CITY TO SURF SOLAR

Belmont

Strategy

PV Solar System

Energy Efficiency

KW Installed 7.02

Technology

Trina 390W Panels

Fronius Primo Inverter

Client

Paul Newton

Completion Date: February 2022

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The challenge

Paul Newman’s house is home to five family members, so rising electricity bills had been concerning him for a while. He wanted to reduce his family’s energy costs by using a company that could manage the entire process, from design to connection. Valuing the ethos and community spirit of a local business, Paul chose City to Surf Solar to manage his solar system design and installation due to the company’s proven track record in the consumer solar space.

Our solution

Stock issues were a challenge at the start of this project. However, City to Surf Solar completed the project on time by providing a higher kilowatt system that was already in stock. City to Surf Solar designed and installed a 7.02 kW system with 18 Trina 390W panels and a Fronius Primo 8kW inverter. The panels were mounted west facing with no additional tilt.

The result

City to Surf Solar successfully installed Paul’s solar system without any problems on-site. The system is already providing Paul with a significant reduction in his family’s energy costs. This reduction in energy costs is being delivered through an estimated annual production of 9,642kWh. Since the installation of the system, Paul has at least halved his family’s energy bills within the first few months, equating to an average daily cost of $1.35 — a great result for a family home.

Customer Feedback

“We’re happy with City to Surf Solar’s service. Not only did they manage everything from design and installation to connection, but the team addressed equipment shortages by providing us with larger panels and a bigger inverter. We’re grateful to City to Surf Solar for their excellent service and commitment to delivering our solar install on time. I recommend City to Surf Solar to anyone looking to save on their residential energy costs.”

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Google Rating

4.7

Based on 47 reviews

City To Surf Solar

4.7

Sue T

11:39 20 Oct 21

Installed solar PV system for a few weeks. Working well. Great experience liaising with City to Surf Solar. Using local people for installation. Professional and helpful. Also appreciate their honesty of letting us know we overpaid them (Vic solar rebate)

Sam Chilly

21:34 23 Sep 21

Our solar invert broken, we were search for, and recommended by a Lara resident, he said city to surf solar did very good job for them. So they were right. Matthew come to install new solar inverter for us. To my surprise his job so clean, tidy and beautiful. And very grateful we have him to do the job… he also follows the government and his own company COVID rules. We also very happy with. We are happy to recommend to anyone wanted to do solar job…

Nick Clements

01:48 14 May 21

Highly recommend! Kurt, Daniel and Colin were professional and punctual throughout the whole process. Cannot fault the level of service or quality of product.

Aleks Milojevic

00:48 24 Apr 21

Honest and approahcable with regards to questions about solar and solar installation. Installed and initiated the system without issue. Left a clean worksite upon completion. Clear outline of how work was going to progress and followed up after the system was passed by inspectors and the energy provider.There are many installers in the market place - found a lot of questionable ones and a few good ones - CTS was professional, competitively priced, and open in discussion.

Andy Bernau

03:26 19 Jan 21

We talked with a number of Solar installers and we were impressed with City to Surf Solar's honesty and approach. I cannot thank the team enough for all the help during the end to end process.The help given in getting our rebate was second to none, the communication throughout was great and the installation team are professional and friendly. Cannot fault any aspect.We are now the very happy owners of solar panels and our battery system. Thanks to the City to Surf Solar team.

Dawn Casey

08:20 14 Jan 21

I have nothing but the highest praise for my dealings ( pre-during & post) with City To Surf Solar. Sharmaine explained every step of the process in terms I understood, & the workmanship ( on my roof in 30 degree heat)Was exceedingly well done.A+ all round.

Jayden Post

04:52 14 Jan 21

Heard about terrible service and install experiences from other local solar companies but happy to say that this couldn't have been any further from the reality with City to Surf Solar. The communication from the first call was outstanding - clear and timely. All our questions were always answered in advance and the process from start to finish was completed without a hitch. Incredibly grateful for the work and service provided. Highly recommend!

