Te Awamutu Solar Hub

Lightforce Solar brings reliable, future-focused solar energy solutions to the Te Awamutu community. Whether you’re powering your home or your business, we’re here to deliver expert advice, quality installations, and service you can count on.

Backed by a skilled team of installers and support staff from our Newstead base just outside Hamilton, we’re proud to bring Lightforce Solar’s expertise to Te Awamutu. With hundreds of successful residential and commercial installs across the region, we’re your trusted partner for tailored solar solutions and ongoing support in Te Awamutu and the wider Waikato.

Lightforce Solar - Te Awamutu
We are proud to service the Te Awamutu and 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.

Te Awamutu enjoys strong year-round sunlight, making it an excellent spot for solar. Whether you’re in town or on a lifestyle block, solar can reduce your energy bills and provide long-term independence. Our team can assess your site and help you make the right call.

Yes. Solar panels continue to generate electricity in winter. They run on sunlight, not heat, so even on cool or overcast days, they’ll still perform. The only seasonal impact is slightly reduced generation due to shorter daylight hours.

In Te Awamutu, solar offers more than just savings. It’s a smart way to reduce your reliance on the grid, lock in long-term cost control, and increase property value. For rural properties, it can also reduce the need for expensive infrastructure or generators.

Our Hamilton-based team services the wider Waikato, including Te Awamutu. From consultation to installation and aftercare, our experienced and professional crew handles the full process.

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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

4.5
Andrew Meisner
4 days ago
Can't say enough good things about Lightforce Solar.

Chose Lightforce over others as they listened to me and helped design a system perfect for me and my situation ... definitely not an off the shelf system that everyone gets.

Most notable was the attention to details. Everything is very tidy which I appreciate.

Total price very fair and in line with what I expected.

Recommended to a friend who now has a solar system also thanks to Lightforce. His first comment to me after installation was how neat and tidy the installation was. As a builder he notices things like this.

And remember, your installer will be your go to in case of a warranty claim so you want to feel comfortable with them. With Lightforce I do.

If you want a great system that works without issue immediately, make sure you get a Lightforce quote.

Thanks Lightforce.
Kevin Parkes
2 weeks ago
Light Force Nelson provided the best quote(not the cheapest not the dearest ) that fitted my needs.
The team were fantastic from first contact to the finished install.
Great equipment through sigenergy and design of the install was brilliant and compact.
The addition of a EV charger with the ability to charge from solar just puts a bigger smile on my face.
The app is easy to use and very informative.
Highly recommend you see these guys for your solar needs.
David Godfrey
2 weeks ago
Great experience with Lightforce Solar. From the initial contact and consultation, Jevan took the time to walk through the different options and assess the house to recommend what would work best. The installation team also did a great job working around some terrible weather while keeping everything moving smoothly. Highly professional and easy to deal with from start to finish.
David J Painter
2 weeks ago
Lightforce provided good advice and a competitive quotation. They followed up with a tidy installation and again provided good advice at commissioning. After 8 months, the system has exceeded our expectations.
Brent Dawson
2 weeks ago
Every part of the process was well organised, transparent and professional. From Pre-sales, through installation and post-sales Lightforce was fantastic to deal with. No question was too dumb and they were more than happy to answer our questions and take us through the journey. Would use again without question.
Gerald Korach
2 weeks ago
We are absolutely thrilled with our new solar and battery system. The whole process was smooth and professional and yet he team explained everything clearly. It feels great generating our own clean energy and having the security of battery backup. We highly recommend Lightforce.
Karla Holswich
3 weeks ago
Great service from initial consultation to installation and follow up. Good advice and real quality product. The Sigen app makes it easy to customise and control your system too.
Dave Joy
3 weeks ago
Great experience from start to finish. They made the whole process very simple.
Well the panels have been on the roof for nearly a year and they haven’t blown off but they have significantly cut my electricity bills. Seriously thinking of adding a battery. Perhaps Lightforce might like to make an offer?
Jack Oades
4 weeks ago
Excellent team to deal with. Solar set up is working well.
Gary Wright
4 weeks ago
We did a LOT of research on solar and solar companies before choosing Lightforce and so glad we did. The initial meeting with Steve was really positive, he gave us even more insight and did not try to pressurise us in anyway. The guys who came to fit the system over 2.5 days were professional, courteous, and hardworking - they were in fact some of the best tradies we've come across. It's not a cliche when people say they wish they'd done it sooner - I wish we'd done it sooner! Just do it!
mebucko1000
4 weeks ago
Fantastic experience with this company. From initial advice on what and how much to install to suit our needs, right through to the seamless installation process.
Great communication.Thanks.
Allan Morgan
4 weeks ago
The Install , Commissioning staff were excellent. Having purchased both Panels and later a Battery. The system performs well and has greatly reduced my power consumption from the Electricity supplier.
Mark Smith
4 weeks ago
It was the best decision we could have made in building our energy reliance. I got quotes from more than five companies, and Lightfouce came out on top.
Belinda Hall
1 month ago
What an amazing experience dealing with Lightforce Solar Kerikeri! Great communication and people to work with. Thanks heaps for making our installation a smooth one😊
Sara Rogers
1 month ago
Great team to deal with. From initial meeting to discuss options, through work installation team and final inspection & sign off, all went smoothly.
System works really well.
Jimi Legge
1 month ago
Great service and advice now interested in moving too self sufficient by including battery's . Recommend too all thanks
Alison Barrett
1 month ago
Great install team works really well easy to use with app . Electric bill almost non existent even with phev and spa at 38 degrees . Glad we used lightforce.
Greg Robinson
1 month ago
Great team of installers, very professional and respectful. Well priced with great quality of products and a great solution. Blu even came out on Christmas Eve to complete some problem solving! Really pleased with look of the Black 500w panels on the roof. I would definitely recommend them.
Tim Rowlands
1 month ago
Well, today was the final day of our install and what a pleasure working with the team.

From the beginning, Sachin really knew his stuff. I’d done quite a bit of research about what I was after so I wasn’t jumping in blind, but Sachin was able to explain any of the knowledge gaps and was also able to explain why he was recommending something.

The office team were quick to respond and, as promised, organised me an earlier install date as one came available.

The two days of the install were smooth as butter. The team were professional and lightening fast. Every time I looked up it seemed like they’d accomplished major. There was only about an hour of downtime which was great as I kept working from home.

Overall I would recommend them to all, thanks for making everything easy for us and for a VERY clean install.
Allister Irving
1 month ago
used them twice for solar installs, and were very professional and helpful. Very helpful aftermarket service too. Recommended
Tracy Murray
3 months ago
Excellent service great communication. Great team who came and installed the panels polite and communicated well with us very happy with the service
Megan Mccallum
3 months ago
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!
Raelene Flay
3 months ago
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.
Michael Glassford
4 months ago
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.
pamela smith
4 months ago
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!
Mike Harknett
4 months ago
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.
Dennis Reble
4 months ago
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.
Jeremy Wong
4 months ago
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.
wayne greenwood
4 months ago
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

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