RACV Solar has acquired 100% of Great Ocean Solar and Electrical, a solar panel and battery installation business based in Ocean Grove, Victoria.

This acquisition will allow RACV’s solar business, RACV Solar, to continue its expansion and investment in the Geelong, Surf Coast and South-West Victoria region.

Great Ocean Solar and Electrical is currently the local delivery partner for a number of RACV Solar’s key projects, including the Geelong Community Solar Program and installations on the Surf Coast Shire’s Council buildings. The company is also installing free solar and battery systems on community buildings throughout the region as part of RACV’s $1 million ‘Solar in the Regions’ initiative.

RACV Solar chief executive and director Andy McCarthy says he was thrilled Great Ocean Solar and Electrical would become a permanent member of the RACV Solar family: “Great Ocean Solar and Electrical has grown rapidly over the past three years as a direct result of the dedication and experience of its founders and owners Nikki Hinge and Reece Crabtree.

“Their high-quality solutions, industry expertise and commitment to outstanding customer service made them the perfect fit to join RACV Solar, and we look forward to welcoming Nikki, Reece and their 12 employees into the team.”

The purchase of Great Ocean Solar and Electrical will allow RACV Solar to expand its solar energy offerings in the Greater Geelong, Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and beyond to provide more energy-efficient solutions for members and customers, including:

• Solar power and battery storage for homes and businesses,
• Electric vehicle charging,
• Smart hot water heat pumps and
• Heating and cooling systems.