Best Solar Installers in Auckland
We assessed 18 solar installers in Auckland and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 1,754 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 8 September 2026. How we rank →
Before you hire
Whether you use a dedicated solar power company or an electrician who installs solar panels, panel quality and installer experience vary significantly. Ask for the payback period calculation based on your actual power bills, check whether they use tier-1 panels, and confirm what happens to your warranty if the installer goes out of business.
Top 5 Solar Installers in Auckland
The top 5 solar installers in Auckland are #1 The Conduction Company, #2 Future Energy, #3 AVID Solar, #4 Total Solar, and #5 ZEN Energy, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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The Conduction Company
verifiedVerified★ 5.0 616 reviews Top5 Score 1875★ 609 4★ 4 3★ 1 1★ 2The Conduction Company turns around a broad range of electrical work, including switchboard upgrades, heat pump installation, ventilation systems, and LED lighting, with multiple clients returning for further jobs across different categories. Named staff like Jordan, Ruben, and Cooper are cited for explaining systems clearly on the day and following up with support after the work is done.
Reviews most often describe: Electrical generalists suited to landlords and repeat clients
- ✓ Named electricians explain systems to clients before leaving the job
- ✓ Clients return repeatedly across different job types and properties
- ✓ Office communication keeps landlords and homeowners updated throughout
location_on 8A Rowe Street, Onehunga, Auckland schedule Open 24 hours
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Future Energy
↓ 1★ 4.8 321 reviews +9 Top5 Score 1785★ 298 4★ 7 3★ 3 1★ 13Future Energy installs residential solar panel arrays, battery storage, and solar-paired hot water heat pumps, with customers across Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin reporting single-day completions and real-world winter generation figures around 45 to 50kWh. Quotes come in via video call where needed, and the sales approach is notably low-pressure compared to other providers customers had contacted.
location_on 29 Olive Road, Penrose, Auckland
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AVID Solar
↓ 1★ 5.0 128 reviews +13 Top5 Score 172 +35★ 127 1★ 1AVID Solar coordinates residential panel arrays, battery storage, EV charger setups, and battery-ready systems, steering customers away from unnecessary purchases and sizing installations to actual household use. Multiple reviewers who gathered four or five competing quotes chose them on price and came away with single-day completions, tidy cable runs, and follow-up support on monitoring apps from named staff like Bronson, Kenan, and Elizabeth.
location_on 10/166 Lansford Crescent, Avondale, Auckland
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Total Solar
↓ 1★ 4.9 115 reviews +5 Top5 Score 166 +25★ 112 1★ 3Total Solar fits buyers running larger residential setups, including 20kW three-phase systems, steep-roof multi-panel arrays, battery stacks, and EV chargers, where the scope demands a team that can coordinate multiple trades without handoff problems. Named staff like Lucas, Meghan, Pedro, and Shelan are cited for explaining tradeoffs rather than upselling, and post-install follow-through includes practical fixes like fitting a 4G dongle where wi-fi coverage does not reach the garage.
location_on 3C Smales Road, East Tāmaki, Auckland
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ZEN Energy
★ 4.7 98 reviews +3 Top5 Score 161 +25★ 81 4★ 10 3★ 4 1★ 3ZEN Energy rebuilds underperforming legacy systems, installs new panel and battery setups for residential new builds, and takes on staged installations for budget-conscious buyers working through a build process. Named consultants like Tom use actual household time-of-use data to model savings rather than generic estimates, and the support team follows through on monitoring app setup after commissioning.
location_on 1/377 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland
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Before you hire a solar installer in Auckland
Drawn from 198 customer reviews collected for this page. The first answer is what it costs.
What does a solar installation typically cost in New Zealand? expand_more
A standard 5kW to 6.6kW residential system costs between $10,000 and $14,000 installed, covering panels, inverter, and labour. Larger systems up to 10kW can push toward $20,000, and adding battery storage adds $8,000 to $15,000 on top of that.
No government rebate exists in New Zealand as of 2025, so the full cost comes out of pocket or through financing. Roof type, shading, and inverter brand all affect the final price, and one reviewer noted a 15% cost jump when a larger inverter was needed after the initial site assessment.
