Osborn Energy Advisory · Adelaide & South Australia

You pay me.
Not the installer.

Independent solar and battery advice across Adelaide metro, the Adelaide Hills and wider South Australia. Nine years in the industry — I know what a well-priced system looks like, and what it looks like when it isn't. Get an honest review of your quotes before you commit.

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No commissions from installers. Ever.

The solar industry is built on referral fees. Advisors get paid by installers when you say yes. That's not advice — that's a sales channel dressed up as a service.

Osborn Energy Advisory operates differently. You pay a flat fee for an independent assessment. I don't receive anything from installers. What I tell you reflects what I actually think — not what earns me a commission.

Nine years. 672+ clients. $11M+ in energy solutions. The expertise is real. The independence is the point.

Full Disclosure Osborn Consulting operates in three modes: Advisory (fee-for-service, fully independent), Referral (disclosed commission arrangements), and Brokerage (through Finn Business Sales).

In an Energy Advisory session, I operate strictly on a flat fee and accept $0 from installers — that's the whole point. Read the full disclosure statement. If you separately ask for a direct installer introduction outside of a paid session, any standard referral arrangement is disclosed to you in writing before any introduction is made.

Services

What you can book

Three ways to work with me, depending on where you're at. All include written delivery. Calls capped per tier. No hourly billing. Prices below are the standard fee, paid once — no commission, no success fee, no ongoing charges.

Most popular
Solar & Battery Clarity Session

You've got questions but no quotes yet — or you want to understand your options before going to market. We work through your situation, your usage, your roof, and what a realistic system should cost before anyone tries to sell you one.

One 30-minute call Written summary of recommendations What to ask installers — and what their answers should be 14 days of follow-up email support
$199
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Solar Quote Review

You have one or more quotes in hand and you're not sure if they're fair. I'll go through the system specs, the equipment tiers, the pricing, and the contract terms — and tell you clearly what I'd do if it were my money.

Written assessment of each quote Equipment and pricing benchmarked against the market Red flags and questions to ask before signing One 30-minute call included
$199
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Solar & Battery Bundle

The Clarity Session and Quote Review combined. Start with a clear picture of what you need, then get your quotes reviewed once they're in. Best value if you're at the beginning of the process.

Everything in both services above Priority turnaround — written assessment within 48 hours Extended email support through to installation
$329
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Who this is for

You've received quotes
Two or three installers have provided quotes, but the numbers are vastly different. You're not sure what to believe or who to trust.
You're not sure what you need
Solar, battery, or both? What size? What brand? You want a straight answer from someone who isn't trying to sell you a system.
You've been burned before
A previous system didn't perform as promised. Before you do it again, you want someone in your corner who's seen what good looks like.
You want to understand it
Not just a yes or no — you want to know why, in plain language, so you can make a decision you're confident in.

Common questions

Questions people ask before booking

Straight answers to what comes up most often before an energy advisory session.

Do you install solar or batteries yourselves?
No — Osborn Consulting doesn't install, sell, or hold any installer relationships. I review quotes and advise independently, with no commission tied to what you choose. Once you decide on a system, you deal directly with your installer of choice.
How is this different from getting quotes from installers directly?
Installer quotes are written to sell you their system — they're not independently checking sizing, pricing, or whether it actually suits your usage. I review the quote itself: is the system right-sized, is the price competitive, are there inclusions or exclusions you'd miss reading it alone. You get a second, unbiased opinion before you commit.
Once my quote's reviewed, do I still deal with the installer myself, or do you manage that?
You deal with the installer directly — I'm not in the middle of that relationship or the transaction. My job is to make sure you're going in with a quote you understand and trust; the installation process itself stays between you and them.
Is the fee worth it — what can it save or protect me from?
A misjudged solar or battery system can cost thousands over its lifetime — oversized systems, underperforming batteries, or contracts with poor terms are common. The review fee is a fraction of that risk, and it's a one-off cost regardless of what you decide, unlike the ongoing cost of getting the system wrong.
Do you have a preferred brand, installer, or supplier you push?
No — I don't recommend specific brands or installers, and I'm not paid by any of them. My review focuses on the quote in front of you: whether it's suitable, fairly priced, free of red flags, and — most importantly — whether it's actually the right solution for your specific case, regardless of who wrote it.

Something not covered here? Call Jarrod on 0419 782 761 or email jarrod@jarrodosborn.au — happy to talk it through before you book anything.

Nine years. No commissions. Just the truth.

Book a session and get an honest answer about your solar and battery options. Pay once. No pressure, no follow-up sales calls.

Book an Energy Advisory session