Osborn Energy Advisory · Adelaide & South Australia

Get a straight answer
before you sign.

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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You'll always know how I'm paid.

Most solar advice comes from whoever is selling the system. That isn't always bad advice, but you should know who's paying for it.

You pay a flat fee for the review, and you get my honest read on your quotes. I'm also a sales partner for an installer, so I can quote a system myself, and I'm paid a commission if you go ahead. If that's ever an option for you, I'll say so in writing before you decide, and you're always free to go elsewhere.

Nine years. 672+ clients. $11M+ in energy solutions. The expertise is real, and so is the disclosure.

Full Disclosure Osborn Consulting operates in four modes: Advisory (you pay a fixed fee), Referral (disclosed referral fee), Partner quotes (I quote through an installer partner and earn a commission, disclosed upfront) and Brokerage (through Finn Business Sales).

The session itself is a flat fee, and installers pay me nothing for it. If, after a session, a quote from me or an introduction to an installer is on the table, I'll tell you in writing what I'd be paid before you decide. Read the full disclosure statement.

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 success fee, no ongoing charges.

Not ready for a paid session? Start with a free Power Bill Review — send me 12 months of bills and I'll show you whether you're on the right plan.

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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What clients say

★★★★★

"Would highly recommend Jarrod's service. The review was quick and easy, and the result was a much better power plan than we were on. Jarrod is friendly, easy to deal with and has a wealth of information on things power."

Heather Pinder — Google Review

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, I don't install. I am a sales partner for an installer, so I can quote a system if you'd like one, and I'm paid a commission if you go ahead. I'll always tell you that in writing before you decide. If you choose another installer, you deal with them directly.
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?
I don't push brands. The review is about the quote in front of you: whether it's suitable, fairly priced, free of red flags and, most importantly, the right solution for your case, regardless of who wrote it. I do work with one installer partner and can quote through them. If that's an option for you, I'll tell you in writing, and the choice is always yours.

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. Straight answers. Fully disclosed.

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

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