Shocking Report Reveals
The Truth About How Most
Solar Companies Operate
Shocking Report Reveals The Truth About How Most Solar Companies Operate
(and how to avoid getting burned)
(and how to avoid getting burned)
Every homeowner knows solar is the smart financial decision.
Every homeowner already knows solar is the smart financial decision.
THE STATE OF SOLAR IN NSW 2025
$0 Up-front costs.
$0 Up-front costs.
$0 Up-front finance
0% interest finance.
Government rebates knock off up to $20,000 off your system.
Government rebates knock off anywhere from $2000 up to $20,000 (panels & solar battery) off your system.
Savings that slash your electricity bills by up to 100%
Savings that slash your electricity bills by up to 100%
The decision to go solar is smart.
You already know all of this.
But the process to get it installed in Sydney?
That’s where things get ugly…
The decision to go solar is smart.
You already know all of this.
But the process to get it installed in Sydney?
That’s where things get ugly…
Solar is a no-brainer.
You're probably well aware by now.
But trying to get it installed in Sydney?
That’s where things get ugly…
Solar is a no-brainer.
You're probably well aware by now.
But trying to get it installed in Sydney?
That’s where things get ugly…
What really happens when you start looking for
What really happens when you start looking for
Solar in Sydney.
Solar in Sydney.
1
Requesting a quote
Requesting a quote
Requesting a quote
You search for solar installers, or find an ad that offers a "free quote" or "$0 upfront solar". So you decide to fill in the form.
You search for solar installers, or find an ad that offers a "free quote" or "$0 upfront solar". So you decide to fill in the form.
You search for solar installers, or find an ad that offers a "free quote" or "$0 upfront solar". So you decide to fill in the form.
Your details are received by one company right? WRONG. You've just given your details to an aggregator who sells your information to 5+ companies.
Your details are received by one company right? WRONG. You've just given your details to an aggregator who sells your information to 5+ companies.
Your details are received by one company right? WRONG. You've just given your details to an aggregator who sells your information to 5+ companies.
The result? You get spam called. We're talking dozens of calls within the first few hours, all trying to rush you into a consultation.
The result? You get spam called. We're talking dozens of calls within the first few hours, all trying to rush you into a consultation.
The result? You get spam called. We're talking dozens of calls within the first few hours, all trying to rush you into a consultation.
2
The consultation
The consultation
The consultation
You agree to a consultation with whoever catches you at the best time. They send someone to your home, inspect roof, get your electricity bills, assess shade and orientation.
You agree to a consultation with whoever catches you at the best time.
You agree to a consultation with whoever catches you at the best time. They send someone to your home, inspect roof, get your electricity bills, assess shade and orientation.
They send someone to your home, for an inspection.
The hidden detail however, is that this solar expert is rarely the installer. They're a sales rep who will often push you for the system that pays them the best margin, rather than the system best suited for your home. The installation is then subcontracted to the actual company installing your system.
You feel the sales rep pushing you towards a particular system, and you're not entirely sure why.
The hidden detail however, is that this solar expert is rarely the installer. They're a sales rep who will often push you for the system that pays them the best margin, rather than the system best suited for your home. The installation is then subcontracted to the actual company installing your system.
So, to give yourself the best chance of selecting the best system and the best installers, you get a few more quotes.
3
Choosing an installer
Choosing an installer
Choosing an installer
You start getting quotes from a few companies. The prices and specs of each system vary WILDLY.
So now you've received a few more quotes from various installers.
You start getting quotes from a few companies. The prices and specs of each system vary WILDLY.
And you realize… the prices and specs of each system vary WILDLY.
Add in the hidden fees, unclear warranty terms, and misleading "rebate" claims; and suddenly choosing the right installer feels impossible.
Add in the hidden fees, unclear warranty terms, and misleading "rebate" claims; and suddenly choosing the right installer feels impossible.
Add in the hidden fees, unclear warranty terms, and misleading "rebate" claims; and suddenly choosing the right installer feels impossible.
4
The long wait
The long wait
The long wait
From there, there installer handles grid connection paperwork. Errors and delays are common, and updates are rarely communicated. Don't be surprised if you experience weeks of silence during this phase.
After you choose an installer, they handle grid connection paperwork.
Errors and delays are common, and updates are rarely communicated.
You may experience weeks, sometimes months of silence during this stage.
From there, there installer handles grid connection paperwork. Errors and delays are common, and updates are rarely communicated. Don't be surprised if you experience weeks of silence during this phase.
5
Installation day
Installation day
Installation day
The big day finally arrives. But the people doing your installation often aren’t the same ones who sold you the system. In many cases, you have no idea who they are or where they came from.
The big day finally arrives. But the people doing your installation often aren’t the same ones who sold you the system. In many cases, you have no idea who they are or where they came from.
Because of that disconnect, mistakes are common; messy wiring, panels mounted poorly, or roof seals left open (causing leaks later). More hands in the process means more chances for error.
Because of that disconnect, mistakes are common; messy wiring, panels mounted poorly, or roof seals left open (causing leaks later). More hands in the process means more chances for error.
Beware: There's often extra 'variation' charges on the day of installation,
Beware: There's often extra 'variation' charges on the day of installation.
Beware: There's often extra 'variation' charges on the day of installation,
The big day finally arrives. But the team that show up is completely different to the ones who sold you the system!
You have no idea who they are or where they came from.
Because of that disconnect, mistakes are common; messy wiring, panels mounted poorly, or roof seals left open (causing leaks later).
