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Best Solar Installers on the North Shore

We assessed 9 solar installers on the North Shore and ranked the top 5 on their public review record: rating quality, review volume and how recent the reviews are. The 9 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 →

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Before you hire

Solar 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 AA Solar, Pure Power, Solarcraft, Independent Power, and Simply Solar, ranked by Top5 score. Scroll for our take on each, plus what to ask before you hire.

  • 1

    AA Solar & Sun Power Plus

    ★ 4.1 129 reviews +4 Top5 Score 147
    5★ 96 4★ 4 3★ 3 2★ 3 1★ 23

    AA 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Motorhome, campervan, yacht, and home solar systems

    • ✓ Checks and adjusts existing systems without charging for the visit
    • ✓ Helps customers with other installers' systems at no obligation
    • ✓ Technicians configure controllers and chargers to suit battery type

    location_on 4/70 Forge Road, Silverdale

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  • 2

    Pure Power

    ★ 5.0 26 reviews -1 Top5 Score 142
    5★ 26

    Pure 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Buyers who want technical depth before committing

    • ✓ Completed full-system installs including cleanup within a single day
    • ✓ Provided savings estimates and tailored system design before any commitment
    • ✓ Came in under quoted timeframe on a multi-week install project

    location_on 16 Parkhead Place, Rosedale, Auckland

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  • 3

    Solarcraft

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    ★ 5.0 18 reviews Top5 Score 137
    5★ 18

    Solarcraft 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners wanting a meticulous, long-term solar relationship

    • ✓ Systems still performing at original output levels after ten years
    • ✓ Crew explains each installation step and trains clients on monitoring
    • ✓ Panel alignment and wiring finished neatly enough to blend with roofline

    location_on 6/4 Manga Road, Silverdale, Auckland

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  • 4

    Independent Power (NZ) Ltd

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    ★ 4.9 12 reviews Top5 Score 131
    5★ 11 4★ 1

    Independent 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Off-grid and on-grid projects needing deep technical guidance

    • ✓ Staff steer clients toward fit-for-purpose systems, not costly ones
    • ✓ Technical advice and design support provided before and after purchase
    • ✓ Patient guidance through off-grid system setup from start to finish

    location_on 32e William Pickering Drive, Rosedale, Auckland

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  • 5

    Simply Solar

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    ★ 4.9 9 reviews Top5 Score 128
    5★ 8 4★ 1

    Simply 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Homeowners wanting fast turnaround and tidy installs

    • ✓ Quotes given quickly with multiple product options to choose from
    • ✓ Full installs completed within a single day on site
    • ✓ Crews leave sites tidy with close attention to finishing detail
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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.

Full solar installation cost guide, with sources

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.

Solar Installers ranked 6 to 9 on the North Shore

They scored below the top 5 on the same public review record.

  • 6

    Solair Electrical

    ★ 5.0 8 reviews Top5 Score 127
    5★ 8

    Solair 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.

    Reviews most often describe: Households combining solar with other electrical upgrades

    • ✓ Technicians explain wiring and compatibility before starting work
    • ✓ Jobs completed with tidy, clean results inside the home
    • ✓ Prompt communication and punctuality noted across multiple jobs

    location_on 15A Beresford Street, Bayswater, Auckland

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  • 7

    WattWash

    ★ 5.0 8 reviews Top5 Score 127
    5★ 8

    WattWash cleans solar panels and restores measurable output, with customers reporting a visible difference in energy production immediately after a single service. Even panels that appeared clean showed significant grime in before-and-after comparisons, making their work particularly useful heading into lower-sun winter months.

    Reviews most often describe: Solar panel owners overdue for a performance-restoring clean

    • ✓ Visible before-and-after results customers can see immediately
    • ✓ Measurable energy output improvement noticed after cleaning visit
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  • 8

    Enviroheat

    ★ 4.8 5 reviews Top5 Score 120
    5★ 4 4★ 1

    We generate summaries once a business has enough reviews for a reliable sample.

    location_on 3d Tait Place, Rosedale, Auckland

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  • 9

    Tahi Solar

    ★ 5.0 4 reviews Top5 Score 119
    5★ 4

    We generate summaries once a business has enough reviews for a reliable sample.

    location_on 20B Manga Road, Silverdale

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About this ranking

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. See how we rank for the full method.

How often are rankings updated? expand_more

Every category and city is recrawled on a rolling cycle, about once a month. This page was last checked on 12 August 2026.

Can a business pay to appear in this list? expand_more

No. Top 5 and Also Recommended positions are merit-only and cannot be purchased. Verifying a business is free. A subscription adds a website link on the card, a public profile page, and competitor and ranking history in the owner's dashboard, none of which affects ranking position. 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. At the last update, the smallest review count among the 9 businesses listed here was 4. Check where you rank or read how rankings work.