Ed Sloane

02:55 26 Nov 20

Did a great job on our solar upgrade. Very good communication going over our options prior to making a decision and a quality install with great follow up.

Janet Tozer

03:42 12 Nov 20

Delightful company to work with. Highly recommended

Margaret Weddell

03:31 28 Sep 20

City to Surf were highly recommended. From my initial discussion to the installation of the solar panels, the communication and service has been excellent. All employees have been very pleasant and the information provided has been informative. I will certainly be recommending City to Surf

Crashed Bike Rebuilds

05:10 16 Sep 20

Just had my system installed. No problems at all with the whole process. System neatly installed and the system recommended (micro invertors and enphase system interface easy to use and check on line. in the last 7 days only one day have I used more than I made

paul keown

01:57 20 Aug 20

Great and professional service pre, during, and post installation. The installation crew were very professional, had diligent work ethic, and left without trace. The young crew were very conscious of the covid situation wearing masks and distancing throughout. The office interactions has been excellent with a steady supply of appropriate communications. I'd definitely recommend.

Sharmaine Brockenshire

10:14 10 Aug 20

Andrea Turner

09:45 05 Aug 20

Very professional in presentation, work ethic and manners. Did a great job of installation and follow up has been excellent. Great at keeping us informed .

Barbara Walker

00:23 05 Aug 20

Very happy with solar and battery explained everything fully, received operating manual with details of system. Impressed with showroom looking at working system. Thanks Dennis and Barbara

Rodney Weeks

02:13 22 Jul 20

The work was quick, clean and professionally completed. I did not have to do anything, all was arranged for me. I fully recommend them for your solar needs.

Your Hosts

02:22 21 Jul 20

Impeccable! Reliable, efficient and courteous service with a very impressive result. My thanks to Daniel & Levi and the boys on the ground and the office team who dealt with the red tape with ease. May the sun shine!

Simon Berris

11:00 09 Jul 20

City to Surf SolarThe whole process with City to surf solar was just easy. There was no stress involved regarding rebates or power supplier, it all went so smooth.The young crew installing the system on the day we’re very courteous, professional and a very efficient team.Thanks to City to Surf Solar, this has been the best decision we have made.

Barry Agnew

03:21 06 Jul 20

This was a great experience to go through the help was always at hand also the hole process was fully explained to us from the start.We were impressed with the installation & work practices.

Malcolm Barker

11:00 02 Jun 20

Just had new system installed. Service was great, they walked us through the process and answered our questions. Responded to any phone calls and did what they said they would. Could not recommend more highly!!

Sue Twigg

06:27 13 May 20

I have been very happy with the professional service offered by City to Surf Solar. They walked me through the grant applications with patience and then made a site visit to determine the best configuration and placement of panels for my home. The young guys who installed my system were excellent and worked tirelessly from early morning until evening to get the job done. I am very happy to recommend City to Surf Solar.

Carol Bates

11:07 01 May 20

From start to finish City to Surf solar were very easy to deal with. Very professional in every step, arrived on time and installed efficiently. Pleasure to deal with. Thanks guys.

Gary Van Someren

01:24 08 Apr 20

After trying to deal with three other solar companies and getting nowhere, City to Surf were very good.Communication was excellent and the guys that did the installation were fantastic.Full marks to City to Surf.

Chris M

01:35 26 Mar 20

Very pleased with courtesy and efficiency of the team and the follow up. Would recommend City to Surf to anyone wanting to install solar panels.

Steve Bricknell

09:54 10 Mar 20

City to Surf Solar has communicated all along the way and a great job done by a great bunch. Thanks You!

Graham Lamb

06:48 01 Mar 20

We were happy with the way we were guided through the process. The options were explained to us and at no point did we feel we were being pressured into a decision. Very happy with our system.

Rod Greer

23:21 27 Feb 20

City to Solar were an efficient friendly and very professional firm to deal with throughout the process. Their assistance was particularly valuable when working through the rebates.

