Residential Solar Installation Adelaide | TFA Solar

Residential solar panel installation on a home in Adelaide

TFA Solar · Residential solar

Residential Solar Installation in Adelaide

The local solar & battery installers you can trust.

Solar and batteries for your home, sized to how your household actually uses power. Installed by our own team.

Get a quote for your home → Call (08) 8390 0096

Solar panelsHome batteriesBattery readyEV charging

Installing residential solar in SA since the early 2000s
Based at Carey Gully, installing right across SA
SAA accredited retailer, NETCC approved seller
Our own in-house team, sale to install
4.9 stars from around 119 Google reviews

Reviews

What South Australian homeowners say

      EXCELLENT  
   Based on 127 reviews 
    
 
 
 
   
 
 
       Posted on Google  
   
   felix Paterson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great communication. Extremely efficient. Very very happy with the outcome of a large off grid system and car charger!
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   paul waitt 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jason Jacob Ryan and crew great job. Very professional.  Worth investing and doing it properly.  And thank you to Chris for starting the ball rolling.    Just had additional battery added…Rocked up on time as organised…. efficient… job done .. no fuss.  Very happy  Thanks boys and girls
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Jessica McIntyre 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. TFA provided excellent service and they made the whole process of updating our solar really easy. Definitely recommend.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Kim Jones 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Exceptional company to deal with, from initial enquiry through to site visit then recommendations and installation.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Robert McTavish 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Everything as promised, when promised, great process including after sales. Local too. Definitely recommend.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   peter fitzgerald 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The professional conduct of TFA was impressive and the teamwork on the day was excellent
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Steve Oelsner 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We are return customers of TFA Solar, and once again, their work was exceptional.
We requested an off-grid system for our out-of-town block to future-proof our energy needs for our impending shift to the country.
They designed a system comprised of a Sigen 48kw battery, 12kw inverter, and 18kw of solar panels.
Jason, with his friendly and efficient team, were very helpful with some extras that we needed, and had the job done well within the day, with very neat and professional results.
Many thanks again guys, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend TFA Solar to anyone requiring an on or off grid solar system designed for your individual needs.
Many thanks also to Alice and Amy for their great communication and administrative skills throughout.
Cheers
Steve
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Emilia “Emilia19” Emilia 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The company's job was done with high standards. I would definitely recommend their service.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Dariusz Kuczynski 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Received amazing service from TFA Solar. I've ordered 10kw solar + 10kw inverter with 24kwh battery. Other companies quoted more for smaller system with worse components. At the day of the installation, Luke Wagner arrived early, explained the process and was always ready to answer my questions. Extremely calm and down to earth guy. Same as the rest of the team  The whole setup took maybe 5-6 hours and done, you're connected. What's important, with a good company you're also buying after sale service and warranty claims. With TFA Solar I think I can sleep well assured they got my back.
  
 
      Posted on Google  
   
   Rob Tideman 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We just had TFA do a major upgrade of our off grid set up to a new Sigen lithium battery, inverter and EV charger. The service, install and subsequent support have all been first rate and we are very happy with the new system. I would definitely recommend TFA to anyone upgrading or installing a solar system as they have been great to deal with.

Residential Solar Installation Adelaide | TFA Solar

Residential solar

Solar built around your house, not a package price

We install residential solar and home batteries across Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills and regional South Australia.

Family started, based at Carey Gully, on South Australian roofs. Every system is sized to your roof, your shading and your usage.

Why bother

What solar on your home solves

South Australia has some of the highest power prices in the country and the tightest export rules. Both change what a good home system looks like.

The problem

Bills that only move one way

Rates are high and the daily supply charge lands whether you use much or not. Feed-in tariffs are now worth a fraction of what they were.

What makes it worse

The wrong system costs you twice

Too big and you export power you are barely paid for. Too small and you still buy at peak rates. A cheap install on a shaded roof underperforms from day one.

