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Here’s why we are Canterbury’s #1 Solar Broker
Canterbury’s weather and rooflines are unique—your solar solution should be too. At Equity Solar Brokers, we take the guesswork out of going green. We do the heavy lifting by modelling your property, designing a high-performance system, and sourcing quotes from the region's most trusted local installers.
Our mission is simple: ensuring your solar investment ticks every box—from technical performance to the best possible price.
Our 4-Step Process to Powering Your Canterbury Home or Business.
1: We model your home or businessWe don’t do "rough guesses." We generate a comprehensive Solar Report specifically for your property. Using advanced modelling, we analyse Canterbury’s local weather patterns, your roof’s orientation, and specific shading obstacles (like that neighbour’s massive Pōhutukawa tree) to calculate your true generation potential
2: Design the ideal solar systemWe design a system focused on your long-term savings goals. Whether you need a high-capacity battery setup or a streamlined grid-tie system, we build it on paper first. Honesty is our policy: if your power bills are already low, we’ll tell you. If an entry-level package deal from a local provider is the most cost-effective move, we’ll point you in that direction—because you can’t save what you don’t spend.
3: Sourcing the Best Local QuotesOnce the design is locked in, we go to market. Depending on the complexity of your roof and the size of the project, we aim to secure up to three competitive quotes from our network of vetted Canterbury installers. We handle the back-and-forth so you don't have to deal with multiple sales calls.
4: Support you in the decision processSolar quotes can be full of confusing jargon. We strip that away to give you a clear, "apples-to-apples" comparison. We provide the data you actually need—efficiency ratings, warranty depth, and long-term ROI—to help you make an informed decision based on value, not just the lowest price tag.
Canterbury ’s Sunshine hours
The amount of sun you get depends heavily on your specific location within the province:
Christchurch: Typically sees about 2,100 to 2,145 hours of sunshine annually. It is consistently one of the sunnier major cities in New Zealand.
The Mackenzie Basin (Lake Tekapo): This is often the "sunshine capital" of the region. It frequently records over 2,300 hours, and in exceptional years like 2023, Lake Tekapo recorded a massive 2,658 hours, making it the sunniest spot in the country that year.
South Canterbury (Timaru): Gets slightly less than the central plains, averaging around 1,950 hours per year.
The High Country: Areas deep in the Alps or at high elevations actually see less sun (often under 1,700 hours) due to increased cloud cover and "spillover" rain from the West Coast.
Currently installed capacity
Around 2.5% of local ICPs have solar installations.
By installing your own generation capacity, you aren't just saving on your monthly bill—you are gaining energy independence and contributing to a more resilient, self-sufficient Canterbury power grid. Check out your personalised home or business savings with our solar calculator.
Peak month
With plenty of sunshine and long, warm summers, Canterbury does well with solar. January offers up to 240 hours of solar-loving sunshine!
Summer: You can expect roughly 7.5 to 8 hours of bright sunshine per day.
Winter: This drops to about 3.5 to 4 hours per day.