Your solar panels absorb sunlight and turns it into electricity. That energy is produced as direct current (DC), and your inverter converts it into alternating current (AC) — the type of electricity your home runs on. From there, it feeds straight into your switchboard so you can power your home with the energy you’ve generated.

Standard grid-connected solar systems will switch off during a power outage for safety reasons. This protects line workers repairing the network.

However, if you install a battery storage system with backup capability, you can keep essential circuits running when the grid goes down. Your battery stores excess energy generated during the day, allowing you to power key appliances like lights, fridges, WiFi, and selected outlets during an outage.

If backup power is important to you, we can design a system that includes battery storage and a dedicated backup setup tailored to your home.

Solar power gives you more control over your energy, your costs, and your future.

Reduce reliance on the national grid

Electricity prices continue to rise (often around 5% per year). Generating your own power helps protect you from ongoing price increases and reduces how much you depend on the grid.

Lower your energy bills

A well-designed solar system can significantly reduce your annual power costs — in some cases by up to 80%, depending on your usage and system size.

Reduce your carbon footprint

Solar energy is clean and renewable. By producing your own power, you lower your household’s environmental impact and reliance on fossil fuels.

Keep essentials running during outages

With the addition of a battery, you can store excess solar energy for use at night or during power cuts — adding an extra layer of security for your home.

Increase property value

Solar panels can make your home more appealing to buyers and may increase its long-term value.

Strong long-term return

Solar isn’t just an expense — it’s an investment. Over time, reduced power bills and potential export credits can deliver strong returns and long-term savings.

Solar systems are built for long-term performance.

Our solar panels come with a 30-year warranty, while inverters and batteries include a 10-year manufacturer warranty, giving you confidence that your investment is protected.

But longevity isn’t just about the products, it’s about how the system is designed and installed.

At Zeus Solar & Electrical, we custom design every system with careful consideration of your roof layout, Hawke’s Bay weather conditions, ventilation, and your household’s energy use. Correct placement of panels, inverters, and batteries helps protect them from heat, wind, salt air, and long-term wear, ensuring your system performs reliably for decades.

To help keep everything operating at its best, we also offer professional solar cleaning and servicing. Regular maintenance can improve efficiency, extend system life, and ensure your investment continues to deliver strong performance year after year.

When designed properly and cared for well, a solar system should provide dependable energy for many years to come.

Yes! A professionally designed solar system can make your home more appealing to buyers by reducing ongoing power costs and improving energy efficiency.

Homes with solar are often seen as more future-focused and cost-effective to run, which can help them stand out in the market.

The value added depends on the quality of the system, how well it’s designed, and how it integrates with the home. A tailored system installed by licensed electricians rather than a generic kit tends to offer stronger long-term appeal.

We also design systems with flexibility in mind. For example, if a future owner is an investor or has different energy needs, a battery can often be added later. Planning for future upgrades helps ensure the system remains adaptable and valuable, no matter who owns the home next.

If you’re considering solar and thinking about resale in the future, we can design a system that performs well now and stays an asset long term.

No — never.

We don’t outsource our installations. In fact, we used to be the subcontractors brought in by larger companies. That experience showed us firsthand how frustrating it can be for homeowners to be passed from salesperson to installer to another support team.

At Zeus Solar & Electrical, you deal directly with us from enquiry through to design and installation. The same team who designs your system is involved in delivering it which means we understand every detail of your setup.

Keeping everything in-house allows us to maintain quality, accountability, and clear communication. It also means we’re here to support you long after installation, with a full understanding of your system for years to come.