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Solargain

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2Solargain
4.6

976 reviews

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Average Purchase Price$7,267.90
Warranty Claim MadeYes · No
Customer Service
4.6
Timeliness
4.6
Job Satisfaction ?
4.7
Rates and Fees
4.6
Installation ?
4.7
Value for Money
4.5
976 reviews
5 Margaret  · Very helpful and informative. Came on time. Consulted on issues. Worked hard. Good communication.
5 Kim  · Installation was on time. Cleaned up after so there was no mess and explained the solar panel procedure to us well.
5 Toby W.  · Very professional installation no problems at all . The team on site lead by Jack did the install without fuss and everything is working great .
5 Jacqueline  · Quick, efficient and tidy installation. Works perfectly as described to us. Service was excellent.
4 Chris Syme  · They turned up when they said they would ! Crew worked well, all systems working when they departed.
5 Tony K  · All was good the boys turned up on time and were pleasant throughout the whole job
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Jan
Jan8 posts
 

They quoted, booked the job, and did the job without any fuss or issues. The communication was very professional and clear and the guys who installed were very mindful of neighbours, and keeping my dog safely secure on the premises. Very very happy customer. Show details

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tim g.
tim g.WA
 

Althought their waiting period is quite long the whole team were very friendly and will to help with the process and answer any questions i had. On the day of install the the young team were on time freindly and professional. They got the install completed within a few of hours with minimal inconvenience. The panels look great on the roof and the… Read more ·  1

istore unit looks great with a new sleek clean design that compliments my home. Great job guys im very happy with everything so far.

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Beth N
Beth NWA6 posts
 

Extremely happy with solargain,they did all the applications with western power,installers left everything clean and tidy ..explained everything ..highly recommend solargain Show details ·  1

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Matt
MattVIC15 posts
 

Awesome system – Such a breeze dealing with everyone at Solargain. The team arrived on the day and completed all the works without a concern. Thank you to all involved from the start. I cannot speak highly enough of the office staff keeping me in the loop dealing with the builders as my house stages progressed. With so many options to choose from it was nice to… Read more

know that after speaking with the staff l was able to select a system to suit the needs of the house not just given something they wanted to sell.

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Tim P.
Tim P.
 

Solargain are amazing – Sales and install teams were brilliant. Extremely knowledgeable and not the slightest bit pushy. Would highly recommend them.

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John A.
John A.WA2 posts
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iStore saves me money and is good for the environment – I purchased an iStore 180l Heat Pump to replace my instantaneous gas hot water heater. My main aim was to reduce my greenhouse gas emissions, which the iStore achieves. The bonus was s that I have reduced my household costs by powering my hot water from my solar panels. The water stays hot all day, even after my wife and I have evening showers. … Read more ·  1

Some reviews said the iStore menu’s were hard to use, but by spending 30 minutes reading the manual and doing some testing I now consider myself an expert.

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Laurence K.
Laurence K.ACT
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I went with Solargain because of their 20-year reputation, but the reality was a nightmare. They are just a Perth company using subbies to do their work unsupervised - Avoid at all costs. They sold me a 10kW system, only for me to find out after it was bolted to my house that it was throttled to 5kW. That’s a massive drop in performance that… Read more

wasn't explained to me upfront.

To make things worse, the installation was a disaster. The sealants on my roof were a mess - I'm talking bird feathers and debris mixed in (see photos) - which led to water leaking into my house and damaging the ceiling. Then they sent the same unsupervised subbie back to 'fix the job' who lied to me about how he had conducted the work and had actually just gooped shitloads of silicone over the top of the dek tites, solargain then went into bat that it had been repaired.

It felt like an unsupervised crew just rushed the job, no safe systems of work, no fall protection very poor quality workmanship resulting in property damage.

It took months of back-and-forth and a lot of stress to get any acknowledgment. We’ve finally settled things commercially so I can hire a local solar installer to fix their mess and get the power output up to 10kw, but I’d never use them again.

If you’re looking at solar go with a local provider who installs it themselves, make sure they are not using a sub contractor and check the system and the roof penetrations before you pay them

Solargain
Solargain    

Hi Laurence, We’re sorry to hear that your experience… Read more

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Anand M.
Anand M.2 posts
 

Stay away!! I got my solar panels installed in Jun 2023 and Solargain replaced my original RCBOs with another brand. While doing another work, my regular electrician found out that the RCBOs installed by Solargain don’t trip…..essentially my… Read more

entire family had been sitting on a time bomb for the last 2 years.