How do I check if a solar installer is properly accredited? expand_more
Every installer connecting a solar system to the grid must hold a current Registered Electrician licence issued by the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB), and you can verify any installer's registration number directly at ewrb.govt.nz before signing a contract. Beyond the legal minimum, look for membership of the Sustainable Energy Association of New Zealand (SEANZ), which requires members to meet competency and conduct standards, and ask whether the installer holds SolarCert certification, a specialist solar PV competency assessment that goes beyond the basic electrician licence.
One reviewer noted that a post-installation electrical inspector mentioned never encountering problems with a particular installer's work, which reflects the kind of track record that EWRB registration and specialist credentials help to support. Skipping these checks raises the risk of a system that fails grid connection requirements set by your local lines company.
How accurate are the payback period and savings estimates I'm being given? expand_more
Payback estimates of six to eight years that some installers quote are achievable for low-consumption households with high daytime self-use, but the realistic range for most New Zealand homes sits closer to eight to twelve years for a standard system without a battery. The numbers hinge on how much of your solar generation you actually consume directly, because export buy-back rates from retailers sit around 8 to 17 cents per kWh while import rates are 28 to 35 cents, meaning exported power is worth roughly half what you save by using it yourself.
One reviewer confirmed their savings landed exactly where the installer predicted eighteen months later, which points to the value of an installer who uses your actual time-of-use data rather than generic assumptions. Adding a battery extends payback further, often beyond fifteen years, so treat battery-inclusive estimates with extra scrutiny.
What are the warning signs of a solar installer you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –No site visit before quoting: several reviewers flagged that installers who quote remotely or from satellite images missed critical site constraints that caused cost blowouts or design failures after deposit was paid.
- –Disappearing after installation: multiple reviewers reported being unable to reach their installer for months when faults developed, with unanswered emails and unreturned calls being the most common complaint.
- –Failure to lodge paperwork with the lines company: in one case the lines company had no record of the installation over six months after it was completed, leaving the homeowner in a compliance gap.
- –Inverter faults left unresolved for months: two reviewers described waiting six to twelve months for a replacement inverter while losing hundreds of dollars in energy savings, with the installer acknowledging the problem but not fixing it.
- –No system walkthrough or app setup at handover: one household went over six months without being shown how their system worked or how to identify when it was underperforming.
- –Salesperson quality not matched by installation crew: some reviewers noted an enthusiastic and knowledgeable sales experience followed by an installation that did not match the promises made.
What should you ask before hiring a solar installer? expand_more
- –Ask for the installer's Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) registration number and check it at ewrb.govt.nz, and ask whether they hold SolarCert certification or are members of the Sustainable Energy Association of New Zealand (SEANZ).
- –Ask what assumptions underpin the savings estimate: specifically what export rate, what self-consumption percentage, and what your actual usage data they used to calculate payback.
- –Ask whether the system design is based on a physical site visit or satellite imagery, since several reviewers found that remote assessments missed shading issues and infrastructure constraints.
- –Ask who carries out the installation: whether it is their own registered electricians or subcontractors, since reviews show that installer-employed crews produced more consistent quality than subcontracted teams.
- –Ask what is included at handover: confirm that app setup, a walkthrough of the monitoring system, and a demonstration of fault indicators are part of the job, not optional extras.
- –Ask for separate clarity on the workmanship warranty the installer stands behind versus the manufacturer warranties on panels, inverter, and battery, since these are different obligations and the installer's ongoing availability matters if hardware faults arise.
Also recommended solar installers in Auckland
Ranked 6 to 10 on the same public review record.
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Harrisons Solar - Auckland
↓ 2★ 4.6 157 reviews +3 Top5 Score 159 -35★ 140 4★ 2 1★ 15Harrisons Solar coordinates residential solar installations, including panel arrays, battery storage, and EV charging setups, with named consultants like Hoani, Guy, Harry, and Nerum handling each job from initial site visit through to grid connection paperwork. Consultants return after installation to walk customers through monitoring apps in person, and the franchise structure means each operator runs their own business with a national brand behind them.
