Jack Forbes
Electrician
Hover or tap to meet the real JackLicensed electricians · Solar & battery specialists
Power that runs on sunshine, wired by locals.
Solar, batteries, EV charging and everyday electrical work for homes and businesses. Clean installs, straight answers, and a crew that answers the phone. What we do →
Welcome to YellowTail Electrical
Named after an icon that knows this country
There’s something unmistakably Australian about the call of the Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoo. Across our sunburnt country, from the subtropical rainforests and rolling green hinterland down to banksia, coastal heathlands and long stretches of golden beaches, these magnificent birds thrive in the sunshine, yet their distinctive calls and flights ahead of changing weather have long been regarded as a warning of approaching storms. It’s this connection to nature, the elements and the Australian landscape that inspired our name — YellowTail Electrical.
Just as the black cockatoo reminds us to be aware of changing conditions, we believe great electrical work is about thinking ahead. Protecting homes and businesses, preparing for the elements and delivering safe, reliable electrical solutions. From harnessing the power of the sun to reducing waste and creating installations built to last, we combine modern technology with quality craftsmanship and respect for the environment.
Proudly local to the Northern Rivers, our commitment is simple: thoughtful advice, dependable service and quality workmanship that protects what matters most.
Inspired by nature. Powered by the sun. Built for the elements.
Licensed & insuredNSW Electrical Contractor Licence No. 452807C, proud NECA members and SAA-accredited for solar and battery systems. Every job done to AS3000 and signed off properly.
Local crewOwner-operated. You deal with the people doing the work.
Straight quotesFixed prices in writing before we start. No surprises.
Meet the crew
The people behind the bird
Brad O'Connell
Business Manager
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Oden Wauchope
Apprentice
Hover or tap to meet the real OdenHow it works
From first call to switch-on
Four steps, whether it's a battery for the garage or a fit-out for your shop.
STEP 1
Talk it through
Tell us what you need. We'll ask a few questions and book a time to come out.
STEP 2
Site visit
We review your plans, check the site, roof and switchboard against current standards, then design the right system for the job.
STEP 3
Fixed quote
A clear written price with the equipment listed, the timeline and the warranties.
STEP 4
Install & handover
Installed, tested and certified to AS3000. We walk you through it and leave the site clean.
What we do
One crew for the whole job
From a new power point to a full solar and battery system, we design it, install it, test it and stand behind it. Residential or commercial, the standard of work is the same. Tap a service to see more.
Solar & batteries
Systems sized to how you actually use power, with a battery to carry you through the evening peak. Add blackout protection and your lights, fridge and essentials stay on when the grid goes down. Designed and installed by SAA-accredited installers, so your system is eligible for government rebates.
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EV charging
Home and workplace chargers installed safely on the right circuit, with solar-smart charging so you fill up on sunshine.
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New builds & renos
Wiring from slab to handover, working with your builder so power, data and lighting are right the first time.
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Switchboards
Upgrades from old ceramic fuses to modern boards with safety switches, with room to add solar, batteries and EVs.
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Lighting design
Lighting planned around how each space is used, from warm living areas to bright workspaces, with efficient LEDs and smart controls.
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Data, comms & optical fibre
Data points, network cabling, phone and NBN lines, and optical fibre runs, neatly installed, labelled and tested for fast, reliable connections.
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Commercial fit-outs
Shops, cafés, offices and workshops. Lighting, three-phase power and equipment circuits, scheduled around your trading hours.
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Maintenance & faults
Scheduled maintenance, test & tag, safety checks, fault finding and underground service locating, with fast response when something trips, sparks or stops.
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Bespoke projects
The jobs that make a place your own. If it needs power, lighting or a safe connection and it isn't on a standard list, talk to us. We'll plan it with you, wire it properly and leave it looking good.
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- Sauna installs
- Outdoor spas & hot tubs
- Pool connections, pumps & heat pumps
- Feature & architectural lighting
- Garden & landscape lighting
- Outdoor kitchens & entertaining areas
- Heat pump & solar hot water
- Smart home & automation
- Underfloor heating & heated towel rails
- Backup generator connections
- Sheds, studios & granny flats
- Ceiling fans & ventilation
- Electric gates & garage doors
Agricultural & rural
Power for working properties across the Northern Rivers, from macadamia and avocado orchards to dairies, cattle runs and cane farms. We wire the sheds, pumps and cool rooms that keep the farm running, and plan for floods, long cable runs and off-grid sites.
