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A selection of our solar installations across Wānaka, Central Otago, and Queenstown—from residential homes to commercial farms and large-scale rural projects. Every project is designed and installed by our qualified electricians and electrical inspectors.
Farms
Criffel Station Ground-Mount
Criffel Station Ground-Mount
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A rural ground-mount built for a working high-country station, with 144 bifacial panels, a 125kW Sigenergy inverter, and 48kW of battery storage to power irrigation through the day and earn on the grid through winter.
Residential
Highfield Ridge Wānaka
Residential Solar
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12kW Sigenergy inverter, 27kW of batteries, and 19kW of panels across two roof aspects. Designed to tackle high power use from electric underfloor heating while adding off-grid capability too.
Off-grid
Riverton Off-grid
Off-grid solar
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Off-grid system to power a home and boat-building workshop - 5kW Victron inverter and low-voltage BYD batteries with generator support.
Residential
Hāwea Flat, Wānaka
Residential Solar New Build
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This install includes 24 panels and a 9kW battery system, with room to grow as future energy needs grow.
Farms
Horseshoe Bend, Wānaka
Ground mount solar
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A ground-mount engineered for a rural lifestyle property — 160 × 505W Suntech panels delivering 80kW, a 125kW Sigenergy hybrid inverter, and 96kWh of battery storage to power both irrigation and a guest lodge through the day and into the evening.
Residential
Glendhu Bay, Wānaka
Retrofit Residential Solar
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Replacing an underperforming and failed system with a new system - 10kW of batteries, a 6kW inverter, and 8kW of panels to improve performance and reduce power bills.
Residential
Anderson Road, Wānaka
Grid-tied Residential Solar
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Retrofit installation of 6kW of panels and a 6kW inverter, with no batteries, designed to make the most of solar generation during the day and export excess power when the apartment is empty.
Residential
Albert Town, Wānaka
Retrofit Residential Solar
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Improvement of old system with new 8kW Sigenergy inverter, 18kW of batteries and additional panels for improved performance and reliability.
Residential
Jack’s Point Queenstown
Residential Solar
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Retrofit solar project with 7.4kW of panels, 10.24kW of batteries, and a 6kW Goodwe inverter to create a system that would reduce power bills and meet covenant requirements.
Off-grid
Glenorchy Tiny Home
Off-grid solar
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With 12kW of batteries, a 3kW inverter, and 4kW of panels, this compact system delivers reliable off-grid living with everything the owners need.
Jack’s Point Queenstown
Residential
18kW System •Battery Storage
The Project
This Jacks Point solar retrofit includes 7.4kW of panels, 10.24kW of batteries, and a 6kW Goodwe inverter. We worked to keep the finish sleek, with hidden cable runs and a tidy installation that respected the home’s architectural style. The result is a system that performs well, looks great, and helps the homeowners take greater control of their energy use. With the Goodwe app, they can also monitor how the system is performing at any time, giving them full visibility and confidence that everything is running as efficiently as possible.
The Challenge
This architectural home in Jacks Point needed a solar solution that complemented the design rather than competing with it. Because the property was subject to strict covenant requirements, every detail had to be carefully considered to ensure the installation remained discreet and visually in keeping with the home. At the same time, the homeowners were looking for a practical way to reduce the power bills that came with running a large home.
Ready to see what solar could do for your site?
Complete the form, send an email to office@southernsolar.co.nz or phone 021 70 30 62 to start your solar assessment