About Canstar’s Most Satisfied Customers Solar Installers Awards
Canstar’s Most Satisfied Customers Awards shine a light on solar system installers with the happiest customers in Australia. We ask customers to rate their satisfaction with their current solar installer based on important criteria like customer service and advice, solar system performance, installation process, durability and set-up cost.
Numbers crunched by Canstar’s researchers:
- 1,840 customers surveyed
- 20 providers assessed
- Five providers shortlisted
- One award winner
The best solar installers in 2026
The brands rated are listed below in order of best overall satisfaction.
1. Solahart

Australian-owned Solahart is the 2026 winner of the Most Satisfied Customers Award for Solar Installers.
Making its mark with solar hot water systems, Solahart has since expanded its services to include solar panels, smart home and energy storage solutions for Australian households and businesses. Having operated for more than 70 years, the company claims to have installed over one million solar panels in the country and offers a variety of packages for solar panels, solar batteries, home energy management systems, electric vehicle chargers
2. Solargain

Australian-owned Solargain has almost two decades of industry experience, with a log of more than 94,000 installations. Specialising in solar panels, solar hot water and battery storage systems, this retailer has a range of pre-established packages to suit the needs of households. As a New Energy Tech Approved Seller, Solargain also offers a dedicated service and support centre for its customers. Solargain is this year’s runner-up for overall satisfaction, but it beats out the competition with the highest score in the setup cost and performance categories.
3. Origin Energy

One of Australia’s biggest energy providers, Origin also retails solar products through its network of preferred partners. Origin Energy offers a range of solar panel packages and products, which customers can match to their energy needs by using the company’s free solar assessment tool. Customers can also unlock a higher solar feed-in tariff through Origin’s exclusive Solar Partner Plus plan, which is available if you install solar through an Origin partner. Origin places third in this year’s shortlist for overall satisfaction.
4. Arise Solar

Arise Solar states it is a 100% Australian-owned company, offering a range of renewable energy solutions to homes and businesses. It packs a lengthy 25-year+ performance warranty on its solar panels and has flexible card payment options available, including interest-free payment plans. Arise Solar specialises in residential systems from 6.6 kilowatts (kW) to 20kW, along with solar batteries and smart EV chargers. It also offers solar panel cleaning and solar panel maintenance packages. Arise Solar is the fourth-placing solar installer for overall satisfaction.
5. SolarHub

With a decade of service under its belt, SolarHub offers a variety of solar and energy products to households and businesses in Canberra, Melbourne, Illawarra/Shoalhaven and the South Coast. Its main focus areas include solar panels and battery systems, electric vehicle charging, air conditioning, hot water systems and induction cooktops. SolarHub sits in fifth place for overall satisfaction.
Previous winners for solar installers
- 2025: Solargain
- 2024: Solargain & Solahart
- 2023: Solahart
- 2022: Solargain
- 2021: Solargain
- 2020: Solahart
















