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Experience the freedom of generating your own energy.
Solar is a smart investment for your home or business, but navigating the options can be overwhelming. With complex regulations, a wide range of products, and conflicting advice, it’s hard to know where to start.
At ElectraServe, we make it simple. We believe the right solar system starts with the right design. That’s why we don’t push kitset packages or lock you into a single brand. Instead, we offer free in-house design to create a custom solution tailored to your property, using the most suitable equipment for your needs.
With over 15 years of experience, we’re Mid Canterbury’s longest-serving solar installer. Our local team of certified designers and installers brings deep knowledge of both solar and the wider electrical industry — so we can ensure your generation integrates seamlessly with your entire electrical system.
We stay at the forefront of solar technology through ongoing research and training. As proud SEANZ members, we’re also approved to work with major banks to offer energy systems through low-interest loans.
Residential Solar
Single phase, three phase, string inverters or micro inverters we can help you make the right decisions for solar that is optimized to your home. Panels can be mounted flush to your roof, extended up on brackets or on the ground.
If your circumstances mean your energy usage is high outside of daylight hours we can design options to better utilize the energy you produce. This may include load management, hot water diversion or battery storage.
Batteries can also be a great consideration to power your home during grid outages.
Commercial Solar
Installing solar on your business will reduce operating costs with savings often covering the initial investment in as little as 5-10 years. Generally business have higher energy usage during daylight hours so the energy you generate is immediately used and less is purchased from the grid.
We can design a system to suit almost any roof and building.
Ask us about energy monitoring and load management to further reduce your energy costs, with or without solar.
Farm Solar
Installing solar on your farm is a smart way to reduce energy costs, especially for high-demand areas like dairy sheds and irrigation systems. Because farms use a substantial amount of energy during daylight hours, solar energy helps offset reliance on the grid and can deliver substantial long-term savings.
We assess your farm’s plant and equipment to design a solar system that generates energy when—and where—you need it most. Panels can be installed on shed roofs, on unproductive land or even floated on ponds, keeping them out of the way of daily farming operations.
Off-Grid Systems
Independent off-grid generation systems are becoming increasingly popular due to expensive network and grid connection costs. While the initial investment may be large, it can often be a similar or less cost than installing long mains cables in rural environments. Once installed your energy costs are limited to some simple maintenance.
Our smart off grid systems can manage generation from solar or hydro while charging the batteries, controlling loads and automatically starting a backup generator, if required.
Independent Inspections
Is your solar system performing optimally or do you have concerns about work carried out by another contactor? We can make assessments of existing solar installations to review performance and compliance.
Cleaning and Servicing
Solar systems are reasonably low maintenance but having your system serviced can help to optimize its performance and identify issues before they become a problem.
We offer a comprehensive servicing plan that includes cleaning your panels, thermal imaging, structural and electrical checks along with a performance assessment.
Hydro and Wind Generation
Additionally to solar our team is experienced in hydro and wind generation. While not as common in Mid Canterbury, there are some great areas where these natural resources can be utilized for electricity generation.
Our Trusted Brands
Interested in a brand that is not listed here? We are happy to discuss working with other brands to suit your requirements.
Powering up sustainability
EA Networks has embraced renewable energy, installing a 75kW solar array on the rooftops of its offices in the Ashburton Business Estate. The array spans two buildings and includes more than 140 panels. It was designed and installed by local electricians ElectraServe who completed the project in March.
By harnessing solar energy, the company aims to reduce its carbon footprint and lower its direct energy costs over the long term by generating its own energy, effectively making hay while the sun shines. “We are really pleased to be able to generate some of our own energy needs locally and reduce both our energy costs and network capacity during summer” said Onno Mulder, EA Networks Chief Executive.
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What our clients say about us…
What a pleasure it was to have your Installers. They did a great job and worked so professionally and cooperatively as a team. We all enjoyed positive conversation and managed to work around each other. The advice offered by Andrew about the placement of the heat pump was much appreciated and the big kitchen, dining and living room warmed up very quickly after they left at 5pm. Everything was left very clean and tidy. Thank you also for you continued excellent service you have provided me with since 1997.
Kate Syme – Heat Pump Install
For the Murney Main Building and the Fine Lion Restaurant we required a system that was easy to use for multiple employees that controlled several facets of the building. Importantly the end result needed to have a clean look that suited the décor. To achieve this, Blair & James from ElectraServe recommend Control4 & its partner products as it is easy for the end users to control all of the lighting, heating, A/V, blinds and louvers from one device hidden from customers. Using Control4 partner brand speakers with copper clad and painted finished to blend into surroundings as well as hiding all the switches gave us the clean look we requested.
