Solar questions, answered

Typically $11,000 to $13,000 for 5kW, $14,000 to $15,000 for 6.6kW and $15,000 to $18,000 for 10kW installed in 2026 (Solar Scout). See solar panel cost NZ.

EECA says as little as 7 years, or 10 to 12 in other situations. Try the payback calculator.

There's no national rebate for homes. Some banks offer low-rate green loan top-ups. See grants and incentives.

Usually not for payback: solar plus battery takes 10 to 14 years to pay back against 6 to 8 for solar alone (Solar Scout). See the battery add-on.

Yearly kWh ÷ 1,400 gives the size in kW; divide by 0.44 for 440W panels. See how many panels.

Not for most roof arrays under 40 m² in wind zones up to High, since 23 October 2025. See the consent guide.

North, east and west-facing roofs with little shade suit solar best. Metal, tile, concrete and membrane roofs can all take panels with the right fixings. The survey or a solar report confirms it.

EECA suggests avoiding solar on a roof that will need replacing within 10 years. Replace the roof first.

A partner installer we subcontract in your region, with EWRB-registered electricians. We name them before you pay a deposit. See how it works.

$250 to book the survey (refundable until you sign), a deposit when you accept the fixed-price contract, and the balance after commissioning and certification.

Yes, in full, if you decide not to sign the contract. Ask and we refund it within 5 working days. See terms of trade.

We're launching in Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Wellington, Canterbury and Otago. Each region takes bookings once its installer is contracted. See regions.

No, unless you tick the box asking us to refer you where we can't do the job. We'd tell you who first.

A desktop assessment of your roof and 12 months of usage, with sizing and payback at your tariff, delivered as a PDF within 3 working days. See solar report.

Yes, if we don't deliver it within 3 working days of receiving your bill. It's also credited against an install signed within 6 months.