HOME SOLAR

Bring Your Home to Life with Clean,
Sustainable Solar Energy

HOME SOLAR

Bring Your Home to Life with Clean,
Sustainable Solar Energy

HOW DOES HOME SOLAR
POWER WORK?

Curious about how solar energy powers your home? Learn how solar panels harness the sun’s energy throughout the day to keep your home running efficiently. Watch the video below to see solar in action!

HOW SOLAR WORKS

ELEMENTS OF THE
SOLAR POWER ECOSYSTEM

With the cost of electricity on the rise the future is obvious. See our options below to learn how Lightforce Solar can help you to electricity independence.

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The Sun

The free and infinite, renewable fuel that is the sun!

Solar Panels

Convert sunlight into clean green DC electricity.

Main Grid

When your system generates more electricity than your household uses, excess flows back to the grid, providing others with clean green energy. And you get credit from your power company.

Inverter

Converts DC electricity into usable AC electricity.

Battery

Store the additional clean green solar energy you’ve produced during the day to use at night or during a power outage.

Electric Vehicle (ev)

Charge your electric vehicle at home.

YOUR SOLAR INSTALLATION

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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 $14,000 without a battery and $30,000 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.

SUSTAINABLE SOLAR

HOW MUCH CAN SOLAR SAVE YOU?

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.

SUSTAINABLE SOLAR

DISCOVER YOUR SOLAR SAVINGS

Now is the perfect time to switch to solar and start saving! Use our solar calculator to see how much you could cut from your power bills and unlock your potential savings.

Solar Savings

HOW MUCH IS YOUR POWERBILL?

Use the scroll below to find out how much you can save with Solar

GREEN LOANS

Finance your Solar for $0 upfront with green loans

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.

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ANZ Good Energy Home Loan

1.00% P.A. fixed rate for 3 years, up to $80,000.

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.

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ASB Better HOmes Top Up

Up to $80,000 for home improvements or EV purcahse, 3-year fixed rate.

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.

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BNZ Green Home Loan Top-ups

Borrow up to $80,000 at a 1% p.a. fixed rate for eco-upgrades and EVs. Flexible terms.

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.

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Kiwibank Sustainable Energy Loan

Up to $2,000 for renewable systems, waived top-up free for existing home loan customers.

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.

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Westpac Greater Choices Home Loan

Up to $50,000 interest-free for 5 years for a cozier, eco-friendly home.

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.

GREEN LOANS

Finance your Solar for $0 upfront with green loans

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 Logo

ANZ Good Energy Home Loan

1.00% P.A. fixed rate for 3 years, up to $80,000.

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 Logo

ASB Better HOmes Top Up

Up to $80,000 for home improvements or EV purchase, 3-year fixed rate.

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.

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BNZ Green Home Loan Top-ups

Borrow up to $80,000 at a 1% p.a. fixed rate for eco-upgrades and EVs. Flexible terms.

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.

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Kiwibank Sustainable Energy Loan

Up to $2,000 for renewable systems, waived top-up fee for existing home loan customers.

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.

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Westpac Greater Choices Home Loan

Up to $50,000 interest-free for 5 years for a cozier, eco-friendly home.

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.

Green Loans

EARN AIRPOINTS DOLLARS™ WITH YOUR HOME SOLAR INSTALLATION

Earn 1 Airpoints Dollar™ for every $75 you spend.

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.

Airpoints Cards
Great service from Lightforce, the new solar and battery installation has been outperforming expectations and working really well. The installation team did an incredible job of the fit out, really helpful, efficient and friendly crew. Special shout out to Connor the lead electrician on the job who was super thoughtful throughout the installation and has been available (even in weekends) for some follow up questions and guidance! 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Very happy with our install. The team was great to deal with. Attention to detail and cleaning up is always appreciated.
Awesome job well done . Great bunch of guys. We have a challenging house for access , not a problem for Conor and the boys. Tim was great help also in the back ground too. Keep up the good work . Have recommend Lightforce to several friends . Cheers
Conor absolutely rocked it while installing our battery! His expertise was off the charts, and it was clear he really knows his stuff inside and out. Everything is running like a dream right now—can't thank him enough!
Lightforce have been great!

