Find out if solar is worth it for your Auckland home.
Beam checks your address, power use, roof suitability and likely economics — then introduces you to one or two vetted installer options. Only if the numbers stack up.
Takes about 90 seconds. No sales call required to start.
What you receive
Your free Beam Solar Suitability Report.
A clear, written report on your property within minutes — to read, share, or hand to an installer at quote stage.
Solar suitability score
A 0–100 score with the plain-English reasons behind it.
Indicative system size
Recommended kWp and panel count for your roof and usage.
Estimated install cost range
An honest band — not a single magic number.
Estimated annual savings
A realistic range based on your bill and usage shape.
Payback range
How many years before solar pays for itself, with assumptions shown.
Battery & EV suitability
Whether a battery is worth modelling, given your usage and rates.
Roof & property red flags
Shading, age, heritage, body corp, structure — flagged early.
Installer shortlist
One or two suitable installer options — only if your home looks fit.
Sample report
A real document — not a sales pitch.
Six pages of property-specific analysis. Built to read, share with your partner, and bring to an installer conversation.
Inside your Beam report
- 1Suitability & verdict — score, plain-English summary, and a clear yes / not-yet / no.
- 2Roof analysis — usable area, direction, pitch, shading and condition flags, from satellite imagery and council data.
- 3Indicative system — recommended size, panel count, and whether a battery or EV charger is worth modelling.
- 4Economics range — install cost band, annual savings, and payback in years — with the assumptions shown.
- 5Auckland-specific notes — your suburb, daylight hours, export tariff context, and any consenting flags.
- 6Next steps — one or two suitable installer matches, or an honest "not yet" with reasons.
Who Beam is for
Designed for Auckland homeowners who want clear numbers before sales calls.
High power-bill households
If your bill is over $300/month, the case for solar is usually worth checking properly.
Large detached homes
Free-standing villas, brick-and-tiles, and family homes across Auckland's suburbs.
EV or battery-curious
If you're charging an EV at home or considering a battery, the system case shifts.
Renovating or replacing a roof
The right time to think about solar is before the roof goes back on.
Wanting a second opinion
You've had one or two installer quotes and want a baseline against them.
Want one or two real options
You don't want a marketplace. You want a shortlist worth talking to.
Who solar may not suit
Solar may not be right if your roof is heavily shaded, due for replacement, too small, or if you use very little power during the day. Beam checks this first — and we'll tell you straight.
Why Beam exists
Solar quotes are confusing. Beam makes the first step simple.
Most homeowners get three quotes from three installers — three different system sizes, three different prices, three different sets of assumptions. Beam gives you a baseline before the sales process starts.
Not every home is suitable
Roof direction, shading, condition, daytime usage and grid rules all affect the case. Beam's check is the same regardless of who you'd buy from.
Installer quotes vary widely
System size, panel quality, inverter choice, install method and finance terms all differ. Without a baseline, comparison is guesswork.
Savings depend on a lot
How you use power, your roof direction, system size, export rates, battery use and finance all compound. A simple "$X per month" pitch hides assumptions.
You deserve the numbers first
Beam shows you indicative economics before you talk to anyone. So you walk into a quote knowing what reasonable looks like.
How it works
Three steps. About 90 seconds.
From "should we even bother?" to "here's a shortlist worth talking to" — without picking up the phone.
01
Tell us about your home
Address, monthly bill, ownership, roof type, when you use power, and any plans for an EV, battery or heat pump.
02
Beam checks suitability
We assess your roof from satellite imagery, model your usage, and apply Auckland-specific factors to produce indicative numbers and red flags.
03
You choose next steps
You receive your report and decide whether to accept one or two installer introductions. If solar doesn't stack up, we say so.
What Beam checks
Eleven signals. One picture of suitability.
Each signal feeds your suitability score and shapes the indicative system, savings and payback range. Plain English, no jargon.
Roof size & direction
How much usable roof you have and which way it faces.
Shading
Trees, neighbouring buildings and terrain that block sunlight.
Roof material & condition
Tile, steel, decramastic — and whether it's due for replacement.
Monthly power use
From your bill amount — or upload a recent bill PDF for sharper numbers.
When you use power
Working from home, pool pumps, EV charging — daytime use matters most.
EV, pool, spa, heat pump
Major appliances change the case for system size and battery use.
Battery suitability
Whether a battery is worth modelling for your usage and rates.
Export rate sensitivity
How much you sell back to the grid — and what the numbers look like at lower rates.
Finance assumptions
Cash, green loan or mortgage top-up — each changes payback materially.
Installer availability
Who covers your suburb and roof type, and current capacity.
Red flags
Asbestos, heritage, body corp, structural issues, access — flagged early.
Indicative payback
An honest range, not a magic number — with assumptions shown.
The economics
See whether the numbers stack up.
Adjust the inputs that matter. Beam shows a range, not a magic number — because final pricing depends on roof inspection, system design and your actual electricity usage.
