With only two size options, there is little scope to customise the system size to the actual needs of the homeowner, and promised blackout protection will in practice be extremely limited. Also limited is where the offer is available – from November it will be open to select metro postcodes in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and the ACT. To dissect Aldi’s new solar deals, we spoke to Finn Peacock, founder of SolarQuotes, Australia’s most-visited solar website.

That’s despite Tempo’s website stating Altius products were introduced to Australia in 2023. The prices of Aldi’s packages might be low, but so are the specs, says SolarQuotes’ Peacock. With these simple set packages, Aldi says it aims to remove “the complexity that can often deter Australians from switching to renewable energy”.

If you are in the solar industry – try to get to the truth, not the sale.5. SolarQuotes in-house factchecker Ronald Brakels has plenty of reservations about the warranty conditions.

This advice does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Read the Product Disclosure Statement relating to any insurance product before making a decision to buy it. We’d recommend talking to multiple installers in addition to Aldi Solar to get a sense of the best products and specs to suit your needs. Usually, installation of a 10kWh home battery and inverter alone averages between $7000 and $11,000, while a 20kWh one will set you back between $14,000 and $19,000 (after the federal rebates). ALDI’s packages include free blackout protection, but charge an additional $385 if fire-resistant panelling is required (a requirement for weatherboard or timber homes) and $275 if your home is two-storey. Aldi’s official announcement makes no mention of the brand of solar, battery and inverter.

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This week, tradies have been offered a sweet deal in the German retailer’s middle aisle. The Altius inverter and battery both come with a 10-year product warranty, which is similar to other brands on the market. Aldi Solar’s hardware page and spec sheets show Altius solar panels, lithium phosphate batteries and hybrid inverters.

Meanwhile, Bunnings’ range of TRADIE-branded workwear includes $35 hi-vis work shirts, $19 hi-vis short sleeve polos, and $69 cargo pants. Aldi’s Special Buys range is significantly cheaper than other workwear brands, with Bisley Workwear selling hi-vis shirts for almost five times the price at $97.95. An Aldi spokesperson told Yahoo Lifestyle that they’re “excited to bring Australian tradies and DIYers our Spring and Summer workwear range” for the very first time. In our role as a consumer advocate, CHOICE may publish opinions of the general insurance market, with the intention of improving general insurance for Australian consumers. In addition, ACA Insight Pty Ltd (AFSL ) (ACA Insight), owned by CHOICE, provides any general advice on general insurance products.

Which metro areas can get Aldi Solar?

Good solar and battery design means designing the system to suit the roof, the usage and the tariffs of the house it’s going on,” Finn says. Aldi is expanding its solar offer both in size and coverage, featuring bigger batteries that will be available in more areas of Australia. Here’s our verdict on whether it’s a good idea to get a supermarket to power your home.

What workwear is on sale at Aldi?

Since 2020, CHOICE has partnered with SolarQuotes, which offers high-quality quotes for products from vetted installers. The contract is not offered with Aldi directly, but with a separate company trading as Aldi Solar, with all products and services supplied by Tempo. The fine print stipulates terms and conditions that govern the provision of services are between the customer and Tempo, as well as its approved installers. “The contracts and terms and conditions that govern the provision of those products and services are between you and Tempo (in respect of the sale of hardware) and between you and an installer approved by Tempo (in relation to the installation).” From kitchen gadgets and camping supplies to gardening tools and electronics, Aldi’s Special Buys are known for including a wide range of products you might not even know that you need.

• Usually, installation of a 10kWh home battery and inverter alone averages between $7000 and $11,000, while a 20kWh one will set you back between $14,000 and $19,000 (after the federal rebates).
• Here’s Peacock’s analysis of Aldi Solar’s offers, and the key things you need to consider.
• Ronald notes that the battery’s installation manual stipulates that it should be located in the shade, although he believes Aldi will still be responsible for honouring the warranty terms if they botch the installation.

An Aldi spokesperson tells CHOICE it’s “planning to expand availability in stages from 2026”, including South Australia and Western Australia. Ronald notes that the battery’s installation manual stipulates that it should be located in the shade, although he believes Aldi will still be responsible for honouring the warranty terms if they botch the installation. The batteries appear to bear a ten year warranty, but there is no detail on how much capacity loss the battery can suffer and remain in warranty. Australian consumer protection standards like the New Energy Tech Consumer Code however means that customers shouldn’t be obliged to chase down subcontractors if something goes wrong.

With a battery subsidy but no subsidy on inverters, any dirt-cheap offer for a large battery is highly likely to suffer from this issue. Both deals however stick with the original offer’s underwhelmingly small 6.6kW of solar (15 x 440w panels) and 5.5kW hybrid inverter. Kmart also offers a range of workwear, with long-sleeved hi-vis workshirts going for $30 and pants for $35.

Aldi Solar’s specs might be undersized for your needs

“Solar and batteries should be designed for the home they’re going on,” he says. “For example, the first thing I’d do is see how much solar fits on the roof, how many different roof directions there are, and what shading is present. That informs the solar panel design and inverter selection.” Of course, as anyone who’s been swamped with cheap solar ads online will know, there’s plenty of rock-bottom deals currently out there in the market. It’s the quality of the components, installation and after-sale service that is so vital and that’s a lot harder to gauge (for the reasons below). The Aldi deal additionally promises blackout protection, but the size of the inverter means this will be limited to a handful of appliances. Since the launch of the federal battery rebate there have been a spate of big battery offers coupled with undersized inverters.

