Your everyday energy
Recent electricity bills and a list of appliances help establish your needs. Hours of use matter too: a daytime load and an evening load ask different things of a solar system.
RESIDENTIAL SOLAR
Solar for the wayyou live.
A home has its own rhythm. Plan solar around your rooftop, your everyday energy use and the things you want to keep running.
Plan around your home
Start with your home. Build around your day.
The right starting point is how you live: the appliances you use, when you use them and the roof space available.
Your rooftop potential
Roof condition, shade, usable space and safe access all affect the layout. Water tanks and other rooftop equipment also need room around them.
Your backup priorities
Choose the essentials you want available in an outage, then consider how long they need to run. Backup depends on the battery, inverter and system design—not simply the number of panels.
A PLACE IN YOUR EVERYDAY
Your roof.
Your routine.
Solar belongs in the bigger picture of your home: the space you have, the energy you use and the way your needs change through the day.
Start with those details. Let the system follow.
Explore your energy needsFROM A PLAN TO A WORKING SYSTEM
A clear scope.
A shared direction.
Understand your routine
Bring recent bills and your priorities. Use the energy planner to explore appliance loads, daily usage and essential backup needs.
Review the home
Assess the roof and electrical setup, then discuss a suitable layout and equipment. Agree the installation scope and practical details before work starts.
Know your system
Include commissioning, a clear handover and the care your system needs. Discuss monitoring and maintenance responsibilities as part of the proposal.
THE NAT ENERGY PLANNER
Know what you use.
Plan what comes next.
Explore your appliance load, daily energy use and battery backup needs—all at your own pace.
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Start with what you want to power.
Your daily routine
See how hours of use add up.
Your backup needs
Explore the essentials for a power cut.
BEFORE WE BEGIN
Good questions.
Useful answers.
How many solar panels will my home need?
There is no single answer based on house size alone. Electricity use, when you use it, roof conditions and the chosen equipment all contribute to a suitable design. Start with your recent bills and a site assessment.
Do I need a battery with solar?
Not every solar system includes a battery. Storage is a separate choice that can help supply selected loads outside solar hours. Whether it suits your home depends on your consumption and backup priorities.
Will solar keep working during a power cut?
A standard grid-connected solar system does not automatically provide power during an outage. Backup requires equipment and a system designed for that purpose. Even with a battery, the supported loads and duration need to be checked.
Can the energy planner give me a final system size?
The planner gives an initial estimate of appliance load, energy use and battery needs based on your entries. It is a useful conversation starter; a site survey and electrical design are needed for a final recommendation.
LET’S LOOK AT YOUR HOME
A little clarity.
A confident next step.
Share your location, recent electricity use and the things you would like your system to do.