Solar Energy pricing. During verbal discussion on pricing
During verbal discussion on pricing, it was $6,000 plus however the price in the contract was 14,800!

Smart Energy is a leading provider of renewable energy solutions in Australia, specializing in solar energy systems, battery storage, heat pumps, electric vehicle (EV) chargers, air conditioning, and smart home systems. The company is dedicated to helping homeowners reduce their energy costs and transition to sustainable energy sources. By offering tailored solutions, Smart Energy caters to the growing market of environmentally conscious consumers looking to electrify their homes. With a commitment to quality and reliability, Smart Energy employs accredited installers who are certified by Solar Accreditation Australia. The company's extensive experience in the renewable energy sector positions it as a trusted choice for individuals seeking efficient and innovative energy solutions. By focusing on customer satisfaction and energy efficiency, Smart Energy aims to empower more than 20,000 customers to embrace renewable energy technologies.
Smart Energy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from customers, highlighting the company's efficient installation processes and knowledgeable staff. Reviewers frequently commend the quick installation of solar batteries and the professionalism of the installation teams, with many noting the friendly and helpful attitude of employees like Nathan, Ryan, and Kyle.
Customers appreciate the seamless communication throughout the process, which contributes to a positive overall experience. However, some complaints arise regarding aggressive sales tactics, with a few consumers expressing frustration over unwanted door-to-door solicitations despite having a "do not knock" sticker. Additionally, there are mentions of difficulties in retrieving deposits.
Summary generated with AI from recent reviews
Each source counts by its number of reviews. Only reviews written by people are scored.
| Source | Rating | Reviews | Weight | 6-mo | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Trustpilot Imported Trustpilot reviews | 4.6 | 650 | 100% | -0.4 | ● Low |
Monthly average rating from reviews written by people · latest review Dec 2025.
| Month | Average | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 25 | 3.0 | 6 |
| Feb 25 | 4.7 | 18 |
| Mar 25 | 4.5 | 11 |
| Apr 25 | 4.6 | 15 |
| May 25 | 4.7 | 18 |
| Jun 25 | 4.2 | 5 |
| Jul 25 | 5.0 | 14 |
| Aug 25 | — | 0 |
| Sep 25 | — | 0 |
| Oct 25 | — | 0 |
| Nov 25 | 4.6 | 22 |
| Dec 25 | 5.0 | 3 |
Share of positive (4–5★) and negative (1–2★) reviews mentioning each topic · based on the 500 most recent reviews.
“Very friendly and helpful and got the work done quickly”
“After initial appointment there was no contact untill 2 days before installation”
Same method for every company: overall rating, legitimacy checks, the average rating of reviews mentioning each area and the 6-month trend · Solar Energy.
| Company | Overall | Legit | Service | Website & app | Delivery | Trend | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.7 out of 5 (good) | 4.7 out of 5 (good) | 4.5 out of 5 (good) | +7% | 650 | |
| 4.8 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | — | — | — | — | 19 | |
| 4.8 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 5.0 out of 5 (good) | — | — | — | 17 | |
| 4.4 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.6 out of 5 (good) | 3.6 out of 5 (good) | — | — | 1,000 | |
| 4.5 out of 5 (good) | 100 out of 100 | 4.8 out of 5 (good) | 4.7 out of 5 (good) | 4.7 out of 5 (good) | — | 1,000 |
Bottom line: Smart Energy is #3 of 5 on overall rating in this group.
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During verbal discussion on pricing, it was $6,000 plus however the price in the contract was 14,800!
Battery has not fully charged since day one and we have been waiting for months for a replacement part. Technician has also cancelled two weeks in row. Money that we budgeted for our battery now goes to Ergon and we have two bills to deal with.
After initial appointment there was no contact untill 2 days before installation. We weren't notified of actual price or that we were approved for the finance to continue to installation. We were told a certified person would arrive before installation to discuss and map where installation would be placed, that didn't happen and no contact. When installers arrived they had no idea where to install system or the system that was to be installed included a battery. The installers had a spare battery that was not allocated or suitable for our residence, however with some sensible ingenuity it was made fit. We are unsure if we have the system we were quoted and have not received an itemised bill to compare against financial contract and energy provider. Financed amount is also exorbitantly high than the amount we were verbally quoted, written amount quote was to be informed during system mapping before installation, which didn't happen. The day of installation the contractors, although uninformed and ill prepared, were polite, efficient and their quality of workmanship was impressive even though they were handicapped.
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Panel to the battery, installed and screwed in. Two small screws inserted to one side of the panel into the metal frame of the battery. Big wind storm, the panel ended up 15 metres away. The frame bent out of shape where the 2 small screws had been inserted. The holes enlarged will no longer hold those screws in place. 3 phone calls, 3 emails to customer service - NO response. Staff were very polite, asked for photographic evidence, assurance that the battery was still covered by warranty and a promise of a follow up. 2 weeks later still waiting for any kind of response or follow up.
So, here we are a month on from my first Review on 11 January 23. As requested by Smart Energy in their response on 13 January, I contacted them and identified myself fully. It took a few minutes searching to find that I was a legitimate customer … apparently I was one of five with the same name and my account was “hidden” behind the others. This I found interesting as I’m led to believe that Smart should be monitoring the performance of the solar battery 24/7. I was also informed that the reason for the poor service was that my contact had, unbeknown to the company, been very ill and was no longer in their employ. No record of my documentation as supplied was found nor could access be made to the former employee’s emails. (Are you serious??) I was asked to explain my calculations on the financial loss and to re-supply the documentation. I chose not to resupply the documentation as that had been sent to my initial contact who, it appeared, was still employed. On numerous occasions when questioned, I denied that I wanted financial recompense … only a working solar battery that provided the promised outcomes following installation. In the end, it was agreed that a maintenance inspection would be conducted. To be fair, I was told that this would take time to arrange. However, one month later, this has not occurred and I have received no further communication from the company nor been issued any update/s. I am more than happy to issue a positive update and Review for Smart Energy, but as of the time of writing, for obvious reasons, my original Review of 11 January stands. UPDATE The reply from Smart Energy below was submitted more than a week after phone dialogue between Blaire and myself when he advised he had attempted to contact me “more then twenty times.” During our two phone calls, he was again insulting towards me in his comments and I informed him that i would end the second call and the reasons why. I followed this up with an email questioning why, after apparently trying to contact me by phone so many times, he had not thought to send an SMS or email me using the email address already on hand. I also advised him that any further communication between us would be by email only. The final upshot was that I informed him that I believed it best for us to go our separate ways and agree to disagree on this whole matter. I will not be contacting Blaire again.
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Smart Energy is a leading provider of renewable energy solutions in Australia, specializing in solar energy systems, battery storage, heat pumps, electric vehicle (EV) chargers, air conditioning, and smart home systems. The company is dedicated to helping homeowners reduce their energy costs and transition to sustainable energy sources. By offering tailored solutions, Smart Energy caters to the growing market of environmentally conscious consumers looking to electrify their homes. With a commitment to quality and reliability, Smart Energy employs accredited installers who are certified by Solar Accreditation Australia. The company's extensive experience in the renewable energy sector positions it as a trusted choice for individuals seeking efficient and innovative energy solutions. By focusing on customer satisfaction and energy efficiency, Smart Energy aims to empower more than 20,000 customers to embrace renewable energy technologies.
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