Conway Motel in Auckland cut power bills by over 80% and is set to save $250,000+ with a custom solar system from Solar Hub NZ.
Client: Conway Motel
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Industry: Hospitality & Accommodation
System Installed: 31.9kW grid-tied solar PV system with battery backup
Installation Duration: 1 week
Installer: Solar Hub
Background
Conway Motel is a thriving accommodation provider in Auckland, catering to a steady stream of domestic and international guests. Like many in the hospitality sector, they operate around the clock—meaning high energy usage and even higher power bills.
Owner Jiang knew it was time for a change. He wanted to reduce operating costs, build a more sustainable business, and offer guests an eco-friendly experience. That’s when he reached out to Solar Hub NZ.
The Challenge
Conway Motel was facing:
- Steadily increasing power costs
Steadily increasing power costs
- Limited ability to forecast future energy expenses
Limited ability to forecast future energy expenses
- A desire to improve environmental impact without disruption to guest services
A desire to improve environmental impact without disruption to guest services
The goal was to transition to solar smoothly and efficiently—without losing focus on guest comfort.
The Solution
Our team designed a custom solar system that now covers over 120% of the motel’s annual energy needs, with built-in battery storage to support off-peak hours and maximise on-site usage.
Key features:
- More than 80% of energy is consumed directly onsite
More than 80% of energy is consumed directly onsite
- Less than 20% exported to the grid—helping the system pay itself off faster
Less than 20% exported to the grid—helping the system pay itself off faster
- Installed in a week, with no impact on guest experience
Installed in a week, with no impact on guest experience
- Backed by full performance monitoring and ongoing support
Backed by full performance monitoring and ongoing support
The result? A self-powered, future-ready motel that now generates more than it consumes.
"They did it quickly, it was done in about a week. I think they did an excellent job and I would recommend related companies to use this system"— Jiang, Owner of Conway Motel
Results & Benefits
Benefit
Impact
Electricity Savings
Reduced monthly bills by over 80% in year one, with a projected return on investment in under 6 years
Energy Security
More than 120% offset in annual energy use, ensuring full daytime coverage and export surplus
Environmental Gains
Over 5 tonnes of CO₂ avoided each year—equal to taking a vehicle off the road for more than 450,000 km
Sustainability Reputation
Positioned as a forward-thinking, eco-conscious business in a competitive hospitality market
Long-Term Savings
Expected to save the motel over $250,000 in electricity costs over the system’s lifetime
Why Conway Chose Solar Hub NZ
- A solar system tailored to real business needs—not off-the-shelf sizing
A solar system tailored to real business needs—not off-the-shelf sizing
- Efficient project delivery with clear, responsive communication
Efficient project delivery with clear, responsive communication
- Ongoing support to optimise system performance long-term
Ongoing support to optimise system performance long-term
- A local team with deep experience in commercial installs
A local team with deep experience in commercial installs
Looking Ahead
With solar now powering daily operations and battery backup in place, Conway Motel is enjoying greater energy independence, stronger margins, and a sustainability edge that guests value.
What started with a conversation about cutting costs has grown into a smart investment with long-term payoff—financially and environmentally.
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