Despite our careful planning, we apologise if selected items may sell out on the first day due to unexpected high demand. In the event of unexpected high demand, ALDI Stores reserves the right to limit purchases to reasonable quantities. Tradies can pick up a selection of work shirts, singlets, shorts, socks, and pants. These solar packages might have Aldi’s name and marketing all over it, but that’s where the supermarket’s association stops. With just two easy packages to choose from, Aldi Solar’s offering might seem refreshingly simple and straightforward, but Finn points out it might not suit your home or maximise its solar potential. Since 2020, CHOICE has partnered with SolarQuotes, Australia’s most-visited solar website, to help you find trusted installers.

• Altius in turn is a little-known brand in Australia that uses rebadged Chinese products.
• We also extend our respect to First Nations ALDI team members, contractors, suppliers and customers.
• With a battery subsidy but no subsidy on inverters, any dirt-cheap offer for a large battery is highly likely to suffer from this issue.
• “Lots of people who installed 6.6kW many years ago are now pulling those panels off the roof to make space for a bigger system to power their all electric homes and electric cars,” says Peacock.
• It’s the quality of the components, installation and after-sale service that is so vital and that’s a lot harder to gauge (for the reasons below).

When the initial offer launched in February we dug around and found Tempo uses Altius rooftop solar panels, inverters and batteries. Altius in turn is a little-known brand in Australia that uses rebadged Chinese products. Starting at $6999, Aldi’s offer is attractively priced but short on key details, with the supermarket giant hazy on the actual brand of solar, inverter and battery it includes.

Tradies looking to upgrade their tool collection can also get their hands on a 16V cordless drill kit, detail sander, orbital sander, and other power tools for $29.99, and assorted hand tools for $9.99. Instead we’re funded by members who value expert reviews and independent product testing. Importantly, though, from our research and Peacock’s, Tempo appears to be a very new player in the solar market. “The 5.5kW hybrid inverter will also struggle to back up a whole home. A small inverter like that should only back up essential circuits. It is not clear if segregation of essential and non-essential circuits is included.” Here’s Peacock’s analysis of Aldi Solar’s offers, and the key things you need to consider. Real names are preferred – you should be happy to put your name to your comments.2.

He also has concerns over Aldi Solar’s included home battery and inverter specs. Instead, he recommends speaking with reputable installers who will inspect your home and tailor a solar system to your individual energy usage, budget and building’s unique architectural specs. All components are backed by a 10-year product warranty, with a 25-year performance guarantee on the panels. The fact that the larger “20kWh” battery offer does not come with a larger inverter means that the inverter is undersized in our view, and the battery will at times struggle to charge up to capacity.

They provide high-quality quotes from vetted suppliers and back it with their ‘good installer guarantee’. While CHOICE makes money if you buy through them, 100% of it goes straight back into our nonprofit mission. Aldi is now selling solar panel and battery packages, but don’t expect to find them in their middle aisle next to the circular saws and novelty garden gnomes. On the plus side, the deal is now actually available in sunny Sydney, but unfortunately Aldi hasn’t actually updated its figures to reflect the new battery sizes on offer, with advertised payback periods still based on the old 5.1kWh battery. They also sell stretch cargo pants for $113.95, cargo shorts for $70.95, and hi-vis singlets for $26.95.

Bigger Battery, Undersized Inverter

While 6.6kW of solar panels is still common, residents are typically going bigger these days, with the latest Australia Energy Council’s solar report showing that most new rooftop panel systems installed in 2025 range between 8 and 11kW. If you’re game to give Aldi Solar a crack, or were part of their initial Melbourne trial, you can let other Australians know how it all went via our reviews page for Aldi Solar installs, Altius solar panels, Altius inverters and Altius batteries. According to its website, Tempo is “a premier supplier to the consumer electronics and home appliance global marketplace”. Aldi customers might not have heard of Tempo, but the company actually supplies the supermarket’s ‘private label’ home brands including Stirling, Ambiano and Bauhm. “The battery sizes offered are 10kWh and 20kWh. 20kWh is the size likely to suit most typical Aussie homes, but 6.6kW of panels will struggle to fill it all year round.”

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SolarQuotes founder Finn Peacock agrees with the sentiment, but isn’t convinced Aldi and Tempo’s offer delivers on it. The savings promoted on Aldi Solar’s website are based on the company’s old offer with a smaller battery. We also extend our respect to First Nations ALDI team members, contractors, suppliers and customers.

Aldi Solar uses little-known Altius components

“Lots of people who installed 6.6kW many years ago are now pulling those panels off the roof to make space for a bigger system to power their all electric homes and electric cars,” says Peacock. Instead, the supermarket chain has launched Aldi Solar with long-time product partner, Tempo, to provide systems for homes based in select metro areas across Australia. Announced in early September, the new service is now taking pre-orders with installations to commence in early November. Ronald says the Altius solar panels appear to have a ten year product warranty, and a 25 year “performance guarantee”, falling short of an actual 25 vegas casino apk year product warranty that is more the norm these days.