Solar and battery installers in Auckland
What solar and battery installers do
Solar and battery installers design and fit panels, inverters and batteries, and connect them to the home's switchboard and the grid.
You usually need them for: Adding solar and storage to an existing home, or planning one into a new build.
Where they fit in a new build or renovation
Typical project stages where this trade is on site:
- Services first fix
- Roof and cladding (weathertight)
- Completion and maintenance
Stages are indicative. Your builder or project manager sets the real sequence.
Check before you hire
Solar and battery installations include prescribed electrical work. Check the electrician's licence on the EWRB register, and see the SEANZ provider directory or the SOLASSURE installer list.
Official links
- Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) public register
- SEANZ provider directory
- SOLASSURE: find a certified solar installer
Questions to ask
- Who is the licensed electrician connecting the system, and what class do they hold?
- What standards and warranties apply, and who is the SEANZ or SOLASSURE contact?
- How is the system sized and what is the expected production?
Checked against the official sites on 3 Nov 2026. General information only, not legal advice.
Solar and battery installers in Auckland
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Frequently asked questions
What do solar and battery installers do?
Solar and battery installers design and fit panels, inverters and batteries, and connect them to the home's switchboard and the grid.
When do I need a solar installer?
Adding solar and storage to an existing home, or planning one into a new build.
How do I check a solar installer?
Solar and battery installations include prescribed electrical work. Check the electrician's licence on the EWRB register, and see the SEANZ provider directory or the SOLASSURE installer list.
What should I ask a solar installer before hiring?
1. Who is the licensed electrician connecting the system, and what class do they hold? 2. What standards and warranties apply, and who is the SEANZ or SOLASSURE contact? 3. How is the system sized and what is the expected production?
Do I need consent for solar panels?
Often not for panels on a typical roof, but the electrical connection needs a licensed electrician and the lines company must approve grid connection. Check roof loading and council rules for your property.