Solar Panel Installation on the Sunshine Coast
Reliable Solar Power on the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast runs on sun. The region averages more than 280 clear days a year and sits in one of the highest solar-irradiance zones in Queensland, so a well-designed rooftop system here generates more per kilowatt than the same setup would in most of the country. With Energex retail prices climbing across the south-east Queensland network, a solar system is the most direct way for local homeowners and businesses to lock their power costs in for the next 25 years.
Greenlight Solar has been installing rooftop solar across Queensland for over 20 years. Our installation teams service the full Sunshine Coast, from the coastal strip through Maroochydore, Caloundra, Noosa, Mooloolaba and Coolum Beach up into the hinterland around Nambour, Buderim and Mooloolah Valley. Every system is designed around your roof, its orientation, and how your household actually uses power through the day. Coastal homes get corrosion-resistant, coastal-rated mounting as standard, because salt air near the water will chew through cheap racking within a few years.
Whether you want a starter 6.6kW system, a 13.3kW setup for a family home with ducted air conditioning, or a commercial array for a Sunshine Coast business, we can have a fully designed quote in front of you within 24 hours. We also install across neighbouring Brisbane and the Gold Coast, and cover residential solar and commercial jobs alike.
Solar Panel Systems We Install on the Sunshine Coast
We size every solar system to the home, not to a package sheet. These are the setups we install most often across the region. All packages use Tier 1 solar panels, CEC-accredited installation and coastal-rated racking.
6.6kW System
The most popular choice for two and three-bedroom homes across Caloundra, Maroochydore and Kawana Waters. Tier 1 panels paired with a 5kW inverter, sized to cover daytime fridges, pool pumps and air conditioning. A typical 6.6kW system on the Sunshine Coast generates around 26–30kWh on a clear day.
10kW System
Suited to larger homes in Buderim, Noosa Heads and Sippy Downs. Pairs well with a battery so you keep running on your own stored solar through the evening peak instead of buying it back from the grid.
13.3kW System
Built for four-plus bedroom homes with ducted air conditioning, common through the Sunshine Coast hinterland and newer estates like Pelican Waters and Aroona. Larger roof, larger daytime load, faster payback.
20kW System
Claim the Federal Solar Battery Rebate on the Sunshine Coast
The Federal Government’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program (live since 1 July 2025) gives Sunshine Coast households a substantial discount on the upfront cost of a solar battery when it’s installed alongside a new or existing solar system. Stacked with Queensland STCs (Small-scale Technology Certificates), the payback period on a battery is now shorter than it has ever been.
We handle the paperwork from end to end. Our team confirms your eligibility, registers the system, and applies the rebate at the point of sale, so there’s no waiting on a rebate to land in your account after the fact. If you already have panels on the roof, you can claim the battery rebate on a retrofit too. Learn more about the federal battery rebate.
Why Sunshine Coast Homeowners Choose Us
20+ years of installation experience
Our team has completed thousands of installs across Queensland and New South Wales, from single-storey homes to large commercial roofs.
CEC-accredited installers
Every job is carried out by Clean Energy Council accredited electricians, fully insured, working to the standard your warranty and rebate depend on.
Tier 1 panel brands only
We stock Jinko, Trina, Sunpower and Aiko panels, all backed by manufacturer performance warranties of 25 years or more.
Coastal-rated installations
Mounting and racking selected for salt-air exposure and south-east Queensland wind ratings, so your system holds up where it's installed.
Local after-sales support
Our Queensland-based team handles servicing, monitoring and warranty claims directly. You deal with the people who installed the system, not a call centre.
Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer
We're approved to supply and install Tesla Powerwall and Tesla Powerwall 3 across the Sunshine Coast.
Energex-approved
Easy finance through approved lenders, with the rebate credited up front.
$0 upfront finance
Approved-lender finance with the rebate credited up front, so you can start saving before the first repayment.
Commercial Solar for Sunshine Coast Businesses
We work with Sunshine Coast businesses across retail, hospitality, tourism, agriculture and light industrial. Common installs run from 30kW to 100kW: rooftop systems for warehouses around Kunda Park, short-stay and holiday accommodation in Noosa, and cafes and retail strips along the coast. Every commercial proposal comes with a payback analysis, finance options and full STC modelling, so the numbers are on the table before you commit. See our commercial solar page.
EV Charger Installation on the Sunshine Coast
EV numbers are climbing fast across south-east Queensland, and charging off your own rooftop solar through the day is by far the cheapest way to run one. Our team installs CEC-approved home EV chargers wired into your solar system, so your car fills up on excess daytime generation instead of grid power at night.
Heat Pump Hot Water Systems on the Sunshine Coast
Hot water is 25–30% of a typical household energy bill. A heat pump cuts that by up to 70%, and it works best paired with solar: set it to run in the middle of the day and it heats on free solar power. We supply and install two brands across the Sunshine Coast:
- iStore Heat Pump — 270L, suited to 3 to 5-person households
- Emerald Heat Pump — premium efficiency, 5-year product warranty
Both qualify for STC rebates and finance. See our heat pump installation service.
