Add solar to make your own clean electricity
Solar can help lower your power bills and reduce your reliance on the grid. Find out if solar is right for your home, what to consider before you install it, and where to get trusted advice.
Is your home ready for solar?
Solar works well for many Auckland homes, but it's not the right fit for everyone. Before you install solar, consider the questions below.
Is your home ready for solar?
Solar works well for many Auckland homes, but it's not the right fit for everyone. Before you install solar, consider the questions below.
If you're still using gas for heating or hot water, consider upgrading to efficient electric alternatives first. You'll be able to make better use of the electricity your solar system generates.
If your roof needs replacing or major repairs in the next decade, it's usually best to complete that work before installing solar.
Will you need a consent to install solar?
Depending on your property and the type of installation, you may need a building or resource consent before work begins.
Will you need a consent to install solar?
Depending on your property and the type of installation, you may need a building or resource consent before work begins.
Requirements can differ if your property is in a special character or heritage area, if the solar panels affect planning rules or if the solar panels form part of your roof.
Simple upgrades like insulation, draught proofing and efficient appliances can make a big difference, and help prepare your home for solar in the future.
Benefits of solar
Solar can be a worthwhile long term investment for many households.
Benefits of solar
Solar can be a worthwhile long term investment for many households.
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Lower power bills over the long term.
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Generate your own clean electricity.
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Greater energy resilience when paired with a battery.
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Reduce your household emissions.
Solar costs and savings
While solar is an upfront investment, many households recover the cost in around 7 to 10 years through lower power bills.
Solar costs and savings
While solar is an upfront investment, many households recover the cost in around 7 to 10 years through lower power bills.
Solar can save the average New Zealand household $1,000 or more a year, with savings depending on your home and electricity use.
TOOLS AND RESOURCES
What’s Auckland Council doing to support the switch to solar?
Franklin energy sharing pilot
Through Climate Connect Aotearoa, we’re collaborating with Counties Energy, Ara Ake (the government’s future energy organisation), and Franklin community organisations to test whether homes and businesses in the community could benefit from sharing solar-generated energy – leading to more resilient, affordable electricity.
Solar installations at Council assets
We’re installing solar on many council assets, from community centres to regional park sheds.
- ✓ Anawhata and Pae o te Rangi Farms
- ✓ Albany Stadium Pool
- ✓ Allan Brewster Leisure Centre
- ✓ Blockhouse Bay Community Centre
- ✓ Coulthard Reserve and Big Bay Reserve Toilet
- ✓ Franklin Pool and Leisure Centre (in progress)
- ✓ Glendowie Community Centre
- ✓ Highland Park Library
- ✓ Kelston Community Centre-Te Pae o Kura
- ✓ Lloyd Elsmore Pool and Leisure Centre
- ✓ Manurewa Pool and Leisure Centre
- ✓ Mahurangi East Library and Community Centre
- ✓ Ngāti Ōtara Park
- ✓ Ōrere War Memorial Hall
- ✓ Ōrewa Library
- ✓ Te Rimutahi
- ✓ Workshop, Shakespear Regional Park
- ✓ Scott Point toilet block
- ✓ Whatipu Lodge and Campground