Current Generation brings over 20 years of solar experience across Nelson Tasman
We design and install quality grid-tied solar, solar battery and energy systems tailored to your property, how you use power and what you want to achieve.
Whether your goal is to lower your power bills, use more of your own energy or add battery storage for greater energy independence, we’ll help you understand the options and design a system that makes sense.
There is no one-size-fits-all solar system.
The right setup depends on your roof, electricity use, when you use power and what you want your system to achieve.
Our team takes the time to understand your property before recommending a solution. We can help with everything from a straightforward grid-tied solar system through to solar with battery storage and more advanced home energy systems.
With over 20 years of experience designing and installing solar systems in New Zealand since 2006, Current Generation has worked across hundreds of installations and a wide range of property types and technical requirements.
Generate your own electricity and reduce the amount of power you need to buy from the grid.
We design residential solar systems around your household rather than simply fitting as many panels as possible.
A solar battery lets you store some of the electricity your panels generate so you can use it later.
This can help you use more of your own solar power in the evening, reduce your reliance on the grid and, depending on the system, provide backup power during an outage.
We can also design solar and battery systems for local businesses looking to reduce energy costs, make better use of large roof areas and plan for their future energy requirements.
For properties that are not connected to the electricity grid, an off-grid solar system can provide reliable, independent power.
We design off-grid systems around your actual energy needs, combining solar generation, battery storage and backup generation where required.
This can be a good option for rural homes, remote properties, lifestyle blocks and sites where connecting to the grid is difficult or expensive.
A good solar system starts with good design.
Roof direction matters, but it is only one part of the picture. Roof space, shading, household electricity consumption and when you use power are also important.
We assess these factors before recommending the size and type of system that is right for you.
That could mean:
The aim is simple: a solar system that works for your property and your actual energy needs.
Find out what solar could look like for your home
We focus on quality equipment from established manufacturers rather than designing systems around the cheapest products available.
Our Nelson solar solutions include technology from brands such as:
We were confused about making a decision on buying a grid-tie solar system. After talking to a few different companies we felt like we were talking to sales people, we went to Current Generation and spoke to Arny and the boys, they spent time explaining the choices and returns, they answered all our questions making the whole process pretty easy. Current Generation are friendly and professional, our solar system is performing better than we expected.
The team at Current Generation know their stuff! A rather complex 3 phase installation including a large solar array, battery storage and EV charging was installed in a new "all electric" home in Richmond. Mike, Lee and Luke are a credit to the renewable energy industry. I would have no hesitation in recommending Current Generation for your own project. Quality workmanship and the best equipment!
We start by understanding what you want from solar and getting an initial picture of your property and electricity use.
Where appropriate, we assess the property, roof, electrical setup, shading and other factors that could affect the system.
We design a system around your energy requirements, property and goals.
We’ll explain the recommended system, equipment and costs so you understand what you’re investing in.
Our team completes the installation, testing and commissioning of your new system.
Once everything is running, we’ll show you how to monitor and use your system and remain available if you need help later.
For many homes in Nelson Tasman, solar can reduce the amount of electricity that needs to be purchased from the grid.
The actual benefit depends on your individual property and energy use.
Homes that can use a good proportion of their solar electricity while it is being generated can be particularly well suited to grid-tied solar. Adding a battery can allow more of that electricity to be stored for later.
Rather than relying on broad averages, we prefer to look at your electricity usage and property before telling you what solar could achieve.
Want to get an initial idea of the numbers? Check out our solar savings calculator.
Yes. Solar panels generate electricity from daylight rather than heat, so they continue to generate power throughout the year.
The amount generated changes with the seasons and depends on factors including roof orientation, shading and system design.
North-facing roofs generally receive the most direct sunlight in New Zealand, but east and west-facing roofs can also work well.
We consider roof direction alongside shading, available roof space and when you use electricity before designing your system.
No. A standard grid-tied solar system can operate without a battery.
A battery becomes useful when you want to store excess solar electricity for use later, increase your energy independence or have backup capability where the system supports it.
Often, yes.
If you are considering battery storage in the future, let us know when your solar system is designed. We can recommend equipment and a system layout that makes future expansion easier.
Solar installation costs vary depending on the size of the system, property, installation requirements and equipment selected.
The best way to get an accurate figure is to have your property and electricity usage assessed.
Yes. Current Generation installs solar and battery systems all across Nelson Tasman.
Current Generation provides solar installation services across Nelson Tasman.
Whether you're researching solar for an existing home, planning a new build, considering battery storage or looking at solar for your business, our team can help you understand what is possible.
If you're outside Nelson but elsewhere in the top of the South Island, get in touch and we can confirm whether we service your area.
