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Solar, explained
Guides, real project case studies and straight answers to help you make a confident decision about solar.
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Blog
Solar news, tips and guides for New Zealand homes and businesses — 39 articles and counting.
Case studies
Real installs with verified specs and savings — see what solar delivered for Kiwi homes and businesses.
Tools & calculators
Estimate your savings, size your system, check payback and compare buy-back rates.
Grid-tie vs Hybrid quiz
Not sure if you need a battery? 3 quick questions and we'll tell you which system fits your home.
Common questions
It depends on your roof, your power usage and your retailer — so we always quote a range, never a single guess. Most Kiwi homes land somewhere between a 6kW and 10kW system. Use the calculator above for an indicative figure, then we'll confirm it with an engineer-checked design.
Not necessarily. Without a battery you'll typically self-consume around a third of what you generate and export the rest. A PylonTech battery lifts that to roughly 70% by storing daytime solar for the evening. We'll show you both options with honest numbers so you can decide.
Yes — we manage the whole project for you, from engineer-led design through installation to the final inspection and Certificate of Compliance. You have one point of contact throughout, and every install is backed by our 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Tier-1 gear we're happy to stand behind for the long haul: LONGi panels and PylonTech batteries and inverters. Premium components, engineer-matched to your home.
A simple, staged schedule: 60% deposit on signing, 30% on install day, and the final 10% on inspection and Certificate of Compliance. Finance options include Q Card 50-month interest-free and the major banks' green home loans.