Every brand here is one we're happy to put our name to. The list changes as the market does, if something better comes along, we'll recommend that instead.
Every brand below is on the list because it does something well, reliability, efficiency, warranty support, or how cleanly it integrates with everything else. None of them is on the list because we're contracted to sell it.
We favour panels with strong real-world performance, sensible degradation curves and manufacturers likely to still be around to honour a warranty.
Storage choice depends on the capacity you need, whether you want backup, and how well it integrates with your inverter.
The inverter does more to determine long-term performance than almost anything else in the system, so it's chosen to suit the roof and the plan.
Charger selection comes down to your vehicle, your supply, and whether you want it to follow your solar.
These three are chosen for reliability, efficiency and the quality of local parts and service support in New Zealand.
Brand choice matters, but it's not the thing that most often separates a system that performs from one that doesn't.
Tell us about your property and we'll walk you through which products suit it and why, including where the cheaper option is genuinely good enough.