Variety Solar Pty Ltd Reviews
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Founded by Vividh Shah who has 10 years experience in Solar industry and extensive product knowledge. Variety Solar Pty is a Victoria based local business. With over a decade of industry presence , we are dedicated to providing honest, professional customer service and high-quality solar systems, installed by our friendly electricians to consumers across the state. We have extensive amount of experience with residential solar ,battery, heat pump installations and commercial projects.
Variety Solar Pty is a New Energy Tech approved retailer and registered under Solar Victoria.
• We only employ CEC accredited electricians to run their installation teams to make sure the quality of work is second to none.
• Our solar consultants come from customer service backgrounds, are technically trained in the solar industry and don’t use pushy sales techniques.
• Your quote will include everything, there will be no hidden charges.
• We custom design solar systems for each and every residential and commercial property, ensuring optimum results.
• Variety Solar will only source reputable Tier 1 panels and inverters approved by Clean Energy Council for our clients that we trust and know will last. All products are purchased and supported locally.
Reviewers report paying: $3,500 - $6,700 for depending on hardware choice and installation difficulty ( how is this calculated? )
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Variety Solar Pty Ltd Reviews (57)
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Average Scores
4.8/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Quality of System
4.8/5
Installation
4.7/5
Customer Service
- 5 star 35
- 4 star 20
- 3 star 1
- 2 star 0
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31 May 2024
21 May 2024
Happy with overall experience
Jordan was very accomodating and honest with all the questions i have asked, he coordinate things very efficiently even after hours. Jordan have recommended solar panel and inverter which have good performance and value for your money. Have assured me this will be install within two weeks time and they did deliver!!The sales process provided by Variety Solar was very professional and is within my budget. Installation was then provided by the Positive Sparky team who were on time, polite and friendly, and communicative. My property was left clean and tidy with follow up installation assessment arranged and grid connection organised. The system is now on line and operating really well.
Well Done Variety Solar team!!
15 May 2024
Great installation and follow-up
The quoting and sales process were excellent. Our contact Sam was more than helpful. Installation was well done and finished in a tidy manner. Layer follow up by the installer and Sam addressing an issue with the battery was rapid and completed in an efficient manner. A great experience.Battery rating: 5/5
EV Charger rating: 5/5
10 May 2024
meticulous and beautiful job, friendly, very informative
quoting process took lots of time as lots of information was passed down and brimmed me with advices and suggestions which is good. installers were very nice and polite and went up n above to do fabulous and clean job. they provided informations on solar app, about grid power loss, smoke detectors etc.09 May 2024
Variety Solar 5 Star Rating
Jordan at Variety Solar was an exceptional Salesperson: he listened to our requirements, sent me off to improve on my own research and explained the benefits of installing a larger battery as well as the Solar Panels, answered all of my questions, explained the whole process and was flexible with taking my return calls and provided multiple quotes, then explained the options clearly so that I was able to choose a system that suited our needs.The Equipment was delivered efficiently. Joseph and his installation team were exceptional: tidy, punctual and explained everything very clearly and ensured that the Inspection was completed within the 2-week period after installation.
Overall, we are very happy with Variety Solar and would recommend them to others
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
09 May 2024
Excellent Installer and Customer Service
Ontime installation and great customer service from sales, delivery and installation
06 May 2024
Nice work
Good work. Jordan coordinated the work really well. He was honest which I liked and read the lay of the roof quickly to tell me that all panels can fit in nicely on the northern side.Jason who installed the panels was a knowledgeable guy who also did a good job
03 May 2024
Great system
Great communication from the office, very thorough supply of information from Jordan, so many options and we are very happy with the solution we settled on, Excellent support from the office during the install, sadly our installer was not reliable in terms of punctuality, and was not a good communicator, a couple of times didn’t turn up as planned, I understand tradies are busy, but he just needed to call.On the positive side his work quality was impeccable, and of the highest quality. We opted to upgrade our ancient ‘fuse’ board at the same time to have modern safety switches on all circuits. Carried out with no issues.
