"Born and raised in Brisbane" is how Renewlec Solar and Electrical introduces itself. The firm, which lists Herston, Queensland, as its contact suburb, describes itself as a local solar and battery specialist for Queensland homes and businesses. Its homepage sums up the approach in a single line: "We keep solar simple."

Renewlec says it offers solar sales and installation for residential, commercial and multi-complex properties. It describes an in-house team of accredited technicians and says solar should not be a "cookie cutter" approach, so it works closely with customers to understand their needs. Its homepage also mentions transparent pricing, flexible payment options and a free, no-obligation site assessment.

Residential and Commercial Solar

On its residential and commercial solar page, Renewlec says it "will never sell you a system we wouldn't install at our own home or business". The firm says it will be open and transparent in finding a system that is right for each customer, and will work within the customer's budget. It says it offers customer support based in Brisbane and that all installs are completed by its in-house accredited electricians.

The firm also says it has installed most of the popular solar brands and has narrowed its range to a select handful of suppliers. It says it chose them for their quality, design and customer support.

Rows of rooftop solar panels across the roofs of a two-storey weatherboard home under a clear blue sky.
Rooftop solar panels on a two-storey home, published on the company's website. Image: Renewlec Solar and Electrical.

Solar Battery Systems and EV Chargers

Renewlec's solar battery systems page says a battery needs careful consideration of a household's usage, its current solar system and what it hopes to achieve. The benefits it lists include storing energy for night usage or overcast days, a monitoring app, the option to charge from the grid when energy prices are low, and taking part in a virtual power plant. It adds that home backup during grid outages is possible but that not all systems can achieve this.

For electric vehicle drivers, the firm's EV chargers page says it can install standard fast chargers or smart chargers that communicate directly with a solar system. Renewlec says it can also assist with charging stations for businesses. It describes charging from solar during the day, or scheduling charging for low-cost periods overnight.

Heat Pumps and General Electrical

Renewlec describes heat pumps as working by "pulling heat from outside air into the water" rather than heating an element. The firm says a heat pump can use energy generated by a solar system to provide hot water at night. It names iStore as its preferred heat pump partner, and says it may be able to supply other brands on request.

Calling itself a "one stop shop", Renewlec lists a range of general electrical services to help customers electrify their homes. The list includes split system air conditioning, powerpoints, LED lighting, ceiling fans, CCTV installation, electric stove and cooktop installations, switchboard upgrades, and complete wiring of new homes, extensions and renovations.

Aerial view of a rural home with a rooftop solar array, a pool, water tanks and a ute towing a trailer on the lawn.
An aerial view of a rooftop solar array, published on the company's website. Image: Renewlec Solar and Electrical.

Solshare for Body Corporates

For body corporates and people living in a multi-dwelling complex, Renewlec says it is a partner of Allume Solshare. Its Solshare page describes the system as allowing a single solar system to be shared among multiple occupants of a building, including common areas. The firm offers an in-depth site assessment to help work out whether Solshare suits a building.

Renewlec also publishes a blog of solar and battery guides for Brisbane homes. Its guides cover heat pump hot water, EV charger installation, solar feed-in tariffs in South East Queensland and the cost of solar batteries in Brisbane.