Kyle (the sales rep), along with Mitchel and Ryan (the installers) were all super friendly and exceedingly knowledgeable!

Installing solar is a big undertaking that involves multiple different companies and throughout the entire process, Lightforce have been available, communicative and a pleasure to deal with at every step!

Would definitely recommend!
Very professional and prompt installation of our solar power system .
Great team. Very professional and helpful.
The Lightforce team of Leo, AJ, Max and Brandon were efficient, professional and friendly. They completed the installed in 2 days and Leo talked us through what we needed to know about the next steps and operating the system once it is certified. We are now looking forward to enjoying the power of the sun soon. We would be happy to recommend Lightforce to anyone considering going solar.
Just fired up the mySigen app. Generated 45kw today. Great team. Quote was easy to understand. Installation was all good. A couple of problems to solve. Was sorted real quick. Next step is getting the new meter to be able to provide some energy back to the grid. My son was just telling how good that ability is. The roofs are there , the lands there. He's going to be in charge of monitoring. Thanks so much Lightforce Solar.

Just saw our May power bill. 2 dollars credit. Last year it was approximately 350 dollars.
We got a 7.8kW solar only (no batteries) with a 6kW inverter installed Sept24. Tied with changing to Meridian to get the 5 year deal with a buy rate locked in. So far in 9 months we have saved $2500 roughly on power. Therefore payback should be just over 4 years which is exactly what we were told by the sales guy.

I found the whole process was super easy, didn't get pushed into something we didn't need. Our system was designed and rated to be the best match for our power consumption and it's really to plan so far. The installation was easy, pain free and the guys were very friendly, tidy and helpful. The only thing that lets it down is that when the system is installed, you then have to wait for another company to test the system before you can go live and this took about 3-4 weeks to get booked in. Not Lightforce at fault here.

For the $11,800 investment I wish I'd done this sooner. I'm not scared to open my power bills anymore 🙂 and with a little change to when you put the dishwasher or dryer on, you can really make big savings each month. Totally recommend Lightforce as the guys to use.
We had a very detailed and thorough assessment done by Lightforce, followed by a smooth installation and all the site specific issues were dealt with very quickly. Happy customer!
Excellent service and our Sonnen battery is fantastic.
We've just had a 20 panel system installed along with an 8kw battery and inverter. All I can say is the whole process from working through the quote right through to the final install and commission was amazing. Everyone involved were very knowledgeable and couldn't have been more helpful. The end result is we have a very tidy install which appears to be producing very close to the estimated amounts so we couldn't be happier. I would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone considering solar.
Thanks guys....... you're awesome 👍
From initial contact to installation Lightforce Solar exceeded expectations. Javan the salesperson was excellent and Craig the installer worked well with the builders. Craig managed a few visits to pre wire when the ceiling was down which made the job easier. Ran into Craig on the ferry from Picton and had a good chat about solar. I highly recommend Lightforce as they are truely professional.
Have had a Lightforce Solar install at my residence in Lower Hutt and couldn't be happier with the outcome.

The whole team from Ryan, the Ops Manager, Mitch, the onsite electrician and the young men doing the hot heavy mahi on the roof were all wonderful. Hardworking, knowledgeable, friendly and genuinely cared about the solar energy product being installed. A very tidy, nice looking job upon completion which usually means a high standard of workmanship. Looking forward to several years of generating my own solar energy.

