My name is Dashrath Chauhan, better known as Nick. Iām a sales professional with 4+ years of experience, including Australian renewable energy sales. I specialise in solar panels, inverters and battery storage systems, with a fair understanding of Australian electrical standards. I have experience working across NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and WA. My approach combines consultative selling, technical product knowledge and effective objection handling to build customer trust and turn opportunities into sales.
Residential solar and battery sales across on-site and remote roles, from first enquiry through consultation, proposal and installation handover.
JUNE 2025 ā JANUARY 2026 Ā· ON-SITE Ā· 6 MONTHS AS REPORTED
Solar Consultant ā Solar Secure
Full-time Ā· On Site
Managed 130 inbound enquiries and leads, guiding customers through consultations, solution discussions, follow-ups and the sales process.
Generated AUD $120,749 in revenue.
Closed 20 sales and secured 16 installations.
Maintained a reported 15% conversion rate.
Lead sources: Facebook and social media campaigns, website enquiries, inbound customer calls, independent platforms such as 3Quotes, and self-generated follow-ups from older enquiry data.
JUNE 2026 ā PRESENT Ā· REMOTE Ā· CONTRACT
Sales Consultant ā H.P Energy
Contract basis Ā· Remote (Work from home)
Manage 20+ inbound enquiries per week for Australian residential solar and battery solutions, supporting customers through qualification, consultation, proposals and follow-up.
Generated AUD $88,241 in revenue to date.
Closed 15 sales and secured 9 installations to date.
Performance figures are ongoing and updated as results change.
Lead sources: Appointment setting, Facebook and social media campaigns, website enquiries and inbound customer calls.
Combined reported results across both roles: AUD $208,990 revenue, 35 sales closed and 25 installations secured. Results are based on the figures provided and may be updated as H.P Energy performance progresses.
Sales Performance
Numbers that show how I perform.
Measured Australian residential solar sales experience.
$208,990Combined AUD revenue across Solar Secure and H.P Energy
15%Managed conversion rate
$8,000+Typical deal value (reported)
30+Inbound enquiries handled weekly
35Sales closed across both roles
25Installations secured
Real Sales Conversations
Hear how I actually sell.
Uncut Australian residential solar and battery consultation recordings, with key moments you can jump to directly.
LIVE UNCUT CALL Ā· AUDIO 01
Discovery, Need Analysis & Technical Battery Consultation
Discovery Ā· Needs Analysis Ā· Technical Knowledge Ā· Product Pitch Ā· Battery Site Assessment Ā· Rapport Building Ā· Closing
This remains one of my favourite deals I've ever closed. I had the pleasure of working with Frank, a customer based in Wollongong, NSW. As an electrical engineer himself, Frank had a strong technical understanding, making this a particularly detailed and technical conversation.
I guided the discussion from the initial discovery and needs analysis through to electricity bill breakdown, battery sizing, product features and a virtual assessment of the proposed battery location. We explored the technical considerations in depth and worked towards a solution suited to his requirements.
The conversation resulted in Frank purchasing a GoodWe 33.28 kWh G21 ESA battery.
KEY MOMENTS Ā· CLICK TO JUMP
LIVE UNCUT CALL Ā· AUDIO 02
From Quote-Only Enquiry to Signed Solar & Battery Deal
Discovery Ā· Electricity Bill Analysis Ā· ROI Presentation Ā· System Benefits Ā· Closing
Sunil, based in Sydney, was booked for an appointment by one of our setters. Initially, he was mainly looking for a quote and had no firm plans to proceed with solar. Through the consultation, I worked through his energy needs and explained the electricity bill breakdown, return on investment and benefits of the proposed system.
After reviewing the numbers and understanding the value of the solution, Sunil decided to proceed with an additional 7.6 kW solar system with LONGi panels and a 30.72 kWh E-Cactus (WHES) battery system. The recording captures the customer journey from opening and discovery through the in-depth ROI discussion to the signed contract.
