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SOLAR IN BAY OF PLENTY

Solar Made Simple
for Bay of Plenty

The Bay of Plenty is named for good reason. It runs along a warm, north-facing coast that catches sun for most of the day, and Tauranga is consistently one of the sunnier main centres in the country. North-facing roofs are the ideal orientation for solar in New Zealand, and a great many roofs here already have it.

EFS Solar designs, installs and supports solar and battery systems across the Bay. Every system is designed from an on-site assessment of your roof, shading and how your household actually uses power, then installed by electrical workers licensed under the EWRB using Tier 1 panels with warranties of up to 30 years.

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Residential Solar by EFS Solar, Bay of Plenty
Tier 1 solar panels installed by EFS Solar, Bay of Plenty

WHY GO SOLAR IN BAY OF PLENTY?

  • A warm, north-facing coastline gives roofs here the orientation solar wants, which is the single biggest factor in how much a system generates.
  • The Bay has grown fast, and newer subdivisions in Papamoa and Pyes Pa tend to have simple, uncluttered roof planes that are straightforward to design around.
  • Powerco runs the lines network across most of the Bay, and we handle the connection and export approval for you, including sites where the local transformer limits what you can send back.
  • Heat pumps, pools and spas push a lot of Bay households into a high evening peak, which is exactly the load a battery is there to cover.

Every EFS Solar installation is carried out by licensed electrical workers, uses Tier 1 panels and inverters, and is backed by warranties of up to 30 years, with $0 upfront options available. We're proudly New Zealand-owned.

Not sure what size you need? Our guide to solar system sizes walks through the options and who each suits.

Where we work across the Bay of Plenty

These Bay of Plenty areas each have their own page, and we cover the suburbs and settlements around them too, so get in touch even if your locality is not listed.

Solar TaurangaSolar Mount MaunganuiSolar Pāpāmoa

Not sure if we cover your area? Get in touch and we'll let you know.

Residential Solar in Bay of Plenty, Common Questions

How much does a residential solar system cost in New Zealand?

It depends on your roof, your power use and whether you add a battery, so we quote every system individually after a free on-site assessment rather than advertising a one-size-fits-all price. $0 upfront payment options are available, and several major NZ banks offer low- or zero-interest green loan top-ups for solar.

How much power will solar generate at my place?

As a rule of thumb, a well-sited system in New Zealand generates around 3.9kWh per day for each kilowatt of panels, averaged across the year, so a 6.6kW system produces roughly 26kWh per day. Your roof orientation, tilt, shading and local climate all move that number, which is why we design from an on-site assessment.

Who installs the system?

All electrical work is carried out and certified by licensed electrical workers registered with the Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB). We use Tier 1 panels and reputable inverters, backed by warranties of up to 30 years on panel performance.

What happens to the power I don’t use?

Surplus generation is exported to the grid and your electricity retailer pays you a buy-back rate for it. Rates vary between retailers, so it pays to compare plans. We can point you at the options that suit solar households when we design your system.

How big can I go on single-phase power?

Without a battery, the practical maximum on standard single-phase power is 13.3kW of panels, a 10kW inverter oversized by the allowable 33%. Add a battery and the allowance grows to as much as 200%, or up to around 20kW of panels.

What our customers say

★★★★☆
“The whole experience has been great good service prompt installation everyone very professional.”
Bryan Gilmour
From Google
★★★★★
“Great team to deal with hassle free installation great backup when questions need to be answered wife was worried how they would look on the roof we hardly notice they are there and even our friends did not know they were there till we told them very happy”
Guy and Marlene Phillips
From Google
★★★★★
“Excellent communication and support. Fast and professional installation. Easy to deal with and have been incredibly helpful, reliable and thorough in all aspects of the job from start to finish, including ongoing support even after installation. I would highly recommend them to everyone.”
Miriam Deuschle
From Google
★★★★★
“I am very happy with EFS solar.I was concerned abt the roof being damaged with the men walking on it but no they were very careful.I would have liked a bit more help with managing the app.But that is probably my age + computer inability.So very happy thanku very much”
Robin Duncan
From Google
★★★★★
“Installers were great and inspection and back up the same.”
Jeff & Trish Wagstaff
From Google
★★★★★
“The installers EFS solar were quick and very efficient from the first questions to the final install. Our power bills are just about non existent at the moment. Happy to recommend EFS Solar to anyone.”
Annette Campbell
From Google
★★★★★
“From the moment I received the phone call re solar from the salesperson at EFS I was impressed by her professionalism, patience and politeness. I then got a follow up call from Hamish to describe the EFS system and what it can do for our needs. Again totally impressed by his knowledge, expertise and total understanding of our requirements. There was no doubt we were installing the system. The amazing team of electricians and specialists to put panels on the roof arrived - fantastic, fast and full of outstanding service (all done within 3 hours and all systems go!!) We are ever thankful to Hamish for his ongoing support, advice and total friendliness to help us understand and guide us through first contact to having an amazing system working on our roof. We even have a cool app to watch our savings... The whole team can be commended for their utmost care, kindness and considerations of our needs. Thanks with a huge hug and I will be only recommending the EFS system to any friends or whanau who are looking at solar as an option. 6 outta 5 from us to you - went above and beyond and you all deserve a great rating.”
Jane Quinn
From Google
★★★★★
“Great system, really great team. Nothing like seeing power being produced on the roof even on a cloudy day. Hamish and the team have been really helpful adding panels despite having a Solarzero setup.”
Tracey Morgan
From Google
★★★★☆
“Had a great experience with EFS from start to finish. The team was professional, knowledgeable, and easy to deal with throughout the entire process. They explained everything clearly, answered all my questions, and delivered quality workmanship. Really appreciated their communication and attention to detail. Highly recommend EFS to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy solar and energy solutions provider.”
Spaceboy 14
From Google
★★★★★
“the whole team, from sales right through to guys that are on the roof, in your roof are amazing!! So clean and efficient, and great convo's had!!! Made it easy to understand of what you need and dont need (which is huge, had a few other companies oversell of what i actually needed to get what gains we were focused on) Put us onto the best power company to get the best gains, and that power company was also great and helpful !!!! Without a doubt fully recommend using these guys from go to whoa If i ever need to upgrade or start again would 1000% never look anywhere these guys and their team are the only ones you need to contact! (awesome jobs guys)”
Bev
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