Residential Solar
Professional Solar Panel Installation in Auckland
Solar for East and Central Auckland Homes
French Electrical designs and installs residential solar across East and Central Auckland from our premises in East Tamaki — where the array on our own workshop roof was the first one we put up. We log its output continuously, which means when we quote your system we are quoting against measured performance on an Auckland roof rather than a manufacturer’s brochure figure.
We are Registered Master Electricians and we handle the whole job ourselves: design, consent where it is needed, installation, switchboard work and the grid connection with your lines company. Systems come with a 30-year linear power warranty.
For costs, savings and how a system is sized, read Solar Power Auckland: The Complete Guide.
Why Choose French Electrical for Solar Panel Installation?
The Roof Is Only Half the Job
Most of what decides whether a solar system performs is electrical rather than solar. Where the inverter sits, whether your switchboard has the capacity to take it, how the export connection is configured and how the array is isolated all fall on our side of the trade. We have been wiring East Auckland homes since 1974 and we do that work ourselves instead of subcontracting it.
Eastern Suburbs Roofs
Character homes through Remuera, St Heliers and Kohimarama tend to have complicated roof lines, several aspects and mature trees around them, so panel placement and shading analysis matter far more here than on a simple gable. Coastal properties add salt exposure to the mounting hardware specification. Neither is a problem — both are reasons a generic system design underperforms.
Larger Properties, Pools and EV Charging
On the bigger sections through Whitford, Flat Bush and Howick the load profile changes. Pool plant, gates, pumps and increasingly EV charging all draw during the day, which is exactly when solar generates. Our largest residential solar installation to date is on a Whitford property where we had already wired the pool, the garden lighting and the gates — a system sized against a load we already knew performs very differently from one sized against a guess.
CHOOSE YOUR SOLAR SYSTEM
Tailored to the scale and energy needs of your residential property.
ENTRY LEVEL
GRID - TIED
Most residential properties up to 100kW
- Grid surplus export
- Reduced electricity bill
- Daylight energy generation
- Large battery capacity
- Mains power backup
- Smart monitoring
MOST POPULAR
SOLAR + STORAGE
Grid-connected battery for 24/7 independence
- Grid surplus export
- Reduced electricity bill
- Daylight energy generation
- Battery storage
- Mains power backup
- Smart monitoring
PREMIUM
OFF - GRID+
- Daylight energy generation
- Grid surplus export
- Mains power backup
- Large battery capacity
- Generator integration
- Smart monitoring
- No network fees
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 keeps an electrician on call outside office hours 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 Quality Assured members of Master Electricians, our residential work carries a $20,000 workmanship guarantee. If anything falls short of standard, we put it right — labour and materials — at no cost to you.
Leading Solar Technology, Backed by a 30 Year Warranty
The solar panels we install deliver outstanding energy output per square metre and carry a 30 year linear power warranty for long-term confidence.
High-Performance Solar Panels
Our panels use MBB half-cell technology for greater power output and stronger performance in low light, a real advantage in Auckland’s changeable weather. Every panel is covered by a 30 year linear power warranty, so you know exactly what performance to expect for decades.
- MBB half-cell technology delivers higher efficiency and increased power output
- Strong high-irradiance performance keeps generation reliable on overcast days
- A 30 year linear power warranty gives long-term performance certainty
LiFePO4 Battery Storage
Our storage systems are built on LiFePO4 (lithium iron phosphate) technology, the safest and most durable battery chemistry on the market. Unlike older lithium-ion batteries, LiFePO4 units are thermally stable, need virtually no maintenance, and still hold 80% of their capacity after a decade of use.
- LiFePO4 chemistry is safe, dependable, and long-lasting
- 80% capacity retained after 10 years with minimal degradation
- 95% round-trip efficiency for effective charging and discharging
- Modular and scalable, so your storage can expand as your energy needs grow
How Our Solar Installation Process Works
A Simple Process from Quote to Switch-On
Going solar with French Electrical is straightforward. Here is what happens at each stage:- Free site assessment: we visit your property, look at your roof, shading, and power usage, and recommend the right system for your home
- Design and fixed-price quote: you receive a clear, itemised quote with no hidden extras
- Consents and grid application: we take care of all the paperwork with Auckland Council and your lines company
- Installation: our electricians install your panels, inverter, and battery with minimal disruption to your household
- Connection and handover: we complete the grid connection, supply all compliance documentation including your Certificate of Compliance, and show you how everything works
Residential Solar FAQ
How many solar panels are needed to power an average house in NZ?
How many solar panels are needed to power an average house in NZ?
How long does it take for solar panels to pay for themselves in NZ?
How long does it take for solar panels to pay for themselves in NZ?
How big of a solar panel system do I need to run my house?
How big of a solar panel system do I need to run my house?
Is there financing options?
Financing Options Available
Solar and battery systems qualify for green home loan programmes offered by New Zealand’s major banks. These low-interest home loan top-ups are designed specifically for energy efficiency upgrades and can make going solar far more affordable than paying upfront. Current options include:- ANZ Good Energy Home Loan: top up your ANZ home loan from $3,000 up to $80,000 at a special 3 year fixed rate for solar panels, batteries, inverters, and installation costs
- ASB Better Homes Top Up: borrow up to $80,000 at a discounted 3 year fixed rate for professionally installed solar panels, batteries, and inverters
- Other major banks: BNZ, Westpac, and Kiwibank offer similar green lending for solar upgrades; check with your bank for current rates and limits