What we do

Size it to your usage, then stand behind it

Sized to your daytime usage, not your roof space
Our own installers, never subcontracted
Minimum five year whole-of-system warranty

4.9 / 5Around 119 Google reviews

Up to 30%Off a home battery under the federal rebate

5 year minimumWhole-of-system warranty

What we install

Residential solar, batteries and EV charging

Most homes start with panels and add storage later. We build the first system so the second step is simple.

Grid connected

Residential Solar Panels

Grid-connected solar sized around your daytime usage. We handle the design, the network application and the install.

On-grid solar systems

Battery ready

Battery Ready Systems

A hybrid inverter now means adding a battery later is straightforward instead of a rework.

Hybrid systems

Storage

Home Batteries

Use what you make at night instead of buying it back. Up to around 30 percent off through the federal battery program.

Solar battery systems

Retrofit

Adding a Battery Later

We retrofit batteries to existing solar, including systems we did not install.

Retro-fit battery systems

EV charging

Home EV Charger Installation

Sigenergy (AC or DC, with bidirectional charging), Sungrow, GoodWe and Tesla. Bundled into a solar quote or on its own.

EV charger installation

We install and service equipment from these brands, and we will tell you plainly why we have recommended one for your home.

Brands we install

Recent work

Systems we have put in lately

Each of these was sized to the household rather than picked off a price list.

Adelaide Hills 8.36kW PV + 16kWh battery

19 x 440W Jinko panels with a Sigenergy controller, plus a gateway for full blackout protection.

Crafers 40kWh battery

Designed around seasonal shading, a common issue in the Hills. Sized to cover usage day and night.

Three phase 27.7kW PV + 48kWh battery

A large array paired with Sigenergy storage, an EV charger and gateway backup.

Three phase 19.4kW PV + 48kWh battery

Run through a 25kW inverter, with several options put forward before the homeowner chose.

Why us

Why choose TFA Solar for your home

The TFA Solar team on a residential solar installation in the Adelaide Hills

A small team, so you are not a job number

The person who quotes your system is on the team that installs it. One number to call, before and after.

No pressure, no same-day sign-ups

We are all in-house and we do not use pressure sales. Our Open Solar quotes show the expected savings and performance graphs, so you can see what you are buying before you decide.

One of the first solar companies in South Australia

Plenty of companies that sold solar in that time no longer exist, which is why we spend a fair amount of time repairing their work.

Our own installers, on our own jobs

Never subcontracted. Every system carries a minimum five year whole-of-system and installation warranty.

We know this network and this terrain

Export limits, SWER supplies, shaded blocks and bushfire prone sites are routine for us, not the occasional exception.

The process

How we work, from first call to aftercare

Reach out

Call, email, or come and see us at a market.
Quote and chat

We talk through your setup and needs over the phone, then send a detailed quote.
Site visit

We check inverter and battery placement, panel fitment, and answer your questions. No same-day sign-ups.
Approval

Once you are happy, sign the quote. We handle the SAPN and rebate approvals and lock in your date.
Installation day

On site at 7.45am, usually finished by the afternoon. We walk you through the monitoring app before we go.
Aftercare

We monitor your system early on and help with smart meter upgrades. Come back in two to five years for a clean and service.

Service areas

Where we install residential solar

Based at Carey Gully, installing across metropolitan Adelaide, the Hills and regional South Australia.

Metropolitan Adelaide

Gawler to Aldinga

Around half of our work sits in the suburbs and out on the plains.

Gawler
Angle Vale
Salisbury
Mawson Lakes
Port Adelaide
Seaton
Henley Beach
Glenelg
Brighton
Marion
Hallett Cove
Morphett Vale
Aldinga

Adelaide Hills

The community on our doorstep

We specialise in the Hills because we live here.

Stirling
Aldgate
Bridgewater
Crafers
Uraidla
Carey Gully
Lobethal
Woodside
Birdwood
Hahndorf
Mount Barker
Nairne
Echunga
Macclesfield
Kersbrook

Rural and regional SA

Beyond the Hills

North of Port Wakefield and south of Murray Bridge, few doors are out of reach.

