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DEAR Underwood Locals:

Picture this: your name’s Oliver, and you booked a solar power bloke.

Job’s “done” in 11 minutes. Five minutes of real work. A $280 invoice and no clue what was actually fixed.

Or worse: imagine you’re Charlotte—quoted $13k for 13 kW. Later you find someone offering better quality panels for half the price.

In 2018, the Clean Energy Regulator found 20% of solar installs had serious faults. 60% had major issues.

Underwood locals deserve better.

Being “fully licensed” and “compliant” isn’t impressive. It’s expected. That’s table stakes.

It’s not about the 5 Star reviews they have. It’s about you.

You want the call answered fast. The quote straight. The warranty rock solid. The gear built for salt, storms and summer heat.

And a team 100% trusted from Scarness to Burrum to show up, clean up, and do it right. The First Time.

That’s what matters.

That’s O’Brien®.
Solar Power Underwood TESTIMONIALS
Real Underwood locals.
Real Reviews.

15 Years Solar Power Underwood Inverter Warranty

25 Years Workmanship & Mounting Warranty

25 Years on all Solar Panels Panel Warranty

5 Day Rapid Repair & Solution Guarantee

1st Year Free - Service & Clean

One hundred years of combined experience in Australia and counting

DISCOVER WHY 8000+ LOCALS

100% Trust O’Brien® Solar Power Underwood

100+ years experience. 165,000 panels installed. No "Predatory" sales tactics. Your O’Brien® Solar Power is who locals call and 100% trust when they’re done gambling on cheap installs. And ready to lock in real savings that last, not regrets that cost you twice.

If We’re Late, We’re Not Mates

We show up when we say we will. No tradie no-shows, no smoko excuses. 24/7 Technical Support. 40+ directly employed staff. Or we don’t deserve your business.

Installs Built To Last 20 Years. Or It’s On Us.

Not 5–7 years like others, but 20. 24/7 remote performance monitoring. And if our install falls short, we wear the bill, not you.

Quality Work, Clean Finish. Or We Come Back for FREE.

We show up, wire it right, and leave no mess. If something’s off, we’re back to fix it—free. That’s the O’Brien® way.

O’Brien® vs The Rest — What Underwood Locals Deserve vs What They Often Get

What Matters O’Brien® Others
Peace of Mind ✅ Built to power your life for 20+ years. If it’s not right, we fix it—free. ❌ Constant callbacks, repeat faults
❌ “Predatory” high-pressure sales tactics and chasing people who’ve gone quiet.
Local Care ✅ You get solar power Underwood local experts who know your roof, your weather, your street.
✅ CEC/SAA Accredited Installers.
✅ We don’t subcontract our installs.
❌ Subbies from out of town. No one’s heard of them a week later.
Stress-Free Rebates ✅ We chase every warranty you’re owed. You trusted us. You kept the receipt. You’ll never chase a thing. ❌ You’re left Googling rebates while they move on to the next job.
❌ You’re losing sleep waiting for supplier agents to reply.
True Value ✅ No games. Fair price, premium gear. Our reputation is at stake. ❌ “Too good to be true” quote—until the extras start stacking up.
❌ Known for selling cheaper, underperforming panels to cut costs and maximise profits.
❌ More prone to needing solar repairs, wasting your already limited weekends.
Cleanliness ✅ Spotless-job promise. Sparkies who treat your home like it’s theirs. ❌ Screws left in gutters. Dirt on the driveway. No one owns the mess.
Reliability ✅ 8,500+ installs across the Fraser Coast.
✅ All electricians have individual accreditations.
✅ 140+ locations around Australia.
❌ Panels degrade fast. Batteries drop out. You’re paying for silence—not service.
❌ No certification. Lowest price often means lowest standards.
❌ When the going gets tough – they liquidate.
Support When You Need It ✅ Questions? Issues? We’re here. Not just during install—years after.
✅ One hundred years of combined experience in Australia and counting.
❌ Support team? More like support ghost. Good luck chasing a real human.
System Design for You ✅ Custom-fit design. No cookie-cutter installs. Built for your home, your goals. ❌ One-size-fits-nobody. Retrofits later cost you double.

From Big Brands to Local Homes — They Trust Us

 

Underwood DESERVES BETTER
Don't Get Burned By Bad Solar

❌ Cheap panels that die after 5 years.
❌ “Special Solar Power Underwood deals” that turn into hidden costs.
❌ Cowboys rushing 20 installs a week, leaving bodgy wiring behind.

✅ O’Brien Solar is built coastal-tough to last 20+ years.
✅ Fixed, upfront price. What we quote is what you pay.
✅ Clean, tidy installs. Done right the first time, every time.

