Cambridge Solar Hub

Servicing Cambridge from our Newstead Solar Hub near Hamilton, Lightforce Solar is dedicated to delivering top-tier solutions and unmatched customer care.

Lightforce Solar is proud to support homeowners and businesses across Cambridge. With many successful installations across the wider Waikato region, we’re your trusted local experts for solar power advice and installations in Cambridge.

Lightforce Solar - Cambridge
We are proud to service the Cambridge & Greater Waikato region.

Address

436a State Highway 26,
Newstead, 3286

Phone

Email

Hours

9:00am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday
(Excludes public holidays)

YOUR SOLAR INSTALLATION HUBS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Read the information below to find out answers to our most commonly asked questions.

Cambridge’s climate is well-suited to solar energy, but it’s important to consider your household’s energy usage, roof orientation, and available space. Our local experts, based in nearby Hamilton, can assess your property and provide tailored advice to help you decide if solar is the right fit.

Absolutely. Solar panels generate electricity from sunlight — not heat — so they continue to perform even in the colder months. While shorter daylight hours in winter may reduce output slightly, your system will still generate clean energy year-round.

Yes, solar panels are a smart investment for Cambridge homeowners and businesses. With long-term savings on power bills, low maintenance requirements, and environmental benefits, going solar helps future-proof your energy use while supporting a cleaner Waikato.

Our experienced installation team, operating from our Hamilton base, manages the entire process, from site assessment to final installation. We’ll design a system that suits your property and ensure everything meets the highest safety and quality standards.

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Our team can also assess your home’s suitability for solar and provide valuable advice to determine the best solution for your specific situation.
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HAPPY SOLAR CUSTOMERS

Excellent service great communication. Great team who came and installed the panels polite and communicated well with us very happy with the service
We have just had 27 panels and battery installed while we were also having our roof replaced and what a team! they were fantastic at keeping in touch and also with the roofers so that it all could be done at the same time with no drama or fuss. They kept us in the loop through the whole process and I can really recommend them to any one thinking about going solar. The app they give you so that you can monitor the panels, grid and how much you are exporting is highly addictive! We cant help but check in to see what they are doing. Thanks team!
I recently purchased a solar system through Lightforce with the support of John McGlashen, and the experience has been exceptional. John provided all the information I needed to make a confident, informed decision. No question was ever treated as insignificant — and I had plenty!

What has truly stood out is the outstanding after-sales support. When I didn’t see immediate results from my system, John stayed in contact, guided me through the data, and ensured I understood how everything worked until I could clearly see the benefits myself.

I would highly recommend John personally. If you’re considering solar, ask for him — you won’t be disappointed.
Jordan's customer service, honesty about user needs and detail focus was much appreciated.
I am confident Lightforce Solar listen to the needs of their customers and only sell them what they need.
We received a recommendation from some friends and couldn't be happier! This company has excellent communication and a truly cheerful team. We’re really impressed with the insulation, and they are always ready to help with the setup. It’s been a wonderful experience all around!
Conor and team did an amazing job of installing and configuring our new solar system. They were prompt, professional and answered all questions that we asked and has been available since the install any time I've texted with more questions. I'd ask for him again if we were going to expand our system.
Connor and the team carefully installed the solar panels, working tirelessly to ensure everything was done right. Thanks to their dedication, we've already noticed a positive impact, with a decrease in our monthly power bill, which brings us a bit of relief.
Conor and Tim and the team at Lightforce worked hard to install my solar and battery system, and in particular put in efforts to wire my system together to make it as foolproof as possible. Great work from a great team.
Liteforce upgraded to our solar installation to Sigenergy 10kw system with 32kw storage as well extra panels .
This is the second time we have used this company. They are very easy to deal with . The installation is very tidy , workmanship cannot be faulted .
I highly recommend anyone to choose Liteforce for their solar installations
Had a great experience with our install.

Jamie arranging the changeover with good clear communication and updates.

Conor with the last day of work on the commissioning was fantastic to deal with, walked me through the app and settings to get the best for our system. The bit that set him apart though- txt me to fix something later that night and has followed up again a month later to make sure everything is still running right.

Have become an advocate for Lightforce, the processes and people, especially if they are like Conor
Thanks heaps to Rowan for your help choosing the right solar setup for us and to Tui and the team for the brilliant installation!
Lightforce are simply the best, no wonder the Barretts went with Lightforce for Solar. Forget the boat, the bach or the motorhome this is definitely the best investment we've ever made. I got three other quotes and Lightforce shone out above the others. Their staff were amazing, so helpful, answered every question I had straight off, I could tell they really were the best. The fitters were just amazing, so professional a pleasure to have working on our property and they left the place literally spotless. The equipment looks really good and is streets above the competition. The energy companies are going to be owing ME money! We are really happy that Lightforce has saved us from a future of ever-increasing power bills, and I unreservedly recommend them. The future is obvious and its Lightforce Solar.
Great experience, installation all went smoothly. Great value for money, shopped around and found this company to have the best deals. Getting airpoints is another bonus! Can highly recommend.
The Kerikeri Team visited to replace our solar system. They were great - courteous, professional and got the job done in the timeframe they had said they would. Thanks
The Waikato Lightforce Solar team has been very professional and despite adverse weather conditions were able to install our triple phase 39 panel system with a Sigenergy Battery. Very impressed and very efficient on such a huge system.
Lightforce Solar was introduced and recomended to me by my wife's workmate. I heard good feedback that mede be decided to finally get in touch with Lightforce solar. I had a meeting with them to discuss intallation plans which I am totally happy meeting my goals during the meeting. Staff who installed my solar panels are very professional, and accomodating. They come to work on time and leave the place after they tidy up. All of my querries about solar energy generation were answered. I will definitely recommend Lightforce solar to my to friends and family.
I would like to thank the team that came over to from Hamilton to Tauranga to install my system in very trying weather conditions. All the team have been wonderful, from the salesperson at the home show through to the electricians, panel installers and the apprentice. Well done. Keep up the good work.
We had 21 panels installed by Lightforce, along with a 16kWh Sigenergy battery and a 10kW inverter. The entire process was handled very professionally. Sohil took the time to explain everything clearly and left no questions unanswered, which gave us great confidence in the system.

The installation was completed to a very high standard — neat and tidy, with all connections cleanly installed inside the garage wall. Communication throughout the project was excellent, and we’re very happy with the result. We would gladly recommend Lightforce to anyone considering solar.
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!
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 👍
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Real Customers, Real Solar in Waikato

We’re proud to help homeowners and businesses in Waikato take control of their energy. Here’s what going solar with Lightforce Solar looks like.

Te Awamutu-
Andrew & Nicola MacPherson

"An electrical engineering friend of mine had recommended lightforce to me. I particularly like the attention to detail that went into installing this system."

Hamilton -
Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC)

System Size: 244 kWp
No. of Panels: 478 (510Wp)
Reduced Carbon Emissions: 21,080
Carbon offset – Trees Planted: 968

Whatawhata -
James Hill Goat Dairy Farm

"At the end of the day, having a return on investment of 15%, its a lot better than you can do at the banks."

Taupō -
Hukafalls Jet

System Size: 12.04 kWp
No. of Panels: 28 (430Wp)
Inverters: 1x SH1ORT Sungrow Inverter 10kW
Battery: 1x SBR128 Battery 12.8 kWh storage