Rooftop Solar Experts
Lightforce Solar Christchurch are committed to serving the Canterbury
and wider New Zealand market with tailored solar solutions.
Solar energy is transforming the way we power our lives and businesses. By harnessing the abundant sunlight available in Christchurch and Canterbury, solar panels convert solar energy into clean, renewable electricity.
Installing solar panels on your home or commercial building allows you to generate your own power, reducing your reliance on traditional fossil fuels and significantly lowering your carbon footprint. Solar power systems work by capturing sunlight and converting it into DC (Direct Current) electricity, which is then transformed into usable AC (Alternating Current) electricity for your everyday needs.
As more people seek sustainable solutions to rising energy bills and environmental concerns, solar energy stands out as a smart investment for the future. Whether you’re looking to power your home, business, or both, solar panels offer a reliable way to generate electricity, reduce costs, and contribute to a cleaner, greener planet.
Empower your property with clean, renewable energy tailored to your needs
For homeowners in Christchurch and Canterbury, home solar solutions from Lightforce offer a practical way to take control of your energy usage and expenses. By installing solar panels on your roof, you can generate energy right where you live.
Businesses across Christchurch and Canterbury are turning to commercial solar solutions to reduce operating costs and demonstrate their commitment to sustainability. At Lightforce Solar, we provide a full suite of commercial solar services.
The difference between a solar system that meets expectations and one that underperforms almost always comes down to design. Many installers across Canterbury (for both residential and commercial projects) offer a fast, off-the-shelf quote based on roof size alone. Panels go up, the job is done, and the property owner is left hoping the numbers stack up. Lightforce Solar takes a different approach. Every Christchurch solar system, whether it’s a family home or a warehouse, starts with a proper design process led by our in-house team.
For homeowners, we begin by reviewing your last 12 months of power bills to understand how your household actually uses electricity, when peaks occur, how much hot water heating draws, and where the easy savings sit. For businesses, we look at consumption profiles, operating hours, and load patterns across your site to find the system size that delivers the strongest return.
From there, we use satellite imagery and on-site assessments to model panel placement against your roof’s specific orientation, pitch, and any shading from trees, neighbouring buildings, or rooftop plant. Battery sizing is then matched to your overnight or after-hours usage and backup priorities, rather than being upsold as a one-size add-on.
Just as importantly, we design for where you’re heading, not just where you are today. EV chargers, heat pump upgrades, additional production lines, or a shift from gas to electric, we factor these into the system size now, so you’re not paying twice to expand a system that was undersized from day one. It’s this extra design effort, an approach not all installers take, that protects your investment and delivers the long-term performance that our home and commercial customers really appreciate.
Choosing Lightforce Solar means partnering with a team dedicated to making solar simple, effective, and rewarding. Our in-house experts guide you through the whole process
Guidance from first quote to ongoing support
Honest advice and clear communication
Focus on long-term performance and satisfaction
High quality solar products and storage
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.
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 Good Energy Home Loan
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
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
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
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
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.
Read the information below to find out answers to our most commonly asked questions.
When the sun shines, PV (photovoltaic) cells in the solar panels convert sunlight into DC (direct current) electricity.
This energy is converted into AC (alternating current) power, by an inverter (included in your purchase), for use in your home.
Your home appliances (fridge, lights, TV, etc.) use this solar power before drawing any additional power needed from the electricity grid.
Excess energy created can be stored in a battery to be used when the sun goes down or exported back to the electricity grid.
That’s it.
The cost of a solar system varies depending on the size of the system, the type of solar panels, the inverter, and the battery. In New Zealand, the average cost of a solar system for a home is around $10,000 without a battery and $20,000 with a battery.
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.
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.
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.
A solar green loan is a bank loan that is specifically designed to fund the purchase and installation of solar panels. Solar green loans typically have lower interest rates and more flexible repayment terms than traditional loans, making them an attractive option for homeowners who want to go solar.
Solar systems require very little maintenance. The only regular maintenance that is required is to clean the solar panels once a year. You may also need to replace the inverter every 10-15 years. If you choose Lightforce Solar you’ll be looked after by our customer care team and solar technicians for the entire life of your system.
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