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Annon Omos
Annon Omos 2025.12.11
     
Avoid at all costs AVOID AVOID AVOID. After spending approximately 27K to have 2 batteries and solar panels installed on my property, it's taken over 3 months (to date) to have a simple warranty issue with one of the batteries sorted out. At the time of this review, the issue still hasn't been rectified. Excuses, excuses and more excuses is all I get. A rude and unprofessional technician who refused six separate requests to transfer me to a manager, a technician who offered a 'new for old' replacement but neglected to mention that I'd have to give up both battery packs and get ONE in return, a technician who decided that it was his job to parent me and directed me to not repeating myself while raising his voice, to promises of callback to update progress that never occur, to a technician who wanted to get some of his 'friends' who aren't affiliated with Redback to fix the problem, to a technician who belittiled me for a conversation I was having with my wife (who was sitting next to me), a technician who accused me (an ex-Queensland Police Officer) of threatening him over the phone and demanded that I stop recording the conversation, to finding out on my last call (of many) to Redback that my replacement battery has been sitting in a Sydney warehouse. I'm now regretting giving my business to an Australian Company, and wished that I had of gone with my 1st decision of Tesla.

Date of experience: 11 December, 2025
Annon Omos
Annon Omos 2025.12.11
     
AVOID AVOID AVOID. After spending approximately 27K to have 2 batteries and solar panels installed on my property, it's taken over 3 months (to date) to have a simple warranty issue with one of the batteries sorted out. At the time of this review, the issue still hasn't been rectified. Excuses, excuses and more excuses is all I get. A rude and unprofessional technician who refused six separate requests to transfer me to a manager, a technician who offered a 'new for old' replacement but neglected to mention that I'd have to give up both battery packs and get ONE in return, a technician who decided that it was his job to parent me and directed me to not repeating myself while raising his voice, to promises of callback to update progress that never occur, to a technician who wanted to get some of his 'friends' who aren't affiliated with Redback to fix the problem, to a technician who belittiled me for a conversation I was having with my wife (who was sitting next to me), a technician who accused me (an ex-Queensland Police Officer) of threatening him over the phone and demanded that I stop recording the conversation, to finding out on my last call (of many) to Redback that my replacement battery has been sitting in a Sydney warehouse. I'm now regretting giving my business to an Australian Company, and wished that I had of gone with my 1st decision of Tesla.
Rebekah De Pasquale
Rebekah De Pasquale 2025.12.09
     
Still waiting months promised new converter on phone 25 minutes still no idea. Time to go to Fair Trade. Abominable
Reply from Redback Technologies 2025.12.12
Hi Rebekah,

We understand this process has been particularly difficult for you. I’ve checked in with our team, and I can confirm your case is continuing to progress through our warranty process as quickly as possible. We truly appreciate your cooperation and patience while we work through the necessary steps.

If you need any further clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our customer support team directly so we can assist.

– The Redback Technologies Team
Benjamin Hassall
Benjamin Hassall 2025.12.08
     
Reply from Redback Technologies 2021.08.20
Thanks for leaving a review Ben!
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Michael Roberts
Michael Roberts 2025.12.06
     
Never buy from this company. I bought a system 4 years ago and is nothing but problems. Very disappointing customer relations.
Kathy Faithful
Kathy Faithful 2025.12.03
     
We bought Redback made in Australia just 3 years ago & batteries keep failing, not working. I emailed & get no response & rang & get disconnected, the installer also emailed & rang & was told after he tested thd system : batteries are useless & then never gets any more response. What do we have to do to get new batteries installed. The installer just wants answers. All I’m getting is high electric bills . Please contact me & get this resolved. Very frustrated customer. K
Less Energy
Less Energy 2025.11.28
     
The bad reviews refer to the previously insolvent company that sold hardware too close to the end of manufacture which meant the gear couldn't be serviced. The new entity is globally backed and supplying the latest technology. Even though there is no legal commitment to maintain the previous companies hardware. The new business has spent a lot of time and money trying to make these customers happy. The truth is they would rather complain than appreciate the offer of discounted equipment upgrades at cost which is a lot better than what most customers would get from a company that went broke. NOTHING. Having said that, the way they carry on thats probably what they deserve.
Reply from Redback Technologies 2025.12.02
Hi, thanks so much for taking the time to share this review. We really appreciate you recognising the work the new Redback team has been putting in.