I spent over $800 dollars replacing the RCBOs. I have sent the detailed electrician report, videos etc to Solargain asking for a refund but a month later, there’s nothing. Apparently, they are waiting to hear from their supplier.

The awareness of checking RCBOs to see if they trip is very low. Can I please urge everyone reading this to check in case Solargain has replaced your switches.

Don’t trust what they claim. Contrary to their claim that they care and provide regular updates on issues raised, they don’t as is clear from my example.

Choose a provider that really cares, please.

 Follow-up  · Update Jul 2026 A year since, no further updates. Solargain didn't even bother to follow-up leave alone $800. Not even an apology for putting my entire family at risk. Clearly, not a company that anyone should trust. They are just after your money. Please save yourself the trouble and stay far away. It's not worth putting your family in danger. They have no idea what they are doing. Choose wisely please.

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Solargain    

Dear Anand, Thank you for bringing your concerns to… Read more (+1 reply)

Peter Munday
Peter MundayWA2 posts
 

I had an iStore 270l heat pump hot system installed by Solargain here in Albany in 2019. They promptly closed their shop down for good shortly afterwards. I have never heard from the again. Now I'm trying to get hold of them to replace the anode and… Read more

do a 5 year service. All I get on their "customer service" line is "This inbox is full". They don't respond to emails, tneir website chatbox is just a bot - they are completely off-grid.

 Follow-up  · I had a SG representative contact me within a few days of posting this, so a positive result there FWIWW. In the meantime, I was able to find the original contractor who installed the system (not a SG employee). He has since done the 5 year service and everything is humming along.

Solargain
Solargain    

Hi Peter Thanks for your review. We’re sorry for the… Read more (+1 reply)

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deborah.soxsmith
deborah.soxsmith
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I've recently replaced by electric HWS with a 270L IStore heat pump. Solargain were extremely professional to deal. They organised for the heat pump to be installed quickly so I didn't have to wait until January 2026. I'm very happy with my heat pump and the sales team from Solargain.

 Follow-up  · iStore claim that noise levels are up 46.6dB but they're actually more like 58-59dB (which is measured) and is quite noisy. I reported this to Solargain who responded with "Noise measurements in typical installations are much higher in real life". Solargain didn't organise for a site visit to check whether there was a problem with the heat pump - which I was impressed with either.

In-depth reviews

Helen
HelenQLD5 posts
 

In May 2019 our Solahart HWS finally needed replacing after over 35 years of service. We looked at available options and decided to go with Solargain for replacement product. Since that time all has been well with the system, no complaints. With our previous system we always did regular servicing and hoped to do the same with the Solargain. … Read more

This is where I have issues. First contacted Solargain, Brendale in March 2026 and was advised service department will contact. After few more calls, emails nothing happened so contacted main office in Perth. Got the usual sorry etc. and the name of a person to do service; rang and after repeated unreturned phone calls again contacted main office via email. Reply from [Name Removed] saying sorry for difficulty in getting system serviced and recommended another company. Rang and actually spoke to Julian who seemed more than happy to do the job. Forwarded details and have heard nothing more, again after more texts and email. Contacted Perth office again a couple of weeks ago and still awaiting reply. So here we are at the end of July 2026 and still no service. I have contacted Solahart who would be more than happy to do the service, but as they do not know if their components are compatible with Solargain said I may be wasting money on a call out if they cannot replace parts that are usually standard in a 5 year service. Regretfully though this may have to be my next step. Again, the product itself has been working well, however cannot say for how long as the servicing that is supposed to be done - as outlined on Solargain website - has not been possible. So if considering Solargain in Brisbane ask about their after sales servicing, as we certainly have not had any. Should have stayed with Solahart.

Helen
Helen   

Update: After posting the above received a call the next day from Dave of Solargain, acknowledging… Read more (+1 reply)

Rebecca N.
Rebecca N.WA
 

all top-notch – I recently had the pleasure of working with Solargain for the installation of solar panels at my home, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the entire experience. From start to finish, they were professional, efficient, and knowledgeable. The team was incredibly responsive when I first reached out for a quote, taking the time to explain the… Read more

various options available and helping me choose the right solar system for my needs. They provided a detailed, transparent estimate, and there were no hidden costs—everything was upfront and clear.