Get $150 FREE SOLAR CONSULT — strictly 8 slots per day. Move quick — spots go faster than a Boxing Day tide.  

 

SHOW ME THE SAVINGS, MATE!

Who We Are

When Your Home’s On the Line, You Don’t Want “Some Bloke Off a List.”
You want someone local.
Someone proven. That’s why we built the O’Brien® Solar Power Underwood Member Network.
Real experts. In your area. Vetted. Trusted. Backed nationwide.

1,366

Network team members in 2024

165,000

Panels Installed

36,997

Total Happy customers in 2024

37 Metric

Tonnes Of Carbon Saved

53,000

kW's producing savings

9.1M

Estimated customer savings

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How much does solar panels cost?

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How much does solar panels cost?

How much do solar panels cost in Underwood? The average cost of installing solar panels ranges from $4,000 to $8,000 for a standard 6.6 kW system after government rebates. Smaller systems may start around $3,000, while larger 10 kW+ systems can cost $9,000 or more.

The exact price depends on the installer, the quality of the panels, and whether you add extras like a battery. Most Underwood households recover the investment within 3–5 years thanks to high sunshine levels and competitive feed-in tariffs.

Should you turn off solar panels in a cyclone?

Don't hire Electrians Near Me before reading this guide, 100% Trusted by Locals.

Should you turn off solar panels in a cyclone?

In regions like Underwood, where cyclone conditions can sometimes occur, you normally do not need to manually turn off your solar panels.

Solar systems in Australia are designed with automatic safety features: if the grid goes down, the inverter will shut off power to protect your home and utility workers. However, if severe weather is forecast—such as a cyclone—it’s wise to follow your installer’s advice, check your system’s manual, and switch off at the main solar isolator if recommended.

More important is securing your roof and making sure your panels are professionally installed, since cyclone safety is mostly about mounting strength rather than panel operation.

Can solar panels be recycled?

Can solar panels be recycled?

Yes — most modern solar panels can be recycled, and Australia has programs in place to do just that. Up to 95% of the materials, including glass, aluminum frames, and even silicon, can be recovered and reused. For homeowners in Underwood, this means your solar investment doesn’t just lower bills. It’s also part of a circular economy that keeps waste out of landfill.

Many local installers offering solar electric systems also partner with recycling initiatives, so when your panels eventually reach the end of their 20–30 year lifespan, they can be safely and responsibly recycled.

Is it worth getting solar panels in Bundaberg?

Is it worth getting solar panels in Bundaberg?

For most households, the answer is a clear yes. With Bundaberg’s abundant sunshine, installing solar panels is one of the smartest financial and environmental choices you can make. A well-sized system can cut power bills by 50–80%, and with feed-in tariffs still available, excess energy you don’t use can be sold back to the grid.

In Bundaberg, the average home system pays itself off in as little as 3 to 5 years, depending on usage and system size. Considering solar panels last 20–30 years, that means decades of free energy once the upfront cost is recovered. On top of that, federal rebates lower the purchase price, making the entry point more affordable than ever.

When you choose solar power services through a trusted local installer, you’re not just saving on bills. You’re also protecting yourself from rising energy costs, increasing your property value, and reducing your household’s carbon footprint. Add in Bundaberg’s ideal climate for solar production, and the return on investment is among the best in Australia.

So, is it worth it? In Bundaberg, going solar isn’t just worth it — it’s almost a no-brainer.

How do I get the best solar panels Underwood prices?

Let me shoot it straight. Anyone can slap panels on a roof and call it “cheap.” But cheap turns expensive the second your inverter blows, your warranty vanishes, or your panels quit after 5 years.

The best price isn’t the lowest number on a quote sheet. It’s the deal that saves you thousands over 20 years, keeps your bills down month after month, and comes with a crew that actually shows up when they say they will. That’s the price you want.

Pay once, enjoy forever.

How do we get the O’Brien® Quality help today?

Wanna lock us in? Simple. Pick up the phone, dial our number, and say, “I need you.” That’s it. No forms, no muckin’ about. One call and the job’s booked.

And there’s also a FREE CONSULT. But hurry. Limited to 8 slots/day.

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We make it easy with debit cards, all major credit cards, and Zip Pay — quick, secure, and no hassle.

✔ Set it and forget it with automatic direct-debit
✔ Zero hoops, zero hassle — we keep it simple
✔ Fast approvals so you’re sorted in days, not months

Stop waiting, stop stressing. Get the work done now, pay it off easy.

WE'RE LOCALS, TOO.

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