It’s been a complicated transition for the business over the past year, and we know some legacy cases have been especially challenging. We’ll continue to work hard to support these customers wherever possible, including offering discounted upgrade paths, as you mentioned, to help get their systems back up and running.

Hearing from someone who understands that effort and recognises the progress we’ve made is incredibly encouraging. We’re committed to rebuilding trust and delivering a better experience moving forward for every customer, and feedback like yours reminds our team why that work matters.

Thanks again for your support!

– The Redback Technologies Team
Justin Libke
Justin Libke 2025.11.27
     
They have been taken over since we had our system installed. Now our local technician will not use them anymore and communication is almost impossible. If customers service is the key to success these guys are on the way out unfortunately.
Reply from Redback Technologies 2025.12.02
Hi Justin,

Thanks for sharing your experience. We’re sorry to hear that the change in ownership and your local installer’s decision is making communication difficult. We understand how frustrating this must be, and it’s disappointing that it’s caused additional challenges for you.

Please know that we are working hard to improve our customer service and continuously enhance the support experience for all our customers.

– The Redback Technologies Team
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David Provan
David Provan 2025.11.06
     
Had a Redback system installed last year, support Australian, easier cantact for aftercare service if a problem. How wrong I was. Initially smart meter not working, was replaced. Now batteries have gone offline, later came back on but now remain 100% charged, don"t discharge. Asked by "customer support" to send in details and photos which I did but no acknowlegement or response from Redback, no reply to multiple emails. My installer has also not heard from them. Redback please offer some customer service (or at least let us know what is going on!
Reply from Redback Technologies 2025.12.02
Hi David,

We understand how frustrating it is when your system is not working as expected, and your feedback is completely fair. We're sorry for the lack of communication you experienced previously.

Our team has since been in touch and offered a resolution for your system, and we are really glad to hear you have accepted the upgrade option. We will continue working closely with you and your installer to make sure everything is completed smoothly from here.

Once everything is up and running and you feel confident in the outcome, we would appreciate it if you considered updating your review, but only if you feel the experience has improved. For now, we are focused on getting your system sorted as quickly as we can.

Thank you again for your patience.

– The Redback Technologies Team
Jackie S
Jackie S 2025.11.05
     
5 Nov 2025 - 4 months since I left my review and I’m yet to receive a response to that, or to the 4 emails I’ve sent regarding a compensation claim.. This company should have stayed on the brink of bankruptcy, and then fallen off it. I hope everyone is reading these reviews and this company does Australia a favour and shuts down. Would give this pathetic excuse for a business -1000 if I could. I’ve spent 7 months chasing these clowns to fix my system. I’ve had no help, was eventually told to contact some Chinese company because they were too lazy to do it themselves, and Office of Fair Trading couldn’t do a thing. Steer clear of this shady, foreign owned, rip off piece of trash company!!!!!
Reply from Redback Technologies 2025.12.02
Hi Jackie,

We’re very sorry to hear about the ongoing issues with your system and the frustration this has caused. Ideally, your installer would be assisting with contacting the battery manufacturer, but as this isn’t currently an option, we understand you’ve had to manage it yourself. For clarity, the company you were referred to is the global battery manufacturer responsible for your batteries under warranty — it is a third party, but not just “some Chinese company” as suggested.

As your system was installed in 2018, with 5 year warranty, please know that we are doing everything we can in line with our warranty and support policies to help coordinate a resolution.

– The Redback Technologies Team
Kira Samurae
Kira Samurae 2025.11.03
     
I installed my Redback system and battery back in 2018.I didn't pay my electricity bill for the first 5 years, because FiT was really good before. I started paying some bills in this year due to very lo FiT. To be very honest, we did have some issue on our inverter in first 2-3 yrs, and unfortunately my installer wasn't never helpful with that. So it was stressful, dealing with them. Due to the ongoing issues, Redback reinstalled a brand new inverter for us in 2021. As I mentioned before, my installer was not helpful so I started contacing Redback directly whenever I had any issues....I must say Redback Technologies team was always helpful. They always tried their best to solve even minor issues. So I actually think Redback Technologies are not bad, many solar companies do have issues with their system unfortunately, I had that with Redback Technologies as well, but Redback team always acts on the issue with integrity. This is how I feel about my 6 yrs of experience with this company.
Reply from Redback Technologies 2025.12.02
Hi Kira,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience, especially after so many years with your Redback system. We really appreciate your honesty about your experience over 7 years of ownership.

