Which Solar Brand Can I Trust?

which solar brand can you trust

Are you considering switching to renewable energy for your home or business? If so, you’ve probably recognised that solar energy is a fantastic choice.

You may have even engaged with a solar installation company that touted certain brands as revolutionary. However, you’re looking for assurance that the products you’re considering are up to the task.

Renewables4U brings decades of experience in the renewable energy sector, having collaborated with numerous manufacturers. Through our experience, we’ve learned which brands to trust and which to avoid.

We are here to help you make an informed decision, offering a wealth of information about our recommended brands on our website, renewables4u.com.au. In the market, many comparison sites focus on cost, ranking options from the cheapest to the most expensive.

However, we believe that the cost should not be the sole factor in your decision-making process. Some decisions go beyond price; they revolve around whether a product can be trusted.

For us, it’s all about whether a product falls into our “Circle of Trust.”

Solar Panel Brands
in our ‘Circle of Trust’

Solar Panels in our ‘Circle of Trust’

This solution is for harnessing renewable energy directly from the sun.

Solar Inverter Brands
in our ‘Circle of Trust’

Solar Inverters in our ‘Circle of Trust’

This solution is for converting the DC electricity into usable AC electricity.

At Renewables4U, we are more than willing to install solar panels or solar inverters (grid-tied) from our esteemed ‘Circle of Trust.’ These choices come with extended product warranties, having endured rigorous testing in Australian climates for years.

They have local Australian offices and are known for their exceptional customer service, promptly addressing warranty claims. When it comes to adding a battery to your solar system, refer to our battery 101 section for insights.

Depending on whether you prefer an AC or DC-coupled battery, we have specific brands we endorse and stand behind.

AC-Coupled Battery Brands
in our ‘Circle of Trust’

AC-Coupled Battery Brands in our ‘Circle of Trust’

This solution is for those who already have a solar system and wish to incorporate a battery.

DC-Coupled Battery Brands
in our ‘Circle of Trust’

DC-Coupled Battery Brands in our ‘Circle of Trust’

This solution is for those starting from scratch and wanting to add a battery (hybrid inverters).

By sticking with the brands we recommend within our various ‘Circle of Trusts,’ you can depend on uninterrupted energy production for years to come. Let’s emphasise one crucial point: these products are electrical items.

This means that no matter who manufactures them, there will always be a ‘failure’ rate, be it 1 in 10,000 or 1 in 100. In the rare event of such a failure, you want a dependable company that honours warranties without hassle, and all the brands we endorse do just that.

If you happen to be the one in a thousand with a malfunction, it doesn’t imply that you’ve chosen a subpar brand or been deceived. It’s merely a statistical occurrence, and you’ll receive a replacement swiftly.

If you’ve encountered a product outside our ‘Circle of Trust,’ don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll provide an honest and impartial evaluation of that particular product.

We hope this information has been helpful. Reach out to us at info@renewables4u.com.au if you have any questions or need further assistance.

Your journey to reliable and sustainable energy is just a click away.

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Reviewed by

Tom Ransome
Tom Ransome

Co-Founder of Renewables4U and renewable energy advocate. He has experience and extensive knowledge in the field, including a groundbreaking academic thesis and a significant role in Australia's solar industry since 2016. With a BA in Business Studies, focusing on finance and management, Tom merges business acumen with technical expertise to deliver economically and eco-friendly projects.