Solar Batteries and Inverters Available on the Sunshine Coast
We stock and install the full range of battery brands suited to Queensland conditions:
- Tesla Powerwall and Powerwall 3
- Sungrow batteries
- Sigenergy battery and inverter
- BYD batteries
- AlphaESS batteries
- GoodWe ESA batteries
- Neovolt batteries
- SAJ solar batteries
- Growatt solar batteries
- FOX ESS batteries
Paired with Sungrow, Solis or Enphase inverters depending on your system design and any shading on the roof. If you want your battery to earn on top of storing power, ask us about VPP-ready setups and smart-tariff options — a growing number of Sunshine Coast households are stacking a battery with a wholesale energy plan to squeeze more out of every stored kilowatt.
Sunshine Coast Suburbs We Service
Our installation teams cover every postcode from 4550 to 4575 across the Sunshine Coast, part of our wider Queensland service area. We also install across Brisbane and the neighbouring Gold Coast.
Maroochydore, Caloundra, Noosa Heads, Noosa Junction, Mooloolaba, Buderim, Sippy Downs, Coolum Beach, Peregian Beach, Sunshine Beach, Nambour, Kawana Waters, Bli Bli, Pelican Waters, Aroona, Currimundi, Mountain Creek, Twin Waters, Marcoola, Yandina, Eumundi, Cooroy, Tewantin and Mooloolah Valley.
Outside these suburbs but still on the Coast? Get in touch — we’ll almost certainly still cover you.
Our Sunshine Coast Solar Installation Process
Free site assessment
We check your bills, roof orientation and shading using satellite imagery, plus a site visit where the roof needs eyes on it.
Custom system design
Panel layout, inverter sizing and battery recommendations built around your actual usage profile, not a template.
Energex approvals and STC paperwork
We lodge the DNSP connection application and register your rebate.
CEC-accredited installation
Most residential installs are done in a single day by our accredited team.
Commissioning and ongoing support
Full testing, monitoring setup, and after-sales support from our Queensland office.
What Our Customer Says
Get a Free Solar Quote on the Sunshine Coast Today
Ready to cut your power bill? Request a free, no-obligation solar quote from our Sunshine Coast team. We’ll review your recent bills, design a system around your roof and household, and email you a written quote within 24 hours.
Call 1300 778 257 or fill in the form below.
FAQs
Are solar panels worth it on the Sunshine Coast?
Yes. With 280-plus days of sun a year and Energex grid prices rising, the Sunshine Coast is one of the best places in Australia for solar. Most systems here pay for themselves within 3 to 5 years, and the panels keep generating for 25-plus.
Who are the best solar installers on the Sunshine Coast?
Look for CEC accreditation, Tier 1 panels, coastal-rated mounting for salt-air exposure, and a local team that handles its own servicing rather than subcontracting it out. Greenlight ticks all of those and has 20-plus years of Queensland installs behind it.
Am I eligible for the federal solar battery rebate?
Sunshine Coast households qualify for the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program when installing a battery alongside a new or existing solar system. We confirm your eligibility and apply the rebate at the point of sale.
How long does a solar installation take?
Most residential installs on the Sunshine Coast are completed in a single day. Larger commercial jobs take two to three days, depending on system size and switchboard work.
Which network distributor handles solar approvals on the Sunshine Coast?
Energex is the distributor for the entire Sunshine Coast. We manage all Energex applications, connection paperwork and export-limit approvals for you.
What size solar system do I need for a Sunshine Coast home?
A 6.6kW system suits most two to three-bedroom homes. Four-bedroom homes with ducted air conditioning usually need 10kW or 13.3kW. We size it to your bills, roof space and daytime usage rather than guessing.
What's the average payback period for solar on the Sunshine Coast?
With high sunlight hours and current Queensland electricity rates, most systems pay for themselves within 3 to 5 years. Adding a battery with the federal rebate typically brings total payback to 6 to 8 years.
Do you install Tesla Powerwall on the Sunshine Coast?
Yes. We're a Tesla Powerwall Certified Installer and supply both Powerwall 2 and Powerwall 3 across the region.
Do you handle solar for coastal properties near the water?
Yes, and it matters here. Homes close to the beach need corrosion-resistant mounting and coastal-rated components. We spec every coastal install for salt-air exposure so it lasts the distance.
Do you install heat pumps and EV chargers on the Sunshine Coast?
Yes. We install iStore and Emerald heat pump hot water systems and home EV chargers wired into your solar. Both can be bundled with a new install on a single quote.
Do you offer solar panel cleaning on the Sunshine Coast?
Yes. We provide professional solar panel cleaning and bird proofing, recommended every 12 to 24 months for coastal roofs where salt and debris build up faster.
What warranty do you offer?
Panels carry a 25-plus year manufacturer performance warranty. Inverters run 10 to 12 years depending on brand, and batteries are typically 10 years. We add our own installation warranty on top.
