100% Australian-owned, we proudly install premium residential & commercial solar solutions as the leading solar installers in Melbourne, saving our customers thousands by switching to clean, reliable, quality solar products. We understand the unique needs of Australians & are dedicated to delivering tailored solutions.
Reducing your electricity bills as you use less conventional electricity sources
Harnessing solar energy, which is a free and renewable power source.
All solar panel & battery systems are designed by SAA-accredited designers.We only employ the best solar installers
Increasing property value by the addition of a home solar system.
Minimising your carbon footprint and dependence on fossil-fuelled electricity
Providing access to a reliable energy source, especially during power failures or outages
Because solar should be done right – the first time.
At Winki Energy, we don’t cut corners. We deliver quality systems, honest advice, and expert workmanship that’s built to last. Whether you’re a homeowner, business, or community organisation, we make the journey to clean energy simple, transparent, and stress-free.
To make clean energy simple, accessible, and built to last – by delivering honest advice, quality systems, and expert service that empowers our customers to take control of their energy future.
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We are committed to providing a seamless solar experience, so we offer complimentary site assessments to understand your energy needs and create a tailored solar and battery solution for you.
Everything is done in-house to ensure a hassle-free solar panel and battery installation process, from sales to design to installation by our CEC-accredited solar and battery installers in Melbourne.
From the design phase to installation, our priority is ensuring that your solar system and battery provides the greatest possible return on investment and delivers long-term savings.
Our commitment extends beyond solar system and battery installation – we can monitor your system's performance, providing peace of mind by ensuring its ongoing reliability for years to come.
We use best-in-class products, back our work with a 10-year workmanship warranty and guarantee our team is accredited.
All solar panel & battery systems are designed by SAA-accredited designers. We only employ the best solar installers.
All systems are installed by licensed electricians and SAA accredited solar & battery installers in Melbourne.
All performance estimates are completed using accurate data and conservative when it comes to cost.
10-year inverter warranty and 25-year product & performance warranties on solar panels.
Answers to the most common questions about solar installation, battery systems and long-term energy savings in Melbourne.
Victorian households can apply for the Solar Victoria PV rebate of up to $1,400, plus an optional interest-free loan for the same amount. Winki Energy handles eligibility checks and paperwork so you do not risk installing before approval.
Yes. Victoria offers up to $1,400 for eligible heat pump or solar hot water systems. Winki Energy can bundle this with your Melbourne solar design to maximise whole-of-home savings.
From 1 July 2025 Victoria no longer sets a regulated minimum feed-in tariff. Retailers now set their own rates and structures. Winki Energy models retailer plans in your proposal so you choose a FiT that suits your usage, not just the headline cents per kWh.
From 1 July 2025 the Cheaper Home Batteries program offers roughly 30 percent off eligible battery systems. Winki Energy specifies CEC-approved batteries, sizes storage correctly for your rooftop PV and tariff, and helps combine federal support with any state offers where allowed.
Melbourne DNSPs CitiPower, Powercor and United Energy have been trialling flexible export limits. Instead of a fixed cap, the limit can rise or fall based on local network capacity. Winki Energy configures compliant inverters and applies for the best available export setting on your street.
Yes. New systems must use inverters compliant with AS/NZS 4777.2:2020, including updated response modes that support grid stability. Winki Energy only installs gear listed to this standard and sets the correct DNSP profiles.
A VPP lets your battery earn by supporting the grid during events. Offers vary by retailer and aggregator. Returns can be attractive but are not guaranteed. Winki Energy vets VPP-ready hardware and explains trade-offs, including fixed payment vs performance-based models.
It can. Three-phase can improve inverter options and may allow higher approved export capacity under flexible export schemes, subject to local network limits. Winki Energy confirms your phase supply, applies to the DNSP for optimal export, and designs for compliance and yield.
We start with your smart-meter data and retailer plan, model panel orientation for Melbourne’s climate, apply local DNSP settings, and layer in battery, EV charging and heat-pump timing. You get a line-by-line proposal that reflects current rebates, FiTs and network rules so the system performs on your bill, not just on paper. As a leading Melbourne solar retailer, Winki Energy uses this data driven approach to ensure the system is optimised for your specific home and tariff structure.
Yes, for most households, because daytime self-consumption offsets high retail rates even if the export value is lower. Winki Energy’s proposals show payback using your interval data, then compare add-on batteries, time-of-use shifting and hot-water electrification to shorten payback further. Context: FiTs are retailer-set from July 2025, and minimum demand events are increasing, which favours self-use.
