SunWiz 2026 Local Solar Hero Award Winners — Australia

#1 Local Solar Hero — Wide Bay

Solahart Fraser Coast is a solar energy company that provides complete solar solutions including solar panels, battery storage, hot water systems, and EV chargers to homes and businesses in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland, Australia. They are part of Solahart, which claims to be Australia’s original solar company with over 70 years of experience since 1953, and they were recognized as the #1 Local Solar Hero for Wide Bay in the 2026 SunWiz Awards. The company distinguishes itself through local expertise, industry-leading warranties up to 30 years, and flexible payment options including $0 deposit plans.

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#1 Local Solar Hero — Hunter Valley (exc Newcastle)

Solahart Newcastle is a solar energy company that sells, installs, and services solar power systems, solar batteries, solar hot water systems, and heat pumps throughout the Newcastle Hunter region in Australia. The company has been operating locally for over 25 years and is part of the larger Solahart brand, which has 70 years of global experience and over 1 million installations worldwide. What makes them notable is their strong local reputation with over 1,500 positive reviews, their use of local staff rather than contractors, and recent recognition as award winners including Canstar Blue’s top solar installer ranking and multiple 2026 SunWiz Awards for the Newcastle and Hunter Valley regions.

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#1 Local Solar Hero — Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

Solahart Newcastle is a solar energy company that sells, installs, and services solar power systems, solar batteries, solar hot water systems, and heat pumps throughout the Newcastle Hunter region in Australia. The company has been operating locally for over 25 years and is part of the larger Solahart brand, which has 70 years of global experience and over 1 million installations worldwide. What makes them notable is their strong local reputation with over 1,500 positive reviews, their use of local staff rather than contractors, and recent recognition as award winners including Canstar Blue’s top solar installer ranking and multiple 2026 SunWiz Awards for the Newcastle and Hunter Valley regions.

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#1 Local Solar Hero — Coffs Harbour

Coffs Solar Energy is a solar energy company that provides residential and commercial solar panel installations, battery systems, and related services in the Coffs Harbour area on NSW’s Mid-North Coast. The company emphasizes its local roots and community focus, with staff living and working in the region they serve. They have established a strong reputation in the area, recently being named the #1 solar installer on the Mid North Coast by SunWiz and maintaining 5-star Google reviews from local customers.

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#1 Local Solar Hero — Perth South West

Perth Solar Warehouse is a locally-owned solar superstore that supplies and installs solar panels, home batteries, and EV chargers for residential and commercial customers in Perth, Western Australia. Operating since 2004 as part of McKercher Corporation, they offer warehouse-direct pricing on solar packages and are notable for being a Tesla Premium Installer with over 20 years of energy business experience. They stand out for their strong local reputation with 4.9/5 stars across 1600+ reviews and recent recognition as a top solar installer in Western Australia.

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#1 Local Solar Hero — West & North West

Genr8 Energy is an Australian renewable energy company that specializes in solar, battery storage, and EV charging solutions for residential and commercial clients in northwest Tasmania. Founded in 2018 by directors Karl and Nathan, the company has served over 2,500 clients and positions itself as a community-focused local provider. What makes them notable is their strong regional presence and recent recognition, winning multiple 2026 SunWiz Awards including #1 Most Popular in Tasmania and #1 Local Solar Hero for West & North West regions.

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Local Solar Hero — Sydney Sutherland & Shire

Think Renewable is an Australian solar company that specializes in solar panel and battery installations for homes and businesses, positioning itself around making "sustainability simple" with end-to-end installation services handled by accredited electricians. The company operates across Australia and offers additional services including EV chargers and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) programs, helping customers access government rebates and payment plans. They are notable for their strong industry recognition, having received multiple 2026 SunWiz Awards including ranking in the top 10 nationally for most popular solar installers and achieving top ratings in several state and national categories for both solar and energy storage systems.

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Local Solar Hero — Sydney Northern Beaches

Think Renewable is an Australian solar company that specializes in solar panel and battery installations for homes and businesses, positioning itself around making "sustainability simple" with end-to-end installation services handled by accredited electricians. The company operates across Australia and offers additional services including EV chargers and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) programs, helping customers access government rebates and payment plans. They are notable for their strong industry recognition, having received multiple 2026 SunWiz Awards including ranking in the top 10 nationally for most popular solar installers and achieving top ratings in several state and national categories for both solar and energy storage systems.

