Want unbiased, independent solar reviews? You’re in the right place. We dig into the best — and the worst — solar panels, inverters, installers, monitoring gear and energy retailers, based on product features, independent test performance and company background. No kickbacks, no favourites — just our honest take so you can buy with confidence.
Inverter reviews
We’ve reviewed a stack of inverters used across Brisbane and the rest of Australia — Chinese, Italian and German brands alike. We rate them on real-world performance, features and the company behind them, and we’re always on the hunt for interesting new gear to test.
Solax Inverter ReviewSolax inverters have been gaining popularity lately. Mostly due to the fact that everyone is fast becoming obsessed with solar battery systems such as…
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Sungrow Inverter ReviewSungrow are a large Chinese inverter manufacturer. This Sungrow inverter review will aim to assess whether or not the Sungrow inverter offers a good…
Read review → Fronius Inverter ReviewIn this Fronius inverter review we’ll go through some of the features of Fronius inverters. We’ll also take a look at the company’s rep…
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SMA Sunny Tripower Inverter ReviewIn this SMA Sunny Tripower Inverter Review we’ll take a look at the commercial solar units SMA makes including: STP5000TL STP6000TL STP7000TL STP8000TL STP9000TL…
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Enphase Micro Inverters – M250 ReviewThe Enphase micro inverter… It’s one of the leading micro inverter brands on the market and it’s been around for quite a while now.…
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Samil Inverter ReviewIn this Samil inverter review, we look at the Chinese unit’s good and bad points. Hopefully it helps you make up your mind about…
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Delta Inverter ReviewIn this Delta inverter review, we will have a look the traits of this (delta inverter) unit. We will also take a look at…
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JFY Inverter ReviewHow does the JFY inverter stack up against the rest? Well so far, we’ve had a look at many different inverters including SMA, Aurora, CMS…
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Aurora Inverter Review (Also Known As ABB)This Aurora inverter review (now known as ABB inverters) looks at the good ol’ Power-One Aurora (ABB) Inverter. This little Italian beauty has had…
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SMA Inverter Review – Sunny Boy 5kWThis SMA inverter review looks at this German made unit for what it is. The inverter is the heart of any solar power system.…
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CMS Inverter ReviewThis CMS inverter review goes through some pros and cons of the product. The CMS is common here in South East QLD. CMS or…
Read review → Growatt Inverter ReviewThis Growatt inverter review looks at the good and the bad of the Chinese units and hopefully helps you make up your mind if…
Read review →Solar panel reviews
Our take on the major solar panel brands on the market today — what’s genuinely good, what’s overhyped, and what to watch out for before you sign.
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Top 10 Solar Panel Brands in Australia [Ranked by Performance & Warranty]Choosing the right solar panels can make or break your system’s long-term value. In 2025, Australia’s solar market is booming with high-quality, reliable brands…
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Talesun Solar Panels ReviewTalesun solar panels – are they any good? Recently consumers are more focused than ever on getting a quality solar panel which is also…
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Kyocera Solar Panels ReviewThis Kyocera solar panels review looks at what Kyocera has to offer as a company and how good their panels are. Are they all…
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C-SUN Solar Panels Review (China Sunergy)In this C-SUN Solar Panels Review we look at what makes China Sunergy a good company to choose when you go solar, and what’s…
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DAQO Solar Panels ReviewAre DAQO solar panels any good? Who are these “DAQO” people anyway? And what do they have to offer when it comes to delivering…
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BP Solar Panels ReviewBP Solar Panels… Are they any good? Do they still exist? Should you buy them? Well one thing’s for sure and that is that…
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BOSCH Solar Panels ReviewThis BOSCH solar panels review will look into whether these panels are (or were) any good compared to modern, Chinese solar panels. Ah BOSCH,…
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SUNTECH Solar Panels ReviewSUNTECH solar panels. Are they any good? SUNTECH used to be a major player before it’s near-collapse in February, 2013. So is it a…
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LG Solar Panels ReviewLG… Life’s Good right? It’s a huge brand. But are LG solar panels any good? You might think, they make pretty good TV’s washing…
Read review → Jinko Solar Panels ReviewJinko solar panels – are they any good? What (if anything) sets them apart from other panel manufacturers and most importantly, should you buy…
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Phono Solar Panels ReviewPhono solar panels are a tier 1 Chinese solar panel. The company history seems pretty solid, sitting on 10 years now (2014). Phono panels…
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SUNLINK Solar Panels ReviewSUNLINK solar panels are quite a popular brand in Aus. Besides being one of the better Chinese solar panels, SUNLINK have a pretty impressive history… Here’s…
Read review →Monitoring system reviews
Monitoring isn’t always included when you buy solar — and when it is, it needs to actually do its job without driving you up the wall. Here’s how the main options stack up.
SMA Sunny View Monitor ReviewThe SMA Sunny View is SMA’s (discontinued) desktop solar monitor. It superceded the SMA Sunny Beam and shines a fresh new light on home…
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JFY Wifi Plug Solar Monitor ReviewThe JFY Wifi Plug is something that every solar inverter NEEDS. Like its solar dog cousin, the JFY Wifi Plug monitors your solar. The…
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JFY Inverter Remote Solar MonitoringRemote solar monitoring is becoming very important. If your system isn’t working and you don’t know about it, it can cost you big dollars.…
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Growatt Shine Vision Monitor ReviewThe Growatt shine vision monitor is the answer to missing solar savings. For people who’ve got a Growatt, you probably haven’t noticed it in…
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JFY Solar Dog Monitor ReviewThe JFY solar dog monitor is a nice little unit that gives you a way to see your solar from inside your house. This simple little…
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SMA Sunny Home Manager ReviewSMA comes up with a lot of seriously good stuff. The Sunny Home Manager is one of them. It brings home solar monitoring to…
Read review →Energy retailer reviews
We also review energy retailers available in Brisbane, so whether you already have solar or you’re about to, you can see what kind of deal you should be getting from your power company.
Origin Energy ReviewIn this Origin Energy review, we take a look at the retailing giant from the perspective of someone who believes in solar to see…
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Click Energy ReviewIn this Click Energy review, we will have a look at some of the pros and cons of going with an online energy provider…
Read review →Installer reviews
We’ve reviewed some of the biggest solar installers in Australia — here’s what we make of them. For the full directory with customer ratings, see all installers.
Tesla Powerwall ReviewIn this Tesla Powerwall review we’ll aim to give an accurate account of what this new unit will mean for the average Joe in…
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Energy Matters ReviewIn this Energy Matters review we take a look at a number of factors that make a good solar company. Energy Matters are one…
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True Value Solar ReviewTrue value solar… We’ve all seen the ads on TV. We know their prices are pretty low, but are they any good? Well of…
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Cola Solar ReviewCola Solar are a solar company based in Bendigo, VIC. It’s a family owned & operated business with a pretty decent variety of products…
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Solargain Solar Installer ReviewSolargain are a Perth based solar power and solar hot water installer. They have quite an impressive reputation as a solar installer within the…
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Clean NRG Solar Installer ReviewClean NRG are a Perth based solar panels installer. They seem like quite a decent solar company and have done plenty of jobs. Although…
Read review →Why does Solar Proof do reviews?
Our job is to help you get what you actually want. We give you our honest take on solar equipment and installers so you can decide knowing where we stand. We don’t take kickbacks for our reviews and we don’t push any particular brand — so you can trust that our recommendations are based on one thing: what we genuinely think is good.