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Don’t waste your excess solar power, sell it to us and save on your power bill.*

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*Ts&Cs and eligibility criteria apply

  • You'll have total visibility

    Our smart online tools let you easily track the power that you’re using and exporting for buy-back. This will display on your mobile app as a ‘daily export’ graph and in your desktop account as a ‘heat map’, both giving you detail down to the half-hour, in the same way you’d view your power usage. That’s hot.

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  • Sweet sign up deal and buy-back rates

    We’ll give you 13 cents per kWh^, the flexibility of an open term plan, plus all the fab benefits of being a Powershopper. You’ll also get $150 power credit over your first year when you sign up.*

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^ Ts&Cs and eligibility criteria apply.  Buy-back rate may change on notice.   
* Ts&Cs and eligibility criteria apply

Why choose Powershop for solar

Setting up solar is a big commitment, that's why we'd never lock you into a fixed term contract or charge you an exit fee. We empower you to make savings, on your terms. Our solar buy-back is a chill way to reduce your power bill, and our exclusive Shop is the perfect way to help reduce your bill even further. On top of that, we deliver award winning customer service, voted by Kiwis like you.

  • Competitive buy back

    Score a sweet solar buy back rate of 13 cents per kWh, with no cap. Plus no fixed contract. Leave anytime with no fees.

  • Track your usage and what you're selling

    Full transparency of your solar export and your power usage down to the half hour through our app or your desktop account (communicating smart meter required).

  • Power up with our app

    You’re in control. See exactly what you’re using and how much you’re saving in our app (or in your desktop account).

  • Shop for power deals

    You’ll get exclusive access to our Shop, where you can shop for special Powerpacks to help you save even more cash.

  • Pay it your way

    Enjoy flexible payments within your billing cycle. You can choose to prepay, pay later or pay now.

  • Get shifty with off peak rates

    Access great off-peak rates on Get Shifty. Shift your power usage into off peak hours for even more power savings!

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Keen to learn more about solar?

The sun is a massive renewable energy source, that’s unlikely to run out – so it’s no surprise that solar power systems are growing in popularity. There’re loads of reasons to investigate solar energy.

Check out our Solar power hub, where you can get some tips and tricks for making the most of power from the sun.

  • How does solar power work?

    Solar is energy harnessed from the sun in two forms, Photvaoltaic (or PV) Systems and Thermal Solar Systems ... sound complicated? We explain it simply - with a diagram.

  • Solar power systems

    Get to know the common pieces of equipment in a solar power system, including handy advice on choosing a system and a provider.

  • The pros and cons of solar power

    We walk you through solar power considerations - like the intital investment, the environment, your power habits, your property and more.

  • The best spots in New Zealand for Solar power

    Discover the best places in in Aotearoa to harness the power of the sun for solar generation. Are sunshine hours a deal breaker? Find out more!

  • Choosing the right solar power installation company

    Ready to embrace that solar powered life? Your next step is to find an installation company – which can be daunting. Here’re some key things to consider when making your choice.

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Selling solar FAQs

Does Powershop offer buy-back rates for solar?

Does Powershop offer buy-back rates for solar?

Absolutely. Wherever Powershop is available, we pay a buy-back rate to solar customers for excess generation exported into the grid. We pay customers a flat buy-back rate of 13 cents per kWh exported, with no buy-back cap.

 

How do I sign up to solar?

How do I sign up to solar?

If you already have solar and an approved import/export meter – get in touch with us!  We’ll check if you meet all our eligibility criteria (see our Standard Terms).  Once your solar is on board with us, your app and desktop account will update with the new export graph and heat map. 

How much solar am I exporting?

How much solar am I exporting?

Provided you are eligible, we’ll receive data on your usage, just as we do with the electricity you use. This will display on your mobile app as a new ‘Daily export’ graph and in your desktop account as an extra heat map under the ‘Usage’ tab.

Your monthly Account Review will also show the dollar value of the solar power we’ve bought back.

 

Is there a buy-back cap?

Is there a buy-back cap?

Nope! We don’t think it’s fair to cap it. We want you to make the most of the solar panels you've installed and generated from.

 

Do you work with other generation sources?

Do you work with other generation sources?

Solar is the main form of ‘distributed energy’ we support, but the same deal applies with excess power generated by micro-hydro or wind systems.

 

Is solar right for me?

Is solar right for me?

Installing a solar system is a big decision – the upfront cost is high, so it’s not for everyone. There’s some helpful information on these websites:

Consumer NZ
EECA energywise

Metering requirements and installation fees vary by network region, so please contact us before you install your own system.