The 7 Best Solar Installers in Bundaberg for 2026

Shopping for solar in Bundaberg means choosing between local electrical firms, national brands with local offices, and out-of-town sales companies. This guide reviews seven installers with a real Bundaberg base: Twyford Solar & Electrical, Pearson Electrical Solar and Air Conditioning, Scott Burke Solar & Electrical, Solargain Bundaberg, Bundaberg Solar, Big T Electrical, Cooling & Solar, and Solahart Bundaberg. We compared years operating, published equipment, warranties, pricing signals, Google ratings and review patterns.

This is independent desk research based on company websites, the Australian Business Register, review platforms, Google Maps rating data and published pricing. We did not visit any company, request quotes or interview staff, and no company paid to be included. By the end you will know who to call first, the trade-offs each one carries, what the regional Queensland feed-in tariff now pays, and what to ask before you sign.

The Winners at a Glance

• Best Overall: Twyford Solar & Electrical (5.0 stars, in-house electricians, Sungrow and Sigenergy packages)
• Best for Customer Service: Pearson Electrical Solar and Air Conditioning (5.0 stars from roughly 125 reviews)
• Best Published Pricing: Scott Burke Solar & Electrical (package prices online, Fronius and Tesla options)
• Best for Batteries and Service Backup: Solargain Bundaberg (national service network, battery bundles)
• Best Brand Choice: Bundaberg Solar (the widest published panel and inverter list in town)
• Best for Solar Plus Air Conditioning: Big T Electrical, Cooling & Solar (one contractor for solar, cooling and switchboards)
• Best for Solar Hot Water Bundles: Solahart Bundaberg (PV, heat pumps and hot water from one dealer)

Each pick suits a specific buyer, and each company has a drawback below that could change your decision.

Comparison Table

As of October 2026, installers listed for Bundaberg on SolarQuotes showed 6.6kW price ranges from about $6,250 to $10,600 after the federal STC discount. Treat roughly $6,000 as the floor for a reputable, named-brand install.

Best Overall: Twyford Solar & Electrical

Twyford Solar & Electrical is the safest first call for most Bundaberg homes. It holds 5.0 stars from about 130 Google reviews as of October 2026, runs from a Kensington office, and says installs are done by its own qualified electricians and apprentices. Its packages use mainstream, well-supported hardware.

Pros

• 5.0 stars from about 130 Google reviews, the strongest record among Bundaberg solar specialists
• Own electricians and apprentices, with switchboard work handled in-house
• Package specs name JA Solar or Jinko panels, Sungrow inverters and Sigenergy battery options

Cons

• No workmanship warranty length published, so you cannot compare it with rivals before the quote
• No premium panel tier (such as REC or Maxeon) on its package pages
• Service area stretches to Rockhampton, Gladstone and Emerald, so ask about crew availability in peak months

Get a quote at twyfordsolarandelectrical.au or browse all Bundaberg installers in our directory.

Key facts. 10 Maria Street, Kensington. The company says the Twyford family name has been known locally for over 50 years. Check its accreditation yourself on the CEC approved retailer list and the Solar Accreditation Australia register.

Why we selected them. The highest-volume 5.0 rating among local solar specialists, combined with an in-house electrical team.

Products and brands. JA Solar or Jinko dual-glass panels with Sungrow RS inverters or hybrids, Sungrow battery stacks and Sigenergy systems. Three-phase packages run up to 30kW inverters.

Installation quality and reputation. Testimonials on its site repeatedly mention tidy sites, punctual crews and no sales pressure. We found no recurring complaint theme.

Pricing and value. Prices were not shown on the pages we could access. Expect mid-market pricing.

Warranty and after-sales. It promises after-sales help even for older systems, but publishes no workmanship term. Get it in writing.

Praise and complaints. Praise centres on communication and clean-up. The gap is information: no public warranty terms or prices.

Best for / look elsewhere. Best for a mainstream system from a well-reviewed local firm. Look elsewhere for premium panels.

Best for Customer Service: Pearson Electrical Solar and Air Conditioning

Pearson Electrical Solar and Air Conditioning has 5.0 stars from about 125 Google reviews as of October 2026. It is a combined electrical, solar and air conditioning contractor in Bundaberg Central with a 24-hour service line.

Pros

• 5.0 stars from about 125 Google reviews
• Says it has served Bundaberg for over two decades
• Handles solar, batteries, wiring and air conditioning, useful when a switchboard upgrade is needed

Cons

• Publishes no panel, inverter or battery brands, so you cannot judge equipment before the sales visit
• No workmanship warranty length or accreditation details on its website
• Solar is one of several trades, so ask how many solar installs it completes each month

Get a quote at pearsonelectricalservices.com.au or browse all Bundaberg installers in our directory.

