Agriculture & Horticulture
Fruit growers, vineyards and farms with high daytime energy use and space to spare.
Independent energy brokerage
Smarter Energy Solutions. Independently Brokered.
Solar, batteries and energy solutions for Australian businesses — without the sales pressure.
Australian Energy Consultant helps businesses find the right energy solution for their property, energy usage and long-term goals. We independently assess your requirements, compare available solar and battery solutions, identify eligible government rebates and incentives, and connect you with trusted installation partners. You deal with one person who oversees the entire process — not a salesperson who disappears after the deposit is paid.
20+ YearsRMIT CertifiedIndependentNo Obligation
Trusted across regional Victoria
- 5.0Client satisfaction
- 150+Projects assessed
- 2024 Regional Energy Excellence Award
- Solar Accreditation Australia Member
- Clean Energy Council Recognised
Your Energy Project. Properly Managed.
Choosing solar or battery storage for a business isn't a simple purchase. Every property is different, every energy profile is different, and the options available — products, providers, rebates, finance structures — change constantly. Most business owners don't have the time to work through it all, and the people quoting are usually selling their own product.
That's where an independent broker comes in. We work for you, not for an installer, and we manage the whole process:
Assess
Understand your usage and what you're paying for.
- Assess current electricity usage
- Review electricity bills
Design
Compare solutions, providers, rebates and finance.
- Identify suitable solar and battery solutions
- Compare installation providers
- Identify available government rebates and incentives
- Explore finance and Power Purchase Agreement options
- Develop a solution suited to your business
Deliver
Coordinate install and oversee it through to completion.
- Coordinate trusted installation partners
- Oversee the project from assessment through to completion
One point of contact. Independent advice. A solution built around your business.
Built for Australian Businesses
Every business has a different energy story. We tailor our approach to the way you actually use power — and the realities of where you operate.
Commercial Businesses
Operators running from commercial properties with steady, predictable energy demand.
Regional Businesses
Businesses with unique energy requirements and higher operating costs in regional areas.
Starting in regional Victoria, with a vision to support businesses Australia-wide.
Don't Just Buy Solar. Find the Right Energy Solution.
Solar is only one part of the picture. We look across the full range of options — generation, storage, incentives and finance — and recommend the combination that genuinely suits your business.
Solar
Right-sized solar systems matched to your daytime usage and roof space — not the biggest array a salesperson can sell you.
Battery Storage
Store the power you generate to cut peak demand charges and keep critical operations running through outages.
Government Rebates & Incentives
We identify the rebates, feed-in tariffs and grants your project qualifies for — and make sure they're actually claimed.
Power Purchase Agreements
Pay for the power you use, not the panels. We structure PPAs so you benefit from solar with little or no upfront cost.
Finance Options
Clear, honest comparison of finance and leasing pathways so the numbers stack up for your business over the long term.
One independent point of contact across every option.
The Difference Is Our Independence
We're not the installer.
And that's the point.
Australian Energy Consultant doesn't sell you a system, take a deposit and disappear. We're an independent broker on your side of the table — assessing your actual usage, comparing the providers and products that genuinely fit, and overseeing the project from first conversation to commissioning. Because we carry no single brand and no installer's quota, the only solution we ever recommend is the one that serves your business. You get one point of contact, honest advice, and an outcome built around your goals — not someone else's sales target.
From Electricity Bill to Energy Solution
A clear, managed path from first conversation to a system that's working for your business. You deal with one person the whole way through.
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We Understand Your Business
We start with how your business actually uses power — your operations, your site, your bills and your long-term goals.
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We Assess Your Options
Across solar, batteries, rebates, finance and PPAs, we work out what's genuinely worth pursuing for your circumstances.
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We Build Your Plan
A clear, independent recommendation — the combination of solutions and providers that serves your business, not a sales target.
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We Connect the Right Providers
We introduce trusted installation partners suited to your project and manage the quoting and scoping on your behalf.
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We Oversee the Project
One point of contact from assessment through to commissioning — we stay involved so the job is done right.
One point of contact. From first call to switch-on.
0+ Energy Solutions.
One Independent Point of Contact.
From solar and batteries to rebates, finance and power purchase agreements — we compare the full range and bring it together under one person who's on your side.
Meet Matt
One consultant. On your side of the table.
Matt has spent more than two decades in renewable energy, helping Australian businesses cut through the complexity of solar, batteries and commercial power. His qualifications — Certificate I, II and III via RMIT — mean the advice you get is grounded in formal training, not just sales experience.
He started Australian Energy Consultant because he kept seeing the same thing: businesses sold a system that suited an installer's quota, not the customer's actual needs. AEC exists to change that. As an independent broker, Matt carries no single brand and no installer's target — so the only solution he recommends is the one that serves your business.
You deal with Matt from the first conversation through to commissioning. One person who understands your business, oversees the whole project, and stays around long after the deposit is paid.
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- Years in renewable energy
- Cert I/II/III
- Qualifications via RMIT
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- Point of contact, whole project
Why AEC
Why Businesses Choose Australian Energy Consultant
Six reasons businesses trust AEC with their energy decisions — from independence and qualifications to a single, accountable point of contact.
Independent
No installer's quota, no single brand to push. The only solution we recommend is the one that serves your business.
Qualified — RMIT Cert I/II/III
Formal renewable energy qualifications through RMIT. Advice grounded in training, not just sales experience.
Formal qualificationTransparent
Clear reasoning behind every recommendation. You see the options, the numbers and the trade-offs — nothing hidden.