James Hood

22:57 24 Feb 20

Excellent! I shopped around for months for a Solar company in Geelong, I even considered installers from elsewhere in the state and in the end City to Surf Solar won with great assistance and service. The system is neat and well installed, the site was left clean and all additional connection was completed promptly. I recommend shopping around, but I'm sure City to Surf will be fighting for the top of your list.

johnnie longrange

23:32 07 Feb 20

Every thing went to plan and system running beautifully. Now energy neutral. The best and most efficient panels and expertly and efficiently installed.Thanks City to Surf.

John Pohlman

00:28 03 Feb 20

So glad we picked City to Surf Solar for our domestic solar system. They were very professional and efficient and communicated each step very well. The installation team turned up on time and were a lovely bunch of guys, very respectful and personable. The team in the office smoothed all the paperwork out so for us it was a stress-less and seamless installation. Very happy to recommend them.

Bree Sarah

21:59 16 Jan 20

Highly professional, efficient and reliable team, would recommend them to anyone wishing to get solar for their homes. Everyone from the office staff to the tradesmen were brilliant from start to finish. Thanks City to Surf

Jess Elizabeth

22:02 08 Jan 20

Excellent service, highly recommend. Kurt and the team have been fantastic to do with on our install of solar. They showed up on time every time, install was seamless and they were all really friendly and knowledgeable, best in the business by far!

ted manhal

06:08 21 Nov 19

Prompt, friendly and professional . The Tesla battery install went seamlessly.Recommend the company without reservation.

Garry Gilbert

22:15 15 Nov 19

From the beginning to the recent completion of the project, all the team at City To Surf were courteous, professional and efficient. They sell top quality product and have the product knowledge to support and assist the customer in making an appropriate choice. Should anyone be contemplating solar installation I thoroughly recommend City To Surf.

Greg Stark

03:22 11 Nov 19

This company was with us all of the way, from on-site inspection and advice, applying for government rebates, through to installation from friendly tradesmen, and then the follow up required for credits for exports of power to the grid. Equipment is first class. Can't fault any aspect and happy to recommend this established local installer

Milton Howard

10:52 04 Nov 19

Just had our solar installation completed with a great bunch of guys. They arrived on time and when terrible weather prevented job completion, it was simply rescheduled for a few days later. Very easy to work with, pleasant and attention to detail was excellent.The solar panels placement on the garage roof is a work of art and I would give the job a 10/10.Many thanks to everyone involved for a great job well done

Martin Brandwyk

08:48 25 Oct 19

The City to Surf solar team were fantastic all the way from the quote through to the completion of the installation. Very efficient, reliable and easy to deal with. This is the second time i have used them to install solar and i would recommend them to anyone. Thanks very much to the entire team at City to Surf solar

Amanda Firenze

20:47 19 Oct 19

Very impressed with every aspect of their service - quote information was promptly supplied and easy to understand. When our existing hot water service packed it in early, they managed to move our booking up the line, so we had hot water again within a couple of days. Staff were polite and organised. I would highly recommend City to Surf Solar.

chad foulkes

23:50 14 Oct 19

The City to Surf crew were great. I really like it when.....- companies provide information- quotes that make sense and tell me everything I need- state when they can deliver & they actually deliverCity to Surf Solar did all this.The installation crew were professional, friendly, knowledgeable.Very happy to have gone with them

Bill Johnsen

03:31 10 Sep 19

We just had City to Surf install our solar panels. We found them to be very helpful during the sales process and provided good advice in working our way through the Government rebate schemes.The team of installers turned up on time were very helpful and friendly and got a huge job down like a well practised team that knew what they were doing.I have no hesitation in recommending them.Now all I need is sunshine

Rob

01:03 22 Jun 19

Had Bill and Dan come out to do a switchboard upgrade (after City to Surf did a solar install a few months earlier). Service and workmanship were spot on and was very happy with their work. Would highly recommend them for solar or switchboard work.

Lonny Sutton

11:35 29 Oct 18

Excellent install, great service, great price, and local. Can't beat them. I shopped around for months before finding these guys. Even had a quote from one company for 3 times more money, and half the size system.

