Townsville & North Queensland
Solar and battery installer in Townsville for homes, business and off-grid
Barra Solar Power installs solar panels and batteries in Townsville and across North Queensland. We start with your Ergon bill, your switchboard and how you use power. Then we design a system that cuts your bill and suits our heat and wet season.
Solar & battery calculator
Your savings plan, in about a minute.
Slide to your power bill, tell us what you have now, and see a plan sized for a Townsville home on Ergon’s tariffs. Send it to our team and we’ll turn it into a proper quote.
Get a quote
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Tell us what you’re after. Our own Townsville team will be in touch, usually the same business day.
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What our customers say
Quality work, at a fair price.
Real reviews from Townsville customers, straight from Google. Here’s what they say about our electricians, apprentices and office team.
If I could give these guys 10 stars I would. The team at Barra Solar are the best around.
MichaelGoogle review · 2026Can’t speak highly enough of the team. The whole process was seamless and easy.
CherrynGoogle review · 2026We are extremely happy with our new solar & battery system from Barra.
KristyGoogle review · 2026We would recommend Barra Solar and to date their after sales service has been great.
CarmenGoogle review · 2026They answered hundreds of my questions, very helpful, knowledgeable and professional.
NickGoogle review · 2026They turned up on time, cleaned up after the job and were extremely helpful.
GregGoogle review · 2026The team was great, efficient and tidy install. Accomplished all my requests.
JamieGoogle review · 2026The team responded to my call and arranged for a Solax inverter to be installed the very next day.
DennisGoogle review · 2026
Townsville solar & battery installer
Why Barra Matters
A good solar deal isn’t about the cheapest price. You’ll rely on your installer to back your system for the next 10 to 20 years, so you want a business that’s doing well and will still be here when you need them. Here are six things to get right from the start.
- PanelsTier 1 panels with the specs and warranty to last in our heat. Barra’s preferred choice is LONGi for best bang for buck quality.
- Inverter & batteryQuality brand options, optimised for your roof, designed to eliminate overnight usage charges and protect from blackouts.
- Quality racking & componentsWe only use top-quality racking and parts, rated for our cyclone region and fitted the right way, so you never have to worry about it ever.
- InstallationOur own licensed installers do every job. We never have and never will hand your install to subcontractors.
- After-sales serviceIf something stops working, call us. We’ll find the fault and get your solar or battery running again in a snap.
- Cyclone responseIn the event your system stops working due to a natural disaster, we respond to our customers that have lost their solar power as soon as it’s safe, to isolate damaged panels and get your system back up and running. Read our cyclone guide.
Trusted Townsville solar installers
Run by Townsville locals since 2013.
Barra Solar Power is a family-owned business. We’re proud to call Townsville home, and we look after our own: quality installs and honest advice.
James Laycock, our Director, runs the business day to day. He’s a licensed electrician and a solar and battery installer.
- NETCC Approved Seller
- We’re an Approved Seller under the New Energy Tech Consumer Code, so we follow its rules on fair selling, clear quotes and after-sales care.
- Smart Energy Council member
- We’re a member of the Smart Energy Council, the industry body for solar and batteries in Australia.
Expert electrician installations
Every panel, handled with care.
High quality solar systems
Checked before we start. Neat when we finish.
- Site analysis. Before we install, we check shading, roof pitch and structure to find the best place for your panels.
- Safety first. Every step follows strict safety standards, and our team trains regularly to stay up to date.
- A neat finish. Solar shouldn’t spoil the look of your home. We keep panels, conduit and cabling tidy.
Batteries we installSigenergySungrowTesla PowerwallSolaXBYD
Our promise
10-year workmanship warranty
If something we installed isn’t right, we come back and fix it. This sits on top of the maker’s panel warranty (usually 25 years) and inverter warranty (usually 10 to 15 years).
Frequently asked questions
Good to know.
Answers checked 19 October 2026. Rebate rules change, so we confirm them in your proposal.
More solar & battery questions01Is Barra Solar Power the same business as Barra Electrical?
Yes. We used to trade as Barra Electrical. It’s the same Townsville business, owned and run by James Laycock and his family, now called Barra Solar Power. If Barra Electrical did work for you, just give us a call.
About Barra Solar Power02How do I check a solar installer is accredited and licensed?
Ask for two numbers and check them yourself: the installer’s Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) accreditation, on SAA’s website, and the business’s Queensland electrical contractor licence, on the Electrical Safety Office licence search. Federal solar and battery discounts only apply when an SAA-accredited installer does the job, using products on the Clean Energy Council approved lists.
Check an installer on SAA03Why don’t you list prices on your website?
Because two Townsville homes rarely need the same system. The price depends on your roof, your switchboard, how much power you use and when, the export limits Ergon allows at your property, the panels, inverter and battery you choose, and the federal discounts you qualify for. So we look at photos of your switchboard and a recent Ergon bill, then send a written proposal designed for your home.
Estimate your savings first04Should I get solar and a battery together, or add the battery later?
Either works. If you’re not ready for a battery yet, ask for a hybrid (battery-ready) inverter now, so a battery can be added later without replacing it. Timing matters for the federal discounts, which are set by the install date, not the date you sign. As of October 2026, the battery rate steps down on 1 January 2027 and every six months after that, and the solar panel discount shrinks each 1 January until the scheme ends in 2030.
2026 battery rebate guide05Which inverter and battery brands do you recommend?
For most new systems with a battery, we lean towards Sigenergy all-in-one inverter and battery systems. For solar-only jobs, Sungrow has long been our pick. We also install Tesla Powerwall 3, SolaX and BYD batteries. We pick the brand that suits your home rather than pushing one product.
Compare our batteries06What’s the difference between grid-connected and off-grid solar?
A grid-connected system stays connected to the Ergon network. You use your solar first, buy power when you need more, and export what’s spare. Unless a battery is set up for backup, it switches off in a blackout to keep line workers safe. An off-grid system runs on its own with batteries, and often a backup generator, so it suits properties where connecting to the grid isn’t practical.
Off-grid solar in Townsville07How big a solar system does my Townsville home need?
It depends on how much power you use and when you use it. Your Ergon bill shows this. Our calculator gives you a starting size in about a minute. Then we check your roof and switchboard before we recommend a final size.
08Does Ergon limit how much solar I can send to the grid?
Yes. Ergon must approve your system before it’s connected, and it sets how much power your home can export at your address. We check this when we design your system, so it’s sized to suit.
Ready for a quote? Here’s how it works.
- Call us or send your details through the calculator above.
- Send a photo of your switchboard and a recent Ergon bill.
- We design a system for your home and send you a written proposal.
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