although the booking was made months ago, Solargain were on time considering it was during the Winter months! The job was completed in the time we were told. Very happy with the installation tea... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Daniel and his team were very professional and did an outstanding job. Daniel also explained the workings and how to read the app. We couldn't be happier.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to commend Alex Reed on the brilliant job in helping us connect our solar inverter to the internet. He was extremely patient with me as I'm not tech savvy. He was polite and respectful.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had the heat pump installed a few months ago. We researched heat pumps thoroughly before proceeding. The guys did a great job installing the unit. They arrived on time, were organised and knew what... See more

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  1. Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant
  2. Lighting Store
  3. Plumber

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Solargain is a well-known solar expert. We are one of Australia's largest integrated solar power and solar hot water businesses. Solargain is a premium supplier of solar products. We are a highly experienced team, with over 190 staff members nationally in 23 locations. Solargain has been around for over 20 years, and has been doing solar PV since the first systems were installed in Australia. We’ve installed more than 88,000 systems in this time and been one of the only solar PV companies that has been around for every rebate, every boom and every fall. We’re very proud of this, as it’s proof of our commitment, reward for our customers and something very few organisations have achieved. Solar PV is a long-term investment, and we truly understand this. We promise to provide the highest quality components, advice from the most experienced consultants and the best ongoing support in the industry.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Andrew Wembley

Although the booking was made months ago, Solargain were on time considering it was during the Winter months!
The job was completed in the time we were told.
Very happy with the installation team(s).
Contractors were very professional and all the work was neat and tidy.
Would definitely recommend Solargain to others.
Andrew Wembley

28 August 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor interaction

Very poor interaction with this company.

At no point was I told on the phone that my water tank was out of warranty, nor was I told that there would be a call out fee.

I had already been on the roof, and told them that the tank had burst, so I fail to see what the technician added.

If I’d been armed with the information that there was no warranty, and there would be a $242 call out charge, I would have made arrangements for other companies to quote, that don’t charge!

Instead I got a pressure sales tactic of “if you proceed now, you can have hot water today”. But I was given no opportunity to shop around for alternative quotes.
Then.. to add insult to injury, “we will wave the call out fee, if you proceed”.

There should be no call out fee. They were legally required to advise me that there was a call out fee, and they failed to do that. What they actually said was “our technician lives down your way and he’ll stop by on his way home”.

The whole situation was handled very poorly. And honestly, if their tanks are only designed to last for 5 years, that’s potentially the cost of a new water system every six years! That doesn’t sit well with me and doesn’t seem quite right.

I’m steering well clear of these guys.

13 August 2026
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Reply from Solargain

Hi Daniella,

Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear you were unhappy with your experience. We understand your concerns regarding the warranty status and call-out fee, and we apologise if these were not communicated as clearly as they should have been.

After discussing the matter with you, we waived the call-out fee in full. Our intention was never to pressure you into making a decision, but rather to provide an option for restoring your hot water as quickly as possible. We appreciate your comments as they help us review and improve our communication processes.

We wish you all the best moving forward.

The Solargain Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would like to commend Alex Reed on…

I would like to commend Alex Reed on the brilliant job in helping us connect our solar inverter to the internet. He was extremely patient with me as I'm not tech savvy. He was polite and respectful. He spent a lot of time walking me through the procedure until finally we succeeded together. I recommend Solar Gain to anyone

24 July 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Solargain iStore Heat Pump - 270 litre

We had the heat pump installed a few months ago. We researched heat pumps thoroughly before proceeding. The guys did a great job installing the unit. They arrived on time, were organised and knew what they were doing. The unit looks good and is delivering reliable hot water. Power usage is minimal, but too early to estimate savings.

25 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had a new hybrid inverter installed by…

Had a new hybrid inverter installed by Solargain Bairnsdale. The whole process from first contact to installation was seamless. 3 guys that installed the inverter were very professional and explained everything to me including how to monitor usage etc. would definitely recommend to others and will use again if the need arises in the future.

21 May 2026
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Reply from Solargain

Hi Christine

Thanks so much for your great feedback! We’re glad the install went smoothly and that our team looked after you. We’ll pass on your kind words—they’ll really appreciate it.

Enjoy your new system, and thanks again for the recommendation!

Thanks again,
The Solargain Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Dealing with Solargain was exceptional!

We found dealing with Solargain so amazing, they have been professional, reliable and they went above and beyond to support us! From quoting the job through to installation, it was seamless, they took care of everything! Ricardo knows his stuff in relation to what is in the market at the moment with new technologies and reliable safe products, giving us peace of mind, safety was our biggest concern followed by efficiency of products! He helped us to organise transition of the house to 3-phase electricity so that we could get exactly what we want. His expertise and advice was spot, he always made time to answer our queries and help us to understand the process and the choices available, more importantly very honest and transparent!
Installation on site was brilliant, Ricky and his team knew exactly what they were doing, they went above and beyond with care and precision, they were tidy and respectful of our space and happy to answer all our questions. We observed him check and tipple check everything! We truly feel like we are in safe and good hands with Solargain! Thank you :)

18 May 2026
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Reply from Solargain

Hi Yasmin

Thank you so much for your amazing feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience from start to finish. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words on to Ricardo, Ricky, and the team—they’ll really appreciate it.