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Lightforce Solar - Auckland
↓ 1★ 4.4 151 reviews +1 Top5 Score 155 -25★ 118 4★ 7 3★ 5 2★ 5 1★ 16Lightforce Solar designs custom panel, battery, and inverter systems to fit individual household circumstances rather than offering a standard package, with customers ranging from residential off-grid setups to remote lodges and large multi-panel arrays. Named installers like Conor follow up by text weeks after commissioning and walk customers through monitoring apps on the day, so ongoing questions land with someone who knows the job.
location_on 2/19 Edwin Street, Mount Eden, Auckland
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GridFree
★ 4.7 72 reviews +1 Top5 Score 154 +15★ 65 4★ 2 1★ 5GridFree supplies and supports complete off-grid solar packages, including lithium battery setups, inverters, and monitoring apps, suited to lifestyle blocks, baches, and tiny homes where grid connection is impractical or too costly. Their kits ship with detailed manuals and tools, and remote system diagnostics mean post-install problems get resolved without waiting for a technician to travel to site.
location_on C4/27 Smales Road, East Tāmaki, Auckland
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Raytek Electrical and Solar
★ 5.0 44 reviews +1 Top5 Score 153 +55★ 44Raytek covers residential solar panel, inverter, battery, and EV charger installations, with Tom leading jobs from the initial site visit through to a working system. Customers specifically note he avoids overselling, matching system size to actual household needs, and multiple reviewers flag that the team turns up on time and keeps them informed at each step without being chased.
location_on 2 Tide Close, Mount Wellington, Auckland
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Vital Electrical and Solar
↓ 3★ 5.0 52 reviews Top5 Score 152 -15★ 52Vital Electrical and Solar does site visits before quoting, optimising panel placement for shaded or awkward roofs, and installs full systems including panel arrays, Enphase battery storage, EV chargers, and solar hot water diverters. When supply issues hit mid-job, named staff like Cam and Maryann keep clients updated and push through to the right outcome rather than cutting corners.
location_on 5 Collard Place, Henderson, Auckland
About this ranking
What the 10 solar installers listed above hold, at the 8 September 2026 check.
We first assessed solar installers in Auckland in March 2026 and have rechecked the ranking four times since. Four different businesses have held first place; The Conduction Company has held it since September 2026. Future Energy and Total Solar have been in the top 5 at every check. Across the 14 locations we assess solar installers in, the 126 businesses listed have a median rating of 5.0, and one-star reviews are 2.1% of their total.
What has changed since March 2026? expand_more
- Sep 2026
New first place: The Conduction Company. The Conduction Company entered the top 5 at #1. Harrisons Solar left the top 5, down to #6.
- Aug 2026
Scoring method updated. ZEN Energy entered the top 5, up from #7. Lightforce Solar left the top 5, down to #6.
- Jun 2026
Lightforce Solar entered the top 5, up from #8. Vital Electrical and Solar left the top 5, down to #6. Raytek entered the list at #9.
- Apr 2026
Scoring method updated. Lightforce Solar and GridFree entered the list, at #8 and #10.
- Mar 2026
First check.
How are the top solar installers in Auckland chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for solar installers in Auckland. Each one is scored on its public rating and review record. Businesses outside the area, or whose reviews describe a different line of work, are left out, and a business whose main Google category is a different trade is held back until a person has checked what it does. A business whose website no longer resolves and that has had no Google review for six months is treated as dormant and left off the page until either changes. Every category and city is rechecked on a rolling cycle, about every two to three months. A location with a subscribing business is rechecked every month, and the whole page updates with it. See how we rank for the full method.
What does a business subscription offer? expand_more
No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Claiming and verifying a listing is free. It adds a phone number to the card and a small trust bonus (+3 points) to its score, for confirming a real operator stands behind the listing. The owner also gets a dashboard showing how their score is made up. A paid subscription provides an enhanced card with more ways to reach the business, including a website link and a detailed profile page. It also refreshes this page monthly and adds ranking history and competitor analysis to the owner's dashboard. The subscription adds nothing to the score. Claim your listing or see what a subscription includes.
Why isn't my business listed? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for solar installers in Auckland. The usual reasons for missing out are a Google Business category that does not match, too few reviews to score near the top, or an address outside the area we cover. Sometimes we miss a business that should be here. Check where you rank first. If you are not there and think you should be, get in touch.