FAQ's

Common solar questions for Northland homeowners and businesses.

Solar FAQ

How much does a solar system cost?

Pricing depends on system size, roof layout, switchboard requirements, inverter architecture, battery capacity, network requirements and backup objectives. We assess the property and electricity use before providing a tailored proposal.

How much could solar save?

Savings depend on generation, electricity prices and how much solar energy is used on site. Batteries can increase evening self-consumption, but battery size should be based on actual energy use.

What happens to unused solar?

On a grid-connected system, surplus generation may be exported under the electricity retailer and network arrangements that apply to the property. Export limits and rates vary.

How long is payback?

Payback varies with installation cost, electricity prices, self-consumption, export value and system performance. Our proposals model expected generation and can include indicative savings assumptions.

What solar platforms do we design?

Our principal approaches include Enphase AC microinverter solar systems and Sigenergy DC-coupled hybrid solar-and-battery systems. The exact equipment is selected for the property and confirmed in the proposal.

Do I need a battery?

Not always. Batteries can shift solar energy into the evening, improve self-consumption and provide backup capability when the system is designed for it.

Will a battery run the whole house during an outage?

Only if the system is designed for that purpose. Backup capability depends on the equipment, gateway or switching arrangement, switchboard configuration, loads and circuits selected.

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