Solar Panels for your home
Installing solar power for your home is an easy way to reduce your energy bills and increase the value of your property.
How does solar power work?
Benefits of using solar power
- Less dependency on the national energy grid (which is vital as power prices continue to increase by around 5% a year)
- Save up to 80% per year on your power bills
- Significantly reduce the carbon footprint of your property
- Keep your systems running during power outages by adding batteries to your system and maximising your system’s storage capacity
- Generate approximately 10% ROI on your solar power system
- Increase the overall value of your property
- Power your home using clean energy
- Build up energy credits while you’re away
We get it – introducing a new system brings about questions and possibly a bit of hesitancy.
We’re here to answer any questions you have. We’re more than happy to sit down and look at the specifics for your particular property – how much energy you use and how introducing solar energy to your property would reduce your power bills.
We pride ourselves on being educators, not salespeople.
Brands we supply
We are proud to supply and install brands of solar panels and systems that are innovative, reliable and made by companies that share our ethical work standards.
Everything we supply and install can be traced back to companies with extensive ESG strategies – organisations that are trying to rid the mining and manufacturing sectors of child labour and slavery.
Because all of the products we supply and install come with a 25 year warranty, there’s no need to worry about parts wearing out and ending up in landfill.
We work with Enphase, SunPower and Schletter because of their superior quality, the suitability of their products for the New Zealand environment, and their ethical production and labour practices.
Most Enphase products are designed and tested in Christchurch, NZ. So while they’re an American company, their New Zealand lab employs 120 engineers. The product is exceptional, with flexible and scalable microinverters that ensure continuous solar production with no single point of failure.
Established in 1985 in Silicon Valley, SunPower has been developing and refining solar panels and systems for decades. They now produce some of the highest performing panels on the market.
German engineered solar mounting systems from a company that has been around since 1968. Schletter aluminium is mined in Australia to ensure they are not enabling any modern slavery practices.
FAQs
How does solar power work?
Solar panels on the roof use photovoltaic (PV) cells to capture the energy from the sun in the form of direct current (DC) energy. The system’s inverter converts this into alternating current (AC) energy, the type of energy used in the home. The inverter is connected to your switchboard, allowing you to use this for power.
What are the benefits of using solar power?
- Reduce dependency on the national grid: Protect yourself from rising energy prices (around 5% increase yearly).
- Save on energy bills: Cut up to 80% of your annual power costs.
- Reduce carbon footprint: Solar energy is clean and renewable, significantly lowering your environmental impact.
- Keep systems running during outages: Add batteries to your system for energy storage.
- Boost property value: Solar panels increase the value of your home.
Earn up to 10% ROI: Solar power is an investment that pays off over time.
Do solar panels work during power outages?
Yes, if you install a battery storage system with your solar panels, you can keep essential systems running during a power outage.
What is the lifespan of a solar panel system?
All our products come with a 25-year warranty, ensuring long-term reliability and minimal wear and tear.
What brands do you use for solar panel systems?
We work with brands that emphasize quality, innovation, and ethical production, including:
- Enphase: Microinverters designed and tested in Christchurch, NZ.
- SunPower: Silicon Valley-based company with some of the highest-performing panels.
- Schletter: German-engineered mounting systems with materials mined ethically.
Can I get an onsite consultation for my property?
Yes, we offer onsite consultations to assess your energy needs and determine the best solar solution for your home.
Will solar panels increase my property value?
Yes, homes with solar power are generally valued higher due to their energy efficiency and sustainability benefits.
How much will I save on my energy bills?
You can save up to 80% on your energy bills annually, depending on your usage and the system installed.
Is solar energy sustainable and ethical?
Absolutely. All the brands we supply and install are committed to ethical practices, ensuring no child labor or slavery in their production processes. Our products also come with long warranties to reduce waste and landfill impact.
How can I get started with solar power?
It’s easy! Book an onsite consultation with our experts, and we’ll provide a tailored solution to help you maximize the benefits of solar energy.
Our guarantee
With extensive experience and certification by New Zealand Master Electricians, we are the trusted solar energy systems provider for Kiwi homes and businesses. With the highest level of compliance available in solar installation, we only work with products covered by a manufacturer’s warranty and we guarantee all our workmanship.
Our commitment
Vital Solar is a proud member of SEANZ, the Sustainable Energy Association of New Zealand.
SEANZ is an independent organisation that works hard to drive our sustainable energy future, leading the promotion, support and innovation of solar PV and energy storage technologies.
Because we’re members of SEANZ, we work to a strict SEANZ Code of Conduct. It also means you can apply for financing from your bank for solar energy systems from Vital Solar.
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