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Rooftop Solar Experts
We design every system around your roof and your power use, from Napier and Hastings to Havelock North and Central Hawke’s Bay.
Hawke’s Bay sits under some of New Zealand’s best solar conditions. It receives approximately over 2,100 hours of sunlight and 4.3 sun hours a day, yet the grid power costs around 28.6c per kWh and keeps climbing, so a well-designed system here pays for itself in approximately X years with savings of approximately $ X a year which makes it faster than anywhere in the country. The catch is that returns depend on the details such as Unison’s network rules, seasonal shading, and designing for self-consumption over low-value export, which is where generic quotes fall short.
At Lightforce Solar, our team designs every system around your property and the local conditions with marine-grade hardware for the coast and Unison connection, from start to finish, for homes, for wineries, orchards and packhouses whose big daytime loads make commercial solar just as rewarding.
Existing customers will receive $200 cash. You will receive it once you friend’s system is installed. Refer a friend today.
Since May 2026, Unison allows a default residential export of up to 10KW under the simplified DG1 application process. Our SEANZ-accredited team handles every part of the distribution generation application, inverter compliance with AS/NZS 4777 standards and grid connection so you don’t have to navigate all these criterias yourself.
Read more about The Unison & Coastal Know-How That Sets Us Apart in Hawke’s Bay
Read more about The Unison & Coastal Know-How That Sets Us Apart in Hawke’s Bay
Our designs are calibrated to Hawke’s Bay’s superior irradiance, where systems produce approximately 1.08 x more energy than equivalent installations in Auckland. Every panel-placement decision reflects the actual local conditions in Napier, Hastings and Central Hawke’s Bay.
Salt-spray from Hawke’s Bay’s coastline accelerates corrosion on standard hardware. We specify stainless steel fasteners, anodised aluminium framing and corrosion-resistant fittings as standard for coastal installations and this further helps prevent output losses of 10-25% from neglected corrosion.
Our local Hawke’s Bay installation team manages the entire project, so you don’t have to juggle electricians, roofers, and network applications separately, ensuring that there are no coordination failures that delay systems or inflate costs.
Our installers that work in Havelock North know the mature deciduous trees that create seasonal shading patterns. Teams working in Hastings understand the roof types common to the area.
Read more about The Unison & Coastal Know-How That Sets Us Apart in Hawke’s Bay
Getting the right system doesn’t need to be complicated but it does need to be accurate. Every project is managed by our experienced local Hawke’s Bay team as a single point of contact.
Every project begins with a free on-site evaluation at your property. We assess your:
Using your actual electricity consumption data, we design a system that maximises self-consumption of the solar energy you generate which can provide better returns than a one-size-fits all solution.
Our qualified professionals install your panels, typically completing the physical installation within a single day for standard home solar systems. Most home solar installations don’t require a building consent which streamlines the process significantly.
Once your system is installed and is live, we set up real-time monitoring and analytics so you can monitor your system’s generation and savings in the app. As a Sigenergy Platinum installer, we fit and configure that battery, inverter and monitoring setup to the manufacturer’s standard, so the technology you rely on day to day is built to perform and properly supported.
Regular maintenance keeps performance optimal over the long term, so we recommend annual efficiency inspections; this especially applies to Hawke’s Bay’s coastal, high-pollen environment. Cleaning the panels annually can improve output by up to 20%. We also recommend inverters be checked every 5 years and battery systems maintained every 6 months for longevity.
We understand the Volt-Watt and Volt-Var response modes Unison mandates, the difference between the home DG1 and commercial DG2 application pathways, and how local network constraints can affect your actual export capacity. For business sites including larger vineyard, orchards, we manage three-phase connections and the DG2 process on your behalf.
A strong solar resource turns into savings if the system is designed for it. We forecast every system against our own completed Hawke’s Bay installation data so the output you are quoted reflects what local systems actually produce and not a generic estimate.
A 6.6kW system costs around X installed. That price includes marine-grade hardware for coastal sites, Unison application management and monitoring set up, so we ensure you don’t receive surprise invoices for ‘extras’ that should have been quoted from the start.
We are invested in delivering results across the full life of your system. Solar panels typically last about 25 years and we back our installations with comprehensive warranties and on-going support even if your system needs attention with something 8 to 12 years after installation.
Designing a system that performs reliably for 25 years in Hawke’s Bay’s specific coastal and climatic conditions is where genuine expertise makes the difference.
We design around your usage, roof, shade, & future plans.
We factor in sunlight, weather, terrain, and council demands.
One local team manages the project from consultation through installation
Lightforce Solar serves a full range of property types across the region. We have worked on installations from Napier, Hastings and Havelock North, Waipukurau and Central Hawke’s Bay. You can see the full list of areas covered on our Hawke’s Bay Solar Hub.
Homeowners in Napier, Hastings and Havelock North with north-facing roofs can highly benefit from the 7.5 year payback period and genuine independence from volatile grid pricing.
As one of New Zealand’s biggest wine and fruit regions, the vineyards, orchards and horticultural operations are where Hawke’s Bay solar really shines. The region has some of the largest sheds and packhouse roofs and heavy daytime demand, and because the demand peaks while the sun is up, self consumption is high and returns are strong.
Commercial sites such as packhouses, manufacturing and hospitality often achieve even better returns than homes as their consumption runs during working days when their generation is highest and so we size each system to your actual load profile.
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.
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Common for most Hawke’s Bay homes
The most common option for most Hawke’s Bay homes as a typical 6.6kW system generates about approximately 9,430 kWh annually, sufficient to cover the majority of a standard home’s electricity needs.
The cost, savings and payback are in the table above and it comes with the Unison DG1 application and grid connection handled for you, and does not require building consent for most standard rooftop installs.
Common for most larger Hawke’s Bay homes
This system maximises Unison’s X kW export limit for properties that generate and consume more power.
For Hawke’s Bay Vineyards, Orchards and Businesses
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Ready to stop paying rising electricity prices and start generating your own renewable energy? Get your free Hawke’s Bay solar quote today or talk to our local team directly. We’ll give you transparent pricing with no hidden costs. Running a vineyard, orchard or business? We’ll advise you on the right commercial system for your daytime load and handle the grid from start to finish.
As a Lightforce Solar customer, you’ll also earn Airpoints™ on your installation, adding additional long-term value to your solar investment.
