Solar System Review: John, Kapiti Coast, Wellington

Review Date: 16/12/2025

Size: 8kw

Running for: 3 months

Expected return on investment: 30%

Expected pay back period: 3yrs

Comments on the installation: "Great installer and one of your recommendations In fact, the other one was excellent as well I just went with a more local provider."

Comments on the system performance: "When it is sunny, it produces very well. Anything over 50kW for a day is fantastic. Although we have 18 panels and can generate 8kw per hour, generally we seem to have a ceiling at 6kW. This could be because the panels are spread across two roof locations."

Advice: "I did not get a battery at the time of installation, but I will add one in late April as I produce more PV than needed, and it would work out better for us to have a battery for the early evening use."