Vetting a New Solar and Battery Manufacturer Checklist (Free)

Vetting a New Solar and Battery Manufacturer Checklist (Free)

August 24, 2026•1 min read

Before you put your name behind a new brand, check who is really behind it. This checklist walks you through eight checks for vetting a solar or battery manufacturer, with a place to record your decision.

New brands arrive fast when rebates roll out, and installers are left carrying the cost when support goes quiet or a fault turns up. This free checklist covers business address, local track record, support, distribution, fault history, instructions and paperwork, so you can decide with your eyes open.

What’s included

  • Eight checks, from business address to paperwork trail

  • A support line test and a distribution check

  • A decision box and space for notes to keep on file

  • Free — no catch

Your presenter

Pat Southwell — Licensed Electrical Inspector

Pat inspects solar and battery systems across Victoria every week. Every checklist we publish is built from what he actually finds on site.

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