The solar battery you choose is important, But the installer you select matters even more.
Solar Select matches Australian homeowners with a maximum of three vetted solar and battery installers, based on postcode and the type of system you want. Free for homeowners — installers pay per qualified enquiry, which is why every enquiry is capped at three rather than auctioned to whoever pays most.
Cheap now, expensive later
The cheaper the battery, the cheaper the install. A $15,000 battery quote becomes a $30,000 problem if you pick the wrong installer — you get quoted to rip the system out and start again, that time without the rebate. The federal battery rebate can only be claimed once per address.
Why the installer matters more than the hardware
More than 60% of inspected home battery installs were substandard. The Clean Energy Regulator inspected 1,278 home battery installations under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program between July 2025 and April 2026. More than 60% came back substandard and 1.2% unsafe — and the hardware was rarely the problem. The install was.
Source: UTS, 17 April 2026.
What does it mean to be a Solar Select installer?
Every installer we onboard is vetted — typically 2+ years in business with a track record of decent reviews. Plus a final manual review from our team.
- Typically 2+ years in business
- Their own electricians on staff (not subcontractors)
- A track record of decent reviews
- Accredited by Tesla, Enphase, SolarEdge, Sigenergy or Fronius
Postcode in, up to 3 vetted installers out. Free for homeowners, no obligation. How it works · FAQ · Solar guides · Federal rebates · Installers by suburb · Solar repairs