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Solar inverter replacement in Melbourne

When the inverter fails, your panels stop paying their way. We replace it with one matched to your panels, and ready for a battery if you want one.

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Like-for-like or battery-readyAny original installerOld unit removed

Signs your inverter is failing

The inverter is the hardest-working part of a solar system, and usually the first to go.

01

Error codes or a warning light

Write the code down or take a photo. It tells us a lot.

02

A blank screen in daylight

It may have shut down, or lost power from the panels.

03

Output has dropped

Your app or bill shows less solar than the same time last year.

04

Hot, buzzing or a burning smell

Switch it off using the label steps and call us. If there is smoke, call 000.

Repair or replace?

On a newer inverter still under warranty, we contact the manufacturer and repair or replace under warranty where we can.

On an older unit, a repair can cost a large share of a new one and leave you with old technology. We show you both options in writing.

Replacement options

  • Like-for-likeThe simplest swap, matched to your panels.
  • Hybrid inverterBattery-ready, so storage is easier to add later.
  • Inverter and battery togetherThe federal battery discount applies to the battery.
  • Tesla Powerwall 3A battery with a solar inverter built in.
Home battery and inverter on a garage wall with neat conduit

Thinking about a battery anyway?

If your inverter has failed, it can make sense to do the battery at the same time: one visit, one switchboard job, one set of paperwork.

The federal battery discount steps down on 1 January 2027, so the timing matters.

Home batteries
The federal battery discount drops on 1 January 2027. It is set by installation date. Battery rebates in Victoria

Straight answers

Ask us anything else. If it is not worth doing, we will say so.

Ask us a question

Will a new inverter work with my old panels?

Usually, yes. We check the panel strings, voltage and condition before recommending a model.

Is there a rebate for replacing an inverter?

Not on its own. The federal discount applies to batteries, so it only helps if you add one.

Do I need to tell my power company?

We handle any network paperwork the change needs.

How long does a replacement take?

Most straightforward swaps are done in one visit. We confirm timing on your quote.

Often done together

Solar repairs

Any brand, any installer, even if they have gone.

Home batteries

Store your solar for the evening, with backup options.

Tesla Powerwall 3

Battery and solar inverter in one unit.

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