# Solar in Auckland, New Zealand

New Zealand's largest city has strong solar potential, with a typical north-facing system generating around 1,390 kWh per kW installed each year.

- **Peak sun hours:** 3.8/day
- **Indicative 5kW generation:** ~7,000 kWh/year (north-facing, PVGIS-based)
- **Indicative 5kW system cost:** $10,000–$13,000 installed (EECA ~$2,000/kW)
- **Typical payback:** 7–10 years
- **Installers serving Auckland:** SolarZero, Harrisons Solar, Lightforce Solar, ZEN Energy Systems, Future Energy, Solar Hub, SkySolar, SolarKing, Sunshine Solar

All figures indicative only — not a quote. Page: https://comparesolar.co.nz/regions/auckland/
Source: CompareSolar (https://comparesolar.co.nz).