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Local Solar Hero — Sydney Eastern Suburbs

Think Renewable is an Australian solar company that specializes in solar panel and battery installations for homes and businesses, positioning itself around making "sustainability simple" with end-to-end installation services handled by accredited electricians. The company operates across Australia and offers additional services including EV chargers and Virtual Power Plant (VPP) programs, helping customers access government rebates and payment plans. They are notable for their strong industry recognition, having received multiple 2026 SunWiz Awards including ranking in the top 10 nationally for most popular solar installers and achieving top ratings in several state and national categories for both solar and energy storage systems.

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#1 Local Solar Hero — Perth Inner

Positive Energy Solutions is an Australian solar company that specializes in premium solar panels, batteries, hot water systems, and EV chargers for residential and commercial customers. They operate primarily in Perth and the broader Western Australia region, positioning themselves as local solar experts. The company is notable for their strong performance in battery installations, ranking #3 in battery volume in Western Australia and #1 as a Local Solar Hero in Perth Inner according to the 2026 SunWiz Awards.

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Local Solar Hero — Australian Capital Territory

Solar4Life is an Australian solar company that provides residential and commercial solar solutions, including solar panels, battery storage systems, inverters, EV chargers, and heat pump hot water systems. Based on their recognition in the SunWiz Awards, they operate prominently in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), where they achieved #2 rankings in both battery volume and solar PV volume leadership. What makes them notable is their comprehensive product range spanning the entire solar ecosystem and their strong market position in the ACT, earning recognition as a "Local Solar Hero" with an effective YouTube marketing campaign.

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Local Solar Hero — Logan-Beaudesert

LMS Electrical is a solar installation company that specializes in residential and commercial solar energy solutions across South East Queensland, including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and surrounding areas. Operating since 2013 with over 30 years of industry experience, they have installed more than 2,000 solar systems using only fully qualified electricians rather than subcontractors. What makes them notable is their industry-leading 10-year workmanship warranty, recent recognition as award winners in the 2026 SunWiz Awards including "Top 20 PV QLD," and their comprehensive approach that includes ongoing monitoring and support beyond just installation.

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Local Solar Hero — Brisbane-South

LMS Electrical is a solar installation company that specializes in residential and commercial solar energy solutions across South East Queensland, including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and surrounding areas. Operating since 2013 with over 30 years of industry experience, they have installed more than 2,000 solar systems using only fully qualified electricians rather than subcontractors. What makes them notable is their industry-leading 10-year workmanship warranty, recent recognition as award winners in the 2026 SunWiz Awards including "Top 20 PV QLD," and their comprehensive approach that includes ongoing monitoring and support beyond just installation.

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Local Solar Hero — Hunter Valley

AG Solar is an Australian renewable energy company founded in 2017 that provides solar panel installations, battery storage, EV chargers, and other clean energy solutions for residential and commercial customers. The company operates primarily across Sydney and the Illawarra region from their base in Caringbah, using only in-house trained teams rather than contractors. What makes them notable is their strong local focus and recognition as an award-winning solar business, including multiple 2026 SunWiz Awards such as #1 Local Solar Hero in Hunter Valley and Newcastle regions, and ranking in the top 10 PV retailers in NSW.

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Local Solar Hero — Newcastle

AG Solar is an Australian renewable energy company founded in 2017 that provides solar panel installations, battery storage, EV chargers, and other clean energy solutions for residential and commercial customers. The company operates primarily across Sydney and the Illawarra region from their base in Caringbah, using only in-house trained teams rather than contractors. What makes them notable is their strong local focus and recognition as an award-winning solar business, including multiple 2026 SunWiz Awards such as #1 Local Solar Hero in Hunter Valley and Newcastle regions, and ranking in the top 10 PV retailers in NSW.

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Local Solar Hero — Toowoomba

Arctic Energy is a family-owned solar power company based in Toowoomba, Queensland, that specializes in designing and installing residential and commercial solar energy systems. They operate primarily in the Toowoomba area and broader Darling Downs region, managing all installations in-house with their team of qualified tradesmen and certified installers. What makes them notable is their combination of cutting-edge solar technology with personalized local service, their multi-trade expertise, and their strong community involvement, including sponsoring local sports teams and participating in community projects.

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