It depends on your daytime usage, your plans (pool, EV, battery) and your roof space. Most homes we install land between 6.6kW and 13kW. We size from your actual bills, not a one size quote, and we will tell you if a smaller system is the better buy.
Residential solar
Solar installers for Byron Bay and the Northern Rivers
A solar system only pays off if it is designed for your roof, your usage and this coastal climate, then installed properly. That is the whole job, and it is what Freedom Energy Solutions has done across the Northern Rivers for more than twelve years. Locally owned and operated, with the same business accountable from quote to aftercare.
The problem
Power prices are not coming back down
Every year the grid takes a bigger bite out of your household budget, and every summer storm season reminds us how fragile the network up here can be. Cheap solar is not the answer either. The Northern Rivers is full of orphaned systems installed by companies that quoted low, installed fast and disappeared, leaving nobody to call when the inverter faults.
Salt air, humidity, hail and cyclone rated wind zones make this one of the tougher places in Australia to put hardware on a roof. Panel and mounting choices that are fine in Melbourne can fail early here.
Our answer
Designed for your roof, built to last here
We design every system from your actual bills and roof, not a template. We install three panel brands we trust, all current N type technology with strong warranties: AIKO NEOSTAR with module efficiency up to 25.0 percent, Phono Solar with a 30 year Australian residential product warranty on its Quasar and Helios ranges, and Trina Vertex S+ with dual glass across all six models. Every specification we publish comes straight from the manufacturer datasheets.
Not sure which panel suits you? Our panel brand comparison puts the verified numbers side by side. Pair the system with battery storage and you keep the lights on when the grid drops out.
Proof, not promises
Installed by us, backed by us
Tom Sexton has been a Byron local for more than 25 years, and his crew has systems running from Byron Bay and Ballina to Tweed Heads, Kingscliff, and out to Armidale and Tamworth. Ask for references near you, there is probably one on your street.
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Highly professional. Always happy to answer questions. Installation with Tom, Steve and Scott went very smoothly.Michael, Google review
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We were very happy with the whole process. Tom helped us make informed decisions and his team were very efficient.Libby, Google review
Our process
From first call to first sunny bill
1 Get in touch
Tell us about your place and your bills, and we organise a quick consultation.
2 System design
We design for your roof, load and budget, and give you a fixed quote.
3 Expert install
Our team installs everything to the highest standard, usually in one or two days.
4 App setup
We set up monitoring and show you how to get the most from your system.
5 Aftercare
Local support you can count on, long after the install.
What it costs
A straight answer on price
Every roof is different, so the honest answer is a fixed quote after we have seen yours. As a guide, though, here is where our residential systems start.
The final figure depends on your roof type and pitch, switchboard condition, panel brand and any extras like battery readiness. Your quote is fixed before we start, and there are no surprises on the day. Call 0420 141 078 and we will give you a realistic range over the phone.
From $6,990 installed, typical 6.6kW system, before rebates
Indicative starting price only, for a straightforward single storey tin roof install. Your fixed quote reflects your actual roof, hardware choice and switchboard. Federal small-scale certificate incentives typically reduce the out of pocket cost further, and we handle that paperwork for you.
Good questions
Solar questions we get every week
How big a system do I actually need?
Which panel brand should I choose?
We install AIKO, Phono Solar and Trina Solar, and each suits a different priority: peak efficiency, longest Australian product warranty, or format choice from a long established maker. Our brand comparison page lays out the verified datasheet numbers side by side.
Will panels cope with salt air near the beach?
The current ranges we install are salt mist tested by their manufacturers, and Phono Solar’s Australian range is additionally cyclone tested with salt mist certification stated at the highest severity level. Just as important is the mounting and isolation work, which our team does to suit coastal conditions.
How long does the install take?
Most residential installs are finished in one to two days. Grid connection paperwork and meter changes with your retailer can add a little time after that, and we manage that process for you.
Who actually does the install?
Every Freedom Energy system is installed by licensed, CEC accredited installers under our management and licence 41424BC. One local company designs the system, runs the job and stands behind it afterwards with a five year installation warranty.
Free quote, no pressure
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Tell us what you are after and we will come back to you within one business day with real numbers for your property. Prefer to talk? Call 0420 141 078.