Commercial Solar Power Systems

In the past 15 years, thousands of kiwis have installed solar, and experienced dramatic savings on their power bill.

Close to half of them have opted to subscribe to solar, using SolarZero's $0 down solar subscription model, while just over half of consumers have opted to purchase the solar system upfront with cash, mortgage options or financing via green energy loans.

How you choose to pay for solar is entirely up to you. Each option has a different balance of cost & benefits. 


Equity Solar Brokers is here as an expert advisor to help simplify the entire process of getting solar, from designing the ideal solar system, to keeping you anonymous while procuring quotes on your behalf.

SolarZero

SolarZero is an innovative Solar Power company that will install solar with a battery system with no upfront cost to you. Instead of owning the solar power system, you rent it from them and lock in with a single power company, usually this has been Ecotricity.

In November 2024, SolarZero' major shareholder opted to cease operations after the business failed to deliver reasonable and consistent operational profit.


The end of SolarZero is a loss for the energy conscious NZ consumer looking for a means to invest solar for $0 upfront and zero ongoing maintenance costs.

Solar Ownership Without a battery

A simple, low cost, and an effective way to minimize your monthly power bill.


While solar systems without a battery have a few drawbacks, they remain a popular choice for many kiwis due to the ease of use, and the straightforward option to simply sell excess generated solar-energy back to the grid, instead of storing it for later.

Without a battery system, long term depreciation of the solar system is less of an issue.


Despite having panels on the roof, solar without a battery shuts down completely when the grid has an outage.

Solar Ownership with a battery

Depending on the battery capacity, solar systems can cost a fair amount for all the bells and whistles.


There are some efficiency gains to be had from batteries, but the biggest benefit is having back up power in case the New Zealand power grid encounters issues.

Whether your key objective is sustainability or energy resilience, solar batteries offer tons of value beyond further savings to your energy bill.

SolarZero

SolarZero is an innovative Solar Power company that will install solar with a battery system with no upfront costto you. Instead of owning the solar power system, you rent it from them and lock in with a single power company, usually this has been Ecotricity.

In November 2024, SolarZero' major shareholder opted to cease operations after the business failed to deliver reasonable and consistent operational profit.


The end of SolarZero is a loss for the energy conscious NZ consumer looking for a means to invest solar for $0 upfront and zero ongoing maintanance costs.

Solar Ownership without a battery

A simple, low cost, and an effective way to minimize your monthly power bill.


While solar systems without a battery have a few drawbacks, they remain a popular choice for many kiwis due to the ease of use, and the straightforward option to simply sell excess generated solar-energy back to the grid, instead of storing it for later.

Without a battery system, long term depreciation of the solar system is less of an issue.


Despite having panels on the roof, solar without a battery shuts down completely when the grid has an outage.

Solar Ownership with a battery

Depending on the battery capacity, solar systems can cost a fair amount for all the bells and whistles.


There are some efficiency gains to be had from batteries, but the biggest benefit is having back up power in case the New Zealand power grid encounters issues.

Whether your key objective is sustainability or energy resilience, solar batteries offer tons of value beyond further savings to your energy bill.

SolarZero

SolarZero is an innovative Solar Power company that will install solar with a battery system with no upfront costto you. Instead of owning the solar power system, you rent it from them and lock in with a single power company, usually this has been Ecotricity.

In November 2024, SolarZero' major shareholder opted to cease operations after the business failed to deliver reasonable and consistent operational profit.


The end of SolarZero is a loss for the energy conscious NZ consumer looking for a means to invest solar for $0 upfront and zero ongoing maintanance costs.

Solar Ownership without a battery

A simple, low cost, and an effective way to minimize your monthly power bill.


While solar systems without a battery have a few drawbacks, they remain a popular choice for many kiwis due to the ease of use, and the straightforward option to simply sell excess generated solar-energy back to the grid, instead of storing it for later.

Without a battery system, long term depreciation of the solar system is less of an issue.


Despite having panels on the roof, solar without a battery shuts down completely when the grid has an outage.

Solar Ownership with a battery

Depending on the battery capacity, solar systems can cost a fair amount for all the bells and whistles.


There are some efficiency gains to be had from batteries, but the biggest benefit is having back up power in case the New Zealand power grid encounters issues.

Whether your key objective is sustainability or energy resilience, solar batteries offer tons of value beyond further savings to your energy bill.