27 April 2024
Great company and staff
We highly recommend Variety Solar. Right from the start Shuey Diptiman helped us every step of the way. Was happy to answer all our questions. Josef the installer was helpful, punctual and knowledgeable. Great company. Thank you.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
03 April 2024
Pleasant experience
Very pleasant to deal with and a great high quality installation17 February 2024
Original Review on 16-04-2023:
Very Happy
Throughout the process I asked a lot of questions. All the companies Finn recommended were patient and accommodating when I kept changing the design being quoted.Ultimately I ended up going for what I thought was the right system at the cheapest price possible.
The system was installed within 1 week of finalising the quote and the installers were fantastic doing such a tidy job. They did end up taking two days to install which was no problem as I was working from home.
The only negative was the specific details of the system design e.g. placement of the inverter and the removal of the old solar panels was not explained to the installers even though they were written on the quote. Thankfully I had this discussion with the installers before any work was started and they put everything where I wanted.
I would definitely recommend Variety Solar as they did a fantastic job.
10 months later we asked Jamie: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
Yes
09 November 2023
Original Review on 01-01-2023:
Quick turn around from quote to installing and we’ll presented data.
Great customer service and a quick install and information provided made the decision easier10 months later we asked Jimmy: "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
Yes06 September 2023
Original Review on 09-11-2022:
Home solar
Variety solar have done a great job from start to finish10 months later we asked Paul : "Are you happy with the performance of your system so far?"
Working very well10 July 2023
Positive Sparky was very positive
The sales process provided by Variety Solar was very professional with six detailed options designed for my needs provided. Installation was then provided by the Positive Sparky team who were on time, polite and friendly, and communicative. My property was left clean and tidy with follow up installation assessment arranged and grid connection organised. The system is now on line and operating as expected.
11 June 2023
Fantastic installer
Very happy with the system. Joseph the installer was fantastic and would highly recommend. Arrived on time with his team in the early morning and stayed late to get it all done in one day. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Prior and after installation Vividh was always courteous and available and organised the grid conenction.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
04 May 2023
Fantastic installer and great installation, were happy to listen and respond to all questions.
Quoting process was great, Jordan updated the quotes multiple times in order to reflect the perfect system for me.Installation was great, the team cleaned up everything after they were finished.
Customer service i would rate 8/10, quoting team were perfect however when it was passed to the installation team i had to be proactive in contacting them.
Overall a great experience and i would recommend Variety Solar
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
23 April 2023
Happy with solar system
Jordan gave 5 fantastic quotes with various options on size and quality. Matt did a very neat job installing as well as a good clean up when finished. Customer service was good and they did organize grid connection.Inverter rating: 5/5
15 April 2023
Good install, shame about the customer service!
The initial quote was good and selected them due to the significant cost saving, their assurances that they could do the job at short notice and the good review here and on other sites. The problems started once I had signed-off. Long Delays and after 4 weeks of being told "do not worry" and "ït is coming" but not provided with any timeline on what and when was coming next, I was then rang by what I understood to be the sales manager to explain that they had underquoted and that I would need to have to pay a significant additional amount.Due to personal time pressures and already wasting a month waiting, I decided to continue with them and to come to an agreement on the additional amount. Then I started seeing a some activity with some guys come by to have a look at the job. A local installer picked up the role and to his credit was able to fit me in at short notice. The equipment arrived and it seemed that the wrong (and cheaper) invertor had been sent. The day of the install, the installation team did work hard and the main electrician was very knowledgeable and looks like he did a good job. Unfortunately a few weeks later, I realised that the apprentice had left a big mess in the roof space with having ripped my roof sarking in a number of places and pulling it away from the roof in others with out patching it, taking me a few hours to patch it all up when discovered.
