Curious about what solar looks like in action? Here are a selection of recent installations by Current Generation. From bachs to family homes to large commercial sites, we’ve helped Kiwis switch to clean, reliable solar power. Explore the results and see what’s possible for your property.
Customer objective: Reduce power bills and maximise financial return
Solution: Grid-tie system with 16 Phono Solar 440W panels (7.0kWp) on a 6kW Fronius Primo Gen24 inverter (option available to upgrade the inverter to integrate BYD HV battery at a later date). Included installation of a timer to align hot water heating to times of typical peak solar production.
Installation date: Early 2025
Customer objective: Minimisation of ongoing power costs while also being more self-sufficient and resilient
Solution: Grid-tie with ESS (or hybrid) system featuring 22 Phono Solar 440W panels (9.7kWp) on a 8kW Fronius Symo Gen24 Plus inverter (3-phase) with 11.0kWh of BYD HVM battery.
Installation date: Mid 2024
Customer objective: Self sufficiency and an environmentally conscious lifestyle (including the charging of an EV) while still being a financially prudent investment
Solution: Gird-tie with ESS system (or hybrid system) featuring 22 Phono Solar 440W panels (9.7kWp) on an 8kW Fronius Symo Gen24 Plus inverter (3-phase) with 11.0kWh of BYD HVM battery. Also installed was a solar integrated, 3-phase Fronius Wattpilot EV charger with charging capability of up to 22kW.
Customer objective: Off-grid living with the capacity to cope with a high usage including an EV, heated pool, spa pool, heat pumps for space heating and all the modern conveniences
Solution: Multi-phase installation
Customer objective: Upgrade current off-grid solar and hydro system with higher capacity inverter and additional solar to allow for higher usage and times of inconsistent water flows for the hydro
Solution: Replaced existing inverter with a 5kVA 24V Victron Multiplus inverter charger in shed and then added 8 Phono Solar 440W panels (3.5kWp) on a 3kW Fronius Primo Gen24 inverter at the house for supplying immediate demand and/or charging the battery via the Victron inverter charger using the existing submain between the shed and the house.
Installation date: Late 2024
Customer objective: A financial return and the reduction of power bills, particularly for the honey processing business, while having the option to add battery at a later date to increase self-sufficiency and resilience.
Solution: Grid-tie system with 28 Phono Solar 440W panels (12.3kWp) on a 10kW Fronius Symo Gen24 (3-phase) inverter all installed on the honey processing house. The inverter is upgradable to integrate BYD HV battery at a later date.
Customer objective: Environmentally conscious power generation at holiday home while having the ability to generate revenue while not occupied. Also looking for the ability to expand the system and potentially take it off-grid in future.
Solution: Grid-tie system with 16 Phono Solar 440W panels (7.0kWp) on a 6kW Fronius Primo Gen24 inverter. Installed as part of the build project at the boat access only site. The inverter is upgradable to integrate BYD HV battery at a later date or be integrated into a larger Victron off-grid system with BYD LV battery.
Installation date: Late 2024 / early 2025
Customer objective: Seeking the financial benefits available from solar through lower running costs, particularly maximised due to the heavy daytime load profile. Also looking to minimise the environmental footprint of the business through increasing the supply of renewable energy.
Solution: Grid-tie system with 64 Trina 440W panels (28.2kWp) on a 25kW Fronius Eco inverter.
Customer objective: Lower power bills in an environmentally conscious way and maximise return from solar for a family of four.
Solution: Grid-tie system with 16 Phono Solar 440W panels (7.0kWp) on a 6kW Fronius Primo Gen24 inverter on one phase. Grid supply is two phase but a redistribution of loads allows relevant usage to generally benefit from solar.