Adrian Karpicz

10:58 13 Sep 17

Had a pleasant experience dealing with the team from City to Surf Solar. Great customer service from start to finish.

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Facebook Rating

4.6

Based on 20 reviews

City to Surf Solar

4.6

Gail Mick Spong

11:56 19 Jan 21

We would like to thank the City To Surf Administration and Installation team very much for a job well done. It has been a pleasure to have you install our Solar P V. System. M & G Spong.

Heather Beale

07:20 17 Nov 20

Dan and Andrew have done an amazing job installing a stand alone solar system at our beautiful beach hut at Melanesia. Thank you!

Sandy Gray

00:47 22 Jul 20

Great service over a number of years - quality product and very friendly but professional onsite teams.

Jenna Robinson

03:41 17 Jul 20

Great company to deal with. Excellent customer service, lots of informative information, speedy installers. Super happy with how our solar panel installation went.

Malcolm Barker

12:23 27 May 20

City to Surf have recently installed our new system. Very responsive, walked us through the process, easy to deal with and very happy with the end result. Could not speak more highly of them.

Judy Sedger

01:22 27 May 20

City to Surf Solar were excellent from day 1. Communication, site visits, rebate info, installation ,after sales service and help, could not fault them. A great company with informed, professional staff. Thank you.

Michael Bond

08:50 12 Feb 20

Highly recommend CTSS
From start to finish, service was great.
Luke and lads were here early on a very hot day. Amazing job. After installation inspection (the next day) and Powercor made required changes over the weekend. Handled all rebates etc.
Thanks for all your help

John Pohlman

00:21 03 Feb 20

Very happy to recommend City to Surf Solar for a domestic solar system. From the initial contact via their website right through to the installation and sign-off, they were fantastic and we are a very satisfied with the result.

Tony Dunstan

05:27 07 Oct 19

Hi I recommend that anyone who is looking for a reliable , informative , quality work and people as i have found
in City to Solar dont bother looking else where.From Steve the sales person down to the trades people, frieldly
and very helpful with product information and ongoing transition to solar and battery .
Take a bow everyone at City to Surf Solar.
Kind regards Tony Dunstan

Sarah Carroll

05:31 01 Jul 19

Excellent service with a thorough explanation of installed equipment and follow up built in.

Lisa Flatman

05:44 23 Feb 19

Professional all the way and our system was installed very well. Our electricity bill has halved in the last month plus we have a small credit to carry over!

Noel McDonald

05:50 03 Dec 18

Very Professional Group of People to Work With, Thankyou.

Carlo Di Martino

04:58 05 Jul 17

Melody Hu

09:16 08 Feb 17

Norm Cheale

01:21 16 Dec 16

City to Surf Solar have just completed the installation of storage batteries for my existing solar panels. Their service was great and was finished on time with minimal disruption. They were efficient and friendly and we now have a very neat and tidy installation.
A related job done at the same time proved easier than anticipated and so they gave me a 33% reduction on the original quote.
I can thoroughly recommend these guys - thank you City to Surf Solar.

Joseph Wursthorn

23:02 28 Sep 13

Nicole Louise

11:33 25 May 13

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Google Rating

4.7

Based on 47 reviews

City To Surf Solar

4.7

Sue T

11:39 20 Oct 21

Sam Chilly

21:34 23 Sep 21

Nick Clements

01:48 14 May 21

Highly recommend! Kurt, Daniel and Colin were professional and punctual throughout the whole process. Cannot fault the level of service or quality of product.

00:48 24 Apr 21

03:26 19 Jan 21

08:20 14 Jan 21

04:52 14 Jan 21

02:55 26 Nov 20

Did a great job on our solar upgrade. Very good communication going over our options prior to making a decision and a quality install with great follow up.

