Why Spring is the Best Time to Go Solar (and Catch Those Summer Savings)

As we move into longer days and brighter skies, spring is more than just a season of fresh starts, it’s the smartest time to go solar. Installing now means you’re locking in lower power bills for decades, right before the most productive months of the year. Instead of dreading summer’s soaring electricity costs, you’ll be watching them shrink.

Lock in 25 years of savings today

Every month you wait is a month of money lost to power companies. With solar, you’re essentially pre-paying for 25 years of cheaper energy at today’s rates. That means peace of mind knowing your household budget is protected from rising power prices, year after year.

Think of it like fixing your mortgage before rates rise, you’re buying decades of predictable, low-cost power up front. You won’t freeze your whole bill, but you are locking in the cost of a large share of your electricity for around 25 years. And the earlier you start, the more years of savings you stack up - often bigger if power prices keep rising.

Maximise summer’s sunshine

By installing in spring, your system is ready to deliver free power during the five sunniest months of the year (November - March). That’s when household power use typically spikes: air conditioning, pool pumps, extra laundry and Christmas lights all add up. Rather than watching your bill climb, you’ll be generating maximum solar power right when you need it most.

Avoid the summer backlog

Summer is when demand for solar installations peaks, leading to long wait times and delayed projects. A spring installation avoids the bottleneck and ensures your system is up and running when the sun is strongest. Waiting until late summer could mean missing out on thousands of kilowatt hours of free generation.

The numbers speak for themselves

• Install in October: enjoy 5+ months of peak generation and lock in 25 years of summer savings.
  
  
• Install in February: you’ve already missed most of the season’s sunshine, and your savings graph starts months later.
  
  

Solar isn’t just about cutting next month’s bill - it’s about stacking years of savings on top of each other. The earlier you start, the bigger the total return.

Why choose Harrisons for solar power?

• Harrisons Best Price Guarantee means you’re buying a world-leading brand at a great price.
• Harrisons is number one in residential solar sales.
• Our solar specialists know their stuff. They’ll clearly explain how much you could save, how quickly your system would pay for itself, and how to position yourself to never worry about electricity bills again.
• Harrisons has the biggest exclusive electricity buy-back rate with Mercury Energy (18c).
• Free appliance worth up to $1,649rrp when you add a battery to your new solar system.
• Banks are offering up to $80,000 with 0% interest for sustainable home improvements.
• Our customers are happy to share their service experience with you.

·   Our free at-home consultation and quote mean you get a proposal on the spot.

• Major NZ Banks are offering up to $80,000 with 0% interest for sustainable home improvements. T&Cs apply.

What happens during a solar consultation?

Your Harrisons trusted expert visits your home to assess your roof, analyse your current power usage, and calculate your potential savings. They'll help you understand the installation timeline and how spring positions you for maximum summer savings. You're not committing to anything during this consultation - you're simply gathering the information.

Your summer savings start with a spring decision

Every day you wait to explore solar is a day you're essentially choosing to pay more for power than you need to.

Make the most of peak solar generating months and schedule your free consultation today. With our on-the-spot pricing, you’re even closer to lower power bills.

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