More hands in the process means more chances for error.
6
No support
No support
No support
You’re told your solar system is covered. 25 years on panels, 10 on the inverter. Sounds solid right?
You’re told your solar system is covered. 25 years on panels, 10 on the inverter. Sounds solid right?
You’re told your solar system is covered. 25 years on panels, 10 on the inverter. Sounds solid right?
Here’s the catch: it’s a manufacturer’s warranty, not an installer warranty.
Here’s the catch: it’s a manufacturer’s warranty, not an installer warranty.
Here’s the catch: it’s a manufacturer’s warranty, not an installer warranty.
So if the company that sold or fitted your system disappears, you’re on your own chasing the manufacturer for help if any problems occur with your system!
So if the company that sold or fitted your system disappears, you’re on your own chasing the manufacturer for help if any problems occur with your system!
So if the company that sold or fitted your system disappears, you’re on your own chasing the manufacturer for help if any problems occur with your system!
A BETTER APPROACH
So how do you avoid all of this headache?
So how do you avoid all of this headache?
A BETTER APPROACH
Well, you could spend hours researching every solar company, comparing system specs, and holding installers accountable through every step.
Well, you could spend hours researching every solar company, comparing system specs, and holding installers accountable through every step.
But most Sydney homeowners don’t have the time, or the technical know-how, to do all that.
But most Sydney homeowners don’t have the time, or the technical know-how, to do all that.
That’s exactly why WattsRight Solar Brokers was created.
That’s exactly why WattsRight Solar Brokers was founded.
We do the research, comparisons, and the negotiation for you. So you get the right system, at the best price, without the stress - and all through one point of contact.
We do the research, comparisons, and the negotiation for you. So you get the right system, at the best price, without the stress - and all through one point of contact.
SOLAR MADE EASY
The WattsRight™ Process
The WattsRight™ Process
The WattsRight™ Process
SOLAR MADE EASY
1
1
1
Quick info check
Quick info check
Quick info check
Send us your basic details and your average quarterly electricity bill.
This allows us to estimate your energy usage and determine the most appropriate system size for your home.
Send us your basic details and average quarterly electricity bill.
This allows us to estimate your energy usage and determine the most appropriate system size for your home.
Send us your basic details and your average quarterly electricity bill.
This allows us to estimate your energy usage and determine the most appropriate system size for your home.
2
Home Inspection
Home Inspection
We visit your home to assess roof orientation, pitch, shading, switchboard capacity, and overall structural suitability.
Ensuring that every system we recommend is accurately designed for your property.
We visit your home to assess roof orientation, pitch, shading, switchboard capacity, and overall structural suitability.
Ensuring that every system we recommend is accurately designed for your property.
2
Home inspection
We visit your home to assess roof orientation, pitch, shading, switchboard capacity, and overall structural suitability.
Ensuring that every system we recommend is accurately designed for your property.
3
See your options
See your options
See your options
We gather multiple quotes from top-rated, CEC-accredited installers.
We help you understand the difference between various systems and which ones are most appropriate for the needs of your home.
We gather multiple quotes from top-rated, CEC-accredited installers.
We gather multiple quotes from top-rated, CEC-accredited installers.
We help you understand the difference between various systems and which ones are most appropriate for the needs of your home.
We help you understand the difference between various systems and which ones are most appropriate for the needs of your home.
4
Better pricing
Better pricing
Better pricing
We make them compete for your business, and secure the best deal.
We make installers compete for your business, and secure the best deal.
We make them compete for your business, and secure the best deal.
5
Smooth installation
Smooth installation
We manage the entire project from start to finish, and keep installers accountable with transparent updates.
We manage the entire project from start to finish, and keep installers accountable with transparent updates.
5
Smooth installation
Should you choose to proceed, we manage the entire project from start to finish, and keep installers accountable with transparent updates.
6
Ongoing support
Ongoing Support
Ongoing support
We're your single point of contact for any questions, warranty claims, or future upgrades.
We're your single point of contact for any questions, warranty claims, or future upgrades.
We're your single point of contact for any questions, warranty claims, or future upgrades.
THE CHOICE IS YOURS
Old Way vs Better Way
Old Way vs Better Way
THE CHOICE IS YOURS
Typical Installer
Typical
Process
WattsRight
Process™
WattsRight
Process™
Quote Requests
Quote Requests
Sold to 3-5 companies
Sold to 3-5 companies
Your information's kept private
Your information's kept private
Contact
Contact
Spammed with cold calls
Spammed with cold calls
One point of contact
One point of contact
Installer Selection
Installer Selection
Uninformed
No quality control - you pick whoever reaches you first
Best-rated, CEC-accredited
Best-rated, CEC-accredited, and appropriate.
Pricing
Pricing
Inflated or unclear
Inflated or unclear
Transparent, side-by-side system comparisons between quotes
Transparent, side-by-side system comparisons between quotes
Warranty Support
Warranty Support
Often limited to manufacturer's warranty
Manufacturer warranty only - installer may disappear
Workmanship, manufacturer & inverter warranty + roof penetration protection.
Workmanship, manufacturer & inverter warranty + roof penetration protection.
Extra costs
Extra costs
Hidden markups & last-minute variation charges
Hidden markups & last-minute variation charges
$0 extra (installer pays referral fee)
$0 extra (installers pay us a referral fee)
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Your enquiry will only be used to provide personalised solar recommendations.
By submitting this form, you agree to receive relevant communication regarding your estimate from WattsRight (via SMS or phone).
You may opt out at any time.
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