Best Solar Installers on the North Shore
We assessed 9 solar installers on the North Shore and ranked the top 5 on public rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The businesses listed below hold 219 Google reviews between them. No business can pay for a place in these rankings. Last updated 12 August 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 on the North Shore
The top 5 solar installers on the North Shore are #1 AA Solar, #2 Pure Power, #3 Solarcraft, #4 Independent Power, and #5 Simply Solar, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.
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AA Solar & Sun Power Plus
★ 4.1 129 reviews +4 Top5 Score 1475★ 96 4★ 4 3★ 3 2★ 3 1★ 23AA Solar installs and services solar panels, batteries, and inverters across home, motorhome, campervan, and yacht setups, and will troubleshoot systems they did not originally install. Staff like Gene and Gagan regularly spend time helping customers optimise existing setups, and have waived charges for diagnostic visits more than once.
location_on 4/70 Forge Road, Silverdale
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Pure Power
★ 5.0 26 reviews -1 Top5 Score 1425★ 26Pure Power coordinates residential solar across grid-tied, hybrid, and fully off-grid systems, and has handled technically complex situations including three-phase unbalanced loads that other installers misunderstood. Ryan and the team present site-specific proposals with estimated savings breakdowns, and installation crews typically complete full system installs within a single day, including clearing away all packaging.
location_on 16 Parkhead Place, Rosedale, Auckland
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Solarcraft
↑ 1★ 5.0 18 reviews Top5 Score 1375★ 18Solarcraft installs residential solar panels, battery storage, and inverter systems, and has customers still generating at original capacity after ten years. Tim and the crew walk clients through load requirements before sizing the system, explain each step on installation day, and follow up with aftercare once the system is running.
location_on 6/4 Manga Road, Silverdale, Auckland
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Independent Power (NZ) Ltd
↑ 2★ 4.9 12 reviews Top5 Score 1315★ 11 4★ 1Independent Power covers both off-grid and grid-tied solar design, supply, and technical support, with reviewers specifically noting that staff focus on finding the right solution rather than the most expensive one. Their team walks clients through system design step by step, and continue remote monitoring support after installation.
location_on 32e William Pickering Drive, Rosedale, Auckland
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Simply Solar
↑ 2★ 4.9 9 reviews Top5 Score 1285★ 8 4★ 1Simply Solar gets solar panels installed and secured, with one reviewer noting their roof-mounted system came through Cyclone Gabrielle without shifting. Jobs are quoted promptly with product options laid out clearly, and crews typically complete work within a day, leaving sites clean.
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Before you hire a solar installer on the North Shore
Drawn from 101 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. Roof type, shading, and inverter brand all affect price, with premium brands adding cost but often offering better monitoring apps and warranties. There is no government subsidy as of 2025, so budget the full amount upfront or explore installer financing options.
How do I check if a solar installer is properly accredited? expand_more
Check the EWRB register at ewrb.govt.nz before signing anything, as a current Registered Electrician licence is a legal requirement for grid-connected solar work. Ask directly whether the installer holds SolarCert certification, which tests solar-specific competency beyond the base electrician licence. SEANZ membership is voluntary but signals a commitment to industry conduct standards and is worth confirming with the installer.
How accurate are the payback period and savings estimates I'm being given? expand_more
A realistic payback period in New Zealand sits between 8 and 12 years for a typical residential system, though some installers cite shorter figures. The key variable is self-consumption: you earn 28 to 35 cents per kWh of solar power you use directly, but only 8 to 17 cents for electricity you export back to the grid. Households that shift appliance use to daylight hours will hit the shorter end of the range, while heavy exporters and battery add-ons push payback well past 12 years.
What are the warning signs of a solar installer you shouldn't hire? expand_more
- –Slow or absent responses to emails and calls before the sale is a reliable signal of how they will behave after installation.
- –Charging significantly above the quoted price at invoice time, without prior agreement, is a serious red flag.
- –Refusing to help or advise customers who did not originally buy from them suggests the business prioritises sales over service.
- –Warranty claims met with denial rather than investigation should prompt you to walk away from that installer.
- –Vague or shifting timelines for stock arrival and installation, combined with no proactive updates, indicate poor project management.
- –A salesperson with strong product knowledge but an installation crew that does not match that standard points to a disconnect in quality control.
What should you ask before hiring a solar installer? expand_more
- –Ask for their EWRB registration number and confirm it on ewrb.govt.nz before signing any contract.
- –Ask what self-consumption rate underpins the savings estimate and whether the figure is based on your actual usage data or a generic assumption.
- –Ask whether app setup, monitoring walkthrough, and system commissioning are included in the quoted price.
- –Ask who handles warranty claims after installation, specifically whether it is the installer or the equipment manufacturer, and how long the workmanship warranty lasts.
- –Ask how the system design accounts for any site constraints such as roof pitch, shading, or a three-phase supply, to confirm the installer has assessed your specific situation.
- –Ask for at least three itemised quotes so you can compare panel brand, inverter brand, and labour costs separately rather than a single bundled figure.
Also recommended solar installers on the North Shore
Ranked 6 to 9 on the same public review record.
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Solair Electrical
★ 5.0 8 reviews Top5 Score 1275★ 8Solair Electrical can take on solar panels alongside broader home electrical work, including heat pump installation and hot water heat pump upgrades in a single visit. Reviewers note that technicians like Rory explain wiring and compatibility upfront, and the team leaves homes clean and tidy throughout the job.
location_on 15A Beresford Street, Bayswater, Auckland
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WattWash
★ 5.0 8 reviews Top5 Score 1275★ 8WattWash cleans solar panels and produces visible, measurable results, with customers reporting immediate improvements in energy output after a single visit. Even panels that appeared clean beforehand showed significant grime removal, and the before-and-after difference has surprised multiple owners who had gone years without a professional clean.
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Enviroheat
★ 4.8 5 reviews Top5 Score 1205★ 4 4★ 1Enviroheat installs heat pump hot water units and replacement water tanks, and customers have seen measurable reductions in both power and water bills after fitting. Installation consistently goes smoothly, and features like programmable eco-mode operation give households ongoing control over running costs.
location_on 3d Tait Place, Rosedale, Auckland
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Tahi Solar
★ 5.0 4 reviews Top5 Score 1195★ 4We generate summaries once a business has enough reviews for a reliable sample.
location_on 20B Manga Road, Silverdale
About this ranking
What the 9 solar installers listed above hold, at the 12 August 2026 check.
We first assessed solar installers on the North Shore in May 2026 and have rechecked the ranking twice since. Two different businesses have held first place; AA Solar & Sun Power Plus has held it since June 2026. Pure Power and Solarcraft have been in the top 5 at every check. Across the 14 locations we assess solar installers in, the 129 businesses listed have a median rating of 5.0, and one-star reviews are 2.0% of their total.
What has changed since May 2026? expand_more
- Aug 2026
Scoring method updated. Independent Power (NZ) Ltd returned to the top 5, up from #6. Simply Solar returned to the top 5, up from #7. Solair Electrical returned to the list at #6. WattWash returned to the list at #7. Tahi Solar entered the list at #9.
- Jun 2026
Scoring method updated. New first place: AA Solar & Sun Power Plus. AA Solar & Sun Power Plus entered the top 5, up from #9. Independent Power (NZ) Ltd left the top 5, down to #6. Simply Solar left the top 5, down to #7.
- May 2026
First check. Pure Power #1.
How are the top solar installers on the North Shore chosen? expand_more
We build this page from Google Maps results for solar installers on the North Shore. 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. 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 on the North Shore. 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.