We’re sorry to hear about the challenges you faced early on, particularly with your installer, but we’re genuinely glad our team was able to step in, help get things back on track and continue supporting you whenever issues came up. Hearing that you’ve felt looked after by our team means a lot to us.

Thank you again for sticking with us and for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. Your feedback has been shared with our support team, and it really does make a difference.

Thank you again for your trust, we look forward to continuing to support you with your solar journey.

– The Redback Technologies Team
Jo _Jo
Jo _Jo 2025.10.26
     
My redback system is only 4 years old and we have had no end of problems. For the 3rd time our battery is not working. Redback took a prolonged time (months) to sort out the issue the last 2 times. This time the fix we have been waiting on hasn’t worked. They refuse to answer my emails or provide any solution to the issue and never reply to my electrician either. The whole unit looks terrible with the paint about to flake off it all. Poorly designed and built product. Many customers obviously seem to have the same problem looking at these reviews. I’ll be going to the ACCC next week as this was a major investment and the product is still under warranty with the company seemingly wanting to do very little to repair or replace the defective equipment. 26/10/25 - Addit: After agreeing to replace our inverter Redback have gone silent yet again. No resolution to our problem. Several weeks have passed. Our electricity bill mounts as we have no solar working and no battery. The only way to get through to these guys is negative google reviews. I’m going to take this to ACCC and small claims court if this is not rectified within the next 2 weeks.
Reply from Redback Technologies 2025.09.24
Hi Jo,
We’re very sorry to hear about the repeated issues you’ve experienced with your system, and we completely understand your frustration given the time and effort you’ve already spent seeking a resolution. We know this is a significant investment and it’s not the experience we want for our customers.

We want to reassure you that your installer has been in direct contact with our technical team today, and together we’re working on a solution to get your system back online. We also appreciate that you’ve continued to go through your installer as the first point of contact — it allows us to coordinate more directly and provide the right technical support.

While our systems are designed and tested for Australian conditions, we acknowledge that in your case the finish and performance have not met expectations, and we sincerely apologise. While the priority is restoring your system’s performance, we’ll make sure your comments on durability are passed on to our product team.

Our customer support team will remain engaged with your installer to see this through, and we’re committed to ensuring the issue is resolved properly.

– The Redback Technologies Team
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David Skelton
David Skelton 2025.10.22
     
Very disappointed in Redback's technical backup. I was hoping it may have improved since new ownership. I raised a service ticket with them almost a month ago now regarding having no system monitoring. I've heard nothing from them except an automated email 26 days ago acknowledging my service ticket.
Reply from Redback Technologies 2025.10.22
Hi David,
We’re sorry to hear about the ongoing issue with your system and the lack of updates. We understand how frustrating that has been. Our customer support team has reviewed your case and will be reaching out directly to discuss the available options and next steps, as your system is out of warranty.

We’re currently experiencing a high volume of enquiries, but please know that your case is in the queue and will be followed up as soon as possible. We’re also actively improving our support processes to help prevent delays like this in the future.

Thank you for your patience while we work to resolve this for you.

– The Redback Technologies Team
L. Emerson
L. Emerson 2025.10.16
     
Seems the only way to get action from Redback is to leave a bad google review – so here goes. Redback Tech have really, really poor customer service. I do hope this review makes it to the CEO because there are pretty simple things that could fix this - like logging requests / having some ticketing system, replying immediately saying something like 'we have your issue and we are working on it', or providing SOME indication that the complaint / issue has been received – but none of that occurs. Just crickets. I even sent this review to Redback and gave them 24hrs to respond to me before I posted this. They didn’t respond. And to the Redback google Responder - yes, I have gone through my original installer, and he logged an issue more than ago. I asked him last night if he had a response, and no, he hadn’t heard anything . I’ve also sent an email to customer support, but of course nothing. For anyone answering this from Redback, my inverter serial number is RB22122402400019. Dont like including this number publically but of kind of desperate for some action. My issue is – the system is not detecting the battery – so I currently have zero storage. But I’ve had issues before (wifi link falling out for no reason) – and have sent numerous previous emails with no response either I like supporting Australian-owned but this is perhaps some of the very worst “customer support” I have ever experienced.
Reply from Redback Technologies 2025.10.20
Hi Mr Emerson,

Thank you for sharing this feedback, we understand how frustrating this experience has been and appreciate you taking the time to outline the challenges you’ve faced.

