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The technical picture

Every spec, every step, no marketing gloss.

This page is for the people who want to see exactly what's going on the roof, exactly how the install runs, and exactly what separates us from a sales-quota operation. If you'd rather keep things simple, the calculator and overview are one click away.

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Equipment

What actually goes on your roof

We don't run one fixed catalogue. Equipment is matched to your roof, budget, and usage pattern, but here's the baseline spec every system is built from.

Panels

500–550W monocrystalline, Tier 1

We spec panels in the 500–550W range from established Tier 1 manufacturers — for example Trina Solar's Vertex S+ (N-type i-TOPCon, dual glass) or AIKO's Neostar (N-type back-contact) ranges, depending on your roof and budget.

  • Panel wattage500–550W
  • Cell typeN-type monocrystalline
  • Module efficiencyUp to ~23%
  • Product warranty25 years
  • Performance warranty30 years, ≥87% output
  • Annual degradation~0.35–0.4%
Inverters

String or microinverter, matched to your roof

Simple, unshaded roofs typically run a string inverter. Complex roof lines or partial shading usually call for microinverters or power optimisers instead. We work with established brands such as Sungrow and FoxESS — we'll tell you which fits your roof and why.

  • CEC-approvedYes, required
  • Peak efficiency97–98.5%
  • Warranty10 years
  • MonitoringBuilt-in, app-based
Battery storage

Lithium iron phosphate (LFP)

LFP chemistry over older NMC batteries for better thermal stability, sized to how much of the evening you actually want covered. We work with established brands such as Sungrow and FoxESS.

  • ChemistryLiFePO4 (LFP)
  • Usable capacity range5–20+ kWh
  • Warranty10 years
Monitoring

Real-time, from day one

Every system ships with app-based monitoring down to the individual panel or string, so a shading issue or underperforming panel shows up as data, not a guess.

  • Update interval5–15 minutes
  • Panel-level detailYes (microinverter/optimiser systems)
  • Fault alertsPush notification + email
  • AccessiOS, Android, web
Process

How an install actually runs

No step here is skippable, and nothing is subcontracted out to someone who's never seen your file before.

01

Site assessment

A qualified assessor checks roof structure and orientation, shading across the day and across seasons, and your switchboard's capacity for the system size being considered.

02

Engineering & design

Panel layout, string configuration, and inverter sizing are calculated from your actual roof measurements and usage data, not a generic template. You see the design before anything is ordered.

03

Compliance & approvals

Installation follows AS/NZS 5033 and AS/NZS 4777, by CEC-accredited installers. Grid-connection approval through your local distribution network service provider is handled as part of the job, not billed as an extra.

04

Installation

Typically completed in a single day for residential systems. Roof penetrations are flashed and sealed to manufacturer specification, and all DC/AC wiring is isolated and tested before commissioning.

05

Commissioning & handover

Full system test, monitoring app set up on your phone, and a walkthrough of what the numbers mean. You get the compliance certificate and warranty documentation, not just a working system.

Why us

What actually makes us different

Not slogans — specific practices you can hold us to.

"From $X" pricingFixed, itemised quote

One number, not a teaser

The quote you get after the site assessment is the price you pay. No line items added after the fact.

Warehouse clearance stockSized to your usage

Built around your data, not our inventory

System size comes from your actual consumption pattern, not whichever panels we're trying to move that month.

Commission-driven sales repsDirect accountability

Same company, start to finish

The people who design your system are the same business that installs and supports it, not a subcontracted sales layer with no stake in the outcome.

Vague "premium panels"Named equipment, on request

We'll tell you exactly what's going up

Brand, model, and spec sheet for your panels, inverter, and battery, before you sign anything.

Technical FAQ

The questions people ask once they've done some reading

How much do panels actually degrade over 30 years?

Modern Tier 1 monocrystalline panels typically lose around 1% of output in the first year, then roughly 0.35–0.4% per year after that, meaning most panels still produce 87% or more of their original output after 30 years, backed by the manufacturer's performance warranty. The bulk of that loss happens gradually and linearly, not in a sudden drop-off.

What happens to my system during a blackout?

Without a battery with backup capability, a standard grid-tied system shuts off during a blackout as a safety requirement, even if the sun's out, so it doesn't feed power back into lines that repair crews may be working on. A battery with a backup circuit keeps essential loads running regardless.

Is there a limit to how much power I can export to the grid?

Yes. Your local distribution network service provider sets an export limit, commonly around 5kW for a standard single-phase residential connection, though this varies by network and can sometimes be increased on application. This affects how much of your solar you can sell back, not how much you can generate and use yourself.

What's actually covered under warranty?

Three separate warranties apply: a product warranty (defects in the panel or inverter itself), a performance warranty (guaranteed minimum output over time), and a workmanship warranty from us covering the installation itself. They run on different timeframes, and we'll set out all three in writing before installation.