Janet Tozer

03:42 12 Nov 20

Delightful company to work with. Highly recommended

Margaret Weddell

03:31 28 Sep 20

Crashed Bike Rebuilds

05:10 16 Sep 20

paul keown

01:57 20 Aug 20

Sharmaine Brockenshire

10:14 10 Aug 20

Andrea Turner

09:45 05 Aug 20

Very professional in presentation, work ethic and manners. Did a great job of installation and follow up has been excellent. Great at keeping us informed .

Barbara Walker

00:23 05 Aug 20

Very happy with solar and battery explained everything fully, received operating manual with details of system. Impressed with showroom looking at working system. Thanks Dennis and Barbara

Rodney Weeks

02:13 22 Jul 20

The work was quick, clean and professionally completed. I did not have to do anything, all was arranged for me. I fully recommend them for your solar needs.

Your Hosts

02:22 21 Jul 20

Simon Berris

11:00 09 Jul 20

Barry Agnew

03:21 06 Jul 20

This was a great experience to go through the help was always at hand also the hole process was fully explained to us from the start.We were impressed with the installation & work practices.

Malcolm Barker

11:00 02 Jun 20

Sue Twigg

06:27 13 May 20

Carol Bates

11:07 01 May 20

From start to finish City to Surf solar were very easy to deal with. Very professional in every step, arrived on time and installed efficiently. Pleasure to deal with. Thanks guys.

Gary Van Someren

01:24 08 Apr 20

Chris M

01:35 26 Mar 20

Very pleased with courtesy and efficiency of the team and the follow up. Would recommend City to Surf to anyone wanting to install solar panels.

Steve Bricknell

09:54 10 Mar 20

City to Surf Solar has communicated all along the way and a great job done by a great bunch. Thanks You!

Graham Lamb

06:48 01 Mar 20

We were happy with the way we were guided through the process. The options were explained to us and at no point did we feel we were being pressured into a decision. Very happy with our system.

Rod Greer

23:21 27 Feb 20

City to Solar were an efficient friendly and very professional firm to deal with throughout the process. Their assistance was particularly valuable when working through the rebates.

James Hood

22:57 24 Feb 20

johnnie longrange

23:32 07 Feb 20

Every thing went to plan and system running beautifully. Now energy neutral. The best and most efficient panels and expertly and efficiently installed.Thanks City to Surf.

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21:59 16 Jan 20

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06:08 21 Nov 19

Prompt, friendly and professional . The Tesla battery install went seamlessly.Recommend the company without reservation.

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10:58 13 Sep 17

Had a pleasant experience dealing with the team from City to Surf Solar. Great customer service from start to finish.

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Facebook Rating

4.6

Based on 20 reviews

City to Surf Solar

4.6

Gail Mick Spong

11:56 19 Jan 21

We would like to thank the City To Surf Administration and Installation team very much for a job well done. It has been a pleasure to have you install our Solar P V. System. M & G Spong.

Heather Beale

07:20 17 Nov 20

Dan and Andrew have done an amazing job installing a stand alone solar system at our beautiful beach hut at Melanesia. Thank you!

Sandy Gray

00:47 22 Jul 20

Great service over a number of years - quality product and very friendly but professional onsite teams.

Jenna Robinson

03:41 17 Jul 20

Great company to deal with. Excellent customer service, lots of informative information, speedy installers. Super happy with how our solar panel installation went.

Malcolm Barker

12:23 27 May 20

City to Surf have recently installed our new system. Very responsive, walked us through the process, easy to deal with and very happy with the end result. Could not speak more highly of them.

01:22 27 May 20

08:50 12 Feb 20

00:21 03 Feb 20

05:27 07 Oct 19

05:31 01 Jul 19

Excellent service with a thorough explanation of installed equipment and follow up built in.

Lisa Flatman

05:44 23 Feb 19

Professional all the way and our system was installed very well. Our electricity bill has halved in the last month plus we have a small credit to carry over!

Noel McDonald

05:50 03 Dec 18

Very Professional Group of People to Work With, Thankyou.

04:58 05 Jul 17

09:16 08 Feb 17

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23:02 28 Sep 13