Our marketing team monitors these reviews and has passed your comments (and system serial number) directly to our customer support team for follow-up. If you’re uncomfortable having that number visible publicly, you’re welcome to edit your review to remove it, as we’ve already recorded it on our end.

We’re currently undertaking large-scale efforts to strengthen our support systems and improve communication with customers and installers, including how requests are logged and tracked internally. Your feedback highlights exactly why this work is so important, and we’ll continue to make improvements to deliver the level of service our customers deserve.

You can expect to be contacted soon by our team regarding your case, and we’ll continue working to deliver a better experience moving forward.

– The Redback Technologies Team
Juzzy
Juzzy 2025.10.09
     
Based of my experience with this company I would recommend to look elsewhere as they have no interest in supporting the customer. I have tried emailing and calling with no response. As I have bought a house with a Redback system installed, I simply need to create an account and change the ownership from the previous owner to myself. When I called the 1300 number after no response from my email, I simply got a recorded message to advise to contact the installer. I do not know who the installer is. Do your diligence if considering a Redback Technologies product as you will not have any support provided.
Reply from Redback Technologies 2025.10.10
Congratulations on your new home — and we’re sorry to hear about the trouble you’ve had getting your Redback system ownership transferred. We completely understand how frustrating that must be when you’re just trying to get everything up and running.

Our team can absolutely help finalise this for you. As this process involves verifying system ownership details, could you please email sales@redbacktech.com. The marketing team monitors these reviews and will make sure your message is directed to the right person to assist with your ownership transfer.

In your email, please include the following details:
- Your full name
- Phone number and email address
- A photo of your system’s serial number
- Proof of ownership (such as a recent rates notice or energy bill in your name)

Once received, our team will verify your information and ensure your account is set up correctly.
Thank you for your patience — and welcome to the Redback community.

– The Redback Technologies Team
Carla Hunt
Carla Hunt 2025.10.05
     
Trying to get change of ownership for warranty & to use the app I moved into a house with a Redback solar system. I need to get the system transferred into my name from old owners name so I can take over warranty & get a log in to use Redback app. I have phoned Redback & there is no option to talk to anyone. I don’t know who the installer was.. The message when you ring Redback is contact your installer & then hangs up. I have tried to email. No response. Very disappointed

Date of experience: 05 October, 2025
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Adam Bridge
Adam Bridge 2025.09.26
     
Another Day Another App Outage App down again. Constant issues with it. When my system loses wifi connectivity (the signal is ultra strong) my battery disconnects. Wouldn’t ever buy a Redback system ever again. Be warned - they have also now removed your ability to get tech support from them and your only contact is via the installer. Save your money.

Date of experience: 26 September, 2025
Toby Gould
Toby Gould 2025.09.10
     
Update September 2025. It took nearly 6 months for Redback to replace a faulty inverter under a previous warranty claim. My electricity bills were as high as they've ever been over that 6 month period. After approximately 3 months the 'battery disconnection' issues reappeared with the replacement inverter. It took almost 6 weeks for someone to contact me to arrange an inspection of the system. Despite the battery repeatedly disconnecting from the system they declared that there was no problem. On 20th July my inverter disconnected from the internet. I tried to reconnect it using the steps in the product support documentation. This didn't work. I contacted the installer on 3 occasions requesting support and/or guidance on how I could reconnect the system. No reply. I contacted Redback describing the problem and requesting support using the emails advised in Redback's responses to customer reviews 2 times. No reply. There are major faults with the system supplied by Redback. Customers are entitled to a refund under Consumer Protection laws in Victoria where the unit is located. I contacted Redback requesting a refund and advised that I would refer the matter to Consumer Victoria if I did not get a response within 10 business day. No reply. A complaint case regarding my Redback system has been lodged with Consumer Victoria. Redback keep saying that they are "doing better" with their customer support in replies to poor Google reviews. My experience is that their customer support remains non-existant. If you're considering a Redback system I'd encourage you to look elsewhere. There is no way I would choose any of their products again given their questionable reliability and the appalling after sales service offered by Redback. Unfortunately I have a similar story to many others that have left a review. Received a battery disconnected error message in August 2024. Submitted a support request and received no response from Redback. Followed up with another support request about 2 weeks later. Again, no response from Redback. Ended up calling the technician/installer support number just to talk to somebody (I don't think they appreciated having to talk with a customer). It took over 2 months to get a technician to inspect my system. They've been back 3 times installing/removing various components but the system is still not working. Was advised that another replacement part was being sent down by Redback on 20 December 2024. It is now 18 January 2025 and Redback still haven't supplied the part to the installer. My system is under warranty and has not working for close to 5 months now. If you're looking for a reliable system provided by a company that meets its warranty obligations and treats its customers with respect than I recommend you avoid Redback.
Reply from Redback Technologies 2025.09.18
Hi Toby,

