About us

Brisbane’s Leading Renewable Energy Experts

Gardel Electrical & Solar was established by Sam Gardel in 2011 to deliver imaginative, high-performing and reliable renewable energy solutions across Queensland. We aim to revolutionise the industry with a dedication to innovative and premium service, ultimately contributing to a sustainable Australia.

Qualified renewable energy installers from Gardel Electrical & Solar working on the Pineapple Hotel's transition to green energy with Brisbane city in the background

Our Story

From humble beginnings

Founded in Brisbane in 2011 by Sam Gardel, Gardel Electrical & Solar began with the vision of providing premium-grade renewable energy solutions that deliver tangible results for Queenslanders. Through a strong commitment to client care and innovative energy solutions, the business quickly earned a reputation for reliability, professionalism and excellence.

While we’ve expanded our services across Queensland, New South Wales and beyond, we have remained true to our family values, offering unparalleled client service and customised renewable energy systems.

Today, we are proud to be a recognised leader within the industry.

Sam’s Story

Leading with Passion and Purpose

More than a decade ago, Sam Gardel embarked on the journey of founding Gardel Electrical & Solar, driven by a deep passion for revolutionising the energy industry. From the outset, Sam’s mission has been clear: to deliver innovative and premium-grade energy solutions that not only meet the needs of Australian businesses and residences but also reshape the way people think about renewable energy. His fervour for creating top-tier, imaginative systems has made Gardel Electrical & Solar a trusted name in the industry, known for quality, reliability, and forward-thinking solutions.

Sam’s leadership is defined by his unwavering dedication to client care and employee development. Beyond delivering energy systems, Sam has fostered a company culture where his team thrives—providing opportunities for continuous learning, mentorship, and career growth. Through his vision, Sam continues to inspire his employees and clients to embrace renewable energy as a powerful, transformative force for a greener future.

Image of CEO Sam Gardel in the Yeerongpilly solar warehouse

Our team

Meet Our Renewable Energy Experts

At Gardel Electrical & Solar, the in-house team includes highly experienced and accredited electricians, engineers, designers and operational staff. Continuous learning is central to our ethos. Our team undergoes regular professional development and safety training to remain ahead of technological advancements, ensuring that every project meets the highest standards.

Sam Gardel
Managing Director

Sam Gardel

Tash Thorn
General Manager

Tash Thorn

Mark Inglis
WHSEQ Manager

Mark Inglis

Lee Willersdorf
Operations Manager

Lee Willersdorf

Jason Roberts
Residential Energy Consultant

Jason Roberts

Aiden Caddies
Commercial Manager

Aiden Caddies

Aaron Bolte
Electrical Engineer RPEQ

Aaron Bolte

Dion Geesu
Procurement Manager and Cultural Advisor

Dion Geesu

Leisa Walker
Administration

Leisa Walker

Troy Leo
Lead Installer

Troy Leo

James Clifford
Lead Installer

James Clifford

Visit our Showroom

As leaders in sustainability and innovation, our showroom displays the latest technology in energy storage. A learning hub for residential and small-scale commercial systems, the Yeerongpilly showroom provides opportunities to learn more from our experts to make informed decisions about your energy journey.

Location
1/22 Varley Street
Yeerongpilly QLD 4105

Hours
8am to 4pm weekdays
No appointments necessary

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Customer review

Don’t just take our word for it

Ian Little

From initial enquiry through to final install and commissioning of our solar and battery installation the team were great. Everything executed according to schedule and as promised. The guys working on site were polite and friendly and just a great bunch that worked well together. Keep up the great work and customer focus will certainly be recommending Gardel Electrical & Solar.

Justin Frazer

Excellent service and communication. Jason, Steve and the team were great to deal with. They were on site exactly when they said they would be, talked me through the whole install process and followed up the next day to ensure we were happy with their work. I could not be happier and will be recommending them to everyone in the future!

Wesley Vasile

Amazing business to deal with - very professional and responsive. A great reliable business. I can definitely recommend engaging Gardel Electrical & Solar.

Peter Jager

The people at Gardel Electrical and solar were great to work with from the start. Jason went the extra mile to do the work, look at your current electrical billing, and discuss the benefit of the battery. The guys on site were professional and took the time to talk through all the options of where the battery could be installed. They did a fantastic job with the install. Jason's after sales service was great, and he got back to me quickly about my concerns with inaccuracies in the data monitoring. Highly recommended especially given the competitive cost.

Diana Dickens

The team from Gardel were fabulous. Communication was thorough and timely. They arrived when they said they would, kept me up to date as it progressed and completed the job ahead of time. Very happy with the result and the service.

Stephen Glynn

I cannot speak highly enough of the service provided by this company. It was exemplary. I live in the country, 1.5 hours from Brisbane, yet they had no hesitation in driving to my property to resolve the smallest of issues. They installed the solar system in my absence as I was overseas at the time and I had to trust their professionalism. They did not let me down. Their communications were first class and they provided expert technical advice and service. Their product is first class and their price is competitive. I have no hesitation in recommending Gardel to my friends and family. Thanks too to Jason for going that extra mile to ensure the installation was completed to my satisfaction.

Dale Mengel

Both Mum and myself had a 6.6KW solar system installed on our respective houses by Gardel Electrical & Solar in late July 2022. Sam took the time to discuss our needs, answer any questions we had along the way and came up with a design that would best suit our respective houses. The Quotes I received were very competitive for the equipment that was provided. I opted for REC TwinPeak 4 Panels and a Fronius inverter, whilst Mum went for Canadian Solar Panels and Sungrow Inverter. Sam and the team were extremely punctual and had both of mine and Mum's systems installed and operational on the same day. Quality of workmanship was to an extremely high standard and both sites were left spotless after installation. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Sam and the Team to anyone wishing to install Solar in South-east Queensland or Mackay to Cairns localities.

Peter Chalmers

I’ve been equivocating about getting solar for a while because I was suspect about who would be doing the work. I had a personal recommendation for Gardel and the company is local - Brisbane southside - so I gave them a go. The whole process was simple. Communication was excellent as was the timeliness of the site visits. I am fussy about workmanship. I had a good look on the roof and at the electrical work. I couldn't fault it. The team was from Gardel and led by a Gardel electrician. At the end they sent a comprehensive manual. Very happy with the result. Highly recommended.

Lance Weslake

These Gardel guys are so on it. First truck turned up precisely as advised weeks ahead with the gear to be installed. Halfhour later a team of four arrived and in 4 hours later the panels, inverter and batteries were up and running. Very professional, helped install the App on my phone, the installation was very neat and an excellent clean up on completion. How the system works was well explained. How good. 10/10

Russell Eyre

The people at Gardel were always great to deal with, friendly and informative. The battery and solar was installed in less than a day and they kept me informed with what was going on. Really good job.

Kaitlyn Castorina

Very personable, detailed and flexible service. Able to reach out with questions whenever needed. Installation team very friendly and did a high quality and neat job. Very happy with Gardels services overall.

Dee Sharp

Team Gardel where extremely professional to deal with, the install was done a week before our scheduled date which was fantastic. Communication was excellent, ensuring we were ready for the install. They returned to finish connecting the battery a few days later as we needed to finish some painting which was very helpful. Any questions are always answered extremely quickly and helpfully. The app is great and its interesting to see how the system is working. Very Happy with our install. Thank you to Josh, Luke, Stefani, Joel, Jordan, Sam, Jason and the rest of the team.

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