# Solar in New Plymouth, New Zealand

Taranaki's main centre is among New Zealand's higher-yielding locations for rooftop solar.

- **Peak sun hours:** 3.9/day
- **Indicative 5kW generation:** ~7,100 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 New Plymouth:** SolarZero, Harrisons Solar, Lightforce Solar, ZEN Energy Systems, Future Energy, SkySolar, SolarKing, Sunshine Solar, Taranaki Solar, Streamline Solar

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