SolarZero with a battery Solar Ownership without a battery Solar Ownership with a battery
Upfront cost $0 $12,000 - $18,000 $18,000 - $35,000
Monthly savings $150 - $350 $100 - $300 $150 - $350
Monthly cost $150 - $350 $0 $0
Contract 25 - years $0 $0
Funding options Solar Zero funds the solar system. *Subsciption fee does not increase annually. Great inflation protection. ASB, BNZ, ANZ offer 1% interest for 3 years, over any fixed term (IE; 5 or 10 years is fine). Westpact offers 0% for 5 years, 5 year term. ASB, BNZ, ANZ offer 1% interest for 3 years, over any fixed term (IE; 5 or 10 years is fine). Westpact offers 0% for 5 years, 5 year term.
Money in your pocket $0 to $100 per month. Increasing steadily as power prices rise, and your solar savings respectively increase -$50 to $300 in your pocket, after calculating the cost of bank loan repayments. *Once loan is repaid, savings sky rocket. -$50 to $300 in your pocket, after calculating the cost of bank loan repayments. *Once loan is repaid, savings sky rocket.
25 year savings $15,000 to $50,000 (indicative only*) $20,000 to $80,000 $30,000 to $85,000. *Factors in a $15,000 battery replacement cost at the systems 12-15 year mark.
Backup power? Batteries are a medium size. Critial loads stay powered during daylight hours and into some of the night. (Lights, wi-fi, fridge & freezer, etc) No Battery, no backup power. Batteries are typically of a larger size. Critial loads may run longer than a Solar Zero system, but is dependant on the size of the system.
Battery life Expected battery life of 15 to 20 years, degrading in capacity by roughly 2.5% per year. Solar Zero offers 1 free replacement. No battery. Expected battery life of 15 to 20 years, degrading in capacity by roughly 2.5% per year. System owner will need to replace the battery in the 25 year term.
Impact on house sale Current owner must buy the system from Solar Zero, or the new owner must agree to continue the 25 year contract. New home owner receives the solar system with the house purchase. No contracts or buy-out costs required. New home owner receives the solar system with the house purchase. No contracts or buy-out costs required.

*These numbers are estimates only, based on industry data available November 2024. Each system should be tailored to the unique setup of your home, location and requirements. We recommend speaking with a Solar Broker for updated recommendations and pricing estimates before making a decision on your final solar system.

SolarZero Own Solar No Battery Own Solar With Battery
Upfront cost $0 $12,000 - $18,000 $18,000 - $35,000
Monthly savings $150 - $350 $100 - $300 $150 - $350
Monthly cost $150 - $350 $0 $0
Contract 25 year contract No contract No contract
Funding options Solar Zero funds the solar system. *Subsciption fee does not increase annually. Great inflation protection. ASB, BNZ, ANZ offer 1% interest for 3 years, over any fixed term (IE; 5 or 10 years is fine). Westpact offers 0% for 5 years, 5 year term. ASB, BNZ, ANZ offer 1% interest for 3 years, over any fixed term (IE; 5 or 10 years is fine). Westpact offers 0% for 5 years, 5 year term.
Money in your pocket $0 to $100 per month. Increases steadily as power prices rise, and your solar savings respectively increase -$50 to $300 in your pocket, after calculating the cost of bank loan repayments. *Once loan is repaid, savings sky rocket -$50 to $300 in your pocket, after calculating the cost of bank loan repayments. *Once loan is repaid, savings sky rocket.
25 year savings $15,000 to $50,000 (indicative only*) $20,000 to $80,000 $30,000 to $85,000. *Factors in a $15,000 battery replacement cost at the systems 12-15 year mark.
Backup power? Batteries are a medium size. Critial loads stay powered during daylight hours and into some of the night. (Lights, wi-fi, fridge & freezer, etc) No Battery, no backup power. Batteries are typically of a larger size. Critial loads may run longer than a Solar Zero system, but is dependant on the size of the system.
Battery life Expected battery life of 15 to 20 years, degrading in capacity by roughly 2.5% per year. Solar Zero offers 1 free replacement. No battery. Expected battery life of 15 to 20 years, degrading in capacity by roughly 2.5% per year. System owner will need to replace the battery in the 25 year term.
Impact on house sale Current owner must buy the system from Solar Zero, or the new owner must agree to continue the 25 year contract. New home owner receives the solar system with the house purchase. No contracts or buy-out costs required. New home owner receives the solar system with the house purchase. No contracts or buy-out costs required.

*These numbers are estimates only, based on industry data available November 2024. Each system should be tailored to the unique setup of your home, location and requirements. We recommend speaking with a Solar Broker for updated recommendations and pricing estimates before making a decision on your final solar system.

Solar is the future of green energy

With solar power abundant, cheap and reliable, there's never been a better time to get a quote for a solar system installed on your home or business.

2000 Hours

Of sunshine each year for most regions in the north island. Some houses will be better than others, but all of New Zealand can benefit from Solar.

2050

Is the year for New Zealand's Net Zero Emissions target under the climate change response act. Let's take some steps towards this goal.

$2353

Is the average annual power bill for the typical New Zealand household. Harnessing the power of our sun, your monthly bill could be next to nothing.

17c/kWh

Not using all that free sunshine power? Sell your excess energy to the grid and gain access to exclusive power plans only available to solar customers!

Join hundreds of savvy kiwis and explore your options

T Murray

5 Star Google Review

"We found Rowan to be very knowledgeable and helpful in selecting the right solar package for us. The company that he ultimately recommended for the install, were cost competitive, great to deal with and have done a neat and tidy job.

So I have no hesitation in recommending Rowan as a broker for gettting the best Solar installation for your individual requirements."

Robyn

5 Star Google Review

"Awesome information! Explained everything so I could understand - even pointing out another supplier had specified one product and quoted another !


A close shave on an unsupported product! Can’t endorse Rowan enough! Don’t go past !"

Ian Scott

5 Star Google Review

"Easy company to deal with . I got 4 quotes via Rowan after he appraised my property for suitability and choose the one closest to my home, after which the installation was carried out in a day and the results of which I am very pleased with."

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