Bradford Energy Review & Guide
Update 2024: Bradford Energy is no longer offering new installations to customers. However, the company has said it will continue to maintain and service existing solar systems, including honouring warranties and offering ongoing aftersales support.
Please treat the below product information as historical only.
Bradford Energy is one of Australia’s oldest and most well-known solar installers. With more than 85 years of energy experience and backing by CSR, Australia’s oldest manufacturer, Bradford Energy has built a reputation for quality solar products and expert services.
Bradford Energy is a founding signatory of the CEC Code of Conduct, with sustainability being a high priority. Bradford Energy claims to be committed to ‘industry best practice’, with Tesla and CEC accredited installers that provide customers with a high standard of service.
Bradford Energy previously sold and installed solar panels, storage units, inverters and monitoring systems nationwide. Its key products were the Bradford ‘SolarPack’ and ‘ChargePack’ which bundle together all the components a household needs to get started with solar. In this article, we take a look at the products previously on offer from Bradford Energy.
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Bradford Solar Energy Packs
Bradford Energy offered customised quotes depending on household electricity usage, energy storage needs and location.
There are two types of Energy Packs formerly on offer from Bradford Solar – a ‘ChargePack’, which include a battery storage system, and a ‘SolarPack’, for those just wanting solar panels. Below are the minimum sizes for each of these packs.
Bradford SolarPacks
The Bradford SolarPack includes solar panels, an inverter and a monitoring system. Keep in mind that these systems are customisable to suit individual household needs.
| Pack | What’s included |
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| SolarPack Lite
Single Phase 3kW – 8kW |
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| SolarPack XS
Single & Three Phase 3kW – 10kW |
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| SolarPack
3kW – 10kW |
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| SolarPack Pro
3kW – 10kW |
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| SolarPack Elite
3kW – 9kW |
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Bradford ChargePacks
The Bradford ChargePack includes solar panels, an inverter, monitoring system and a home battery storage system – either the DC coupled LG Chem RESU or the AC coupled Tesla Powerwall. These systems are also customisable to suit individual needs.
LG Chem RESU Bundles (DC)
| Pack | What’s included |
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| ChargePack (DC) |
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| ChargePack Pro (DC) |
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| ChargePack Elite (DC) |
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| ChargePack Retro (DC) |
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Tesla Powerwall Bundles (AC)
| Pack | What’s included |
|---|---|
| ChargePack (AC)
3kW – 10kW |
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| ChargePack Pro (AC)
3kW – 10kW |
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| ChargePack Elite (AC)
3kW – 10kW |
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| ChargePack Retro (AC)
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Why Bradford Energy Solar?
Bradford Energy prides itself on quality, only providing panels and inverters from tier 1 solar manufacturers. The two batteries Bradford Energy previously offered, the LG Chem RESU and Tesla Powerwall, are also widely considered to be the two best storage units on the Australian market right now.
Bradford Energy is a founding signatory of the CEC Code of Conduct, making it one of the first to be accredited as an approved retailer and installer of solar power. Being an accredited solar company, Bradford Energy commits itself to delivering quality products and services whilst also adhering to all relevant consumer protection laws.
Bradford Energy Warranty
Bradford Energy offers a 10-year installation warranty. The full list of warranties provided by Bradford Energy and its supply partners are:
- Solar panel modules (product) – from 10 years
- Solar panel modules (performance) – 25 years
- Inverters – from 10 years
- Home Battery (Tesla Powerwall & LG Chem) – 10 years
- Solar installation – 10 years
- Mounting frame – 20 years.
Note that all warranties apply from the date of installation.
Want to know more about Bradford Energy?
For more information on Bradford Energy and what it can do for you, visit the Bradford Energy website. Once you have solar installed, your next step is to find an electricity retailer that can help you make the most of it – that’s where we step in. Canstar Blue annually compares retailer satisfaction. See how Australians with solar panels rated their electricity company via the link below.