Commercial Solar
Why Auckland Businesses Are Switching to Solar
Commercial electricity prices keep climbing, and for most businesses power is one of the largest fixed overheads. A commercial solar system generates free electricity during daylight hours, exactly when most businesses use the most power. That makes it one of the highest-returning energy investments available. Surplus generation can be exported to the grid, and battery storage can keep critical systems running through outages.
CHOOSE YOUR SOLAR SYSTEM
Tailored to the scale and energy needs of your commercial property.
ENTRY LEVEL
GRID - CONNECT
Most commercial properties up to 100kW
- Grid surplus export
- Reduced electricity bill
- Daylight energy generation
- Large battery capacity
- Mains power backup
- Multi-array installation
- Smart monitoring
- Scalable - expand as needed
MOST POPULAR
SOLAR RESERVE
Grid-connected with battery for 24/7 independence
- Grid surplus export
- Reduced electricity bill
- Daylight energy generation
- Battery storage
- Mains power backup
- Multi-array installation
- Smart monitoring
- Scalable - expand as needed
INDUSTRIAL
POWER PLANT
- Daylight energy generation
- Grid surplus support
- Reduced electricity bill
- Large battery capacity
- Generator integration
- Multi-array installation
- Smart monitoring
- Scalable - expand as needed
50+ Years of Proven Experience
Established in Auckland since 1974, French Electrical has been trusted across the region for over 50 years. Our team of registered Master Electricians delivers work that's built to last every time.
24/7 Emergency Response
Electrical breakdowns don't keep business hours. French Electrical provides round-the-clock emergency response for residential, commercial and industrial clients across Auckland, responding fast to minimise downtime and protect your property.
SiteWise 100 Certified
French Electrical holds SiteWise 100 certification — New Zealand's highest contractor health and safety rating. This is required by many commercial, industrial and government clients and reflects our commitment to safe worksite practice.
$20,000 Workmanship Guarantee
As Master Electricians Quality Assured members, every job we complete is backed by a $20,000 workmanship guarantee — one of the strongest protections available for electrical work in New Zealand. You're covered.
Custom Commercial Solar Design and Installation
Every business uses energy differently. French Electrical designs each commercial solar system around your site, including roof space, structural considerations, energy usage profile, and growth plans, rather than fitting you into a standard package. We use only premium components, and because we’re an established Auckland electrical contractor, we handle the entire project in-house: design, consents, grid application with your lines company, installation, compliance documentation, and sign-off. One team, start to finish.
Ongoing Solar Maintenance and Monitoring
We don’t set and forget. French Electrical provides ongoing maintenance, monitoring, and servicing for commercial solar installations, keeping your system generating at peak efficiency for its full working life. Our technicians identify and resolve performance issues early, protecting both your output and your return on investment.
Our Commercial Solar Panels
At French Electrical, we’re always pursuing innovative, cost-effective answers to rising energy costs. After thoroughly canvassing the market, we chose Solar Wind, a supplier with proven international credentials whose durable, high-efficiency panels are well suited to New Zealand’s variable weather.
Like us, Solar Wind is committed to environmentally conscious solutions to the world’s growing energy challenges, and bringing their panels to the New Zealand market is a genuine step toward a cleaner, greener future.
Beyond cutting your power bill and carbon footprint, the panels look the part too. With a streamlined, low-profile design available in silver or black, they sit cleanly on any commercial building. Reliable, efficient, and built to make the most of New Zealand’s sunshine hours. Let’s talk about what they can do for your business.
Commercial Solar FAQs
Savings depend on your energy usage, system size, and how much of your consumption happens during daylight hours. Businesses that operate during the day typically see the strongest returns, because they use solar power as it is generated rather than exporting it. We will model your expected savings as part of your free assessment.
Most commercial installations are completed within days once consents and grid approval are in place. We schedule work to minimise disruption to your operations, and our team manages the full consent and grid application process for you.
Yes. New Zealand’s major banks offer green business lending for solar and energy efficiency upgrades. The ANZ Business Green Loan offers a discounted floating rate on amounts up to $3 million, the ASB Business Sustainability Loan covers projects from $25,000 to $2 million, and BNZ Green Business Loans help fund renewable energy projects including solar. Ask us about finance when you request your estimate and we can provide the documentation your bank requires.
That comes down to your site and energy profile. Contact the French Electrical team for a free site assessment. We will review your power bills, roof space, and usage patterns and recommend the right system size for your business.
