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While the basic technology is the same as a house, commercial systems are designed to different priorities: your roof structure, energy profile, daytime usage and business goals all influence the design.
Because many businesses use more power during the day, and often have large roof or yard space, they tend to benefit from stronger returns.
Commercial solar for Wellington businesses
Predictable energy costs for your business. On-site generation sized around your energy profile and daytime usage, with modelling so you can see the savings and payback before you commit.
- EWRB registered electricians
- SEANZ member
- Installed to AS/NZS 5033 and 4777
- Kāpiti-based, family owned
On-site generation,
sized to your load.
Straight answers on whether solar stacks up for your site
Commercial systems are designed to different priorities than a house. Your roof structure, energy profile and daytime usage shape the system, and businesses that use most of their power during the day tend to see stronger returns.
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You use what you generate
Most of the output is consumed on site through your working day rather than exported, which is where the value sits.
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A cost you can predict
You lock in a known cost for years instead of staying fully exposed to whatever the retail price does next.
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Storage keeps you running
Pair the array with battery storage and your operations carry on through a grid outage.
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Something you can point at
On-site generation is a visible, metered commitment to renewable energy rather than a claim on a website.
EWRB registered and SEANZ members. Every system installed to AS/NZS 5033 and AS/NZS 4777.
We will model the business case for you
We analyse your actual energy usage, your roof or ground space and your business requirements, then provide detailed modelling estimating your savings, payback period and long-term financial benefit. You get a number you can put in front of whoever signs off the spend.
Solar installations are treated as business assets and are usually subject to depreciation in your accounting, which can deliver tax benefits on top of the energy saving. Your accountant is the right person to confirm how that applies to you.
Green finance for commercial solar
Every major New Zealand bank runs a lending programme for projects that reduce emissions. Terms and rates change, so talk to your own bank about what you qualify for.
ANZ
ANZ Business Green Loan
BNZ
Green loan for renewable energy, low-emission transport and agribusiness sustainability
Westpac
Sustainability lending for environmental and social projects
Kiwibank
Preferential interest rate on business loans for an approved sustainable purpose
ASB
Business Sustainability Loan, a special variable rate on term loans
Commercial solar questions
Still have a question?
Send us twelve months of power bills and we will tell you what a system would realistically offset on your site.
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How does commercial solar work?
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How does solar help with forecasting and budgeting?Solar lets you fix, or substantially reduce, a major cost centre for the life of the system.
That gives you certainty around power costs, protects you from the rising energy market, and supports long-term planning. -
Does solar offer a good return for a business?Yes, particularly for energy-hungry businesses.
The exact return depends on your usage, roof or land suitability and system design, but businesses typically see a strong payback and long-term savings. -
Can you provide modelling to help build the business case?Yes. We analyse your actual energy usage, roof or ground space and business requirements.
From that we provide detailed modelling estimating your savings, payback period and long-term financial benefit, so you can take a real number to whoever signs it off. -
Is solar a depreciating asset for my business?Yes. Solar installations are treated as business assets and are usually subject to depreciation in your accounting.
That can deliver tax benefits. Your accountant is the right person to confirm how it applies to you.
Where we install
We are based in Paraparaumu and install commercial solar systems across the Wellington region, from the Kāpiti Coast through Porirua and Wellington City to the Hutt Valley.
Kāpiti Coast
- Ōtaki
- Waikanae
- Paraparaumu
- Raumati
- Paekākāriki
Porirua
- Pukerua Bay
- Plimmerton
- Porirua
- Whitby
Wellington City
- Tawa
- Johnsonville
- Wellington Central
- Karori
Hutt Valley
- Lower Hutt
- Upper Hutt
- Petone
- Wainuiomata
- Eastbourne
What our customers say
Reviews left on Google for Weka Solar & Electrical.
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Great company to work with. Fast efficient and the price was good.
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You solved some of our most difficult situations that had been bothering us for some time… we would strongly recommend you to anyone.
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Great job done quickly and great advice. Very pleasant and professional. I would recommend this company.