Another issue was when I wanted to change the Wifi connection point, the team lead would not engage me via a number of emails to assist in proving me with the right authorisation to be able to change WIFI settings. Fortunately, not having paid the invoice till this was resolved helped motivate a response.
Lastly, the invoice arrived soon after the final inspection with Nett30 days on it and from this naturally assumed I had 30 days to pay.... but then started to get hassled to pay immediately.. After the delays experienced at the beginning of the process, I was tempted to delay the payment, but saw no reason to delay once the Wifi issues were dealt with.
Another issue was that during the whole process, people would just turn up or be told they are about to turn-up with the expectation that I would be home. On one occasion where they had to swap out the invertor, I was not home, but fortunately someone was, who could assist.
The upshot is although the installer seems to have done a good job overall (other than the mess left behind in the roof), based on a month of running and from the reports I can see, the front office function should really review their processes and communications and ensure that those providing the quote, are sufficiently trained in provided the right quote first time.
I Hope this helps others.
06 April 2023
Great outcome
The whole process was very painless. The Variety Solar salesperson listened to what I wanted instead of trying to sell what he thought I wanted! He understood that what he initially proposed (5 options) would need to be confirmed by a site inspection; he arranged for an installation team leader to do the necessary measurements technical checks. This resulted in a much more accurate quote. Because I chose top quality products (thanks Solar Quotes for the reviews) the outcome was not cheap, but met all of my requirements. The installation was also very well handled and utterly professional. The wrong batteries had been delivered which resulted in a delay in finalisation of the installation. Once the correct batteries were delivered, staff arrived within an hour of my notification to finalise everything.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
30 March 2023
Great overall experience
Sam was great to talk to. Very informative and in simple language. No pressure. Once approved installation was quick and efficient with avery friendly crew. Cleaned up and left everything tidy. Very happy.
27 March 2023
Good installation, tidy setup, quick connection, polite customer response
All good, The installer took one day to install all 20 panels and the electrician connected all parts and tested goodPanel rating: 4/5
Inverter rating: 4/5
23 March 2023
Pro job
The quoting process was fact and professional . As far as the installation goes, I couldn’t asked for anymore that what I got, top guys The grid connection has been organised and waiting for AGL to do their upgrade on their end20 March 2023
Recommend Variety
Knowledgeable sales person, flexible installers who were professional and courteous. Very happy to recommend.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
07 March 2023
Great customer service, excellent installation
Variety Solar came out slightly ahead of the other recommended installers. They were all very helpful, and very close in their quotes so it came down to very small details. I would recommend them all if I could!Variety Solar offered a range of different quotes - different value panels and inverters, different sizes - to make it clearer for me to make an informed choice.
They were very helpful with any questions I had, and were able to explain anything that was confusing to me as someone with no knowledge of solar systems.
The installers were excellent. They were happy to explain what they were doing, answer any questions and advise me what would happen after the installation. They were also very clean and tidy leaving no mess behind.
07 March 2023
Quick and easy installation
We had taken quotes from 4 different solar providers, and Variety Solar stood out from the start. Jordan was super helpful in helping us understand the ins and outs, and on top the price they offered was much lower to what other vendors had quoted.Installation itself was a breeze, and we were kept posted on everything.
06 March 2023
Exceptional value and great service
Variety solar beat my cheapest quote and included higher quality Jinko panels. Jordan provided all the info required to make an informed decision and communicated on my terms (mostly via SMS!).The installers were exceptionally thorough and ensured the install was going to provide the best performance from the solar and battery system.
Didn’t think I’d even be able to afford a battery so am so chuffed with the result. Would highly recommend variety based on my experience.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
02 March 2023
Great to deal with
From the first phone conversation all the way to the installation. They were great. I can not fault them.They even dealt with my electricity supplier for me
5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
28 February 2023
Seamless Process
From the initial contact from Ekansh and the complete process, this was a seamless installation for my system.The back office were also great dealing with network providers and my supplier to get me hooked up to the grid the day after install.
