Solar Installation in Kerikeri

Aotea Electric Northland installs solar panels, battery storage and EV chargers for homes, lifestyle blocks, orchards and businesses across Kerikeri, Waipapa and the wider Bay of Islands. We’re qualified electricians first, so one local team designs your system, installs it and connects it to the grid. We’re also still here to look after it years from now, from servicing to adding more battery capacity. Every project starts with a free solar appraisal, so your system is designed around how your property actually uses power.

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Electricians First, Solar Second

Many solar companies only do solar. We’re an established Northland electrical contractor that already handles residential, commercial and industrial work, heat pumps and EV chargers across the Far North. Because of that, your solar system is designed around your whole electrical setup rather than bolted on. If your switchboard needs an upgrade, or you want a heat pump or EV charger wired in at the same time, our team takes care of it with no second contractor needed.

Solar That Suits Kerikeri Properties

Kerikeri has a real mix of properties, and each one benefits from solar in a different way. The right system for an orchard looks very different from the right system for a family home. That’s why we design every installation individually.
  • Lifestyle blocks and rural homes. Water pumps, sheds, workshops and larger homes can add up to high power bills. Solar panels with battery storage let you use more of the power you generate on site, rather than buying it from the grid.
  • Orchards and horticulture. Irrigation pumps, cool stores and packhouses use most of their power during daylight hours, which is exactly when solar panels produce the most.
  • Family homes and retirement properties. Generating your own power and storing the extra for evenings helps reduce what you buy from the grid.

Sigenergy SigenStack: Start With What You Need, Add More Later

We install Sigenergy’s SigenStack system for homes and small businesses. We use Sigenergy for its build quality and because it’s designed to expand. SigenStack batteries are stackable, so you can start with the capacity that fits your budget today and add modules later. That suits households planning for change, whether that’s a growing family, a new heat pump or an electric vehicle. A Sigenergy system can also include EV charging, so your solar panels, battery and car charger work together as one system. AC chargers are the standard choice for charging at home overnight, while DC chargers charge considerably faster. Sigenergy inverters and batteries come with a 10-year warranty, and AC EV chargers carry a 3-year warranty. We support you through the warranty process if you ever need it.

We Handle Your Top Energy Connection

Before a solar system can connect to the grid, a Distributed Generation (DG) application has to be approved by your lines company. In Kerikeri that’s Top Energy. We prepare and process the DG application for you as part of your installation. That means you don’t have to deal with the paperwork or chase approvals yourself.

Backed by Master Electricians and SEANZ

We’re Master Electricians Quality Assured members, so our residential work is backed by the Master Electricians $20,000 workmanship guarantee. We’re also members of SEANZ (Sustainable Energy Association New Zealand), which makes us approved installers for solar loan options from ASB, ANZ, Westpac, BNZ and Kiwibank. Our electricians already work across Kerikeri and Waipapa, so help is close by long after your system is installed.

Commercial Solar for Kerikeri Businesses

From retail and hospitality in the Kerikeri town centre to workshops in Waipapa and packhouses on the surrounding orchards, many local businesses use most of their power during the day. That makes them a strong fit for solar, because the panels generate the most when demand is highest. Every kilowatt-hour generated on site is one less bought from the grid. Smaller commercial sites can use the same SigenStack system as our residential installs. For larger operations, we custom select products from a range of suppliers to suit the site and its power demand. Find out more about our commercial electrical services in Kerikeri.

How It Works

  1. Free appraisal. We look at your property, roof and power use, and talk through what you want to achieve.
  2. Custom quote. We design a system around your consumption, home size and budget.
  3. Grid approval. We process the DG application with Top Energy.
  4. Installation. Our electricians install your system, then test and switch it on.
  5. Ongoing support. We stay on hand for servicing, warranty support and future expansion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Nothing. We’re happy to provide free, no-obligation solar appraisals.

It depends on your power consumption, the size of your home and your budget. Every quote we provide is customised to your requirements, so you only pay for a system that suits how you live.

Yes. SigenStack batteries are stackable, so extra modules can be added as your needs grow.

Yes. Sigenergy systems can include AC or DC EV chargers, and we can install them as part of your solar project or add one later.

Yes. We process the Distributed Generation application with Top Energy on your behalf.

As SEANZ members, we’re approved installers for solar loan options with ASB, ANZ, Westpac, BNZ and Kiwibank. Talk to your bank about the terms that suit you.

Sigenergy provides a 10-year warranty on inverters and batteries, and 3 years on AC EV chargers. Residential work is also covered by the Master Electricians $20,000 workmanship guarantee.

Book Your Free Solar Appraisal in Kerikeri

Find out what solar could do for your home, orchard or business. We’ll look at your property and power use, then give you a free quote customised to your needs.

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