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Regions in TAS
Solar installers based in each region of Tasmania.
Where the solar installers are
42solar installers
Solar installers in Hobart
24 based here · Region
Solar installers in Launceston & North East
12 based here · Region
Solar installers in South East Tasmania
4 based here · Region
Solar installers in West & North West Tasmania
2 based here · Region
What to expect when hiring solar installers in Tasmania
Where solar installers in Tasmania are based, how to choose one, what the job should cost, what a good quote includes and which licence to check.
Where solar installers are based in Tasmania
Hobart has the most solar installers in Tasmania.
Solar installers based in each region
- None listed yet
- Water
The map shows approximately where businesses are based, but tradies will often travel for work. Darker shading means higher availability in an area.
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How to choose a good solar installer in Tasmania
Tasmania has plenty of well-reviewed solar installers to choose from. Use these numbers as a reference point when you compare profiles and quotes.
Most solar installers here are rated highly, so it helps to check how many reviews sit behind a rating. The typical solar installer has 16 reviews. Of the 33 rated solar installers based in Tasmania, 7 have 4.8 stars or more from at least 50 reviews.
SureQuote rankings take both star rating and review count into consideration to ensure you're seeing the best of the bunch. Updated October 2026.
- average rating
- 4.78
- typical reviews
- 16
- what the best have
- 4.8★ · 50+
Star rating
49% of solar installers here have a perfect 5.0
Number of reviews
Half have 16 or fewer reviews
How do areas in Tasmania compare?
| Area | Average star rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston & North East9 rated solar installers16 typical reviews | 4.82 | 9 | 16 |
| All Tasmania33 rated solar installers16 typical reviews | 4.78 | 33 | 16 |
| Hobart20 rated solar installers11 typical reviews | 4.74 | 20 | 11 |
What solar costs
Across Australia, solar typically runs $7,488 – $14,684 for residential solar installation, and $5,990 – $12,469 for residential battery installation.
Local prices vary, so these are typical Australia-wide ranges, not a quote for Tasmania. What you'll pay comes down to the size of the job, the condition of what's being worked on, and the finish you choose. Get a few quotes to see your exact number — it's free.
Things to consider before you book
The local conditions that shape the job, the best time of year to book, and what to sort out before you choose a solar installer.
Fire Safety Assessment May Apply
Most of Tasmania is designated bushfire prone land. A fire safety assessment may be needed for building works — check with your builder or council before starting. Vegetation management rules may apply for landscaping.
Heating and Insulation Are the Priority
Most of Tasmania is in a cool climate zone — heating is the priority for any climate control work, and good insulation makes a bigger difference here than in milder areas.
Seasonal Rainfall
Most of Tasmania gets moderate rainfall, so timing matters for exterior solar installer work. Targeting the drier months gives the best run of uninterrupted days.
What's in a good Solar quote?
A good quote spells out how the job is priced and what's covered — labour, materials, prep and clean-up — so you're comparing like for like. Check what each solar installer's quote covers before you choose.
Worth knowing: getting two or three quotes is the simplest way to land a fair price — and it costs you nothing.
- 01Hardware brand and model
Exact panel, inverter and battery, not vague labels.
- 02STC rebate deduction
The certificate discount shown off the gross price.
- 03CEC accreditation
The installer's Clean Energy Council number on the quote.
- 04Roof layout
A diagram showing panel positions, orientation and tilt.
- 05Workmanship warranty
In writing, five years minimum but ten is better.
- 06Access extras
Switchboard upgrades, scaffolding or tile-roof fees, named.
Cheapest isn't always the best. Check these before you hire anybody.
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Hiring a solar installer in TAS
What the law requires before and after you sign.
Solar installers need a licence in TAS for any job.
The solar installer needs an electrical practitioner licence. The business needs an electrical contractor licence.
- Licence
- Electrical contractor licence
- Categories
- Electrician
- Regulator
- Consumer Affairs Tasmania
- Written contractfrom$20,000
The contract must be in writing, dated and signed by both of you before work starts.
Applies to solar jobs.
- Deposit cap
The cap covers contracts of $20,000 or more. It is 10% below $50,000 and 5% from $50,000. It is 20% when most work is off-site.
Applies only to contracts of $20,000 or more. The cap is 10% below $50,000 and 5% at $50,000 or more.
- Cooling-off period5 business dayson contracts over $20,000
The days start once you have the signed contract and the consumer guide. Without the guide, you have 7 days from finding out.
Applies to solar jobs.
- Home warranty insurance
Doesn't apply to this work.
Sources: Occupational Licensing (Electrical Work) Regulations 2018, consumeraffairs.tas.gov.au, buildingstandards.tas.gov.au, Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
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Questions about solar in TAS
Do solar installers need a licence in TAS?
Solar installers need a licence in TAS for any job.
The solar installer needs an electrical practitioner licence. The business needs an electrical contractor licence.
The licence is the Electrical contractor licence.
How do I check a solar installer's licence in TAS?
Ask the solar installer for their licence number, then look them up on the Consumer Affairs Tasmania public register.
Check a licenceWho regulates solar installers in TAS?
Solar installers are regulated by Consumer Affairs Tasmania.
Are there exceptions to the licence rule for solar installers in TAS?
Extra-low-voltage work needs no electrical licence, but work on a fixed battery does.
Trained telecommunications technicians need no electrical licence for low-voltage work on telecommunications equipment.
Do I need a written contract with a solar installer in TAS?
Solar jobs from $20,000 need a written contract.
The contract must be in writing, dated and signed by both of you before work starts.
How much deposit can a solar installer ask for in TAS?
The cap covers contracts of $20,000 or more. It is 10% below $50,000 and 5% from $50,000. It is 20% when most work is off-site.
Applies only to contracts of $20,000 or more. The cap is 10% below $50,000 and 5% at $50,000 or more.
Does a solar installer have to give me home warranty insurance in TAS?
Doesn't apply to this work.
Is there a cooling-off period for a contract with a solar installer in TAS?
You have 5 business days to cool off on contracts over $20,000.
The days start once you have the signed contract and the consumer guide. Without the guide, you have 7 days from finding out.
Sources: Occupational Licensing (Electrical Work) Regulations 2018, consumeraffairs.tas.gov.au, buildingstandards.tas.gov.au, Residential Building Work Contracts and Dispute Resolution Act 2016. Checked 16 Oct 2026.
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