Thunderman Electrical and Air Conditioning Services · REC 28523
Solar power, wired by a licensed electrician.
Panels are only as good as the wiring behind them. Yiannis handles the licensed electrical side of solar and battery: the panel wiring, the battery, and tying it all into your switchboard safely. It's the part of the job the law reserves for a licensed electrician, and the part that keeps the whole system safe for the long haul.
Quick answer
Thunderman Electrical and Air Conditioning Services handles the licensed electrical side of solar and battery across Greater Melbourne: panel wiring, battery storage and switchboard integration, all to the AS/NZS 3000 standard (REC 28523). It is the part of your solar investment that legally needs a licensed electrician. Quotes are free. Call 0434 254 474.
Key facts
| Service | Solar & battery — electrical & integration |
|---|---|
| Scope | Panel install (electrical), battery storage, switchboard integration |
| Certification | REC 28523 |
| Area | Greater Melbourne & surrounds |
| Quote | Free |
| Phone | 0434 254 474 |
Solar & battery services
- Solar panel installation (electrical)
- Battery storage installation & integration
- Switchboard integration for solar
- Solar system maintenance & fault-finding
The electrical side, done right
The licensed part, done right
REC 28523 for the wiring and switchboard work the law reserves for a licensed electrician.
Tied into the board safely
Your switchboard integrated to AS/NZS standard, not bodged onto the existing setup.
Built to keep performing
Done so it still works properly years down the track, with maintenance when it needs it.
Every job is carried out by a licensed Registered Electrical Contractor (REC 28523) to the AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules. Under Energy Safe Victoria and Victorian Building Authority requirements, fixed electrical work must be performed by a licensed electrician and certified — Thunderman issues a Certificate of Electrical Safety on completion, and is fully insured.
Common questions
Do you do the electrical for solar?
Yes. Thunderman handles the licensed electrical installation and switchboard integration.
Do you install the panels or just the electrical?
Thunderman handles the licensed electrical side: panel wiring, battery storage and switchboard integration. That is the part that legally requires a licensed electrician.
Can you add a battery to my existing solar?
Yes. Yiannis integrates battery storage with existing solar and your switchboard, safely and to standard.
Do I need a licensed electrician for solar battery installation in Victoria?
Yes. The electrical installation and switchboard integration must be done by a licensed electrician. Thunderman is REC 28523.
Can you integrate a battery with my switchboard?
Yes. Safe switchboard integration for battery storage is exactly the licensed electrical work Thunderman does.
What Melbourne says
4.9 ★ · 53 verified reviews
“I have used Yiannis from Thunderman Electrical services now for the last 4 years and he is a very understanding man and cannot do enough for you, no matter what job you give, he will always explain to you what he is going to do it and how he is going to do it.”
“Thunderman Services was superb. Yiannis is a reliable, punctual, respectful and honest person. Best part …he's not expensive. An excellent electrician who knows his stuff. Would highly recommend!”
“Yiannis on behalf of Oz Warm Home Appliances came to hook up my new AC unit. Speedy, efficient and friendly service. I was happy to have a local business and not a big corporate come to complete the works.”
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