On installation day, the crew arrived on time, were friendly, and worked diligently throughout the day. They were very respectful of my property, ensuring that everything was properly set up without disrupting our daily routine. The quality of their work was exceptional, and they took extra care to ensure everything was running smoothly before leaving.

What impressed me the most was the team's commitment to ensuring that I fully understood the system—how it works, how to monitor energy production, and what steps to take moving forward. They went above and beyond to make sure I felt confident with my new solar panels.

If you're looking for a reliable, professional, and experienced solar panel installer, I highly recommend Solargain. Their customer service, expertise, and quality of work were all top-notch. I couldn't be happier with the outcome!

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Jennifer
Jennifer6 posts
 
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A few hiccups but I'm happy – I'm really happy with my panels and solar hot water. Everything is working beautifully, my solar is working so much better than I was expecting which is great as I'd rather have my expectations exceeded than feel conned. There were definitely a few unusual hiccups along the way (mostly bad luck rather than bad practice) but everything got sorted… Read more ·  1

and resolved in the end, which to me actually does tell you a lot more about a company than when things just happen to go right.

Everyone on site was professional and friendly and they left they place clear of debris which as a parent of 3 young kids I appreciated immensely. Communications, instructions and information were all very clear.

The team even discovered and fixed an issue with my existing wiring (my existing hot water boost switch had been hardwired by the previous owner to deceptively always be on to hide that the old broken system was in fact far more broken than it appeared!). So again I really appreciate that the team made the effort to uncover that one.

Overall I'm really glad I went with Solargain, they may not have been the cheapest or the fastest, but when I look at the performance of my grandmother's system she got through a random cold call company a couple of years ago vs mine, I do feel very confident that I have an excellent system and that if I do have any issues in future that Solargain will still be around to sort it out and they actually will.

Thank you.

Positive reviews

H Roddewig
H RoddewigWA2 posts
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The technician that came to install was very professional. He even gave up his Saturday to install my new batteries as the original fitout day was changed as the technician down to install was held up on another job earlier. Show details ·  1

fergie05
fergie05
 

We had use Solargain previously in Brisbane and they had not dropped or waived in their excellent service in all areas. We have a Solar battery installed and couldn’t be happier with the entire process. Sheldon was that reason. His professionalism, down to earth approach and communication was awesome. He was patient, knowledgeable and nothing was… Read more ·  1

an issue, a great brand ambassador couple with the installers, admin and all that goes into this, Solargain were simply fantastic and will be out go to people and company in the future

Paolo F.
Paolo F.VIC
 

Very happy with our overall experience with Mick and the team from Solargain. We had aniStore heat pump installed and the whole process took just over a week. We received a competitive quote, and Mick explained all the options. The heat pump was installed on the day it was booked and Rob the installer was super professional. The job was very neat… Read more ·  1

and the hot water was up and running within a few hours. Rob took his time to explain how the system works etc.. Highly recommend Solargain, who have built a strong reputation, particularly after a poor experience with a less reputable company. Do your homework and save yourself money and headaches!

Negative reviews

Dave
DaveVIC3 posts
 

I had my solar system installed last year july 2025 which are istore hybrid inverter and jinko panels by Solargain Hastings. So far only had a couple of issues one was resolved quickly however the other is an ongoing feed in tariff which I'm not recieving. (My electricity provider does not get any information on how much feed in back to the grid).… Read more

According to solargain its an istore issue which I have asked Solargain many times via phone and emails when its going to be resolved only to get from them that istore is working on it and they will compensate for this loss. Reason why I'm giving 2 star review is that when I got my solar system installed Solargain knew this was an on going issue with istore and purposely didn't disclose it to me. If Solargain was upfront with saying istore had this issue I may have not gone with this system. This issue is not isolated to me as well and to this day Solargain are still installing these systems knowing this is still ongoing. I'm sure just like myself they have not been disclosing it to there customer base until after installation. Seems like to me Solargain responds well to product reviews so after reaching out many times via email and phone, I'm leaving my experience here so everyone can see. Again I'm sure they will say they are working with istore putting blame onto them.

