SAA-Accredited Installers: Stop Getting Screwed By Sales Companies.
Work With A Company Built By Installers Who Got Sick Of The Industry's Bullshit.
You know the drill.
Sales company promises the moon. Customer signs. Then YOU get the call: "Can you squeeze this in tomorrow?"
And when you show up, it's a disaster. Roof's got issues they never mentioned. Customer expects things that were never in the spec. Timeline's impossible.
But you're SAA-accredited. You're a licensed electrician. You know what quality installation looks like.
You Rush
Cut corners you'd never cut if you had proper time
Install You're Not Proud Of
Because the schedule doesn't allow for pride
You Get Blamed
Sales company and customer both point at you when things go wrong
Sound familiar?
Here's How Source Energy Group Started:
Three people in the energy sector—with more than 20 years of combined experience—got sick of watching the same pattern destroy good installers:
They'd seen every corner of the industry. Every shortcut. Every way companies screw installers to hit quarterly numbers.
So they built something different.
Not a sales company that subcontracts installs.
Not a "fast-growth" operation optimized for volume.
A company built around how solar installation SHOULD work:
Quality over quantity. Fair pay for quality work. Consistent work without the chaos.
The One-Per-Day Quality Standard
Here's our radical idea: What if we only scheduled one installation per crew, per day?
Not two. Not three if you're "fast."
One.
One installation, done right, with time for:
Proper Site Assessment
When you arrive
Quality Workmanship
Throughout
Testing Done Properly
And commissioning
Customer Walkthrough
Without rushing
Documentation Completed
Correctly
Because after 20+ combined years, our founders learned: When installers have time to do quality work, everyone wins.
"But How Do You Guarantee Consistent Work At That Pace?"
Fair question. Everybody promises "plenty of work."
Here's what makes us different:
We built two revenue streams to guarantee work pipeline:
1. Direct-to-Consumer Sales
- We sell direct to homeowners who value quality
- They come to us specifically because they've heard about dodgy installers
- No desperate door-to-door salespeople making impossible promises
- Realistic expectations, proper scoping, time for quality
2. Wholesale Contracts with Quality Sales Companies
- Yes, good sales companies exist (the ones who actually care)
- We partner with the ones who share our standards
- They need reliable installers who won't embarrass them
- Long-term relationships, not one-off jobs
The result?
And here's the part that protects you:
We turn away bad clients.
If a sales company wants to use us but doesn't meet our quality standards, we say no.
If a customer's expectations are unrealistic, we walk away.
Because our reputation is built on quality installations, not volume. And YOUR reputation matters to us.
Why Three Industry Veterans Could Build This (When Others Can't)
Most solar companies are run by sales people or venture capital.
They don't understand installation because they've never done it.
Our founders spent 20+ years:
Dealing with the callbacks
Being blamed for sales team promises
Watching companies prioritize quarterly numbers over installer wellbeing
Seeing good electricians leave the industry
They know EXACTLY what's broken because they lived it.
So when they built Source Energy Group, they built it backwards:
We're not trying to be the biggest. We're trying to be the best.
And we need SAA-accredited professionals who understand the difference.
What We're Looking For
Qualifications:
OR salary package if you prefer employment
What Matters More Than Credentials:
Location:
Queensland (state-wide)
New South Wales
Expanding across Australia
The Compensation Structure
We pay above standard Australian rates because we know what skilled electrical work is worth.
Contract Basis:
Per-kilowatt rate for solar installation
Per-kilowatt rate for battery installation
Above market rates - significantly higher than industry standard
Rewards expertise and quality, not speed
Salary Package Option:
Base salary well above industry standard
Company vehicle provided
Phone and tools supplied
No hunting for your own work
Stable income without contractor cashflow stress
(Specific compensation discussed after application based on experience and structure)
Why we structure it this way:
The per-kW rate rewards expertise, not speed. You're paid properly for one quality install, not underpaid for three rushed ones.
The salary option provides stability without the stress of contractor cashflow management.
Either way: You're compensated fairly for doing the work right.
"What's The Catch?"
There isn't one. But there ARE requirements:
Company or Trust Structure For Contractors
We work with professional operations, not sole traders. This protects everyone:
- You operate as a business
- Proper insurance and liability coverage
- Professional accountability
- Long-term relationship potential
If you're currently a sole trader, we can guide you through structure setup. It's not complicated.
Don't want the hassle? Take the salary package option instead.
Quality Over Volume
We will NEVER pressure you to rush. But we WILL hold you to quality standards.
If you're looking to pump out maximum installs per day to maximize income, we're not the right fit.
If you want sustainable, pride-worthy work at a fair rate, keep reading.
One Install Per Day Standard
This is our model. It's how we operate. It's why customers choose us and why our installations have exceptional performance records.
You'll make solid income on one quality install. We guarantee the work pipeline. You bring the expertise and craftsmanship.
Why This Works (And Why It's Sustainable)
Solar companies fail when they prioritize volume over value.
They burn through installers, create orphan systems, and collapse under callback costs.
We've built the opposite model:
Direct-to-consumer = customers who value quality
Selective wholesale partners = only companies that share our standards
Quality focus = fewer callbacks, higher satisfaction
Fair installer compensation = lower turnover, better work
Sustainable pace = long-term retention
Our founders saw every corner of this industry over 20+ years. They built Source Energy Group specifically to fix what's broken.
This works because it's built by people who actually understand installation.
Not MBA's optimizing spreadsheets.
Not sales VPs chasing growth targets.
Three people who got sick of the industry shitfight and decided to build something better.
Why Installers Are Choosing Source Energy Group
"Finally, a company that gets it. I've been installing solar for 8 years and I've never worked for a company that actually gives me time to do it right. The one-per-day standard isn't just talk—it's how they actually schedule."
— Mike T., SAA Installer, Brisbane
"I was skeptical about the 'Company or Trust' requirement until they explained it. Now I see it—they're filtering for professionals who take this seriously. And the pay structure backs it up. I'm making MORE on one quality install than I was on three rushed ones."
— David L., SAA Installer, Sydney
"After working for two companies that went under, I was done with 'fast-growth' solar companies. SEG's founders actually understand what breaks installers. They've been there. That's the difference."
— James K., SAA Installer, Queensland
About Source Energy Group:
Founded by three energy sector veterans with 20+ years combined experience, Source Energy Group was built to fix what's broken in solar installation. We serve direct-to-consumer clients and partner with quality-focused sales companies across Queensland and New South Wales, with expansion planned for all of Australia.
Our mission: Raise the standard. One quality installation at a time.
Core Values:
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