We understand your frustration and sincerely apologise for the delays and repeated site visits. Your case involved multiple component issues, and we acknowledge that the repair timeline has been unacceptably long. Our team is reviewing this urgently to ensure all necessary parts and actions are in place. Under new management, we are committed to resolving these legacy cases more efficiently and rebuilding trust with our customers.

- The Redback Team

Update: September, 2025
Hi Toby, thank you for updating your review. We’re glad your earlier issue with the inverter replacement was ultimately resolved, but we’re very sorry to hear that new disconnection problems have since occurred.

We acknowledge that both the time it took to complete your initial warranty claim and the subsequent delay in arranging inspection for the more recent issue were unacceptably long. While the inspection team did not find a hardware fault on site, we recognise that this does not change the experience you’ve had with repeated disconnections — and we understand how frustrating this has been, especially given the impact on your electricity bills.

We’re continuing to strengthen our processes so cases like yours are managed with greater urgency, and so customers aren’t left waiting extended periods for updates or resolution. Our customer support team will remain across your case, and we’re committed to making sure any further issues are addressed more effectively.

We sincerely apologise again for the inconvenience caused. Please don’t hesitate to keep in touch with our support team directly — that’s the best way for us to provide timely updates and practical assistance.

– The Redback Technologies Team
Aaron M
Aaron M 2025.08.25
     
25/08/2025 - Still waiting..... Had problems with battery going offline in January 2025 on Hybrid inverter system. Tried all the troubleshooting available through product manual and previous advice from Installer. Reached out to installer on 13th February and was told that someone from Redback would be in touch with me within 3-5 business days as this is a battery issue which is covered under warranty.  You didn't reach out. Waited roughly 2 weeks, then created a customer support request through the web portal and told 3-5 business days for a response. Again, didn't happen. Called installer again a week after that to chase up what was happening. They were surprised that nobody from redback reached out to me. They contacted redback on my behalf to see what's going on. Was then told that someone from redback would be in touch within 3-5 business days. Didn't happen again. Attempted to call Redback Head office and you don't take calls from customers and refer us to our installer instead. Replied to the original support ticket to get a response and also created a new ticket. Still no reply... I've now emailed Redback warranty team using email from website. Still nothing.. I'm seeing a common theme here... only respond to the customers that post bad google reviews..very good marketing team on LinkedIn and Facebook, but very terrible customer service. It's very disappointing that I paid the better part of $50k on a battery inverter system that does not work.
Reply from Redback Technologies 2025.09.02
Hi Aaron,

We’re really sorry to hear about the ongoing issues you’ve experienced and how difficult it’s been to get support – that’s understandably frustrating, and it’s not the experience we aim to provide.

We’ve recently brought in a new team who are currently addressing some legacy issues and working to improve how we support our customers. While we’re still strengthening our systems, please know these challenges are being actively worked on so we can deliver a better experience moving forward.

Looking into your case, your system is now back online, though the battery is still reporting a fault. We believe an electrician will need to check the system – this may involve replacing a fuse and charging the batteries.

If you’re open to continuing the conversation, please reach out to customersupport@redbacktech.com and cc sales@redbacktech.com as the marketing team monitors these reviews and this allows us to ensure your case is appropriately addressed.

Thanks again for bringing this to our attention – we’d really like to help get this resolved properly for you.

Amendment (02/09/2025):
Hi Aaron, thank you for updating your review. We understand the delays have been frustrating and apologise again for the time it’s taken.

As you know, we have been in contact with you throughout this process, and the delay in finalising this repair relates to the availability of replacement components from the original battery manufacturer. While supply has not been as timely as we’d like, please know that we are continuing to work closely with them to secure what’s required for your case.

We recognise how long this has taken and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience. Our customer support team will continue to monitor your case until resolution, and we’ll update you as soon as there is progress.
– The Redback Technologies Team
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