Solar designed for your site, your demand, and your future

Custom solar systems for homes, farms and large-scale projects across Wānaka, the Upper Clutha and Central Otago

30+
years' combined electrical and solar experience
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Electrical inspection capability
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Mains Parallel Generation
endorsed
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SEANZ approved installer
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NZEIA member
35+
years as Southern Lakes locals
Solar solutions tailored for every home, business, and project.
Residential

Rising power bills, outages, EV charging and winter demand — we design smart home solar systems to suit your lifestyle and your household.

Commercial & Farms

High daytime load, pumps, irrigation, non-standard sites and ground-mounted systems built for serious demand and long-term savings.

Build Partners

Partner with us for new builds and retrofits. We take care of design, approvals, installation, electrical inspection and commissioning.

Why choose
Southern Solar

We’re proud locals of Wānaka and the Southern Lakes, passionate about helping our community harness the benefits of solar power. We design solar systems that fit your life now and in the future, delivering lasting benefits and real savings.

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Experience-led design

We start with electrical demand, site conditions and performance, not a pre-set package.

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Future-proofing

We discuss options for expanding or adding on later, so your system can grow as your needs change.

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Large-scale and rural capability

Ground mounted, high demand and complex systems are our area of expertise

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End-to-end delivery

Assessment, designing, approvals, installation, commissioning and handover all with one team.

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Optimisation matters

We help you get the system running the way it was designed to run, and we stay available when you need us.

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Deep experience

Rob and Neil bring years of electrical and solar knowledge to complex and challenging jobs, as well as being Mains Parallel Generation endorsed and Rob certified as an electrical inspector.

Southern Solar Residential solar design
A clear process, start to finish
1
Site details + usage review
We assess your property and energy usage to tailor the solar solution.
2
Yield and ROI modelling
We project your system's energy output and financial benefits.
3
Custom design + quote
We create a bespoke system design and detailed quote.
4
Install + commissioning

Our team installs and tests your system for safe operation. Final sign-off by electrical inspector.

5
Handover + optimisation

We hand over the system and analyse data to ensure you are maximising its performance.

A fully specified solar proposal and quotation
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Solar systems built for large-scale demand

From vineyard operations and dairy farms to commercial properties and industrial usage, we design and install large-scale solar systems that handle high electrical demand, including ground-mounted solar. Our team has hands-on experience with large, complex projects designed to meet the specific requirements and operational challenges of each property.

Smart solar with Sigenergy

SigEnergy‘s modular energy ecosystem combines solar generation, battery storage, and smart energy management in one integrated system. Monitor and control your energy production and consumption from anywhere.

Hybrid Inverter
Smart energy management
AC EV Charger
Type 2 charging
Sigen DC Fast Charger
Inverter and Battery Stack V2H - V2G
Gateway Home
Smart home energy hub
Suntech Solar Panels
Bifacial, high-performance models
Optimisation & Aftercare

You’ll have clear insight into what your system is generating, what you’re using, and what you’re importing or exporting. The Southern Solar team supports the full setup and optimisation process, ensuring your system is configured correctly and operating as intended. You’re then supported by the AI-powered mySigen monitoring app, which provides ongoing insight and confidence in your system’s performance.

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Real-Time Energy Monitoring

Visualise energy flows between solar, battery, grid, and home loads with animated, detailed charts

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Sigen AI Mode

An advanced AI assistant that analyses usage patterns to optimise battery charging and minimise costs.

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Smart Load & EV Charging Management

Remotely manage and set schedules for smart home appliances and electric vehicle chargers, prioritising the use of excess solar energy (PV Surplus).

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Detailed Analytics & Reporting

Access to comprehensive daily, weekly, and monthly energy reports, including battery performance, self-consumption rates, and ROI tracking.

What our clients say
Recent projects
Off-grid
Riverton Off-grid
Off-grid solar
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Off-grid system to power a home and boat-building workshop - 5kW Victron inverter and low-voltage BYD batteries with generator support.
Residential
Glendhu Bay, Wānaka
Retrofit Residential Solar
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Replacing an underperforming and failed system with a new system - 10kW of batteries, a 6kW inverter, and 8kW of panels to improve performance and reduce power bills.
Residential
Anderson Road, Wānaka
Grid-tied Residential Solar
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Retrofit installation of 6kW of panels and a 6kW inverter, with no batteries, designed to make the most of solar generation during the day and export excess power when the apartment is empty.
Farms
Horseshoe Bend, Wānaka
Ground mount solar
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Ground-mounted farm solar project at Horseshoe Bend
Residential
Hāwea Flat, Wānaka
Residential Solar New Build
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This install includes 24 panels and a 9kW battery system, with room to grow as future energy needs grow.
Residential
Albert Town, Wānaka
Retrofit Residential Solar
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Improvement of old system with new 8kW Sigenergy inverter, 18kW of batteries and additional panels for improved performance and reliability.
Ready to see what solar could do for your site?

Complete the form, send an email to office@southernsolar.co.nz or phone 021 70 30 62 to start your solar assessment