Key facts. 1/23 McLean Street, Bundaberg Central. Covers Bargara, Moore Park, Woodgate, Childers and Gin Gin. Verify accreditation on the SAA and CEC registers.

Why we selected them. Review volume and consistency stand out.

Products and brands. Solar design, panels, inverters and batteries, with no brands named. Ask for datasheets.

Installation quality and reputation. The company says its technicians are fully licensed. Whether staff or subcontractors install is not stated.

Pricing and value. Not published. Compare its quote against a company that names brands.

Warranty and after-sales. Promises ongoing maintenance and warranty support, with no written term published.

Praise and complaints. The rating suggests consistent service. The weakness is a website that tells you little.

Best for / look elsewhere. Best for buyers who value a responsive local electrician. Look elsewhere if you want to compare brands online first.

Best Published Pricing: Scott Burke Solar & Electrical

Scott Burke Solar & Electrical is the most transparent on price in Bundaberg. Family-owned by Scott and Britta Burke and in electrical work since 2007, it posts package prices online and offers Sungrow or Fronius GEN24 inverters. It holds 5.0 stars from about 90 Google reviews as of October 2026.

Pros

• Published prices: a 6.6kW Sungrow system was listed at $6,790 and a Fronius GEN24 version at $7,990 in late 2025
• Says it is a Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer and a certified Fronius partner
• Covers Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and the Wide Bay

Cons

• Packages carried a 5-year warranty on parts and workmanship, half the 10-year benchmark many rivals offer
• Packages centre on one panel brand (Phono Solar)
• Prices assume a standard single-storey tin roof; switchboard and Ergon metering upgrades are extra

Get a quote at scottburkesolar.com.au or browse all Bundaberg installers in our directory.

Key facts. 8 Campbell Street, Bundaberg East. Electrical licence 67781 is shown on its site.

Why we selected them. Published prices let you benchmark every other quote, which is rare in regional Queensland.

Products and brands. Phono Solar Helios panels (30-year product and performance warranties), Sungrow and Fronius inverters, Tesla Powerwall 3, BYD Battery-Box and Sungrow batteries, plus off-grid packages.

Installation quality and reputation. Packages are “professionally installed by the local Scott Burke Solar team”, and it says it handles Ergon applications for battery installs.

Pricing and value. Late-2025 list prices ran from $6,790 (6.6kW) to $15,990 (15.84kW) after the STC discount. Confirm current pricing.

Warranty and after-sales. The 5-year term is the main weakness. Ask whether a longer term is available.

Praise and complaints. Ratings and testimonials point to professional service. The warranty term is the clear downside.

Best for / look elsewhere. Best for buyers who want a price before the site visit. Look elsewhere if a 10-year workmanship warranty is non-negotiable.

Best for Batteries and Service Backup: Solargain Bundaberg

Solargain Bundaberg pairs a local office with a national company. Solargain began as a Perth plumbing business in 1994, moved into solar in 2005, and says it has installed more than 100,000 solar and hot water systems. The Bundaberg office, which runs alongside a Hervey Bay office, holds 5.0 stars from about 35 Google reviews.

Pros

• Ready-made solar and battery bundles (10kWh and 15kWh) with the federal battery discount applied
• Describes itself as a Powerwall Certified Premium Installer
• National service network that also repairs systems other companies installed

Cons

• Local packages lean on the iStore brand, which is far less widely reviewed than Sungrow or Fronius
• Small local review base (about 35 Google reviews)
• No workmanship warranty term on the Bundaberg page

Get a quote at solargain.com.au or browse all Bundaberg installers in our directory.

Key facts. 21 Scotland Street, Bundaberg East, covering the Wide Bay, Burnett and Fraser Coast. Parent Solargain PV Pty Ltd is Perth-based.

Why we selected them. The strongest battery bundle offering in town, plus national backing.

Products and brands. iStore hybrid inverters, batteries, heat pumps and EV chargers, plus Tesla Powerwall 3. Ask about Sungrow or Fronius if you prefer.

Installation quality and reputation. Solargain says it employs installation teams in major locations. Confirm who installs in Bundaberg.

Pricing and value. Bundle prices change often. The Cheaper Home Batteries Program discount should appear as a line item.

Warranty and after-sales. The service network is the selling point. Get the workmanship term in writing.

Praise and complaints. Local reviews are positive but few.

Best for / look elsewhere. Best for battery-first buyers. Look elsewhere for a brand-agnostic quote.

