Maximum Solar
Joe Hooker designs battery solutions for homes other installers turn away — and Monique stays on after install to make sure the system actually works for you.
Joe Hooker repeatedly earns mention for solving battery retrofit problems that competing installers declined or missed, including a split single-phase house configuration, which signals meaningful technical depth on the battery side. The sample also includes a strata complex installation and jobs on challenging rooflines, so if your property has complications, these appear to be situations they've handled before rather than avoided. On the commercial side, Maximum Solar is a GST-registered company operating out of Mornington — not a sole trader — which typically means more structured project handoffs and accountability. The one minor note in an otherwise uniformly positive sample is a single reviewer who would have liked a receipt confirming their deposit had been received; no pattern of billing or admin complaints appears beyond that isolated mention. Ask them directly about deposit confirmation and system commissioning timelines if those details matter to you.
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About Maximum Solar
Maximum Solar specialises in residential solar panel installations, battery storage systems (particularly GoodWe and Sungrow), and EV charger installations across Tasmania, with a strong track record handling technically complex jobs — including split single-phase homes, strata complexes, and challenging roof types like tin-over-corrugated-iron that other companies have turned away. The sales and consulting team is clearly divided by role: Antonio (also referred to as Anthony) leads in-home consultations and is praised for honest, no-pressure advice tailored to actual household energy needs; Joe Hooker (Senior Energy Specialist) stands out for technical problem-solving on battery retrofits and multi-option proposals; James handles new customer enquiries and is noted for positive, patient engagement even under difficult circumstances; and Will Braisby manages battery project coordination with clear, timely communication. On the support side, Monique is the standout post-installation contact — multiple reviewers specifically name her for patiently walking customers through monitoring apps, tariffs, and system optimisation after install. The installation crews (including subcontractors like Harvest Energy) are consistently praised for punctuality, efficient single-day completions, and leaving sites clean — including removing old systems and tidying garages. Maximum Solar is particularly well-suited to homeowners who want ongoing aftercare beyond the install day, as the team proactively contacts customers to fine-tune battery programming and explain app data, something several reviewers flagged as genuinely unexpected and valued. They also stock Australian-manufactured panels and participate in a panel recycling scheme — a differentiator explicitly mentioned by customers who prioritised local and sustainable sourcing.
Best for: homeowners wanting a solar-battery-EV charger bundle with genuine post-install support, technically complex properties that other installers have declined, battery retrofits onto existing solar systems, and customers who want to actively understand and optimise their system rather than just set and forget.
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Who are the key people at Maximum Solar and what does each person handle?+
Based on reviews, the team has clearly defined roles. Antonio (sometimes called Anthony) conducts in-home consultations and is praised for honest, no-pressure advice on system sizing. Joe Hooker is the Senior Energy Specialist handling complex battery retrofit assessments and multi-option proposals. James manages new customer enquiries and initial quotes. Monique is the primary post-installation contact and is specifically named by multiple reviewers for her patience in explaining monitoring apps, household tariffs, and system optimisation. Will Braisby handles battery project management and communication.
Can Maximum Solar handle technically difficult installations — challenging roofs, strata, or split-phase homes?+
Yes, and this appears to be a genuine strength rather than just a claim. Reviewers mention installations on high-pitched roofs, tin-over-corrugated-iron roofing that another company refused, a strata complex requiring collaboration with multiple owners, and a split single-phase house where other battery installers couldn't design a working solution. If your property has complications, it's worth describing them upfront so the team can confirm the right approach before you commit.
How quickly does Maximum Solar typically go from quote to installation?+
The turnaround is notably fast by industry standards. Multiple reviewers describe the process completing within a week of signing — one customer signed on Monday, received TasNetworks approval on Wednesday, had panels installed on Thursday, and had a fully operational system by Friday. Even more complex battery projects are described as moving quickly once the consultation is done. Timelines can vary depending on network approval, so it's worth asking for an estimated schedule at the consultation stage.
What happens after the solar or battery system is installed?+
Post-installation support appears to be a genuine part of the service rather than an afterthought. Reviewers consistently describe follow-up calls from Monique and others to walk through monitoring apps, explain how to read generation data, and advise on when to run high-consumption appliances. For battery customers, the team has also assisted with battery programming adjustments to maximise winter savings. Several customers specifically called this aftercare out as something they didn't expect and found valuable.
Does Maximum Solar install EV chargers and batteries, or just solar panels?+
They install all three. Reviews mention EV charger installations handled alongside solar systems, GoodWe and Sungrow battery storage systems (including a 25kW Sungrow unit), and full solar-plus-battery-plus-EV-charger packages completed in a single project. They also carry out switchboard upgrades where required. If you're planning to add any of these in stages rather than all at once, it's worth discussing your future plans at the consultation so the system design accounts for them.