Reviews From Solar Power System Owners

Lance , Palmerston North, Manawatu-Whanganui

Review Date: 19/12/2025

Size: 5kw

Running for: 3 months

Expected return on investment: n/a

Expected pay back period: n/a

Comments on the installation: "The installers were respectful,Extremely efficient and professional. Their work was top-notch."

Comments on the system performance: "The performance of the solar system has been excellent. When doing your homework, and understanding how the system works It exceeds expectations."

Advice: "Do your homework. And get a full understanding of how the system works. Understand your power usage. And have a good plan in mind. Discuss this with your representative and aim for, if you can, the best quality components. if you can meet with people who already have a solar system. And ask many questions. Keep in mind the advantages, and disregard some negativity. It's important to do your homework and get a clear understanding of what you want. Installers are really good at working things through with you to give you a clearer picture."

Richard, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Whanganui

Review Date: 21/09/2025

Size: 7.2 kw

Running for: 2 days

Expected return on investment: not sure

Expected pay back period: 4.5 years

Comments on the installation: "The installers were great but they couldn't install the panels on the first day as the wind was too strong otherwise it would have been completed in one day."

Comments on the system performance: "So far we are saving about 75% but it is still early days."

Advice: "Don't think about it just do it, makes so much sense."

Barrie, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Whanganui

Review Date: 12/09/2025

Size: 10.5 kw

Running for: 3 months

Expected return on investment: no return until paid off.

Expected pay back period: guessing at this stage - maybe repay over 10-15 years

Comments on the installation: "Took 2 days mostly and a little of third day to finish up. Installers were excellent - very professional job."

Comments on the system performance: "As expected. Winter not the best but approx 50% cut in power bill. Now in spring - some days with good sun virtually no power bill. Hope in summer to aim for zero power bill. "

Advice: "Put lots of solar on roof. I have small battery (8Kw) but is worthwhile due to having some free power time to fill it in morning. "

Gautam, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Whanganui

Review Date: 28/01/2025

Size: 5kw

Running for: 1 day

Expected return on investment: 100

Expected pay back period: 10

Comments on the installation: "Solar installations happened within a day as expected. "

Comments on the system performance: "We can go off grid with Tesla powerwall attached to solar panels"

Jerry, Horowhenua, Manawatu-Whanganui

Review Date: 04/07/2024

Size: 5.74kW (14 panels)

Running for: 3 months

Expected return on investment: 331

Expected pay back period: 8yrs 9mnths

Comments on the installation: "Very efficient and pleasant installers"

Comments on the system performance: "Pleased with performance. Only had one bill to include exporting to grid as meter installation wasn’t until May."

Advice: "Go for it"

Daniel, Whanganui, Manawatu-Whanganui

Review Date: 30/12/2020

Size: 5KW

Running for: 2 weeks

Expected return on investment: Didn't do it for an investment - Off Grid

Expected pay back period: 10 years

Comments on the installation: "Electrician didn't really know what he was doing, still waiting for it to be finished"

Comments on the system performance: "It is working as it should, but the system has gone offline and we can no longer see whats happening with th system so we are in the dark until we can find someone to fix it"

Advice: "So far we regret going with Solar Group, system is half installed, showing error messages and everyone has gone on leave and noone to help. It still produces power as needed but something isn't right with the system."

Rosemary & David, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Whanganui

Review Date: 03/08/2016

Size: 3 kW

Running for: 3 Months

Comments on the installation: "Superb - very helpful in explaining what they were doing and how the system works."

Comments on the system performance: "Way more than we expected at this time of the year!"

Advice: "Make sure you get a good Power company that has a good invoicing system that is easily understood, and has a positive attitude towards solar power."

Simon, Manawatu-Whanganui

Review Date: 11/08/2015

Size: 2.8 kW

Running for: 60 days

Comments on the installation: "From quoting right through to explaining the day to day operation of the system, our providers and installers were brilliant to work with. Clean, tidy workers onsite."

Comments on the system performance: "Not what my original expectations were, but as we learn how to utilise the system, we are seeing the benefits, not just now but for our future plans."

Advice: "Do the research in regards to you current power supplier, they all offer different rates for buy back, but also understand how and when you will be able to view the difference in import and exported energy, as yet I haven't found a energy provider that digitally shows me what I want to see."

Ian, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Whanganui

Review Date: 27/04/2015

Size: 2 kW

Running for: 6 weeks

Comments on the installation: "When parts finally arrived, installation went smoothly. Installers were very helpful and it took two days to complete."

Comments on the system performance: "Seems to be working well. I reckon to have saved ~$30 on the last electricity bill."

Advice: "Good idea if you can find the upfront cost of the panels."