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We’re partnered with a range of solar providers around the country to ensure an easy transition into solar. Check out our Solar Partners Directory to find a local solar specialist near you.
Why go with one of Ecotricity's solar partners?
With Ecotricity, finding a clean energy solution from start to finish is made simple. We've partnered with solar installers nationwide who have:
- SEANZ or Master Electricians certifications
- Professional & trusted solar installers
- Solar customer benefits
- Access to specialised pricing structures
- Expert meter replacements
- Experience transitioning customers into a carbon neutral lifestyle
Any energy generated from your solar panels that you don't use is sold back to us. We apply a credit for every unit which works to offset your monthly invoices.
No, we do not cap solar export.
When you install solar panels, you're generating electricity that you would otherwise have to buy from the grid. That reduces your electricity import from the grid, so your bills go down. There's an upfront cost: solar systems in NZ generally cost NZ$10,000–$30,000 depending on size, usage, type, etc. Adding a battery increases cost but gives benefits (e.g. storing excess solar to use in evening or during outages). Over time, that upfront cost is “paid back” by reduced bills plus credits you get for any solar you export (i.e. don’t use yourself) to the grid. We estimate a payback period of around 7–9 years for many systems.
Also the savings are seasonal: more solar generation (hence more benefit) in summer, less in winter.
You need to have an import/export meter installed at your site. This is needed to measure both how much electricity you import from the grid and how much you export. Ecotricity arranges for this via your solar installer. Once you have that, your retailer (Ecotricity in this case) credits you for exported electricity under a buy-back/export tariff.
We don’t install panels directly, but we partner with trusted solar installers across NZ. Find one near you.