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- Three-phase supply & upgrades
- Sheds, workshops & machinery bays
- Bore, irrigation & pump controls
- Water tanks & transfer pumps
- Remote pump monitoring & automation
- Dairy sheds & milking equipment
- Cool rooms & refrigeration
- Packing & processing sheds
- Poultry & livestock shed lighting and fans
- Off-grid solar & battery systems
- Solar water pumping
- Backup generators & changeover switches
- Underground mains to outbuildings
- Underground service & cable locating
- Yard, flood & security lighting
- Welding & workshop outlets
- Flood-damage inspections & rewiring
- Test & tag and safety checks
Solar & battery sizing
How much solar and battery do you need?
Most of a household's power gets used after the sun goes down. Solar covers your daytime load, and a battery stores the extra for the evening, so you buy less from the grid at peak rates. Switch your hot water and heating to efficient heat pumps and the sun does even more of the work.
Slide to your numbers for a ballpark. Your quarterly bill shows your daily usage in kWh. An SAA-accredited designer confirms the real sizing on a site visit.
Solar & battery incentives
- Federal solar rebate (STCs)Takes around $1,500–$2,000 off a typical 6.6 kW home system, applied straight off your quote. It shrinks each year until it ends in 2030.
- Federal Cheaper Home BatteriesAround 25% off an eligible battery fitted by an SAA-accredited installer. The discount drops every six months.
- NSW battery incentiveExtra money back when you connect your battery to a virtual power plant.
- Hot water & heating upgradesHeat pump and solar hot water systems earn federal STCs too, and NSW Energy Savings Scheme rebates can cut the cost of heat pump hot water and efficient reverse-cycle air con.
Lower bills, lights on through the next storm, and more of your home running on Northern Rivers sunshine. Rebates shrink over time, so the sooner you switch, the more you save.
We apply the rebates for you and confirm exactly what you're eligible for in your quote. Businesses may also be able to claim solar as a tax deduction, so check with your accountant. Read more: Solar rebate (STCs) · Cheaper Home Batteries · NSW battery incentive
A typical 3–4 person home uses around 15–25 kWh a day.
13kWhSuggested battery
6.6kWSuggested solar
A rough guide only. Roof space, shading, your tariff and your switchboard all change the answer. Book a site visit for a proper design and fixed quote.
Where we work
Electricians across the Northern Rivers
Licensed electricians and solar installers servicing homes and businesses right across the Northern Rivers of NSW, from Tweed Heads to Grafton and out to Kyogle and Casino. Based near Lennox Head and Ballina, we cover every shire and council area below. Tap an area to see the towns. Don't see your town? Call us, we probably cover it.
Ballina Shire
12 towns
- Ballina
- East Ballina
- West Ballina
- Lennox Head
- Skennars Head
- Alstonville
- Wollongbar
- Wardell
- Cumbalum
- Tintenbar
- Teven
- Empire Vale
Byron Shire
14 towns
- Byron Bay
- Suffolk Park
- Bangalow
- Mullumbimby
- Brunswick Heads
- Ocean Shores
- New Brighton
- South Golden Beach
- Billinudgel
- Ewingsdale
- Myocum
- Federal
- Newrybar
- Main Arm
Tweed Shire
19 towns
- Tweed Heads
- Tweed Heads South
- Banora Point
- Terranora
- Bilambil Heights
- Kingscliff
- Casuarina
- Cabarita Beach
- Bogangar
- Hastings Point
- Pottsville
- Fingal Head
- Murwillumbah
- Uki
- Tumbulgum
- Chillingham
- Burringbar
- Mooball
- Tyalgum
Lismore City
10 towns
- Lismore
- Goonellabah
- Nimbin
- Clunes
- Bexhill
- Dunoon
- The Channon
- Modanville
- Eltham
- Whian Whian
Richmond Valley
7 towns
- Casino
- Evans Head
- Coraki
- Woodburn
- Broadwater
- Rileys Hill
- Rappville
Kyogle
6 towns
- Kyogle
- Wiangaree
- Bonalbo
- Woodenbong
- Urbenville
- Tabulam
Clarence Valley
14 towns
- Grafton
- South Grafton
- Junction Hill
- Maclean
- Yamba
- Iluka
- Angourie
- Harwood
- Lawrence
- Ulmarra
- Brooms Head
- Wooli
- Minnie Water
- Copmanhurst
Not on the list?
We travel across the region for the right job. Tell us where you are and what you need.
Ask about your areaGet a quote
Tell us about the job
Call, text or email and we'll get back to you to book a free site visit.
Phone0413 949 582
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Service areaNorthern Rivers, NSW
LicenceNSW Electrical Contractor 452807C
MemberNECA, National Electrical and Communications Association
AccreditationSAA-accredited solar & battery installer
Call us0413 949 582
Text us0413 949 582
Email usoffice@ytelectrical.com.au
Tell us your suburb, whether it's a home, business or farm, and what you need. We'll get back to you within one business day to book a free site visit.