Explore our Brand-new Resource Hub & Learn the Basics of Solar & Electrical
Explore our Brand-new Resource Hub & Learn the Basics of Solar & Electrical
Newcastle NSW
We have been installing solar panels and battery storage across Newcastle since 2014. In that time we have worked across most of the city's suburbs, from Stockton and Wickham on the waterfront through to Wallsend, Kotara, Charlestown and the western growth corridor.
Newcastle is our backyard and the installs we do here are some of the most varied work our team takes on, from
tight terrace rooftops in Cooks Hill and Islington through to larger residential properties in Fletcher and Maryland, and commercial
premises across the Broadmeadow and Sandgate industrial corridors.
We install solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers and carry out electrical work for homes and businesses across Newcastle. Residential properties, commercial premises, strata developments and industrial sites all form part of our regular Newcastle workload. Our Thornton base means we are on your doorstep, not driving in from Sydney.
Being fully-licenced and accredited solar designers and installers, we provide compliant and quality solar installations.
Battery storage solutions for homes and businesses looking to store their excess solar energy.
Charge your electric vehicle or fleet with convenience and simplicity with DC and AC charging.
Designed for remote properties with limited or no grid supply, enquire about our off-grid solar and battery systems.
Our team of fully-licenced electricians are here to help you with commercial and residential electrical solutions.
Upgrade your home with modern hot water heating systems and take advantage of efficiency.
Elite Power Group are professional solar installers in Newcastle, servicing residential & commercial
properties with renewable and electrical solutions.
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We Know Newcastle's Housing Stock Newcastle's residential streets cover everything from Federation and Art Deco homes in the inner suburbs
through to post-war brick in Kotara and Charlestown, and newer estate builds in Fletcher and Maryland. Each type has different roof
structures, electrical configurations and installation considerations. Our team works across the full range regularly and assesses each
property on its merits before recommending anything.
High Return on Investment for Homes
High Average Sunshine Hours Year-Round
Strong Rebates Available for NSW
Rising Electricity Costs in Newcastle
Newcastle is a city where solar makes strong financial sense. Electricity costs have risen significantly since 2022, the Federal Battery Rebate has made storage more accessible than it has ever been, and the Solar Sharer free electricity window (11am to 2pm daily) adds value for any Newcastle household on an eligible plan. Newcastle's coastal position and latitude give it solid solar irradiance year-round - not as high as western NSW, but consistent enough to make most north or north-west facing rooftops genuinely productive.
For homeowners, the most common starting point in 2026 is solar and battery together. The rebate has changed the economics and for
households spending $400 or more per quarter on electricity, the combined system pays back faster than solar alone did three or four years
ago.
SAA-Accredited designers and installers
Fully-Licenced Solar Electricians
Strong Experience in Newcastle
Proven Track Record for Reliability
Specialising in all-things solar for properties in Newcastle, we service a large range of locations around the Newcastle area, from Stockton to Merewether, to Waratah and Wallsend - providing quality solar installations for all. Here's some of the work we've done.
Stockton Solar Installer
70 x Trina TSM-435W Solar Panels
1 x 10kW Fronius GEN24 Symo Solar Inverter
1 x Fronius Symo 17.5kW Solar Inverter
The equivalent of:
7,407 Trees
Planted
over lifetime
1,152,061 Car
KM Avoided
over lifetime
39
Tonnes of CO₂
per year
Beresfield Solar Installer
27 x AIKO 470W Solar Panels
1 x 10kW Fronius GEN24 Primo Solar Inverter
The equivalent of:
2,778
Trees Planted
over lifetime
432,039
Car KM Avoided
over lifetime
14.4 Tonnes
of CO₂
per year
96 x JA Solar 415W Solar Panels
1 x 30kW Sungrow Inverter
The equivalent of:
9,303 Trees Planted over lifetime
1,447,018 Car KM Avoided over lifetime
49.1 Tonnes of CO₂ per year
16 x Trina Vertex S 415W Solar Panels
1 x 5kW Fronius Gen24 Inverter
The equivalent of:
1,522 Trees Planted over lifetime
236,671 Car KM Avoided over lifetime
8 Tonnes of CO₂ per year
Solar Installers Newcastle
We install solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers and carry out electrical work for homes and businesses across Newcastle. Residential
properties, commercial premises, strata developments and industrial sites all form part of our regular Newcastle workload. Our Thornton base
means we are on your doorstep, not driving in from Sydney.
By reaching out to Newcastle's leading solar and battery installers, we can provide expert insight and consultation into reputable products and a system design that works for you.
Our SAA-accredited installers provide in-house expertise on installations, making sure your system is compliant, high-performing, and long-lasting.
Take advantage of the benefits that solar and battery provide and take your energy to the next level. Save on your bill, reduce your emissions, and increase your independence.
Solar Installers Newcastle
The inner city covers Newcastle CBD, The Hill, Cooks Hill, Hamilton, Islington, Tighes Hill, Wickham, Carrington and Maryville. Federation homes, terrace-style housing and renovated properties make this some of our most varied installation work. We assess each property honestly before recommending anything.
Solar Installers Waratah
Established working-family suburbs directly south of the city with older housing that suits solar well. A regular part of our inner Newcastle schedule and close to our Thornton base.
Solar Installers Adamstown
Well-established residential suburbs with a mix of older and mid-century housing. Adamstown Heights has good north-facing roof potential on the elevated streets and generates consistent enquiries from this part of Newcastle.
Solar Installers Georgetown
Georgetown sits between Hamilton and Adamstown with a settled residential character. Kotara has a mix of residential and commercial properties around the Westfield precinct. Both are regular parts of our Newcastle schedule.
Solar Installers Stockton
Newcastle's island suburb, connected by ferry. Stockton has a strong community of long-term residents and housing that responds well to solar. We service Stockton regularly - the ferry connection is planned into the booking, not a complication.
Solar Installers Merewether
The southern coastal strip covers some of Newcastle's most established residential addresses. An early and consistent solar adopter area. We have a dedicated Merewether location page with more detail.
Elite Power Group service the entire Port Stephens region, providing expert solar, battery, EV charging, and electrical solutions for homes and businesses.
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For a free quote on our home solar solutions, simply fill this form out, and we'll get a free quote together with solar installation costs.
We install solar and battery components like Tesla Powerwall 3 and Sungrow batteries, as well as TW and Trina solar modules for completely reliable operation for the long-term. Explore the components we install below.
Offering between 3-20kW of solar inverter solutions, Fronius offer a range of inverter solutions for simple maintenance & operation.
Consisting of single and three-phase inverter options, Sungrow offer an all-new generation of solar inverter technology.
Gain premium solar energy generation with Trina solar PV modules, quality panels ready for installation.
TW offer cost-effective, budget-friendly, and reliable solar PV panels for homes and commercial properties.
Totaling 20-40kWh of energy storage capacity, the Sungrow SBH is designed for flexibility and scalability.
Take advantage of Tesla Powerwall 3 and scalability with expansion packs now available for homes and businesses.
Choose from 8.1kWh to 21.7kWh, and expand all the way up to 66.2kWh with variable stacking options for
properties in NSW.
Ranging from 6.3kWh - 15.8kWh, there are energy capacity options for those wanting future-proofed energy storage solutions.
Sungrow offer flexible and scalable energy storage with their SBR series, ranging from 6.4-25.6kWh, depending on your requirements.
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We've invested in becoming fully-licenced and qualified installers to ensure Newcastle homes and businesses
get the best solar, battery, and electrical systems available. We want to assist Newcastle's renewable energy revolution with quality
installations for maximum customer satisfaction.
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Get CEC-Approved Battery Installations.
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