MLEC Solar reviews are strong across every public platform we checked in November 2026. The Canning Vale, Western Australia installer holds 4.9 stars from 1,577 Google reviews for its Perth office, 4.9 from 206 reviews on ProductReview.com.au and 4.5 from 123 ratings on SolarQuotes. It also installs in Adelaide, South Australia.
The verdict in one sentence: MLEC Solar is a legitimate, electrician-founded installer with one of the better public records in Perth, but it was bought by Think Renewable in October 2026, so ask who stands behind the warranty before you sign.
This is independent desk research. Solar Cobber did not contact MLEC Solar and was not paid for this review. MLEC Solar has a listing in our directory at MLEC Solar’s Solar Cobber page.
Key facts
- MLEC Solar’s Perth office at 22 Barley Place, Canning Vale had 4.9 stars from 1,577 Google reviews as at November 2026, and MLEC Solar Adelaide at Alberton had 4.9 stars from 155 Google reviews.
- MLEC Solar is a registered business name of MLEC West Pty Ltd (ABN 44 602 055 569), a private company active on ABN Lookup since 27 September 2014.
- Think Renewable acquired MLEC Solar in October 2026, according to Business News Australia (15 October 2026) and Think Renewable’s own announcement, and MLEC Solar keeps trading under its own brand.
- MLEC Solar advertises a workmanship warranty of up to 20 years and a 48-hour Fix and Replace guarantee that pays A$10 a day if a fault is not resolved in time, according to its website in November 2026.
- MLEC Solar does not publish system prices; its specials page listed no active offers when checked in November 2026.
- MLEC Solar appears in Plenti’s vendor directory for the WA Residential Battery Scheme on the Synergy network, checked November 2026.
MLEC Solar at a glance
This table summarises what public records and MLEC Solar’s own website showed in November 2026.
| Item | Detail (checked November 2026) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2014, by electrician brothers Ben and Matt Morrison, according to the company |
| Offices | 22 Barley Place, Canning Vale WA (head office); 44 Port Road, Alberton SA |
| Legal entity and ABN | MLEC West Pty Ltd, ABN 44 602 055 569 (ABN Lookup) |
| Related business names | MLEC Contracting (2014), MLEC Solar (2021), MLEC Electrical (2021) |
| Owner | Think Renewable, since October 2026 (reported by Business News Australia) |
| States served | Western Australia and South Australia |
| Panels | Trina, Jinko, DMEGC |
| Inverters | GoodWe, Sigenergy, SAJ, Sungrow, Fronius, Solis, Growatt, AlphaESS |
| Batteries | GoodWe, Sigenergy, SAJ, Growatt; Tesla and AlphaESS also named |
| Workmanship warranty | Up to 20 years (advertised) |
| Google rating, Perth | 4.9 stars, 1,577 reviews |
| Google rating, Adelaide | 4.9 stars, 155 reviews |
| ProductReview.com.au | 4.9 stars, 206 reviews |
| SolarQuotes | 4.5 stars, 123 ratings |
| Solar Choice | 5.0 stars, 13 reviews |
| Accreditation as stated | Company says installers are licensed electricians, Solar Accreditation Australia accredited |
Contact details are on our directory page for MLEC Solar.
Is MLEC Solar any good?
Yes, on the public evidence MLEC Solar is a good installer by Perth standards, with a large review base and few serious complaints. A 4.9 star Google average across 1,577 reviews is hard to hold, and the SolarQuotes profile, which asks customers for a follow-up rating about a year after installation, sits at 4.5 from 123 ratings.
MLEC Solar grew out of an electrical contracting business, and the company says every installer is a licensed electrician on its own staff. SunWiz, a solar market analyst, named MLEC Solar among its top 10 best rated retailers in April 2024, based on 300 reviews averaging 4.84 stars.
The cautions are ordinary ones. Low-star reviews describe slow after-sales responses, sales calls and occasional install damage. MLEC Solar’s marketing makes claims we could not check, such as being Australia’s number one solar company. And the October 2026 sale to Think Renewable means the business is no longer the founder-owned firm most of those reviews describe. A high star rating is a starting point, not proof, as our look at why a five-star rating alone means little explains.
What customers praise
The most common praise for MLEC Solar is for tidy, punctual installation crews and a low-pressure quote, across Google, ProductReview.com.au and SolarQuotes reviews read in November 2026.
- Installation crews. Reviewers describe teams arriving on time, often finishing within a day and cleaning up.
- Handover. Many reviews mention an electrician walking the owner through the inverter and setting up the monitoring app.
- Sales advice. Several SolarQuotes reviewers say the salesperson talked them into a smaller or simpler system than they asked about.
- After-sales follow-up. A number of reviews written months after installation report quick answers to faults and questions.
ProductReview.com.au sub-ratings as at November 2026 were 4.9 for customer service, timeliness and installation, and 4.7 for value for money. That fits a theme in the reviews: MLEC Solar is often described as not the cheapest quote.
Common MLEC Solar complaints
Complaints about MLEC Solar are few and centre on after-sales contact, sales calls and one-off installation errors. On SolarQuotes, 14 of 123 ratings were three stars or lower as at November 2026. The patterns below come from low-star reviews on ProductReview.com.au and SolarQuotes.