Nuriootpa
Williamstown
Two Wells
Port Wakefield
Mannum
Murray Bridge
Strathalbyn
Mount Compass
Goolwa
Victor Harbor
Normanville

FAQs

Common questions about home solar

How much does residential solar cost in Adelaide?

There is no set package price. Every quote is built around your usage, your roof and your plans, with rebates already deducted.

What size system does my house need?

It depends on how much power you use during the day, not how much roof you have. Exporting is worth very little now, so an oversized system costs more than it returns.

What rebates can I get?

Panels attract federal certificates that come off the price at the point of sale. Home batteries attract up to around 30 percent off through the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program.

How much you can claim depends on the size of the battery. Batteries from 5 to 14kWh claim the full amount, 14 to 28kWh claim 60 percent, and 28 to 50kWh claim 15 percent. The rate steps down every six months through to the end of 2030.

Rebate amounts move, so we confirm the figure that applies to your system when we quote, and it comes off the price rather than being claimed back later.

Should I add a battery now or later?

Either works. A hybrid inverter now makes adding storage later straightforward instead of a rework. If you are ready now, the rebate steps down every six months, so waiting generally means claiming less.

Will my solar keep the house running in a blackout?

Only if the battery is specified with backup and the switchboard is wired for it. Tell us at the site visit, because it changes which battery we recommend.

How long does an install take?

We are on site at 7.45am and usually finished by the afternoon, with our own team. Before we leave we walk you through the monitoring app.

What happens after it is installed?

We keep an eye on your system early on and help with a smart meter upgrade if you need one. After that, give us a call any time. We suggest a clean and service every two to five years to keep it performing.

Which areas do you cover?

All of metropolitan Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills, and rural and regional South Australia. Not sure if you are in range? Give us a call.

Find us

Based at Carey Gully, in the middle of the Hills

Workshop 9 Deviation Road, Carey Gully SA 5144
Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm

felix Paterson

Great communication. Extremely efficient. Very very happy with the outcome of a large off grid system and car charger!

paul waitt

Jason Jacob Ryan and crew great job. Very professional. Worth investing and doing it properly. And thank you to Chris for starting the ball rolling. Just had additional battery added…Rocked up on time as organised…. efficient… job done .. no fuss. Very happy Thanks boys and girls

Jessica McIntyre

TFA provided excellent service and they made the whole process of updating our solar really easy. Definitely recommend.

Kim Jones

Exceptional company to deal with, from initial enquiry through to site visit then recommendations and installation.

Robert McTavish

Everything as promised, when promised, great process including after sales. Local too. Definitely recommend.

peter fitzgerald

The professional conduct of TFA was impressive and the teamwork on the day was excellent

Steve Oelsner

We are return customers of TFA Solar, and once again, their work was exceptional. We requested an off-grid system for our out-of-town block to future-proof our energy needs for our impending shift to the country. They designed a system comprised of a Sigen 48kw battery, 12kw inverter, and 18kw of solar panels. Jason, with his friendly and efficient team, were very helpful with some extras that we needed, and had the job done well within the day, with very neat and professional results. Many thanks again guys, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend TFA Solar to anyone requiring an on or off grid solar system designed for your individual needs. Many thanks also to Alice and Amy for their great communication and administrative skills throughout. Cheers Steve

Emilia “Emilia19” Emilia

The company's job was done with high standards. I would definitely recommend their service.

Dariusz Kuczynski

Received amazing service from TFA Solar. I've ordered 10kw solar + 10kw inverter with 24kwh battery. Other companies quoted more for smaller system with worse components. At the day of the installation, Luke Wagner arrived early, explained the process and was always ready to answer my questions. Extremely calm and down to earth guy. Same as the rest of the team The whole setup took maybe 5-6 hours and done, you're connected. What's important, with a good company you're also buying after sale service and warranty claims. With TFA Solar I think I can sleep well assured they got my back.

Rob Tideman

We just had TFA do a major upgrade of our off grid set up to a new Sigen lithium battery, inverter and EV charger. The service, install and subsequent support have all been first rate and we are very happy with the new system. I would definitely recommend TFA to anyone upgrading or installing a solar system as they have been great to deal with.