I'm James Richards, Business Development Manager at AR Energy. I help Adelaide households and businesses design a solar & battery system around their actual bill — no pressure, no jargon, and I'm still here when you call three years later.
Top 10 Overall, SA
Top 10 Battery, SA
Top 20 Commercial, AU
Top 50 Battery, AU
James Richards
I'm Adelaide born and bred, and I've spent years in the solar industry — matching households and businesses with the right system, and making sure it's done properly the first time.
Here's the honest version: most people aren't confused about whether to go solar.
They're worried about getting it wrong — the wrong size, the wrong installer, a system that doesn't do what someone promised. That's the bit I take off your plate.
I'll look at your actual bill, check your roof and switchboard, sort your SA rebates, and give you a straight, itemised quote. If solar or a battery isn't right for you yet, I'll tell you that too.
- James
check me out — literally
Real credentials you can verify
You've probably been warned about pushy solar sellers. Fair enough. So here are the licence and accreditation numbers behind me and AR Energy — the ones you can actually look up.
New Energy Tech Consumer Code
NETCC / CEC
Electrical Workers Registration
PGE276190
Solar · Battery · Off-Grid accredited
S6813853
Why this matters: accreditation is what unlocks your government rebate — and it's the difference between a real installer and a lead-generator.
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what you get with me
The AR Energy Certainty Pack
Most solar companies give you a quote. I give you certainty — everything you need to make a confident decision, before you spend a cent.
What's included:
Free · No obligation · Yours to keep
Custom system design, built around your actual bill
$390
Full roof & switchboard suitability check
$180
SA rebate eligibility check (CHBP, VPP, STCs)
$150
Itemised quote — no hidden costs, no jargon
$120
Plain-English brand & product comparison
$90
10-year performance commitment
Included
Me as your direct contact — before, during & after
Priceless
Total value $930+
Cost to you: $0
My promise to you
If your system doesn't perform to the numbers I quote you in the first year, I'll make it right. No fine print, no runaround. You'll have my name and my number.
James Richards
, backed by AR Energy's 10-year performance commitment
Systems I've helped get on Adelaide roofs
Uniting SA
80kW
Bluelake Transport
150kW
Bowden Development Project
150kW
straight answers
The questions people actually ask me
How do I know I'm not being overquoted?
You get an itemised quote — every panel, the inverter, the battery, the labour, line by line. Compare it to anyone else's. If something doesn't stack up, I'll walk you through it. Most people get two to five quotes before deciding, and I'd rather you do that with your eyes open.
Is my roof even suitable?
That's exactly what the free assessment checks — roof orientation, shading, condition and your switchboard. If it's not right, or needs work first, I'll tell you before you commit to anything.
Is a battery actually worth it?
Sometimes yes, sometimes not yet — it depends on your usage and the current SA rebates. I'll model it on your real numbers rather than give you a sales answer. Honest version: it's not right for everyone.
Will AR Energy still be around to honour the warranty?
We're the #3 solar installer in SA, 4× SunWiz Award winners for 2026, CEC accredited, operating across SA and WA with 60+ years of combined experience on the team. We're not going anywhere — and you'll have a direct line to me.
What happens after the install?
You're not handed off to a call centre. I'm your contact, we set up performance monitoring, and there's a service team behind me if anything ever needs a look. That's the point of the Certainty Pack.
Let's find out what your home can save.
Book your free, no-obligation assessment. I'll do the rest — and you'll keep the Certainty Pack either way.
Or call me directly on
0414 571 788Prefer email?