--- title: "About Us" url: "https://halcolenergy.com.au/about-us/" site_name: "Halcol Energy" content_type: "about_page" breadcrumbs: "Home > About Us" description: "NETCC Approved solar installers since 2010. Tens of thousands of installations completed across South East Queensland. Family-owned. Sunshine Coast and Brisb..." language: "en" word_count: 1842 reading_time: "10 min read" summary: "About Halcol Energy Halcol Energy has been installing solar and battery systems across South East Queensland since 2010. We are a NETCC Approved Seller, one of the Sunshine Coast’s largest and mo..." last_modified: "2026-09-11T22:22:25+10:00" schema_type: "WebPage" estimated_tokens: 2395 --- # About Halcol Energy ![about us](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/about-us-og-800x420.webp) Halcol Energy has been installing solar and battery systems across South East Queensland since 2010. We are a NETCC Approved Seller, one of the Sunshine Coast’s largest and most established solar installers, and a proudly family-owned Queensland business. With more than 12,000 solar installations completed, we’ve helped thousands of Queensland homes and businesses reduce their reliance on the grid and take greater control of their energy costs, saving a combined total of over $100 million on their energy bills. We hold a 4.9 Google rating, have been ranked a Top 10 Queensland solar installer for 2023, and a Top 30 Australian solar installer for five consecutive years based on government installation data. [Get a Free Quote](https://halcolenergy.com.au/contact/) https://youtu.be/ozyLkXEfaao?si=udAvQzbN–xLgptOHalcol Energy is a NETCC Approved Seller installing solar and battery systems, with showrooms in Warana on the Sunshine Coast and Hendra in Brisbane. The company has completed more than 12,000 residential and commercial solar installations across South East Queensland and holds Electrical Contractor Licence No. 91114. ## Queensland’s Trusted Solar Installer ![2](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2.jpg) ![Property-1New-value-2.png](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Property-1New-value-2.png) ![Go-Solar-With-No-Upfront-Cost-—-Start-Saving-From-Day-One.webp](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Go-Solar-With-No-Upfront-Cost-%E2%80%94-Start-Saving-From-Day-One.webp) ![1](https://halcolenergy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1.jpg) Halcol Energy started as a Sunshine Coast solar company and grew steadily into one of the most recognised solar businesses in South East Queensland. Since 2010, we’ve built our reputation through straightforward advice, quality installations and being available long after the job is done.We remain proudly family-owned, with our installation work carried out by our own in-house team of licensed electricians, supported by selected subcontractors. Every installation is handled by our own in-house licensed electricians, not subcontractors. Every customer question after installation is answered by the same team that sold and installed the system. No call centres, no third parties, no passing you off.Why Customers Choose Halcol EnergyOur consultants start by understanding how you actually use energy before recommending a system. Our goal is to design the right solution for your property and energy requirements – not simply sell you the biggest or most expensive system. Many of our customers have been with Halcol for years, returning to us as their energy needs change. Long-term relationships like these are exactly what we aim to build with every customer. [Book a Free Energy Assessment](https://halcolenergy.com.au/contact/) ## Our Accreditations & Licences Halcol Energy maintains the industry accreditations, approvals and electrical licensing required to deliver professional solar and battery solutions across Queensland. ! ### NETCC Approved Seller Halcol Energy is a New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NETCC) Approved Seller. The NETCC establishes consumer protection standards covering sales and marketing, quoting and contracts, installation, warranties and ongoing customer support. Approved Sellers must demonstrate that their business processes comply with the NETCC standards and are subject to ongoing compliance requirements. ! ### Battery Installation Expertise Our team is trained and experienced in the installation of leading battery storage technologies, with systems designed and installed in accordance with relevant Australian standards and manufacturer requirements. ### Electrical Contractor Licence No. 91114 Every installation at Halcol Energy is carried out by our own licensed electricians under Electrical Contractor Licence No. 91114. Our electricians are employed directly by Halcol Energy and trained to our own internal standards on every job we take on. ## Want to see our certifications in person? Both our Sunshine Coast and Brisbane showrooms are open for walk-ins. ## Why Customers Come to Us ! Solar is a significant investment and most people searching for an installer have real concerns before they pick up the phone. These are the situations we hear about most often.You have received quotes from several companies and every single one is recommending something different. Different brands, different system sizes, different prices, and nobody is explaining why. You do not know who to trust.You are worried about what happens after the installation is done. You have heard stories of solar companies folding and leaving customers with no warranty support and nobody to call.You already have solar but it is not performing the way you were told it would. You want someone to actually look at the system rather than just try to sell you something new.You are interested in adding batteries but every conversation so far has felt like a sales pitch rather than honest advice about whether batteries actually make sense for your situation. These are exactly the conversations our consultants have every week across the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. We do not pressure and we do not oversell. That consistency is why our Google rating has stayed at 4.9 across hundreds of reviews. ## What We Do Halcol Energy installs solar panels, batteries, EV chargers, and smart energy management systems for homes and businesses across South East Queensland. We also handle upgrades, repairs, and ongoing maintenance for existing systems. ! ### Solar Panels We install high-performance solar panels selected for Queensland conditions and strong Australian warranty support. ! ### Inverters Our inverter solutions are selected based on your roof layout, shading, energy usage, and