- Slow responses to post-install problems. A 2026 ProductReview.com.au review describes months of chasing over a roof leak near a panel bracket. Another describes repeat faults with a Growatt battery.
- Telemarketing. Two ProductReview.com.au reviewers complain about unsolicited or repeated sales calls.
- Deposits and rebates. One 2026 reviewer reports a dispute over a deposit refund after not qualifying for a battery grant.
- Installation errors. Reports include broken roof tiles, a battery of the wrong size fitted at first, and holes drilled in the wrong place. SolarQuotes’ summary of recent reviews notes cracked panel frames and a commissioning error in early 2024.
MLEC Solar replies to most SolarQuotes reviews, including critical ones, and some replies are signed by a director. On ProductReview.com.au, replies are visible on some one-star reviews but not all. These are individual accounts and we have not verified them.
Products and brands MLEC Solar installs
MLEC Solar sells mid-market panels and a wide spread of inverter and battery brands, according to its product pages in November 2026.
Panels. The site lists Trina, Jinko and DMEGC. We have reviewed the Trina Vertex S+ and the Jinko Tiger Neo.
Inverters. The site lists GoodWe, Sigenergy, SAJ, Sungrow, Fronius, Solis, Growatt and AlphaESS. GoodWe is the inverter named most often in recent SolarQuotes reviews of MLEC Solar. See our GoodWe inverter review and SAJ inverter review.
Batteries. The MLEC Solar battery page shows GoodWe, Sigenergy, SAJ and Growatt, and names Tesla and AlphaESS in its text. Our reviews cover the GoodWe Lynx Home battery and the Sigenergy SigenStor.
Ask for the exact model numbers on your quote and check them against the Clean Energy Council approved product lists.
MLEC Solar prices
MLEC Solar does not publish prices. Its specials page said there were no active offers when checked in November 2026, so the only public price evidence is what reviewers report.
As at November 2026 the SolarQuotes page for MLEC Solar showed a reviewer-reported range of A$9,800 to A$11,700, and most 2026 reviews there are for solar with a battery. Individual 2026 reviews report 6.6 kW to 8 kW solar and battery systems in the A$10,000 to A$12,500 and A$12,500 to A$15,000 bands. Treat these as a rough guide.
A battery quote in Western Australia should show two discounts as separate lines. A small-scale technology certificate (STC) is a tradeable certificate that the installer claims and takes off your invoice.
| Discount on a 10 kWh battery in Perth | Working | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program | 68 STCs at A$38 to A$40 | A$2,580 to A$2,720 |
| WA Residential Battery Scheme (Synergy) | A$130 per kWh, capped at 10 kWh | A$1,300 |
| Total | A$3,880 to A$4,020 |
The figures come from our WA solar rebate guide, which sets out the rules and sources. The federal discount steps down on 1 January 2027, and the WA rebate requires joining a virtual power plant (VPP), which is a program that lets a retailer draw on your battery. Use our guide to comparing solar quotes to line up an MLEC Solar quote against others.
Finance is offered through Brighte, Humm, Plenti and green loans, according to the MLEC Solar website. Ask for the cash price as well.
Warranty and after-sales support
MLEC Solar advertises a workmanship warranty of up to 20 years. The words “up to” matter: ask what length applies to your system and get it written into the contract.
The second promise is the 48-hour Fix and Replace guarantee. MLEC Solar says it will resolve a fault within 48 hours of being told (72 hours if you are more than 100 km from the city) or pay A$10 a day until it is fixed. The website does not publish the full conditions, so ask for them.
Product warranties sit with the manufacturers. If an installer stops trading, its workmanship warranty usually goes with it, leaving manufacturer warranties and the Australian Consumer Law. Our solar company failures tracker shows how often that happens. With a new owner in place, ask MLEC Solar which legal entity is the contracting party and whether Think Renewable guarantees the warranty.
Company background
MLEC Solar began in 2014 as an electrical contractor and was sold to Think Renewable in October 2026. ABN Lookup shows MLEC West Pty Ltd (ABN 44 602 055 569) active from 27 September 2014, with the business names MLEC Contracting registered in October 2014, MLEC Solar in January 2021 and MLEC Electrical in February 2021. MLEC Group is the umbrella name; its web address redirected to the MLEC Solar site when we checked.
Business News Australia reported on 15 October 2026 that Think Renewable, a residential solar and battery retailer, had acquired MLEC Solar, giving the combined group A$130.5 million in FY26 revenue and more than 350 staff across four states. Think Renewable’s announcement says MLEC Solar employs more than 120 people, has completed about 20,000 installations, keeps its brand, and that co-founder Ben Morrison stays on to lead the installation teams. Financial terms were not disclosed. We cover the buyer in our Think Renewable review.
We found no public enforcement action against MLEC Solar as at November 2026.