Best Brand Choice: Bundaberg Solar

Bundaberg Solar has operated since 2009 and publishes the widest equipment range of any Bundaberg installer. It is run by Ashley Clark, who also founded AC Electrical & Air, and says it is SAA accredited for off-grid, hybrid and grid-connect systems.

Pros

• Widest brand list in town, including Tindo, JA Solar, Fronius, GoodWe, SolarEdge and BYD
• Off-grid and stand-alone capability for rural blocks
• Says it employs local tradespeople and apprentices

Cons

• Its brand pages still list SMA Sunny Boy inverters, and SMA withdrew from Australian home solar in 2026
• Lowest Google rating of the dedicated locals (4.7 from about 50 reviews)
• Also installs for large out-of-town sales companies, so ask about peak-season lead times

Get a quote at bundabergsolar.com.au or browse all Bundaberg installers in our directory.

Key facts. Shed 5, 121 George Street, Bundaberg Central. Electrical contractor licence 76240 shown on its site.

Why we selected them. Seventeen years in business and the most choice for buyers who want a specific brand.

Products and brands. Panels from Tindo, TW Solar, JA Solar, Hyundai, SunPower and Suntech; inverters from Fronius, GoodWe, SolarEdge and SMA; BYD and SolarEdge batteries.

Installation quality and reputation. Testimonials on its site praise clear explanations and tidy crews.

Pricing and value. Not published. Several testimonials note it was not the cheapest quote.

Warranty and after-sales. Offers ongoing service and warranty support. No workmanship term published.

Praise and complaints. Praise for knowledge and clean-up; price is the usual hesitation.

Best for / look elsewhere. Best for brand-specific or off-grid buyers. Look elsewhere for a near-perfect review record.

Best for Solar Plus Air Conditioning: Big T Electrical, Cooling & Solar

Big T Electrical, Cooling & Solar suits homes planning solar, cooling and electrical upgrades together. It holds 4.8 stars from about 130 Google reviews as of October 2026. The ABN register shows its ABN active since 2009 and the Big T trading name since 2012.

Pros

• One contractor for solar, split systems and switchboards
• Electrical, QBCC and refrigerant licence numbers published; says it is CEC accredited
• About 130 Google reviews averaging 4.8

Cons

• Narrow published solar range (Jinko and Sungrow) and no battery brands named
• No workmanship warranty length published
• A $200 diagnostic fee for fault-finding callouts

Get a quote at bigtbundaberg.com.au or browse all Bundaberg installers in our directory.

Key facts. Shop 6, 6-8 Woondooma Street, Bundaberg Central. Works regularly in Agnes Water, Childers and Hervey Bay.

Why we selected them. High review count and one point of contact for the electrical work solar often triggers.

Products and brands. Jinko panels and Sungrow inverters; batteries offered, brands not published.

Installation quality and reputation. Acts as a warranty agent for several brands, which helps with claims.

Pricing and value. Free quotes; prices not published.

Warranty and after-sales. “Installation warranties” are mentioned without a term.

Praise and complaints. A 4.8 average over a large base suggests reliable service. Solar is one of three trades.

Best for / look elsewhere. Best for renovators bundling solar with cooling. Look elsewhere for a battery specialist.

Best for Solar Hot Water Bundles: Solahart Bundaberg

Solahart Bundaberg is the local Solahart dealer, selling PV, batteries, heat pumps and roof-top solar hot water. It suits households replacing an ageing electric hot water system at the same time. It holds 4.6 stars from about 100 Google reviews as of October 2026.

Pros

• One supplier for PV, batteries, heat pumps and solar hot water
• Battery choice: Tesla Powerwall 3, Enphase, GoodWe Lynx and SolarEdge
• Interest-free finance of up to 72 months advertised, subject to approval

Cons

• The dealership changed hands recently: the current operator, SMR Partners Pty Ltd, was registered in 2024
• Older SolarQuotes reviews (six, 2017 to 2023) average 3.3 out of 5, including a deposit complaint
• Brand-name dealer pricing usually sits above local electrical firms

Get a quote at solahartbundaberg.com.au or browse all Bundaberg installers in our directory.

Key facts. 13 Princess Street, Bundaberg. SMR Partners also holds the Solahart Hervey Bay, Fraser Coast and Wide Bay business names.

Why we selected them. The best fit for solar and hot water under one brand.

Products and brands. Solahart Silhouette panels (30-year warranties, per the dealer), SunCell panels (25 years), GoodWe hybrid equipment and the batteries above.

Installation quality and reputation. The dealer says its technicians live locally and most installs take one to two days.

