# Solar in Otago, New Zealand

Central Otago's clear skies help offset its southern latitude, giving the wider Otago region solid solar potential.

- **Peak sun hours:** 3.4/day
- **Indicative 5kW generation:** ~6,200 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 Otago:** SolarZero, Harrisons Solar, ZEN Energy Systems, Future Energy, SolarKing, Infinite Energy, Think Solar Group, Solar Guys, Aspect Solar, Tansley Electrical

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