Long-run metal, corrugate and tray roofing
The quote should account for mounting, penetrations, roof age, access, edge protection and whether roof work is due first.
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New Zealand solar quote matching
Solar quotes that start with your roof, bill and budget.
NZ Solar helps homeowners ask sharper questions before they speak to installers. Tell us about the property, and we shape the enquiry around roof fit, electricity use, battery interest, network steps and timing.
Your region included
Source-backed buyer guides
No personal details published
Local buying context
The right solar quote is never just a panel price.
Homes can look simple from the street and still need careful quoting. Roof profile, climate, heating, hot-water timing, shade, retailer setup and the local electricity network all affect the final number. [1] [2]
Daytime loads change the return
Solar performs best when a household can use a useful share of generation while the sun is out. [3]
Approval and export settings matter
New Zealand distributors can have different application steps, technical requirements and property-specific export settings.
The add-ons need their own maths
Batteries and green loans can be useful, but they should not hide the solar-only price, repayment or payback.
Buyer-first comparison
Practical solar guidance without the hard sell.
A useful quote starts with the right details. Share the basics, use the guides to understand the trade-offs, then compare installer responses with a clearer view of what is included and what still needs checking.
- Clear quote request with roof, usage, battery and timing details
- National guides with regional roof, climate and network checks
- Solar-only, battery and finance assumptions kept separate
- Plain boundaries around installer, lender and retailer advice
- Free for homeowners, with no obligation to proceed
Comparison rule
Compare before you commit
Good solar advice survives a second quote.
Installers still need to complete their own site checks, system designs and formal quotes.New Zealand solar guides
Build confidence before the sales call.
Costs
Solar panel cost in New Zealand
EECA price markers, regional cost factors, payback, batteries and the quote details worth checking.
Read the cost guide
Batteries
Battery or no battery?
A practical guide to evening use, backup power, battery-ready quotes and when solar-only is the cleaner comparison.
Read the battery guide
Roofs
Solar on Colorsteel roofs
Roof condition, fixings, warranties, consent exemptions and the questions to ask before mounting panels.
Read the roof guide
Mistakes
Installation mistakes to avoid
The common quoting mistakes around system size, export, roof condition, finance, batteries and aftercare.
Read the mistakes guide
Finance
Green loans and repayments
Compare bank top-ups, repayment pressure, battery finance and what needs to be itemised before you borrow.
Read the finance guideSavings estimate
Use the calculator as a first filter, not a promise.
Suggested system size
5.8 kW
Solar used at home
55%
Exported to grid
45%
Long-term model $44,500 estimated bill reduction over 25 years before site-specific checks.
Turn this into real quotesQuote checklist
What a serious New Zealand solar quote should make clear.
System design
- Panel count and total kW size
- Roof map with panel placement
- Annual generation estimate
- Shading and orientation notes
Installation scope
- Mounting, cabling and electrical work
- Scaffolding or roof access costs
- Metering and network application steps
- CoC, inspection and handover paperwork
Equipment and aftercare
- Panel, inverter and battery models
- Product and workmanship warranties
- Monitoring setup and support process
- Who handles warranty help later
Financial assumptions
- Self-use and export assumptions
- Retail and buy-back rates used
- Battery priced separately
- Finance repayment shown separately
Risk control
Trust comes from clear limits, not louder claims.
NZ Solar does not install systems, approve finance, set retailer plans or make network decisions. It helps homeowners compare, then leaves technical design, approvals and installation work with the qualified parties.
Installer matching
The process is simple, but the questions are deliberate.
Send the essentials
Suburb, power bill, property type, roof notes, battery interest, timing and contact details.
The request is shaped
The job details help identify whether the enquiry looks like standard residential, battery-ready, rural, new-build or larger roof work.
Installers do their checks
Any installer introduced remains responsible for site assessment, design, pricing, warranties and compliance.
You compare without rushing
Look at installed cost, assumptions, battery value, finance terms and aftercare before choosing.
Solar finance
Green lending can help, but it does not fix a poor quote.
Keep borrowing, savings and battery value separate.
EECA says most major New Zealand banks offer zero or very low interest home energy loans, often as mortgage top-ups. Before relying on a rate, check the current lender page, eligibility, repayment term and what happens when the special rate ends. [4]
- Ask whether panels, batteries, inverters and install costs qualify
- Compare repayments against expected bill reduction
- Check the reversion rate and repayment schedule
- Keep bank approval separate from installer sales pressure
Property scenarios
Different properties need different conversations.
Urban family home
Often about system size, hot-water timing, roof access, export assumptions and payback.
New-build home
Often about cable paths, inverter location, battery-ready design and getting solar into the build sequence.
Rural or larger roof
Often about daytime loads, pumps, sheds, three-phase supply, backup needs and network checks.
Quote requests accepted from every New Zealand region
Northland
Auckland
Waikato
Bay of Plenty
Gisborne
Hawke’s Bay
Taranaki
Manawatū-Whanganui
Wellington
Tasman
Nelson
Marlborough
West Coast
Canterbury
Otago
Southland
Common questions
The answers most homeowners need before they book a quote.
Is the quote request free?
Yes. Homeowners can submit a request without paying and without committing to buy.
How many quotes will I get?
You may receive one or more suitable installer responses. A specialist match can be better than a pile of weak quotes.
Are you a solar installer?
No. NZ Solar is a quote matching and buyer information service. Installers are independent third parties.
Should I include a battery?
Price it separately. Batteries can help with evening use and backup, but they often change the payback.
Can I use green finance?
Possibly. Check your own bank's current criteria, repayment term, reversion rate and eligible upgrades.
How do I contact NZ Solar?
Use the contact page for quote follow-up, guide corrections, privacy requests and installer enquiries.
Sources and assumptions
Claims stay close to the source material.
- EECA: Planning the right home solar system for roof direction, shade, system sizing, batteries, hot-water timing, export and grid-connected guidance.
- EECA: Solar quotes and installation process for quote comparison, site checks, approvals, Certificate of Compliance, Record of Inspection and handover points.
- EECA: Making the most of solar for self-consumption, buy-back rate variability and power-plan considerations.
- EECA: Bank loans for home energy upgrades for home energy loan examples and finance cautions.
- Office of the Privacy Commissioner: collecting personal information for plain privacy notice expectations at the point of collection.
- Commerce Commission: making accurate claims for substantiation and avoiding vague or misleading claims.
Ready to compare properly
Start with the details a good installer will ask for anyway.
Takes about a minute. Free, no obligation, and shaped around your region, roof and power use rather than a generic solar package.