Residential Solar Systems
Our Residential Solar Solutions
Electricity prices aren’t going down anytime soon—and for Sunshine Coast households, waiting for grid rates to drop is a losing strategy. The good news? Your power bills don’t have to follow the trajectory of energy retailers. With a custom residential solar system from SolarWide, you can harness the abundant Sunshine Coast sunshine to generate your own clean power and slash your electricity costs for decades to come.
Every home operates differently. Whether you’re a busy family running daytime air conditioning, a working couple looking to offset peak charges, or a retiree wanting predictable energy bills on a fixed income, we design solar systems tailored to your roof orientation, lifestyle, and energy habits.
From our Warana showroom, we service the entire region within a 100 km radius—stretching from North Brisbane all the way up to Gympie. What sets us apart is complete quality control: every system we design is installed exclusively by our own team of in-house, SAA-accredited licensed electricians.
Why Go Solar at Home?
Switching to solar with the Sunshine Coast’s most experienced local installer is one of the most practical ways to reduce your ongoing living costs while making your home more efficient. Here’s what you’ll gain when you install a residential solar system with SolarWide:
Reduce Your Power Bills: Cut your electricity costs from day one by generating your own solar energy with premium, global brands like REC and Trina.
Use More, Send Less: Keep more of your solar power for household use, especially during peak daytime sun hours.
100% In-House Clean Installation: Every job is completed by our own SAA-accredited, licensed electricians (no subcontractors) to ensure quality control and long-term reliability.
Protect Against Price Rises: Offset future electricity rate hikes with fixed, free energy generated right from your roof, backed by 25-year panel warranties.
Smart Battery Options: Add solar battery storage (Fronius, BYD, Sungrow) now or later to store power for night-time use or blackouts.
Solar System Sizes for Every Home
From compact 3kW systems for smaller homes to popular 6.6kW setups and custom 10kW+ systems for large properties, we match your system size to your household usage rather than offering template quotes.
We take into account:
Your daily electricity habits and daytime energy usage
Your available roof space, pitch, and orientation
Your future plans, like EV charger installation, battery storage, heat pumps, or whole home electrification
Our Warana-based design team provides a clear performance estimate so you know exactly what to expect from your solar system year-round. We’ll also walk you through the pros and cons of each system size, so you can choose with confidence.
Whether you’re aiming to offset your full electricity bill or just reduce your grid reliance, we’ll make sure your system delivers the right balance of savings and value.
Residential Solar + Battery Storage
Add battery storage to your solar setup and store any extra power you don’t use during the day. With over 500 battery systems installed and 8,000+ kWh of total storage deployed across the region, SolarWide is the Sunshine Coast’s leading battery specialist.
A battery lets you:
Use clean solar energy long after sunset
Avoid expensive peak-time grid charges
Keep essential appliances running during severe weather blackouts
It’s an ideal solution for households with high evening usage or those looking to future-proof their energy setup. With a battery, you gain complete control over when and how you use your power, making your solar system work harder for you.
Whether you want blackout protection or to maximise self-consumption, battery-ready solar is the way forward for Sunshine Coast homes.
Solar & Batteries for New Build Homes
Because you haven’t moved in yet, we don’t rely on past electricity bills. Instead, we work directly with you and your builder, diving into your architectural plans to evaluate:
Your Future Energy Habits: Will you have ducted air conditioning running all summer? Are you planning a heated pool, spa, or heat pump hot water system?
Your Architectural Blueprints: We analyse your roof pitch, total available space, and orientation (maximising north and west-facing surfaces) directly from your engineering drawings.
Your Future-Proofing Goals: We look at your long-term plans, ensuring your switchboard, wiring, and inverter capacity are ready for seamless electric vehicle (EV) charging or future battery expansion.
Your NatHERS 7-Star & Whole of Home Standards: Ensuring the system size satisfies or exceeds Queensland’s NCC 2022 energy efficiency requirements.
Why Choose SolarWide?
Dozens of solar sales companies have come and gone on the Sunshine Coast since 2011. SolarWide is still here. As one of the longest-established, 100% locally owned solar installers in the region, our reputation is built on permanence, local accountability, and uncompromising workmanship.
Proven Sunshine Coast Track Record
10,000+ Local Systems Installed: Over 10,000 Sunshine Coast homeowners and businesses have trusted us with their solar investment.
50+ Megawatts Deployed: We have successfully installed over 50 MW of solar capacity across the region.
5.0-Star Google Rating: Rated a perfect 5.0 stars across 292+ verified Google reviews, reflecting our commitment to honest advice and reliable after-sales service.
100% Local Presence: Visit our physical showroom and office at 3 Bearing Avenue, Warana QLD 4575—we’re always here when you need us.
Residential Solar
FAQ's
How much will a solar system actually save on my electricity bill?
Savings depend on your household’s daily energy habits, system size, and roof orientation. On average, Sunshine Coast households that shift energy-intensive tasks (like air conditioning, laundry, and pool filtration) into peak daylight hours reduce their power bills by 50% to 80%.
Adding a battery setup allows you to store excess daytime solar for evening use, driving savings even higher. During our custom assessment, we review your actual energy usage to provide a clear, realistic performance estimate before you commit.
Can a solar system completely eliminate my power bill?
While solar can eliminate your energy usage charges, a grid-connected home will still receive a bill for standard daily grid connection fees (supply charges). However, households with properly sized solar-and-battery systems often generate enough excess daytime power to earn feed-in credits that offset these daily connection fees, resulting in zero-dollar or credit power bills.
How do government solar and battery rebates (STCs) work in Queensland?
Under the Federal Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES), your system generates Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) based on its size and expected clean energy production. You don’t need to navigate complex government paperwork—SolarWide calculates and applies these STCs as an instant, upfront point-of-sale discount directly on your quote. Federal STC rebates also apply to eligible home battery storage installations.
Will my power be turned off during the solar installation?
Yes, but only briefly. For safety reasons, our electricians need to isolate your home’s switchboard for approximately 1 to 3 hours while making the final electrical connections and running compliance tests. We always coordinate this interruption with you in advance so you can plan around it.
I’m building a new home—when should I engage SolarWide for solar?
The ideal time is during the architectural design or pre-construction planning phase. By reviewing your engineering blueprints early, we can optimize panel layout for maximum sun exposure, pre-run internal conduit before plasterboard goes up, and ensure your switchboard is ready for seamless EV charging or battery integration on move-in day.
How long does a solar installation actually take?
Most standard residential installations take 1 day (usually 4 to 8 hours). Our team arrives in the morning, handles the roof and electrical work, cleans up, and has your system running that afternoon.
Will my solar power still work during a grid blackout?
tandard grid-connected systems automatically shut off during a blackout to protect utility workers fixing the lines. If you want your power to stay on during outages, we can install a battery system with backup capabilities.
Do I need to clean or maintain my solar panels?
Very little! Sunlight and rain clear off most dust and salt buildup on the Sunshine Coast. We recommend a simple inspection once a year and checking your app regularly to make sure output remains consistent.
How do I see how much power my system is making?
Right on your smartphone! We set up a free monitoring app on your phone during installation, so you can track your solar generation, home usage, and total savings in real time from anywhere.