I can not fault my experience at all.
Inverter rating: 5/5
27 February 2023
Very good experience
Ekansh was very helpful with recommending a system to fit my budget.Very competitive pricing and prompt scheduling of installation.
Backend paperwork was handle well and feed in tariff required little input to arrange from power company.
26 February 2023
Informative Salesperson, Good Installation
Jordan was great explaining all the options - string inverters, optimisers, micro-inverters. Their price was the cheapest of the 3 quotes, and the salesperson seemed the most knowledgeable.When the delivery was made the micro-inverters were delayed coming from Sydney, so the installers turned up the following day all ready to go and could only get as far as putting the racks on the roof. The inverters arrived two days later.
I had to follow up a couple of times to find out when the installers would come back to finish the job. It was 10 days from their initial visit (no doubt they had a full schedule to juggle). They worked an extremely long day and by the end of it, everything was set up. 3 days later the inspector arrived and we now have a great working system.
23 February 2023
Amazing service amazing installation
Ekansh from Variety Solar was amazing as soon as I had a question about the installation or the products he immediately replied even after I’d signed the contract and paid the deposit. He confirmed with me the install would be done the day after settlement of the property and to my surprise they turned up on time and completed it that daySam the contractor was amazing and when the Independent electrician attended to sign off on the Job he commented he had seen his work before and it is always top notch which he confirmed after he got down from the roof
Would highly recommend Variety Solar and the contractor Engaged electrical
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 5/5
20 February 2023
Good balance of quality and price
The sales person from Variety was friendly and wasn't pushy like some of the others. He wanted to make sure I had a good understanding of the panels and inverters and was happy to give me a range of options and revisions when I wanted to make changes. Once I had decided to proceed, they were quick to arrange an installation date as soon as the Vic solar rebate was approved. On installation day, the installers were excellent and when there was a small issue with the invoice the customer service people were quick to rectify. There were some unavoidable delays with connection to the grid (this was happening around Christmas/New Year public holidays and on top of that the power distributor in the area had a fault with their web portal) but it went through as soon as possible after this. All up, I had a great experience with Variety and would recommend them to others.15 February 2023
Excellent customer service!
Jordan from Variety Solar Pty Ltd was the only sales agent that made the effort to explain the nuances of having a solar system installed. The first phone consultation was nothing short of educational for me as a customer without any knowledge of brands or specifications to look for. He was also prompt to respond to further inquiries during the entire process.The installation team was punctual, professional, and accommodating of particular demands we had as far as placement of battery and panels were concerned. They worked hard under the unrelenting heat from 8 am to 4 pm to get both panels and battery working. I wouldn't hesitate recommending this company in the future! A++
15 February 2023
Variety Solar were fantastic
Jordan was most helpful in explaining options and we locked in the system that suited us first. Communication was easy. The team headed by Joseph the Electrician did a fantastic job. Joseph was great in setting us up and explaining everything. We are very happy.Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
11 February 2023
Excellent all-round service
The sales process was timely and provided good information.The installation process was excellent - Idris & Mahmood take great pride in their work and this shows in the results.
The whole system was inspected promptly after installation and it's all good.
Great work.
24 January 2023
Great job start to finish
Great customer service and value for money.Jordan did an excellent job with info. He was available whenever I had a question and understood that I needed to take time to make my decision. A great help with advice about what would work for me.
The installer team led by Idris (ask for him if you can) was equally great. The team was super professional, hard working, polite and helped set up all the monitoring apps.
Definitely recommend.
23 January 2023
Quality Service
This has been a great experience from quote to installation. Ekansh was extremely helpful with with the specification of our system, quotation, helpful with VIC state rebate and coordination of the installation. Delivery of the system, installation and grid connection happened on consecutive days. A big thank you to all involved at Variety Solar.16 January 2023
customer service
Jordan was and still is very helpful and detailed on options available, explaining each option thoroughly, spent time returning and answering all questions.installers were prompt, polite and helpful.
everything to do with the purchase and install has gone well
06 January 2023
Easy process and quick installation
Multiple choice base on budget.Installation went smoothly without issue.