Pricing and value. Promotions change regularly. Compare against a local electrical firm.

Warranty and after-sales. A “workmanship guarantee” with no term stated.

Praise and complaints. Recent Google reviews are mostly positive; older complaints concern communication and a deposit.

Best for / look elsewhere. Best for combined solar and hot water upgrades. Look elsewhere if price-sensitive.

Also considered. Matt Farrell Electrical (4.9 stars, about 130 reviews) is a well-rated general electrician that lists solar but publishes no solar brands or warranty. Solar ‘N’ Sat focuses mainly on RV and off-grid gear.

How We Reviewed

We built a long list from Google Maps searches around Bundaberg, Google results, SolarQuotes listings and our Queensland installer directory, keeping only companies with a Bundaberg address and evidence on their own sites of local residential installs. We compared reputation and years operating, equipment, installation model (where disclosed), pricing signals, warranties, review volume and patterns, and after-sales support.

Sources were company websites, the Australian Business Register, SolarQuotes, ProductReview and Google Maps rating data from October 2026. Where a website blocked access, we used its latest archived version and dated the facts. We did not request quotes, contact companies or inspect installs, and no company paid for placement. Unverified facts are marked “not published”.

Choosing a Solar Company in Bundaberg

Check accreditation yourself. Installer accreditation moved from the Clean Energy Council to Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) in 2024, and retailers sign up to the New Energy Tech Consumer Code. Look up the installer on the SAA register and the retailer on the CEC approved retailer list.

Know the Ergon feed-in tariff. Bundaberg is on the Ergon Energy network, where the Queensland Competition Authority sets a flat regional feed-in tariff each year. For 2026-27 it is 6.006c per kWh from 1 July 2026, down 31 per cent from 8.660c. At 6c, using your own solar matters more than exporting it. See our feed-in tariff tracker.

Ask about export limits. Ergon must approve your connection and single-phase homes commonly face an export limit. Ask what limit the design assumes and who lodges the application.

Confirm wind engineering. Bundaberg is cyclone-exposed. Get written confirmation that the racking is certified for the wind region at your address.

In-house or subcontracted. Twyford, Scott Burke and Bundaberg Solar say they use their own teams. Ask everyone else who will be on your roof.

Get the warranty numbers. Panel product (25 to 30 years), inverter (usually 10 years) and workmanship (10 years is the benchmark). Several locals do not publish the last one, so make them write it on the quote.

Rebates. The federal STC discount applies at the point of sale and the battery rebate has cut storage prices since July 2025. Queensland has no general state solar rebate on top.

Compare like for like. Get three quotes with named components (our quote guide). For wider choice, see our top Queensland installers and the full directory.

FAQ

How much does solar cost in Bundaberg?

As of October 2026, SolarQuotes listings for Bundaberg showed 6.6kW systems from about $6,250 to $10,600 after the STC discount. Batteries add several thousand dollars after the federal discount.

Is solar still worth it with a 6c feed-in tariff?

Usually, but the value now comes from using your own solar. Size the system to your usage, run hot water and pool pumps in daylight, and get a quote with and without a battery.

How many quotes should I get?

Three, for example a local electrical firm, a company with published prices and a national brand, all quoting the same size with named components.

Which warranty matters most?

The workmanship warranty, because installation faults such as leaks and loose DC connections are the most common real problems. Then the inverter warranty.

Are cheap installers safe?

A low price is fine if the quote names good components, carries a written 10-year workmanship warranty and comes from an approved retailer. Unnamed panels and a fly-in crew are a different story.

What happens if my installer goes out of business?

Manufacturer warranties stay with the maker if it has an Australian office. The workmanship warranty usually ends with the company.

Should I add a battery now?

With a 6c feed-in tariff and the federal discount stepping down over time, the case is stronger than before, but only if you use enough power in the evening.

What are the red flags in a quote?

No named models, no mention of the Ergon application or export limit, a verbal-only workmanship warranty, a deposit above about 10 per cent, and pressure to sign the same day.

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About This Review

Written by the Solar Cobber editorial team. Last updated October 2026. Solar Cobber is a free, independent Australian solar directory. We may earn referral or advertising fees from installers listed on this site, but commercial relationships never affect our rankings, category winners or the drawbacks we report. Sources: company websites (and archived versions where live sites blocked access), the Australian Business Register, the Queensland Competition Authority’s 2026-27 solar feed-in tariff determination, SolarQuotes and ProductReview listings, and Google Maps rating data collected in October 2026. No quotes were requested and no company paid for placement. Found an error? Tell us and we will correct it.