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124 reviews
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  • Value for Money
    4.3 (73)
  • Product Quality
    4.2 (72)
  • Return Claim MadeYes (5) · No (66)
  • Customer Service
    3.9 (73)
  • Warranty Claim MadeYes (3) · No (68)
  • Purchase PriceA$3,955.41 (32)
  • Installation
    4.4 (68)
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Patrick29

Patrick29Sydney Surrounds, NSW

Botched solar connection

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Hello Solar connected my inverter to the wrong side of my meter. The 3+Mwh of energy I generated over summer went straight to the grid unmetered, and therefore uncompensated. My energy provider organised a meter inspection where the connection error was discovered after I queried them about my higher than expected bill. I contacted Hello Solar about it and they have fobbed me off repeatedly. I recommend you avoid them like the corona virus!

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Return Claim MadeYes
Warranty Claim MadeNo
System Size6.6 KW
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Stephen Tomlinson

Stephen TomlinsonNortheast, VIC

  • 2 reviews

Great Company to deal with.

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The installers were very professional, they checked our whole tiled roof and replaced any broken tiles. My husband was an electrician by trade, he was very impressed with the quality and service. Our power bill has dropped dramatically, would definitely recommend Hello Solar. Outstanding service.



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Return Claim MadeNo
Warranty Claim MadeNo
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Kazz

KazzMid North Coast, NSW

Would never recommend

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The whole process from sign up to installation was nothing short of a nightmare. Only thing that was reasonable was the price. In the end I would not speak to any of this companies staff except the manager who after I explain the nightmare to actually could not apologise enough. My advice run and don’t look back... they can talk the talk but do not walk the walk. Sorry but you asked me for my feedback

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Return Claim MadeNo
Warranty Claim MadeNo
Panel Purchased Unsure
System Size6 KW
Purchase PriceA$3,400.00
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Cheap. Knowledge could have been better

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The Customer service person wasn’t the best listener and not overly helpful in resolution. Installation day they diverted from agreed panel layout from what I signed. One trade person lied about what they were doing. The installer on roof seemed confident the panels were in the right spot...Very reasonably priced. Will see what output they provide. So pleased to have them finally installed.

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Return Claim MadeNo
Warranty Claim MadeNo
Panel Purchased 24 panels
Purchase PriceA$2,600.00
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Aaron

AaronGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

The product which was installed was exactly what I needed.

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The panel installation process was reasonably straight forward. Any issues or concerns were resolved quickly and to my satisfaction. Hello Solar have followed up when ever they have been asked to.

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Return Claim MadeNo
Warranty Claim MadeNo
Panel Purchased Sofar Solar
Purchase PriceA$3,896.00
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Anthony B.

Anthony B.Northeast, VIC

Quick, efficient, professional installation

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The process from signing up to producing power has been faultless. Great staff and always there to help, either by phone or email. Only thing is I have not been able to set up phone wizard for monitoring system, would have liked that done for me as not technically savvy.

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Return Claim MadeNo
Warranty Claim MadeNo
Panel Purchased Link 315 W Mono Solar Panels
System Size6.6 KW
Purchase PriceA$3,149.00
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Trust Worthy Company Hello Solar

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We believe that word of mouth is the best recommendation you can get.
And that was our experience with HELLO SOLAR.
From start to finish, the communication was excellent, from getting a quote to the
Installation etc, as we are dinosaurs with Computers the help we received was
Amazing, a staff member Cassie even visited our home to help us out nothing
Was too much trouble.
Everyone was very professional and came when they said they would,from the
Safety rail installer's, to the installation of the Solar Panels and the final check
From the Electrical Engineer from the power company.
The transmission was quick and smooth. (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)

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Product Quality
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Return Claim MadeNo
Warranty Claim MadeNo
Panel Purchased SOFAR SOLAR MODEL NO SOFAR 5KTLM-G2
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Peter Hawkey

Peter HawkeyGippsland, VIC

Great System

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Hello Solar were very easy to deal with, process went quickly no problems under the currant difficalties. Workmen were a little late but understandable as the distance to travel, work completed on time and tidied up after, over all great job thanks

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Return Claim MadeNo
Warranty Claim MadeNo
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Nick

NickMelbourne

  • 4 reviews

Enjoying free Energy.

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Had no issues what so ever, except trying to get Vic Gov subsidy, which I Could not get. Still well worth the exercise. Good installers. No complaints. Highly recommend. My son used the same company, again no issues. Thank you

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Product Quality
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Return Claim MadeNo
Warranty Claim MadeNo
System Size6.6 KW
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Ginny S.

Ginny S.Gippsland, VIC

Excellent company to deal with

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Seamless installation and very easy to deal with the company. Plenty of support and queries were always answered. Quite happy with the whole process. Staff were always helpful and friendly

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Return Claim MadeNo
Warranty Claim MadeNo
System Size5.5 KW
Purchase PriceA$4,000.00
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Customer service is excellent once you sign up but lackluster after you sign up.

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Everything was easy to to set up when I first made the enquirer. I was contacted on the same day.
After being charged for my deposit, there was little reply to my emails.
We kept getting delayed by the installer chosen and broken roof tiles were left all over our lawn.
We wasted numerous days staying home to wait for them.
Installation for the meter was for the garage but we weren’t given a choice as to where we had wanted to place it even though we were home.