Enjoy your new system, and thanks again for trusting Solargain!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The first site contact visit was honest…

The first site contact visit was honest and constructive . The install boys where excellent good installers. The project was very good from stat to completion . Well done .

4 May 2026
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Reply from Solargain

Hi Rob

Thank you for your kind words! We’re glad you found the process honest and smooth from start to finish, and that the installation team took great care on site.

We really appreciate your support!

Thanks again,
The Solargain Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience

Excellent experience! Quick to quote and quick to install given how busy the solar industry is at the moment! Couldn’t be happier and would definitely recommend!

2 April 2026
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Reply from Solargain

Hi Nancy

Thank you for your great feedback! We’re so glad we could deliver a quick and smooth experience. We really appreciate the recommendation!

Thanks again,
The Solargain Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Same great service

Having purchased our solar panels 3 years ago and were happy with the overall service, when we decided to install a solar battery we decided to contact them again. The service was the the same, clear recommendation, fair price and installed within 4 weeks. The installation was carried out professionally and efficiently. The operation was fully explained and my questions answered. The installers were both polite and helpful and cleared away all packaging and building waste. Highly recommended.

4 May 2026
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Reply from Solargain

Hi Colin,

Thank you for your continued support and for sharing your experience. We’re pleased to hear you came back to us when it was time to add your solar battery as we genuinely appreciate the opportunity to customise and extend your system to maximise the benefits that you receive. It’s great to know the installation was efficient and thoroughly explained. We really appreciate your recommendation.

Thanks again
The Solargain Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would definitely engage Solargain for…

I would definitely engage Solargain for future services for how honest they are with advice and if something is not particularly beneficial, they would highlight, for example - does a solar battery make sense for your home usage and recommend not include it if it doesn’t make economical sense. Shoutout to Josh M!!

30 April 2026
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Reply from Solargain

Hi Kel

Thanks so much for your 5 star review - we'll pass your feedback on to Josh! We’re proud to be recognised for our honest advice and for recommending what truly makes sense for each customer — even if that means not proceeding.

Thanks again,
The Solargain Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor admin support

The electrician was great during the solar health check. However, the experience was let down by the admin team.

The electrician needed a blank document with a letterhead from the office so they could send me an updated report. Despite multiple reminders, the admin team literally took over a week to email them the blank document, causing unnecessary delays.

I would not recommend Solargain due to their poor admin support.

31 March 2026
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Reply from Solargain

Hi Jay,

Thank you for your patience and for letting us know about the delay. I’m glad Jaedon provided a great on‑site service.

Our admin team has since sent the requested letterhead and completed report. While we aim to respond quickly to all requests, requests for documents on company letterhead are uncommon and sometimes require additional internal checks before release that contributed to the longer turnaround in this case. If you’d like us to expedite anything further or discuss this directly, please reply or call 1300 73 93 55.

Thanks
The Solargain Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

CRAP

Payed $30,000 for a system that has broken down and no support getting screwed around by this company do not engage them they hide behind other company names

11 March 2026
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Reply from Solargain

Hi Brian,
I can see that you currently have an active service case with us. We are in ongoing contact with the manufacturer of your system, SolarEdge, to obtain an estimated arrival time for the spare parts needed to complete your system repair. Unfortunately SolarEdge have not yet been able to provide an ETA. We will continue to follow up with them and will let you know as soon as we have a response.

Thanks
The Solargain Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A long wait, but so glad I chose Solargain

I have recently had solar panels and battery installed through Solargain. It is early days but the savings are already apparent.

The work undertaken ahead of the contract was extensive, but upon arrival the installers had to re-configure the panel lay out. That was easily rectified but obviously extremely frustrating for the team on the ground.

My only beef would be the length of time from agreeing the contact and quote to installation. This went for just over 4 months but is an industry issue with a shortage of suppliers and fitters.

Overall Solargain made the purchase easy, and the explanations and advice offered was exceptionally clear and easy to understand. The installation team were outstanding and toiled away in high temperatures to get the job done. Thank you

6 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Solargain and the FranklinWH battery

Solar gain have provided exceptional service from the quoting process through installation and after sales service. The installation team were on time, professional, neat and tidy and extremely helpful offering useful advice and instructions during the process. The Franklin battery and associated App are easy to use, efficient and proving to be perfect for our household requirements. The technology and offsite support are fantastic and we highly recommended. Very happy with the service provided by Solargain and the Franklin battery.

1 December 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great communication and no pushy sales…

Great communication and no pushy sales tactics. Got the system I was after at a compentove price point. The installation was done to high standard electrically and was done in an efficient manner. Very happy with the overall experience from Solar gain

2 December 2025
Unprompted review

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