Panel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
Battery rating: 4/5
01 January 2023
Compare thoughtfully for Value for Money
Variety Solar has a competent and passionate sales advisor. He was thoughtfully considering options to meet my requirements and i trusted him with my business.Variety Solar were a well oiled machine -responding rapidly to my pre-Xmas install within 1 week of my contract commitment--that's good service!
The independent solar inspector said thay had done a good job of the install--it took 3 of them a whole day to install 13.2KW & 2 inverters.
Panel rating: 4/5
Inverter rating: 4/5
20 December 2022
Excellency!
Jordan was an excellent sales person from start to finish. Despite delays on our end, Jordan was great with communication and getting everything organised. Would definitely recommend Jordan and the company for any future installations in my social circle.31 October 2022
Great Experience
Great experience from Quote to Installation. Fast & reliable, did exactly what they promised. Very happy with performance of the systemPanel rating: 5/5
Inverter rating: 5/5
13 October 2022
Quality service
They didn’t wasted my time and knew what is allowed on my single phase house. I liked their pricing and quick installation.13 October 2022
Easy to deal with and timely responses.
The sales and quoting process was seamless.Salesperson was responsive.
Installation went well.
Customer service was effective and organised everything well.
Inverter rating: 5/5
01 October 2022
Easy to work with, timely installation and good/responsive customer service.
Easy sales and quoting processInstallation was timely, and the guys were polite.
Customer service is easily reachable and helpful.
09 September 2022
Variety Solar Service
From the first phone call there were no pressure selling. I found the questions they asked to be reasonable and the time it took from acceptance of quote to installation very prompt. The processing of paperwork and assistance in completing the forms was great. They could however be a bit better in the after job cleanup as I’m still finding bits of wire around the yard. I would not have a problem in recommending Variety Solar for anyone looking for a professional company.Inverter rating: 5/5
08 September 2022
Yet to have an up and running system
We decided to go with variety solar because we wanted our inverter installed in the garage. Also because the inverter quoted was a Fronuis.We have solar installed at our other property and wanted the same for our new residence.
We made it very clear that we wanted the inverter in the garage. Ad soon as we agreed and signed the contract they began with trying to get us to agree to install it outside or house in the wind and rain.
I had to press over and over we did not want it outside. Finally they came to install, but it would not work. They stated a replacement part for inverter is the reason. The part had arrived at our house and they state they will install it in five days. Hopefully then we have solar after two months of mucking around.
02 September 2022
Great service
They answered all our queries openly and honestly. They fully assisted with all the paperwork and applications for rebates. They arrived as promised to install and left the place tidy. There were no hidden costs, and all workers were polite and professional in their work and attitude. We were very happy with the final result and are enjoying our solar benefits.Inverter rating: 5/5
01 September 2022
Smooth Experience
We found the whole process from Variety Solar to be smooth and efficient, from the beginning ..They explained things clearly, installation was also smooth, they were a pleasure onsite hassle free & tidy workers.
It was a Great experience and highly recommend Variety Solar
25 August 2022
A very professional and personal service
We chose Variety Solar because the were very helpful, gave excellent advice on options, were constantly available by phone to answer our queries and provide advice, undertook an inspection before installation and the installers were very professional, tidy and were local guys.Their price for the system was reasonable and competitive. We have had them add the Solar Analytics monitoring system as well. We thank Vivyd Shah and his team at Variety and highly recommend them.
Great installation
Jordan from variety solar helped me with all my enquires and needs for my solar system, accompanied with great pricing, and from someone who has a back ground in the industry great installation they went above and beyond. Thanks again for the quick installation.