Cumulative savings vs install cost — 15 years
Finance & export rates
Cash, loan, mortgage top-up — the funding method matters.
Beam shows how different funding choices change the payback range. Solar economics also depend on how much power you use at home versus export to the grid.
Cash purchase
Best lifetime return. Capital tied up. Fastest payback when self-consumption is high.
Green home loan
Several NZ banks offer low- or zero-interest top-ups for solar. Payback depends on the rate.
Battery added
Improves self-consumption and resilience, but extends payback at current rates.
Export rate sensitivity
Beam runs your numbers at multiple export rates so you see the downside, not just the upside.
Installer matching
Introduced to the right options — not spammed by ten companies.
If your home looks suitable, Beam can introduce you to one or two installer partners that fit your job. Your personal contact details are not shared until you accept a match.
- ✓One or two introductions, never a marketplace.
- ✓Matched to your home — by region, roof type, system size and timeframe.
- ✓You approve the introduction before any installer hears from us.
- ✓Honest "no" when solar doesn't stack up for your home.
Installer vetting standards
- Electrical credentials
- Solar experience
- Workmanship warranty
- Product warranties
- Communication speed
- Auckland coverage
- Roof-type experience
- Pricing transparency
- Customer review history
- SEANZ-aligned standards
Built for Auckland
Built for Auckland homes.
Auckland homes vary widely — villas, townhouses, coastal homes, hillside sections, brick-and-tile family homes, and renovation properties all have different solar cases.
- North ShoreActive
- Central AucklandActive
- East AucklandActive
- West AucklandActive
- South AucklandActive
- Hibiscus Coast / RodneyPilot
How Beam earns trust
Transparent process. Vetted standards. Honest no when it's a no.
Transparent assessment process
The signals we check, the model we use and the disclaimers we apply are documented and applied consistently to every property.
Privacy-first matching
Your personal contact details aren't shared without your approval. We don't sell your data to a marketplace.
Vetted installer standards
Partners are reviewed on credentials, warranties, communication, coverage and pricing — not on referral fees.
No-obligation throughout
You're free to walk at any step — including after we introduce you to an installer.
Auckland-based support
Real people, in Auckland, available by phone or email if you'd rather talk to someone.
Honest "no" when it's a no
If solar doesn't stack up for your home, we tell you. A bad install is worse than no install.
Optional power-bill upload
Upload a recent bill PDF for a sharper estimate — or skip it. Your choice.
Clear about how we earn
We're transparent about how Beam makes money — see the next section.
Questions? Talk to the Beam team.
Based in Auckland. No sales pressure — happy to answer questions before you start.
How Beam makes money
The Beam check is free for homeowners.
If you choose to proceed with an installer introduction and the project goes ahead, Beam may receive a referral fee from the installer. This does not change the price you pay.
We do not sell your details to a marketplace, and we don't accept higher fees in exchange for prioritising any particular installer. Our suitability model and vetting standards are the same regardless of who would do the work.
FAQ
Everything Auckland homeowners ask us first.
Yes. The suitability check, the indicative economics and any installer introduction are free for homeowners. See "How Beam makes money" above for the full picture.
No. Beam doesn't sell, install or service solar. We assess suitability, model the economics and — only if your home looks suitable — introduce you to vetted installers.
Just your address and a rough monthly power-bill range. We'll ask for a few more details (roof type, ownership, EV/battery plans) inside the assessment. A recent bill PDF is optional but sharpens the numbers.
No — a rough monthly amount is enough to start. If you'd like a sharper estimate, you can optionally upload a recent bill PDF inside the assessment.
Beam's model produces an indicative range based on satellite data, your usage and Auckland-specific factors. A real installer's site visit is what produces firm numbers — Beam is the step before that.
No. We only ever introduce you to one or two installer partners we believe are a genuine fit. Your personal contact details are not shared without your approval.
The check is free for homeowners. If you accept an installer introduction and the project goes ahead, Beam may receive a referral fee from the installer. This doesn't change the price you pay.
We'll tell you. If your roof, usage or property situation makes solar a poor fit, you won't get installer introductions and you won't be hassled. An honest "no" is a feature.
Typically yes, or you'll need owner sign-off. Tell us your situation in the assessment and we'll guide you on options.
Yes. We model battery suitability against your usage, time-of-use rates and backup priorities. Our installer partners cover battery and hybrid systems.
The economics model includes cash, green-loan and mortgage scenarios so you can see how funding affects payback. Installer partners can introduce specific finance providers at quote stage.
Of course. You can take the report and stop there — many homeowners do. Installer introductions only happen if you accept them.
North Shore, Central, East, West and South Auckland are active today. Hibiscus Coast / Rodney is in pilot. Outside Auckland, we'll let you know rather than waste your time.
Suitability results are usually instant. If you accept an installer match, the installer typically reaches out within 1–2 business days.
Ready to see if solar is worth it for your home?
Start with your address. Free. No obligation. Your details are not broadcast.
Takes about 90 seconds. No sales call required to start.