NZ rugby star Beauden Barrett has made a game-changing move—installing a cutting-edge Lightforce Solar system at his home. With Auckland receiving around 2,000 sunlight hours per year, his system will generate an impressive 18,000kWh annually—roughly twice the average NZ household’s usage.
This ensures energy independence and the ability to sell excess power back to the grid, especially during sunny summer months. His 24kWh battery storage keeps his home powered through the night and can sustain operations for days during outages, recharging daily with sunlight.
By switching to Lightforce Solar, Beauden is reducing reliance on the grid with a cost-effective, eco-friendly solution—backed by a 30-year performance warranty—turning his home into a powerhouse of energy efficiency.
30x 445W Trina Solar Vertex S+ Panels
20kW Sigenergy 3-phase hybrid inverter
Sigenergy 3-Phase backup gateway
25kW Sigenergy DC Charger
24kWh Signenergy Battery (3 x 8kWh modules)
Full Installation
Earn 3x Airpoints Dollars
Bundle is available in single and 3-phase with or without a DC EV charger
Beauden has had a successful rugby career and is a household name both here in New Zealand and many other parts of the world.
With the rest of the Barrett family, Beauden grew up in the Taranaki coastal town of Pungarehu, about half an hour’s drive from New Plymouth, spending his mornings helping on the family farms and his afternoons throwing a rugby ball around in the backyard with his siblings, cousins and neighbours.
Beauden has gone from strength to strength in his rugby career. From winning the Ranfurly Shield with Taranaki in 2011, his first Super Rugby championship with the Hurricanes in 2016, to two-time World Rugby Player of the Year. Beauden now reigns as the highest overall points scorer out of any actively playing All Black and is currently playing for the Blues Super Rugby team.
Beauden and his wife Hannah own a holiday home not far from Auckland and have recently installed a state-of-the-art Lightforce Solar system on the roof of the property. The solar install is the gold standard and includes a 20kW Sigenergy 3-phase hybrid inverter plus 24kWh batteries allowing the family to store the power they generate, building resilience from power outages, reducing the power bill, and creating a sustainable energy solution. Beauden has signed up as ambassador for Lightforce Solar and will be working with the business to share a future proofed energy solution to all kiwis.
Lightforce Solar has proudly served the New Zealand Solar market for more than a decade, earning the trust of countless homeowners across the nation. Our commitment to installing top-quality solar systems is unwavering.
As a fully in-house solar company, Lightforce Solar boasts a dedicated team of passionate solar product experts and customer care specialists. From initial design to installation and ongoing support, we’re with you every step of the way. Plus, when you choose Lightforce Solar, you can earn Airpoints Dollars™ with your solar purchase.
Take the hassle out of financing your solar system with green home loans. With many banks offering competitive rates, you can enjoy the benefits of solar power without the upfront investment. Our team of experts is here to guide you through the process and help you make the best decision for your home.
ANZ’s Good Energy Home Loan provides up to $80,000 for solar panel installations and other home improvements. Enjoy a fixed rate for 3 years, making your home eco-friendly and efficient. Eligibility criteria apply.
ASB Better Homes Top Up lets you borrow up to $80,000 for solar panels and home upgrades, fixed for 3 years. Make your home greener with ease. Minimum equity required, along with quotes for solar installations. Exclusions and conditions apply.
BNZ Green Home Loan Top-Ups for Solar and Eco-Upgrades: Finance sustainable changes with up to $80,000 at 1% p.a. fixed rate for 3 years. Improve insulation, ventilation, heating, and go green with electric vehicles. Flexible terms after 3 years.
Kiwibank Sustainable Energy Loan: Unlock up to $2,000 over 4 years for solar and more. No top-up fee for existing customers. Embrace sustainable energy now.
Westpac Greater Choices Home Loan for Solar and Beyond
Elevate your home with up to $50,000 interest-free for 5 years. Enhance insulation, install solar panel, go green with electric transport. Flexibility and no establishment fees make it ideal for creating a more sustainable home and lifestyle.
Solar panel prices have sharply decreased in the last decade, making it more affordable than ever. There’s never been a more affordable time to invest in a clean and renewable energy source with solar panels.
At Lightforce Solar, we make clean energy the obvious choice. We’re committed to making solar power accessible, affordable, and innovative—helping Kiwis take control of their energy future.
By leading the way in renewable solutions, we empower homes and businesses to reduce costs, cut carbon, and embrace sustainability. The future is solar, and with Lightforce Solar, it’s brighter than ever.
Read our Frequently Asked Questions on this page, or check out our Resource Hub for more information.
Convert sunlight into electricity with PV cells in solar panels. Our included inverter seamlessly converts it into AC power for your home. Power your appliances with solar energy first, before drawing from the grid. Store excess energy in a battery or export it back to the grid.
A smart meter is essential for accurately measuring the energy your solar system generates and how much you send back to the grid. It enables real-time monitoring of your power usage, helping you maximise savings and efficiency.
With a smart meter, your electricity retailer can track both the energy you consume and the solar power you export, ensuring you receive the correct credits on your bill. It’s a key part of optimising your solar investment and making the most of your renewable energy.
When your solar system produces excess energy to what you are consuming on-site, it will charge your home battery. If the battery is full of charge, the excess will go back to the grid.
When you have energy consumption on-site that is more than what your solar system is producing, the battery will discharge.
The installation time for a solar system depends on the size of the system and the complexity of the installation. In general, it takes about 2 days to install a solar system for a home.
