Solar panels in Auckland
A 6.6kW home solar system in Auckland typically costs $14,000 to $15,000 installed (Solar Scout, 2026) and generates about 8,900 to 9,600 kWh a year, based on 1,350 to 1,450 kWh per kW. Most homes are on Vector's network, which charges no application fee for systems of 10kW or less.
Updated 15 September 2026
Solar in Auckland: the local details
- Vector handles most of Auckland. Its application for systems of 10kW or less is free, and it takes up to 10 business days to process a standard application.
- Southern Auckland and Franklin are partly on Counties Energy's network, which has its own application process. We check which network your address is on during the survey.
- Auckland generates 1,350 to 1,450 kWh per kW installed each year (Solar Scout).
- Main lines company
- Vector
- Other networks
- Counties Energy (southern Auckland and Franklin)
- Application fee
- Free for systems 10kW or less
- Output per kW a year
- 1,350 – 1,450 kWh
Packages in Auckland
| Package | Typical NZ price | Output a year |
|---|---|---|
| 5kW package | $11,000 – $13,000 | 6,750 – 7,250 kWh |
| 6.6kW package | $14,000 – $15,000 | 8,910 – 9,570 kWh |
| 10kW package | $15,000 – $18,000 | 13,500 – 14,500 kWh |
See what solar costs in NZ and how it works.
Common questions in Auckland
Consent rules are national: since 23 October 2025, most roof arrays under 40 m² need no building consent. See the consent guide.
How much do solar panels cost in Auckland?
Auckland prices follow the national ranges: about $11,000 to $13,000 for 5kW, $14,000 to $15,000 for 6.6kW and $15,000 to $18,000 for 10kW installed (Solar Scout).
Does Vector charge to connect solar?
No. Vector's application for systems of 10kW or less is free (MySolarQuotes, Vector).
How much does solar generate in Auckland?
About 1,350 to 1,450 kWh a year per kW installed, so a 6.6kW system makes roughly 8,900 to 9,600 kWh a year (Solar Scout).
Sources
- Solar Scout, Solar panel costs NZ (checked Sept 2026)
- Solar Scout, How many solar panels do I need (updated 1 Apr 2026) (checked 1 Apr 2026)
- MySolarQuotes, Lines companies' solar application fees (updated Aug 2026) (checked Aug 2026)
- Vector, Connect power generation 10kW or less (checked Sept 2026)
- EWRB, Solar panel consent exemption changes (checked Sept 2026)
Other regions
Waikato
WaitlistHamilton, Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Huntly and the wider Waikato
- Lines company
- WEL Networks
- Output per kW
- Not published
Bay of Plenty
WaitlistTauranga, Mount Maunganui, Te Puke, Whakatāne and Rotorua
- Lines company
- Powerco
- Output per kW
- 1,450–1,550 kWh
Wellington
WaitlistWellington city, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and Porirua
- Lines company
- Wellington Electricity
- Output per kW
- 1,250–1,400 kWh
Canterbury
WaitlistChristchurch, Rolleston, Rangiora, Kaiapoi and Ashburton
- Lines company
- Orion
- Output per kW
- 1,300–1,450 kWh
Otago
WaitlistDunedin, Queenstown, Wānaka, Cromwell and Alexandra
- Lines company
- Aurora Energy
- Output per kW
- Not published
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