No Surprises. No Chasing.

Here's Exactly What Happens When You Contact Us

If your power bill is hitting $1,000–$1,200 a quarter, you've probably heard a dozen solar pitches already. This isn't one. From your first call to 25 years of your system's life — here is exactly what happens at every stage, and what you won't have to chase us for.

Step by Step

From First Call to Year 25

Most homeowners are generating solar power within 7–14 days of their first conversation with us. 30% of Australian solar systems are now orphans — installed by companies that have since closed. Here's what a 25-year commitment actually looks like.

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Day 1 — 20 to 30 minutes — Not a sales pitch

Free Energy Audit — We Look at Your Bills, Not Our Catalogue

If your bill is sitting at $1,000–$1,200 a quarter, the first thing we need to understand is why — pool, ducted AC, hot water, EV, usage times. A local Source Energy Group team member contacts you to understand your home before a single product is mentioned. This call has one job: figure out if solar actually fixes your problem. If it doesn't, we say so.

12 months of bills reviewed — we identify your usage patterns, not industry averages
Roof assessment: orientation, pitch, shading, available space
Household load profile: when you use power and how much
EV, pool, ducted AC, hot water — all factored in from the start
Zero obligation — this is a diagnostic, not a closing call
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Days 1–3

Custom System Design — Sized to Your $1,200 Bill, Not a Template

Most solar quotes hand you a 6.6kW template that was designed for a home paying $400 a quarter. That system won't touch your bill. Our energy design team builds your system spec from the audit data — every component chosen for your roof, your usage, and your financial objective. You get a real number: exact payback, annual savings, 25-year return.

System capacity sized to your evening consumption — not an industry default
Detailed ROI model: exact payback period, annual savings, 25-year return on your numbers
Equipment specified: panels, inverter, battery — all with Australian manufacturer warranty support
$0 upfront finance scenarios presented where applicable
Full rebate calculation — exact amount applied as upfront discount before you sign anything
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Days 3–10

Complete Rebate Processing — We Handle the Paperwork

Once you approve your design, we manage the full rebate and compliance process. This is where most homeowners leave money on the table — because the paperwork is complicated and most companies don't do it properly. We do. Every dollar of entitlement gets collected.

STC (Small-scale Technology Certificate) assignment — typically $3,500–$10,000 depending on system size
Cheaper Home Batteries Program (CHBP) registration — $2,400–$6,200 depending on capacity
Grid connection application lodged with your distribution network on your behalf
Council permits and electrical compliance documentation managed end-to-end
Feed-in tariff setup with your electricity retailer
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Days 10–14 — 1 to 2 days on-site

Professional Installation — Same Team, Start to Finish

Your system is installed by our own SAA-accredited team. The same people who designed your system are responsible for installing it — which means if anything is unclear, they already know your home. Power is off for 1–2 hours during the grid connection. That's it.

SAA-accredited installers — QLD SAA: S0429773 · NSW SAA: S6482467
Panel and battery installation to manufacturer specification
Grid connection and commissioning — power off for 1–2 hours only
Live performance test before the team leaves site
Full handover walkthrough — monitoring app, performance benchmarks, direct contact

Declan, the lead installer, went above and beyond — upgrading my switchboard, running heavy-gauge wiring to account for the long cable runs, and ensuring a neat, high quality finish. Despite the distance from their base, Declan has since returned to fine-tune the system. Source Energy Group delivered a high-quality solar system with professionalism, integrity, and care at a fair price.

Brian Hansen — Kureelpa, Sunshine Coast Hinterland · Solar + Battery

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Ongoing — 25 years

Lifelong Partnership — Still Here When the Grid Changes the Rules Again

This is SEG's actual differentiator. Not the panels. Not the price. The fact that we're still here in year 5, year 10, year 25 — when the feed-in tariff has changed three more times and half the solar companies that installed in your street are gone. We monitor your system remotely, follow up proactively, and remain directly accessible to the same local team for the full life of your installation.

Remote performance monitoring — we flag degradation before it costs you money
Annual system review — settings optimised as your household changes
Australian manufacturer offices — warranty claims processed and resolved, not ignored
Direct contact to the same local team — not a call centre, not a script
VPP (Virtual Power Plant) integration support if you choose to enrol for additional income

Ready to Find Out What Your $1,200 Bill Becomes?

Step 1 is a free, no-obligation energy audit. We review your actual bills and tell you exactly what\'s possible — including if solar won\'t deliver the return you need. We\'ll contact you within 1 business day.

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