Solargain
Solargain    

Hi Dave We are actively liaising with the manufacturer… Read more (+2 replies)

Jay
Jay
 

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. Show details

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Solargain    

Hi Jay, Thank you for your patience and for letting… Read more

Jacinta
Jacinta
 

This is the worst customer support I have ever had to deal with. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!! We had a $32,000 solar & battery system installed by them. At the start of January the solar stopped working. Solargain originally said they would send a technician out to inspect the system. This never happened and then they informed us that the inverter… Read more

was not working and they would replace it under warranty. Nearly 4 months later we are still waiting for the inverter to be replaced. We are now paying high electricity bills with no resolution in sight. Each time we ring Solargain they say it is out of their hands and they have contacted Solar Edge who they use to install the system. They have said multiple times that they will escalate the matter & call us back. They never do call back!. $32,000 for a system that is not working and absolutely no customer service to rectify the issue!!!

Solargain
Solargain    

Hi Jacinta Our service team has an open case for you… Read more

Recent reviews

Andrew R.
Andrew R.
 

I can't speak highly enough of Solargain as a company. My local Solargain rep is a neighbour and friend and the whole process has been easy and informative and the communication through out has been perfect. This install was to add an Istore battery to our solar system that Solargain had recently upgraded for us, and we decided to complete our… Read more ·  1

system with a battery. The installation team was on time and communicated when they would arrive and I cant fault them and the installation was first class and a pleasure dealing with them. I am an electrician myself and recognise quality workmanship. The Istore products are first class and I cant recommend Solargain high enough to anyone considering either a complete new system or an upgrade to your existing system.

Mulugeta
MulugetaWA
 

It was wonderful experience with Solargaine. This is my second house solar installation. Solargaine did excellent job with quality and professional. Thanks Solargain . Show reply

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Justin
JustinWA
 

We chose Solar Gain as they installed our First system Years ago and was a great experience. Just recently we added to the system with A second bigger system and also added a EV charger and Batteries. Like the first install it was also great to deal with such a professional company whom only deal with quality products. Shout out to Blake the… Read more ·  1

installer whom is very meticulous neat and tidy. So if you are thinking of putting in a new Solar system I would Highly recommend SolarGain Justin

Darryl A
Darryl A6 posts
 

iStore unit works well, heats water quickly and is light on power. I had a few issues where the unit would make a vibrating noise (not the compressor) that carried into the house. The installers did some bizarre piping in the roof that I'm still trying to get sorted out. Keep an eye on the install. Had issues reaching solargain on their brisbane phone number and delays in email responses but all sorted now. Show details

Marianne
Marianne3 posts
 

From the initial contact to installation of our solar battery system we were exceptionally impressed with the timeliness and quality of the installation. All wiring was well concealed and very neatly installed. More recently we were impressed by the technical expertise and the prompt efforts of James to rectify an unexpected production fault in… Read more ·  1

the a-Gate. Our solar system and battery is working seamlessly and charges efficiently, even on darker days. Can definitely recommend Solargain Wangaratta and their after sales service. Thank you James for your perseverance and expertise in getting to the heart of our problem.

Peter P
Peter P
 

Absolutely smashed it in. Super responsive, and very communicative. Just did an amazing job from start to finish. They've been around a long time for a reason. They know what they are doing. Show details ·  1

Gordon Brady
Gordon BradyNSW
 

The team arrived on time and worked straight through until finished. They where polite and efficient. Only 1 small problem and a technician was out first thing in the morning and rectified it ,more than satisfactory Show details

Paul
PaulWA
 

The installation happened back in 2019/2020, so some details are forgotten. The installation went off well, and the panels work a treat, but the meter reader was Huawei, and after a month wanted access to my phone or it wouldn't allow me to access the app. Huawei has no right to access my photos or contact list, so haven't been able to use the app, and eventually deleted it. Show details

Brian S
Brian SWA
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I had several installations done separately by Solargain - all items were professionally installed. 1. iStore 180L Heat Pump. 2. 6.6kW Solar to replace old 3kW system. 3. EV Charger. 4. 15kWh Battery. As each item was installed several months apart, Solargain was very professional and knowledgeable, ensuring that each was integrated together… Read more

correctly. Would absolutely recommend both iStore (the sales company) and Solargain (the Install company). Post Install Support, however, can be a little lacking and you may have to be either patient or assertive to get any response.

Martin
Martin2 posts
 

We had a challenging 2 phase installation (solar, inverter and battery from iStore) but a fantastic end result, thanks to the SolarGain team from Albany. It always pays to have a local installer and Andrew Lee and his mate Sonny did a great job, very professional, patient with the problems and good in explaining the setup. He also installed an… Read more ·  1

iStore heat pump on our property a couple of years ago. Highly recommended if you're in the wider Albany, WA area.

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