Two paths to
cheaper power
Compare quotes from up to 3 vetted installers, or use our 3D solar calculator for real savings numbers.
Join 80,000+ Kiwi homes that have gone solar
How It Works
The SolarScout Difference
Tell us the basics
A few quick questions about your home and solar goals.
We check your eligibility
We’ll review your answers to see if you qualify for $0 upfront solar.
Get your quotes
Up to 3 Solar Scout-vetted local installers quote, so you can compare.
Connect and start saving
Your installers each send a clear quote, then you compare and choose.
Tell us the basics
A few quick questions about your home and solar goals.
We check your eligibility
We’ll review your answers to see if you qualify for $0 upfront solar.
Get your quotes
Up to 3 Solar Scout-vetted local installers quote, so you can compare.
Connect and start saving
Your installers each send a clear quote, then you compare and choose.
Solar FAQ's
If you go with the 3D solar calculator, you'll answer a few quick questions about your home and power usage. We'll then build you a full solar report with panel placements, savings forecasts, and system sizing, all based on your actual roof. If you go with comparing quotes, we'll ask a couple of basics and connect you with up to 3 vetted local installers so you can compare quotes. Simple as that.
Very. We use LINZ aerial data and government energy rates to model your actual roof, not a generic estimate. The report factors in your roof angle, orientation, shading, and local sunshine hours. It's not perfect down to the dollar, but it's close enough to make a genuinely informed decision.
Every installer on our platform is EWRB registered, a SEANZ member or Master Electricians certified, has five years of solar behind them, and is independently vetted by our team. If they don't pass, they're not in the shortlist we share you with. We're pretty strict about this, because our reputation depends on theirs.
The 3D solar calculator takes about 5 minutes. Getting your quotes takes about 2 minutes. Once you've compared quotes and chosen an installer, a typical residential installation takes 1 to 2 days. The full process from first quote to switch-on is usually 4 to 8 weeks.
No cold calls from random companies, no pressure, and you choose who to talk to. If you use the 3D solar calculator, you'll get a report you can review in your own time. If you choose to compare quotes, you'll hear from a handful of vetted installers we've checked, not a free-for-all of strangers racing to call.
Most NZ homes end up with a 5kW to 6.6kW system, which costs between $12,000 and $16,000 fully installed. The right size depends on your power usage, roof space, and whether you want to add battery storage. Your report will recommend the best fit for your home.
In most cases, no. Solar panels on existing residential buildings are classed as permitted development under NZ building regulations. If your home is heritage-listed or in a special character zone, you may need to check with your local council first. But for the vast majority of Kiwi homes, you're good to go.
100% free. We don't charge homeowners a cent, ever. Our vetted installers pay a small referral fee if they win your business. That's how we keep the lights on. Your report, your numbers, your quotes to compare: all free.