MLEC Solar vs alternatives
MLEC Solar’s closest Perth rivals on review volume are Regen Power, PSW Energy and Solar Naturally. This table compares Google ratings and home page details checked in November 2026.
| Company | Google rating (reviews) | Operating since | Brands named on its site | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLEC Solar | 4.9 (1,577) | 2014 | Trina, Jinko, GoodWe, Sigenergy, SAJ | Buyers who value a long advertised workmanship warranty |
| Regen Power | 4.9 (1,609) | 2003 | Fronius, GoodWe, Sungrow, iStore | Buyers who want the longest trading history |
| PSW Energy | 4.9 (980) | 2013 | Aiko, Jinko, Fronius, Sigenergy, Tesla | Buyers who want published prices (6.6 kW from A$4,290) |
| Solar Naturally | 4.6 (1,706) | 2008 | Not stated on home page | Buyers comparing a high-volume retailer |
Workmanship warranty lengths for the three rivals were not stated on their home pages, so ask each for it in writing. For a wider shortlist see our top 10 solar companies in Perth, our Solar Naturally review and, for South Australia, the best solar companies in Adelaide.
Who MLEC Solar suits, and who should look elsewhere
MLEC Solar suits Perth and Adelaide households that want a mainstream solar and battery system from an established installer and will pay a little more than the cheapest quote. Perth buyers can also claim the WA battery rebate through it, since it is a listed vendor on the Synergy network.
Get another quote if price is your main concern, if you want premium panels such as REC or Aiko that MLEC Solar does not list, or if a recent change of ownership makes you uneasy. Regional WA customers on Horizon Power should confirm MLEC Solar services their area.
Questions to ask MLEC Solar before you sign
- Which legal entity is on the contract, and does Think Renewable guarantee the workmanship warranty?
- How many years of workmanship warranty apply to this system, and what is excluded?
- What are the written conditions of the 48-hour Fix and Replace guarantee?
- Will MLEC Solar employees install the system, or subcontractors?
- What are the exact panel, inverter and battery model numbers?
- Is the deposit refundable if a rebate or network application is refused?
- Which VPP must I join to receive the WA battery rebate, and what are its terms?
- What is the cash price, with the federal and state discounts shown as separate lines?
Our guide to choosing a solar installer explains what good answers look like.
FAQ
Is MLEC Solar legit?
Yes, MLEC Solar is a legitimate business. It trades under MLEC West Pty Ltd, ABN 44 602 055 569, active on ABN Lookup since September 2014, with offices in Canning Vale, Western Australia and Alberton, South Australia. It held 4.9 stars from 1,577 Google reviews in Perth as at November 2026.
Who owns MLEC Solar?
Think Renewable has owned MLEC Solar since October 2026, according to Business News Australia and Think Renewable’s own announcement. Brothers Ben and Matt Morrison founded MLEC Solar in 2014, and Think Renewable says the brand continues.
Is MLEC Solar CEC approved?
MLEC Solar says its installers are licensed electricians accredited by Solar Accreditation Australia, and its website displays a Clean Energy Council member logo. We could not confirm its New Energy Tech Consumer Code status, so check the Clean Energy Council approved retailer list and the Solar Accreditation Australia installer register yourself.
How much does MLEC Solar charge?
MLEC Solar does not publish prices, so you need a quote. SolarQuotes showed a reviewer-reported range of A$9,800 to A$11,700 as at November 2026, and most recent reviews there are for solar with a battery. Reviewers often describe MLEC Solar as not the cheapest option.
What are the most common MLEC Solar complaints?
The most common MLEC Solar complaints in public reviews are slow after-sales responses, unsolicited sales calls and occasional installation errors such as broken roof tiles. They are a small share: 14 of 123 SolarQuotes ratings were three stars or lower as at November 2026.
What is MLEC Electrical?
MLEC Electrical is a business name registered in February 2021 by MLEC West Pty Ltd, the same company behind MLEC Solar. MLEC Group is the umbrella name for the solar, electrical and contracting businesses.
What happens to my warranty if MLEC Solar closes?
If MLEC Solar stopped trading, the workmanship warranty would usually end with it, while manufacturer warranties on panels, inverters and batteries would remain. There is no sign of this as at November 2026; MLEC Solar is trading under a new owner.
Sources
- ABN Lookup: MLEC West Pty Ltd, ABN 44 602 055 569
- MLEC Solar: home page, about, warranty information, batteries, inverters, panels, specials and finance
- Business News Australia: Think Renewable acquires WA’s MLEC Solar, 15 October 2026
- Think Renewable: Think Renewable acquires MLEC Solar, October 2026
- SolarQuotes: MLEC Solar reviews
- ProductReview.com.au: MLEC Solar
- Solar Choice: MLEC Solar reviews
- SunWiz: MLEC Solar is a Best Rated company for 2024, 15 April 2024
- Plenti: WA Residential Battery Scheme vendor directory
- Google Maps listings and home pages for Perth Solar Warehouse, Regen Power and Solar Naturally, checked November 2026
About this review
This review was written by the Solar Cobber editorial team from independent desk research, checked in November 2026. We did not contact MLEC Solar and no company paid to be included. Solar Cobber is a free directory that may earn referral or advertising fees from installers; commercial relationships never affect our content. This is general information, not financial advice. If something here is wrong or out of date, tell us through our contact page.
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