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Product Quality
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Return Claim MadeNo
Warranty Claim MadeNo
System Size6 KW
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Ronh

RonhSouthwest, VIC

  • 4 reviews

Great System

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All went smoothly from Initial Installation to completion & Electrical Inspection was within a few days
The installation team worked efficiently & cleaned up properly on completion. I would highly recommend this company without hesitation.

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Value for Money
Product Quality
Installation
Return Claim MadeNo
Warranty Claim MadeNo
System Size6 KW
Purchase PriceA$3,300.00
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Laurie

LaurieGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC

Great installers even left there number in case anything went wrong

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Great installers even left there number in case anything went wrong I rang installer once he was very helpful I tried another company called solar minor before them very rude installer I gave them the flick and got hello solar Aussie receptionist very helpful nothing was a problem don’t go anywhere else would give 10 stars if I could

Return Claim MadeNo
roycerolls

roycerollsGreenwood

  • 2 reviews

Pretty hapoy

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Little bit concerned about the the heating up of the inverter but otherwise really happy
Very professional and courteous installers
I have no hesitation in recommending this company to anyone

Michael

MichaelGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC

Surprise no issues.

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thanks for all your good work so far, system is working better than my initial expectations. Your installers were brilliant, good work, no mess and very professional. Still awaiting AGL to configure the meter for the feed in tariff. Overall a pleasing experience with very competent company. They were able to put half the panels on an east facing roof and half west to get the optimum daily output.

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Return Claim MadeNo
Warranty Claim MadeNo
System Size6.6 KW
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Great job

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It is. So easy installation pr coeds for kind staff and no issue with the company, thank you hello solar group. They are so helpful team thank you again for everything

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Value for Money
Product Quality
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Return Claim MadeYes
Warranty Claim MadeNo
Panel Purchased Sofar6.6
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Edward Sukkar

Edward SukkarGreater Melbourne (Inner), VIC

  • 3 reviews

Terrible Just Terrible

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Product Quality
Installation
Return Claim MadeYes
Warranty Claim MadeYes
Panel Purchased Jinko
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Charlie

Charlie

  • 2 reviews

Good product

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The solar team were so helpful. They made the whole process so easy. We are very happy with the product. It is already working hard to save us money. Highly recommended Hello Solar

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Return Claim MadeNo
Warranty Claim MadeNo
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Christopher B.

Christopher B.Goulburn Valley, VIC

  • Verified customer

Sola 6.6 Kilowatt installation

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Once you get through the Vic rebate process it is straight forward it took the installer 7 hours to fit
they did a very neat job 10 days later the inspector turned the power on 90% clear day returned 31.5
Kilowatts now that's good service

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Value for Money
Product Quality
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Return Claim MadeNo
Warranty Claim MadeNo
Panel Purchased 24 panel Astronergy 275W Multi
Purchase PriceA$4,000.00
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Will

WillIllawarra, NSW

  • Verified customer

Nothing but a drama from day 1 and still going

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Customer Service
Value for Money
Product Quality
Installation
Return Claim MadeNo
Warranty Claim MadeNo
Panel Purchased Not sure of the panels, but inverter in solaedge inverter se-7300
System Size9.28 KW
Purchase PriceA$15,000.00
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Questions & Answers

Roshan Fernando

Roshan Fernandoasked

My panels were installed by Hello Solar on 2 Feb 2020. NMI no. at the time was 43104733376. The wifi unit was also fitted to the inverter at the time. The smart meter was installed on the 5 March and the solar system was switched on to the grid. The indicator lights on the wifi unit do not light up. Please advice.

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Christopher B.
Christopher B.

My inverter is a Kehua single phase which has a black module plugged in to the unit from underneath which is the wifi transmitter which my smart phone communicates with, then you need to down load the suitable app that is the 1st stage, l have,t completed the process, because the inverter has the digital read out on the front.

Kecka

Keckaasked

How long have you as a customer had to wait to get refund from Hello Solar after job was cancelled because they could not install the panels ordered

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Karen
Karen

That was not the problem. They installed the panels but we had to wait 6 months for the rebate because they messed up the paperwork.

HowItReallyIs

HowItReallyIsasked

Just had a call from this company to our small business in Sydney has anyone dealt with them in Sydney for a business, we said we don't own the building and they tell us that's not an issue they will follow up with the owner to get permission etc. Would love to hear of anyone's positive experiences in Sydney if there are some - thanks :)

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geckonet
geckonet

If you are thinking of using this company, do your research. The owner is the prior Director and Co-owner of The Home Improvement People and Got to Go Solar that operated in NSW. Reviews on both of these companies, not to mention Department of Fair Trading (see links below), should tell you all you need to know.

Product Review Links:

/p/the-home-improvement-people.html

NSW Department of Fair Trading Links:

https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/371651/Enforcement_actions_report_Jan_Mar_2016.pdf

https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/371655/Enforcement_Actions_Report_Oct_Dec_2016.pdf

https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/371649/Enforcement_actions_report_Apr_Jun_2016.pdf

https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/371654/Enforcement_Actions_Report_July_Sept_2016.pdf

Don't take my word for it, do your own research and make a fully informed decision.

HowItReallyIs
HowItReallyIs

Thanks we didn't get involved but knew nothing about them and that is why I asked if anyone did (part of my research in fact was that question on this site). Appreciate your response. There are a lot of sharks out there, hard to find anyone these days that does what they say they do well P.S. don't get me started on the Dept of Fair Trading either they are not without their fair share of knuckle heads.

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