What we offer

Consultancy

Front End Solar is an engineering consultancy company based in Wellington, New Zealand and active internationally.

We specialise in solar, wind and hybrid renewable energy solutions, from resource assessment to technology design, development and implementation.

Front End Solar principals and staff have extensive experience in all aspects of the renewable energy industry for large scale, community, distributed and micro-scale environments. Along with our international partners, we have successfully developed and delivered multi- megawatt international development bank supported projects. We are promoting innovative floating solar technologies and productive uses of energy to eleven Pacific Island countries to displace diesel generation and enhance climate resilience and local sustainability. Front End Solar accesses a worldwide network of collaborators and companies that complement our capability.

Installation

Front End Solar provides high quality professional installation services for both on-grid and off-grid applications in New Zealand. As SEANZ members we have a highly skilled installation team that keeps up with the constantly improving standards of the industry and we have well established partnerships with electrical sub- contractors within our coverage area from Wellington and the lower north island up to the Hawkes Bay and Taranaki regions. We have purposefully chosen to engage with trusted local sub-contractors so that local businesses can benefit from locally executed projects.

We have delivered on many projects at residential, community and commercial scales and continue to seek partnerships with clients that are keen to use disruptive, innovative solutions to enhance their energy independence and sovereignty.

What our clients say about us

“Thanks for installing a great system that works well and as per initial indications. Also the added suggestion of future battery bank and easy to add-on solar panels and inverter in future if needed.

-Very prompt and straight forward sales process.
-Professional installation within the allocated time.
-There to sort out any problem solving or requests post installation.
-Very competitive pricing and the amount of panels I got supplied with the package.

5/5 highly recommended.”

Eric Bosch, off grid system. Carterton.

“We’d like to thank Front End Solar for the way they implemented our new solar electricity system. They were one of two organisations we shortlisted, based on personal recommendations.

The overall implementation has been an extended process as it had to tie in with our building works, which took time to plan and arrange.

The actual installation took place smoothly, with minimal disruption to other on-site activities. We needed them to do the installation in several stages to fit around other works and were pleased they accommodated it.

The system is now performing as expected. We look forward to the ongoing support as we adjust to being all-electric and seek to optimise the value from the solar system and our new heat pumps for space and water heating.

We’re happy to recommend Front End Solar to others interested in installing a solar system and to be a reference for other potential clients.”

Jerry and Ann Ball, Ngaio

“My wife and I were really happy with our solar installation from Front End Solar. The main reason we went with them was that we have known Tony and Ian from their many years doing pioneering work in the New Zealand energy sector.

We got quotes from most of the other solar providers and definitely preferred the lower
pressure approach from Front End Solar (and the price was the same). They were very patient with our dithering back and forth between different alternatives and when we finally decided, got the job completed without any hassles.

After installation, there was an issue with the programming of our inverter, causing it to export our storage to the grid when we didn’t want it to. Ian was diligent in figuring out the problem so it was resolved to our satisfaction.

I’m sure we made the right choice in going with Front End Solar and would highly recommend them to any others looking to install a solar system.”

Rob Bishop (former Chairman, NZ Energy Management Association).

“We tendered out seeking a solution to what was a very challenging project. The only solar company that was able to do the design work and demonstrate they could meet our requests on install was Front End Solar.

They solved the challenge and Olivier and his installation team left us with a fantastic rooftop system that looks great against our recently replaced rooftop.

They kept us updated removing a lot of stress for us. A very fussy tidy install to the tiniest detail. As in any project, tweaks are always required along the way but as this was a bespoke solution it really demonstrated Front End Solar’s commitment on the journey with us.

They are always available providing any further free advice and education we require. They still to this day monitor our system. We do not feel alone after the sale which is a rarity these days.”

Willem and Lisa, Newlands.

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