Well done Lightforce and thanks very much.
had solar installed great job tidy work freindly people who just got on with the job turned up the day the said on time perfect
thanks Mitch and the boy's.
I have 18 panels and no battery
The team gave me a seamless experience. They explained the system and answered all my questions. They kept me in the loop with progress and the team were polite, efficient and experienced.
I would definitely recommend them.
Solar has been one of those decision that I deliberately took a long time to make the decision on, and I was never going to just do a less than proper full job of any installation.
So when I meet the Lightforce Tauranga team late last year, the meeting of minds was very quick and decisive. The Tauranga team completed the install last week, and this week it was certified and turned on. The team were very quick to respond with a good solution and knew just what I was looking for. The whole process have been just fabulous...what a great team. The skill, the connecting and making it happen was faultless. If you want a team that knows it stuff, and uses quality product, then Lightforce are the team to talk to.
We recently had Lightforce install an upgrade to our existing solar system including 18 new panels with an inverter and a battery. We found Lightforce to be very well organized and professional all the way through the whole process. The communication was clear and prompt and the Installation team was friendly and did a very tidy job. We totally recommend Lightforce and will use them again in the future. AAA+ Thanks Lightforce for making it easy. Cheers Warrick and Vera
Conor was very helpful in proposing the right location for my battery and made sure he listened to me and my thoughts. The workmanship was a a very high standard and he left the job with no mess. He was knowledgeable and explained the process and how the solar and app worked. Very happy customer and would recommend the service provided + I love having solar.
5 Stars Not Enough
I'm a researcher and take time to make a decision and this one again was the right decision. Polite, Considerate, Professional and Expertise are some of the words that come to mind. Lightforce from start to finish have provided the support and understanding in transition from a Main Grid to a Solar Panels and Batteries convert, we are so happy with our choice, equally the Solar and the Company. Its a reasonably important financial decision to invest in solar but it has now come to a time where it absolutely stacks up and provides us the control over our financial direction as we get closer to Winstons Gold Pass, Grey Hair and a Reduction in Income. Bring on the sunny days and we can now spend our excess saving on things we really want to spend them on now, not to a third party that have complete control over your power budget. Talk to Sally, Dylan, Blue and their team they know what there are doing.
Great communication from the team and very professional installation.
A Huge Thank You to the Wellington Installer Team from Lightforce

The Wellington installation team from Lightforce has just completed our installation, and I couldn’t be more impressed! Despite working in windy conditions at height, the team was always friendly, professional, and a pleasure to deal with. They kept me well-informed throughout the process and completed a substantial amount of electrical work to a very high standard.

Led by Ryan, the team delivered a beautifully executed installation and maintained a tidy and organised worksite from start to finish. I’m thrilled with the result and excited for many years of efficient operation. Well done, Lightforce!
Love my new panels, have become addicted to the app too. Thanks Lightforce, a perfect installation
We had a fairly large system designed and installed by Lightforce Solar and have been very happy with everything they've done. They listened to our needs and concerns and the installation has been great. Its worked perfectly for us and whenever we've had a question they've been there to support us and help us out. Fully recommend these guys, Thanks Lightforce Solar 🙂
Lightforce has been great to deal with and the installation team did a beautiful professional job. Awesome friendly crew!
I am super-impressed with the quality of service from Lightforce.
The design and integration of the system has been superb. I particularly appreciated the regular progress reports and the feedback after the installation.
The install crew were amazing. Their workmanship was superb- neat and tidy. Blue and the crew cleaned up the garage and left it better than they found it. It was even vacuumed!
I am a very ‘happy camper’ - especially to see that I am 98% independent of the grid! I would recommend Lightforce to anyone interested in a solar solution.
It was a pleasure dealing with Lightforce. I was impressed by their professional and thorough approach. Solar is what they do - and we were not dealing with a franchise installer! They walked over the roof with me to discuss the best number and location of our panels, and went out of their way to discuss how the system operated. They staff were friendly, respectful and easy to deal with. Overall I would highly recommend Lightforce for your solar install. Maarten
The communications and options available for the solar panels have been well detailed. The date for the installing has been kept up to date. We are waiting with great anticipation on the arrival of the panels on Monday.
They have been great, it took a while to get an install date, because they were busy, but the office crew and install crew were really good and their follow-up has been good and positive. Reccomend the 'force.

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