The Best of Both Worlds
Generate solar power, store energy for later, and stay connected to the grid for ultimate reliability and savings.
Use your own solar at night, not just at noon
A hybrid system combines solar panels, battery storage and a grid connection. Your home uses solar during the day, stores what it does not need, draws from the batteries in the evening, and still has the grid there when it needs it.
The point of the battery is self-consumption. Without one, most of a household's solar is generated while nobody is home and gets exported for whatever buy-back rate the retailer is offering. With one, that same energy runs your evening instead - the cooking, the heating, the television, the car.
Hybrid suits you if
- The house is busiest in the morning and evening rather than the middle of the day
- You want the fridge, lights, internet and water pump to keep running through an outage
- You would rather use your own power in the evening than export it cheaply
- You are on a plan where peak-time electricity is expensive
Not every hybrid system backs up the whole house
This is the detail worth understanding before you buy, because the word "hybrid" on its own does not tell you what happens in a power cut.
No backup
Solar and storage for savings only. In an outage the system shuts down like a standard grid-tied install. The cheapest hybrid option.Essential circuits
A backup circuit keeps the things that matter alive - lights, fridge, internet, garage door, water pump. The usual choice for a family home.Whole-home backup
The house runs as normal through an outage. Needs a bigger battery and more careful design, and is the option on our Platinum package.Five Simple Steps
From the first visit to the day your system switches on. We handle the council paperwork and the grid connection application, so you do not have to.
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Free Assessment
We visit your property, check sun exposure, roof condition, and your power bills.
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Custom Design
We create a system tailored to your needs, with clear savings estimates.
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Consent & Approval
We handle all council paperwork and grid connection applications.
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Professional Installation
Certified team installs safely and efficiently - usually 1-3 days.
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Handover & Support
We explain how it works, activate your system, and provide ongoing support.
What people ask about hybrid solar
Why choose hybrid solar instead of standard grid-tied solar?
Hybrid solar gives you more control. Instead of exporting most excess solar power during the day, you can store it and use it later when electricity prices may be higher. A hybrid system can also provide backup power during outages if it is designed with backup functionality.
Can a hybrid system keep my home running during a power cut?
Yes, but only if the system includes backup capability. Not all hybrid systems automatically provide whole-home backup. Some only back up selected circuits such as lights, fridge, internet, garage door, water pump, or essential appliances.
Can I add batteries later?
In many cases, yes. Some grid-tied systems can be designed as battery-ready, making it easier to add storage later. However, not all inverters are battery-compatible, so it is worth planning ahead if you think you may want batteries in the future.
Are batteries worth it in New Zealand?
Batteries can be worthwhile for customers who want backup power, better self-consumption, more energy independence, or protection from peak electricity pricing. The financial return depends on your usage pattern, battery size, electricity rates, solar generation, and whether you value backup power as well as savings.
What type of batteries are used for solar?
Most modern solar battery systems use lithium-based batteries, commonly lithium iron phosphate, also known as LFP. These are popular because they are stable, long-lasting, and well suited to daily cycling.
Our Other Solutions
Grid-tied, hybrid or fully off-grid - and, if you want it, the gas taken off the property and the electrical work done while we are there. Which combination suits you depends on how much power you use during the day, whether you want the lights to stay on when the network goes down, and what you want the system to do in ten years. That is what the free assessment is for.
Grid-Tied Solar
Connect & Save. Generate your own power, reduce electricity bills, and stay connected to the grid for uninterrupted supply. Learn more
Off-Grid Solar
Power your life independently. Generate your own clean energy and live free from the grid with reliable solar solutions. Learn more
Gas Out, All Electric
One team, one job. Take the gas off the property, put in electric hot water and cooking, do the wiring and sign the lot off - around the same time as the solar goes on. Learn moreYour solar journey starts today
Our team are ready to muck in and help you on your path to solar freedom. Fill out the form and we will be in touch to arrange a time for a no-obligation consultation to discuss your solar options.
021 24 SOLAR (76527)- [email protected]
- Auckland based - installing across New Zealand
- Free on-site assessment, no obligation
Helpful to have on hand: a recent power bill, roughly how many people live in the house, and whether you have or are considering an EV. If you do not have those to hand, that is fine - the assessment is how we work it out.