Experienced — 20+ Years
Two decades in renewable energy, helping Australian businesses navigate solar, batteries and commercial power.
One Point of Contact
You deal with one person from the first conversation through to commissioning — and well after the deposit is paid.
No Obligation Assessment
The first assessment is free, with no pressure to proceed. You keep the insights whatever you decide to do next.
Before You Sign
Don't Let the Cheapest Quote Become the Most Expensive Decision.
A solar or battery system is a 10-to-25-year decision. The cheapest quote on paper often costs the most over its lifetime — through undersizing, mismatched equipment, unclaimed rebates and no one to call when something goes wrong. An independent assessment protects you from paying twice for a decision you only get to make once.
The right system at a fair price beats the wrong system at any price.
We compare the full market, weigh the trade-offs honestly, and recommend the solution that genuinely serves your business — not the one with the sharpest headline figure.
What a cheap quote usually hides
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Undersized systems
A cheaper quote often means fewer panels or a smaller inverter than your usage actually needs — so the savings never materialise.
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Wrong product for the job
Equipment chosen for a supplier's margin, not your roof, climate or operating hours, performs poorly and fails sooner.
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No after-sale support
Once the deposit clears, the cheapest installer moves on. Faults, warranties and performance issues become your problem.
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Missed rebates
A cut-price quote rarely includes the work to identify and claim the rebates and incentives your project qualifies for.
Client Results
See What We've Done for Other Businesses
We're building a library of real client outcomes — solar and battery projects we've assessed, compared and overseen for Australian businesses. The reviews below are placeholders while we gather verified case studies. Check back soon for genuine results from growers, commercial operators and regional businesses we've helped.
[Placeholder testimonial — Matt walked us through every option for our [business type] and we ended up with a system that actually suits how we operate. No pressure, just clear advice.]
[Client Name]
[Business Type] · [Location, VIC]
[Placeholder testimonial — We'd had three quotes and didn't know who to trust. AEC compared them honestly and found rebates the installers never mentioned. Saved us far more than the consultation was worth.]
[Client Name]
[Business Type] · [Location, VIC]
[Placeholder testimonial — Having one person handle the whole project — from bill review to commissioning — meant nothing fell through the cracks. That's rare.]
[Client Name]
[Business Type] · [Location, VIC]
Real case studies are on the way.
Want to be one of the first businesses we feature? Start with a free energy assessment.
Quick Estimate
See What Your Business Could Save
Move the sliders to get an indicative picture. It's an honest estimate — your free assessment gives you the real numbers for your site, usage and roof.
$2,500/mo
$500$10,000
Indicative outcome
Suggested system: ~30 kW
Estimated annual saving
$7,251–$9,811
Payback period
2.1–2.9 yrs
Get My Free Energy Assessment
Indicative only, based on regional-Victoria averages (4.2 peak sun hrs, $0.28/kWh retail, $0.07/kWh feed-in, ~30% STC rebate). Your real figures depend on your site, tariff and usage — that's what the free assessment confirms.
Get Started
Two ways to start — both free, both no obligation.
Send us a recent power bill and Matt will assess your usage, options and eligible rebates — or, if you'd rather talk it through first, just leave your details and a good time to call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers, no sales pressure
The things businesses ask us most — about how an independent broker works, how it's paid for, and where we operate.
An independent broker assesses your energy usage and goals, then compares the full market of solar, battery and finance options — not just one installer's product line. AEC doesn't install systems or carry a single brand, so the only solution we recommend is the one that genuinely suits your business. We also identify eligible rebates and incentives, and oversee the project from assessment through to commissioning.
A solar installer sells and fits systems — usually from a limited range, often toward a sales target. AEC sits on your side of the table. We assess what your business actually needs, compare installers and products, negotiate the right combination, and stay involved after the deposit is paid. You get independent advice and one accountable point of contact, rather than a salesperson who moves on.
AEC is engaged by you, the business owner, and works as your advocate. The specifics of any fee, commission or referral arrangement are explained transparently before you commit — nothing is hidden and there's no obligation to proceed with the assessment. We'll always be upfront about how a recommendation is paid for, so you can weigh the advice with full context.
A PPA lets you pay for the power a solar system generates, rather than buying the system outright — so you can benefit from solar with little or no upfront cost. Whether a PPA, outright purchase, lease or finance option suits you depends on your usage, cashflow and long-term plans. We compare all the pathways and show you the numbers, so you choose the structure that stacks up for your business.
AEC is starting in regional Victoria, with a vision to support businesses Australia-wide. If you're outside our current reach, get in touch — we'll let you know honestly whether we can help directly or point you toward a trusted local contact.
Matt reviews your usage and bills, then contacts you within two business days to arrange a free, no-obligation assessment. From there we assess your options, build a plan, connect the right providers and oversee the project through to completion — with one point of contact the whole way. You keep the insights whatever you decide to do next.
Yes. The first assessment is free, and you're under no pressure to proceed. We'll give you a clear, honest picture of what's possible for your business — including options and estimated savings — and you decide if and when to take the next step.
Still have a question? Speak with an energy consultant — we're happy to help.
Your Free Energy Assessment
Ready to See What Your Business Could Save?
Send us your power bill — or describe your usage — and Matt will review it personally, compare what's available, and come back with a clear, no-obligation picture of what's possible for your business. You keep the insights whatever you decide to do next.
No obligation. Matt reviews your bill and calls you back within two business days.