The Three Chimneys — a Grand Designs NZ home in Martinborough with rooftop solar by Sunshine Solar, at dusk

Installing Solar Panels in New Zealand Since 2004

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Solar Power

Solar panels and systems designed, installed, and supported by New Zealand's most experienced team.

The Three Chimneys, Martinborough — solar by Sunshine Solar, as featured on Grand Designs NZ

22+

Years in Business

8,000+

Systems Installed

100%

NZ Owned & Operated

30yr

Panel Warranty

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Our Solutions

Solar for every situation

Whether it's your home, your business or a public facility, we design and install the right system for you.

For Your Home

Residential Solar

Custom-designed systems that fit your home, your roof, and your energy needs. Most families see 60-70% reduction in power bills.

  • Tailored to your roof and usage
  • Smart monitoring app included
  • 30-year panel warranty
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Residential solar on the Three Chimneys Grand Designs home in Martinborough

For Your Business

Commercial Solar

Reduce operating costs and meet sustainability targets. Solar is a tax-efficient investment with typical ROI of 15-25% annually.

  • Custom energy audit and ROI analysis
  • Depreciation and tax benefits
  • Scalable from 10kW to 500kW+
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Commercial Solar

Government & Councils

Public Sector Solar

Partner with NZ's most experienced solar provider for schools, councils, and government facilities. We understand procurement requirements.

  • Government procurement compliant
  • Carbon reduction reporting
  • Large-scale project expertise
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Public Sector Solar

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See how much you could save

Enter your address and monthly power bill to get an instant estimate. Our calculator uses satellite data to analyse your roof.

Why Sunshine Solar

A safe pair of hands

We don't just install solar panels — we partner with you for the long term. From your first enquiry through to years after installation, our team is here.

Full in-house team

Design, installation, and support all under one roof. No subcontractors.

Performance guarantees

We stand behind our output estimates with real data.

Long-term support

We've been here 22 years and we're not going anywhere.

NZ-focused engineering

Systems designed for our climate and grid standards.

Customer Stories

What our customers say

"Our bill dropped from $130 to just $42! The team was professional and explained everything clearly."

JW

Jo Wall

Christchurch

"We compared three solar companies and Sunshine Solar stood out for their transparency. No pushy sales tactics."

SH

Sarah H.

Lincoln

"The system has exceeded the projected output by 8% in the first year. Very happy with the results."

MR

Murray R.

Rangiora

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