budget. Our consultants explain the differences in plain language before you make any decision. ! ### Solar Batteries We supply and install battery storage systems designed to maximise energy independence and support long-term savings. With battery rebate programs available through to 2030, now is an ideal time to combine solar and battery storage for long-term energy savings. ! ### EV Chargers and Smart Energy Technology We install EV chargers for homes and businesses, along with smart energy management systems for apartments, strata complexes, and residential properties. These systems help you get the most value from every kilowatt your panels generate. ### Commercial Solar Halcol Energy has completed large-scale commercial solar installations for council facilities, hospitals, schools, and charities. Our most notable commercial project is the solar installation at Westpac Surf Life Saving Queensland. Commercial projects are designed and installed by our in-house team to the same standards as residential work. ### Solar System Upgrades, Repairs and Maintenance If you already have solar we can upgrade your system, add battery storage, or replace ageing inverters that are underperforming. Amber Dean leads our warranty and maintenance team, handling ongoing service, repairs, and performance checks. If you bought your system from us and something needs attention, you call us directly. ## Meet the Halcol Energy Team Gary Higgins Director Rosie Higgins Director Sam Brader Operations Manager Ethan Hodgson Sales Manager Mike Summerville Warehouse Manager Shannon Orford Office Manager Danielle Wieriks Customer Support Amber Dean Warranty & Maintenance Faith Cox Project Administration Nathan Meiklejohn Senior Solar Consultant Connor Simon Tyla Cook Renewable Energy Consultant Ged McArdle ## About Gary, Rosie and the Community Halcol Energy has been part of the Sunshine Coast community since 2010. Today, the business is owned and operated by Gary and Rosie Higgins, who have continued to build Halcol into one of South East Queensland’s most recognised solar and battery companies. Gary is originally from Ireland, while Rosie grew up in Goondiwindi. They met on the Sunshine Coast, married and have made the region their home with their daughter, Callie. Under Gary and Rosie’s ownership, Halcol has continued to grow across the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane while remaining focused on the values that have been part of the business since the beginning – quality workmanship, straightforward advice, excellent customer service and long-term support.They are also passionate about supporting the communities in which Halcol operates, with the business regularly contributing to local charities, sporting organisations and community initiatives. ! Giving Back to the Sunshine Coast Gary and Rosie built Halcol Energy around a straightforward belief, a local business owes something to the community it operates in. Since 2010, Halcol Energy has donated over $100,000 in savings and direct support to organisations and charities across Queensland.We raised $6,000 for SunnyKids’ Save a Life Tonight campaign. We raised $5,850 for Bloomhill Cancer Care during the COVID-19 lockdowns. We donated tens of thousands of dollars towards solar systems for the Steps Group. We are a Gold Sponsor of Kawana Surf Club and have donated multiple full solar systems directly to SunnyKids.We have also supported Steps Charity, Queensland Surf Life Saving, Camp Diabetes, Dove Palliative Care Unit, Endeavour Foundation, Canteen for Kids, RSPCA, Fred Hollows Foundation, Vietnam Veterans, Salvation Army Noosaville, Schoolaid, Australian Red Cross, Alloway State School, and Gooburrum State School.Read more on our Halcol in the Community page. ## Where We Work Halcol Energy services the full South East Queensland region with installations completed from the Sunshine Coast hinterland to the Gold Coast, from Brisbane’s inner suburbs out to Toowoomba and Goondiwindi. ### Our Showrooms Our Sunshine Coast showroom is at 10 Technology Drive, Warana QLD 4575. Our Brisbane showroom is at 4/441 Nudgee Road, Hendra. All showrooms are open for walk-ins, free energy assessments, and live battery demonstrations. ### Service Areas We cover the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Gold Coast, Fraser Coast, Gympie, Logan, Toowoomba, Caboolture, North Lakes, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, and Goondiwindi. Visit our locations page for the full list of suburbs we service. [See All Areas](https://halcolenergy.com.au/locations) [Book a Free Assessment](https://halcolenergy.com.au/contact/) ## Ready to Go Solar with Queensland’s Most Trusted Local Team? Halcol Energy has been backing every system we install since 2010. Still locally owned, still debt-free, still answering the phone ourselves. With battery rebate programs available through to 2030, now is an ideal time to invest in solar and battery storage. [Get a Free Quote](https://halcolenergy.com.au/contact/) - [(07) 5438 8133](tel:0754388133) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Is Halcol Energy NETCC approved? Yes. Halcol Energy is a New Energy Tech Consumer Code (NETCC) Approved Seller. The NETCC sets consumer protection standards covering sales and marketing, quoting and contracts, installation, warranties and ongoing customer support. ### How long has Halcol Energy been in business? Halcol Energy has been installing solar across South East Queensland since 2010, with installations, warranties and after-sales support in the same region with the same local team. ### What is Halcol Energy’s Google rating? Halcol Energy holds a 4.9 Google rating across hundreds of customer reviews. Customers consistently mention the honest sales process, the quality of the installation team, and the responsiveness of after-sales support. ### Where are the Halcol Energy showrooms? The Sunshine Coast showroom is at 10 Technology Drive, Warana QLD 4575. The Brisbane showroom is at 4/441 Nudgee Road, Hendra. Both are open for walk-ins, consultations, and free energy assessments with live product demonstrations at both locations. ### What areas does Halcol Energy service? Halcol Energy services the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Moreton Bay, Gold Coast, Fraser Coast, Gympie, Logan, Toowoomba, Caboolture, North Lakes, Sunshine Coast Hinterland, and Goondiwindi across South East Queensland. --- _View the original post at: [https://halcolenergy.com.au/about-us/](https://halcolenergy.com.au/about-us/)_ _Served as markdown by [Third Audience](https://github.com/third-audience) v3.6.1_ _Generated: 2026-10-08 07:45:23 UTC_