KEY MOMENTS Ā· CLICK TO JUMP
OBJECTION-HANDLING CLIP Ā· AUDIO 03
Bad/Negative Reviews Objection Handling
Trust Building Ā· Review Objection Handling Ā· Battery Technical Knowledge
Suresh, residing in Melbourne, VIC, was hesitant about online reviews and had questions about the technical aspects of battery systems. I addressed his concerns and explained the relevant technical details to help him make an informed decision.
Following the discussions, Suresh purchased Sigenergy battery systems for two properties: a 40 kWh system for one property and a 20 kWh system for the other. He also left a positive review after the experience.
Trust Building Ā· Customer Rapport Ā· Competitor Quote Objection Handling Ā· Consultative Selling
Sophy had recently purchased a new property in Sydney and had been speaking with multiple sales representatives and solar companies. Having done extensive research herself, she knew what she wanted. I focused on answering her questions with clear, factual information, addressing concerns about cheaper competing quotes while building a long-term professional relationship.
Sophy proceeded with a 14.5 kW solar system with AIKO panels and a 30 kWh Sigenergy battery.
KEY MOMENTS Ā· CLICK TO JUMP
Customer details are presented in anonymised form. Audio playback is available directly on this page.
How I Sell
From enquiry to confident decision.
A repeatable sales process that keeps the customer at the centre.
01 ā DISCOVERY
Understand the homeowner.
Energy usage, bills, property, goals, pain points and what triggered the enquiry.
02 ā QUALIFICATION
Find the real problem.
Fit, urgency, budget, decision process and reason behind the purchase.
03 ā SOLUTION
Recommend the right system.
Solar, inverter and battery configuration aligned with the customer's situation.
04 ā ROI
Make the numbers clear.
Savings, tariffs, self-consumption and payback explained simply.
05 ā OBJECTIONS
Protect the value.
Work through price, finance, battery, installation and alternative-solution concerns.
06 ā CLOSE
Make the next step easy.
Clarify the proposal, confirm value and confidently ask for the decision.
Tools I Work With
Industry tools Iām familiar with.
The platforms I use to quote, design, manage leads and stay connected with customers and teams.
Pylon
Pylon
Quoting, design and proposal generation.
OpenSolar
OpenSolar
System design, solar modelling and proposals.
GreenSketch
GreenSketch
Roof design, site measurements and system layouts.
salesforce
Salesforce
CRM, lead management and sales tracking.
Podium
Podium
Customer communication, SMS and call management.
HighLevel
GoHighLevel
Calls, follow-ups and automation workflows.
3CX
3CX
Business calling and team communication.
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Products I Work With and Have Sold
Solar & battery brands Iām familiar with.
Brands Iāve quoted, recommended and sold across residential solar and battery projects in Australia.
ā£ Battery & inverter brands
Sigenergy
Sigenergy
Tesla
Tesla
GoodWe
GoodWe
Fox ESS
Fox ESS
Sungrow
Sungrow
Alpha ESS
Alpha ESS
Growatt
Growatt
Neovolt
Neovolt
DEYE
DEYE
Pylontech
Pylontech
WHES
WHES
ā¦ Solar panel brands
Jinko
Jinko
AIKO
AIKO
LONGi
LONGi
Seraphim
Seraphim
H.T. / HT-SAAE
H.T. / HT-SAAE
About Me
My Journey Into Australian Solar Sales
Iām Dashrath Chauhan, better known as Nick ā a sales professional with 4+ years of experience and a growing passion for renewable energy. My work in Australian residential solar and battery sales has given me the opportunity to speak with homeowners across NSW, VIC, QLD, SA and WA, understand their energy needs, and help them explore solutions that fit their homes and budgets.
I enjoy bringing together the people side of sales and the technical side of solar: asking the right questions, explaining system options and savings clearly, and working through concerns with honesty. For me, good sales is about building trust, helping customers make informed decisions, and continuing to grow in an industry that can make a meaningful difference to how homes use energy.
For Australian Solar Companies
Looking for an Experienced Sales Consultant Who Already Knows the Job?
If you're building a high-performing residential solar or battery sales team, I'd love to have a conversation.
