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Melbourne Energy Group

Melbourne Energy Group

5.0(21 reviews)See reviews ↓·Melbourne

About the company

Melbourne Energy Group is a solar panel installation company based in Melbourne with over 12 years of solar experience. The company was founded by two individuals, including Shane Smillie, who has over 15 years of experience in the electrical industry. Melbourne Energy Group employs over 15 staff and is accredited to install throughout Australia. It holds Clean Energy Council accreditation and delivers installations through an accredited EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) framework.

The team includes accredited designers, engineers, and installers. Melbourne Energy Group offers commercial solar, battery, and EV charging solutions, as well as finance solutions including CapEx, Lease-to-Own, and PPA. The company delivered a 55kW commercial solar installation for Services Australia Centrelink Box Hill. It has completed projects for clients such as Australian Unity Aged Care, Uniting Age Well, Mentone Grammar, and Bacchus Marsh Parts Centre.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Replacing an older solar system or adding a battery alongside new panels is the kind of work Melbourne Energy Group is repeatedly praised for, and the feedback follows a consistent pattern. Reviewers often note that detailed information and well-priced quotes were supplied up front, helping them compare options and settle on the right system for the property. Installation crews are described as efficient and well organised, arriving when expected and finishing the job with little disruption, while the resulting workmanship is called neat and of a high standard.

Shane and Toby are singled out by several customers for their professionalism, friendliness and readiness to answer questions at every stage. Communication stands out as another repeated strength, with enquiries handled quickly and approval paperwork progressed without delay. Customers in Dandenong South and across Melbourne also mention that the amount charged matched the original quote, which reviewers describe as fair and transparent. Teams are spoken of as polite, respectful of the home and competent throughout, including when a damaged street connection was noticed and an attempt was made to repair it. New panels, batteries and full system replacements all draw the same steady approval.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Jim Curtis12 May 2026

We had solar panels and a battery installed by the Melbourne Energy Group. They were incredibly professional, answered all our questions, and were responsive to our needs. The installers arrived and finished on time and delivered a very tidy installation. Cannot fault the service. Highly recommend.

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Leigh Z17 September 2025

Excellent company to deal with, service is amazing, the entire process was seamless and they use quality components. Highly recommend

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Peter “Panaghiotis” Ford26 March 2024

It is not often you manage to find such a friendly and professional company. We had another solar installer who let us down badly. Toby and crew stepped in and re-installed the panels and cabling compliant with the regulations. The end result is a very tidy and effective installation. We are now looking at extending the panels using a method recommended by Toby. I love the guy, he is great.

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Emily Jones19 January 2024

I had my solar panels installed by Melbourne Energy Group and I cannot speak highly enough of them. Shane was awesome to deal with. He was friendly, knowledgeable and provided me with enough information to make a very informed decision about the install. The installation itself was smooth and seamless, with no delays. The team were professional, polite and respectful. I would have no hesitation recommending Melbourne Energy Group to anyone that is looking for a professional, high quality company to install their solar panel system.

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Leon25 October 2023

Recently had a system installed at my home. Very happy with it all, it's been working great. The install was done on time and with a minimal amount of disruption. The team were polite, respectful and competent. Would happily recommend MEG to anyone

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Kathy Head8 September 2023

We recently had our old solar system replaced and a battery installed by MEG. From the outset they were fantastic to deal with - friendly, helpful staff in all areas. The installers were fantastic, friendly and helpful - well trained and respectful of us and our property. Any queries, pre and post installation, have been attended to professionally and swiftly. I would not hesitate to recommend MEG to anyone.

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TechScrew TV7 September 2023

I recently used Melb Energy Group to design and install my residential solar and battery backup system in Beaconsfield Upper. They organised everything and the lead time was only a couple of weeks. I wanted a slightly different setup to normal and Shane was very accommodating. Nothing was too hard- great attitude by all the staff. The smartphone app they use is easy to navigate. If I can use it- anyone can. Thanks guys Paul

Solar panel installers in Melbourne compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 9 businesses in this category in Melbourne are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Southeast Solar Australia★ 5,054No
2Australian Eco Energy★ 5,043No
3Melbourne Energy Group (this page)★ 5,021Yes
4365 Solar Australia★ 4,9165Yes
5Energy Saviours★ 4,9124Yes
Contact
+61389099230www.melbourneenergygroup.com.au18 Federation Rd, Dandenong South VIC 3175
Working hours
Monday00:00–24:00
Tuesday00:00–24:00
Wednesday00:00–24:00
Thursday00:00–24:00
Friday00:00–24:00
Saturday00:00–24:00
Sunday00:00–24:00