Willie Murney – Murney Trust
RM Designs brief for The Fine Lion was to create a bar and restaurant with high end finishes and meticulous detailing. ElectraServe came to us with the idea of automating the various functions within The Fine Lion during the design phase of the work which we eagerly jumped on board with. The automation of lighting, AV, window treatments and exterior louvres meant that we did not have to have numerous wall mounted switches or remote controls. Not only did this allow us to keep the walls clear of visual clutter, it also streamlined the operation of the venue for the staff working there. Furthermore, ElectraServe went above and beyond in terms of finishing visible elements such a speaker grilles. Speakers were either custom wet sprayed or bespoke manufactured in copper in order to blend in with the architecture.
Laura Hedwig – Creative Lead | RM Designs
We had an incident recently when we had to call on ElectraServe late in the day for an urgent check and Callum came to the rescue without complaint. It was so appreciated.
Jo Broadfoot | On behalf of Community Properties Ashburton
We have been super impressed with ElectraServe staff that worked on our house. Andrew, James, Hamish and everyone that has been involved have been amazing and a pleasure to deal with – you have a great team! It was great to get everything installed over the last week or so and especially appreciate them finding time prior to Christmas to remove switches etc so the house could be repainted at the start of January. Andrew & James just made the whole process so easy to work through.
Ally & Mike
I had two young men come to my house to install a heat pump and they were totally amazing! They introduced themselves when they arrived, took their boots off to come inside and were just generally fantastic. When they had finished I was shown how the heat pump worked and how to clean it. They answered my questions and then made sure I was happy before leaving. Thank you!!
Fiona Maginness – Heat Pump Install
Excellent service. Made sure the task was finished & left a direct contact if it failed if it failed to meet our requirements. could not have asked for more.
Brian Wilson
I would highly recommend them. Best service and excellent people. Great to get along with.
Faye & Raymond Blackburn
The team at ElectraServe give great advice & service. They are a pleasure to do business with. We had issues with an awning not working, and many other issues over the years and they have fixed everything for us with efficiency and reasonably priced.
Di Murphy
ElectraServe, especially Kieran, have been wonderful support to our irrigation company since inception. They have been very professional and have charged appropriately.
John Morrison
They really are awesome, very polite on time & get the job done
Darcelle De Har
Great service quick and efficient will use again
Jane Tipene
Great and helpful customer service, and fast, thanks
Kirsty Harris
Great fast and efficient service thank you
Natasha Fowler
A job well done by very competent people. A pleasure to have working and helping me
Barbara Banwell
Great service and friendly team. Awesome quality of work too. Very happy thanks
Simon Wills
Excellent service, very responsive
Roger Rennie
Great service and communication as always, top service technicians
Paul Rowland
Awesome service from the lady who answered my query to the serviceman, thanks
Rosalie Fine
I found your service very efficient, and I was happy with your staff
Dianne Smith
Excellent same day service, have a few more jobs coming up shortly
Cliff Downes
Top service, friendly, professional, very happy
Gavin Hickey
Very quick service and efficient friendly staff when onsite. Office staff were great too when they found i was a serious cancer patent they moved me up the list so it happened the same day really appreciated that working with a company that’s got a social conscience 5 stars.
Robin Johnstone
Accommodating and timely service. Helped me greatly by organising the job as I’m out of town. Will definitely use these guys again.
Dion Young
The service was prompt and efficient. Everything is working well.
John & Jeanette Dowling
On time, great job and friendly will definitely use ElectraServe again
Shane Webster
Great people to have in your home very friendly and they did a great job
Pauline Mills
Expert service at a reasonable price (even with an apprentice and mentor tho the apprentice knew his stuff too!)
Jan Church
Great job done with little time to do as we were moving house. Very good service and friendly staff in office and on the ground
Don Harborne
Highly recommend ElectraServe, Blair, Allanah and the team work well and get the jobs done!
Belinda Pearce
Great service, friendly professional staff who did a great job
Debra Craig
Outstanding customer service, reasonably priced, quick and understanding. Thank you for fixing/servicing my nail guns
Bruce Morton
This is a company you can rely on. The staff is very friendly and they are outstanding. They are honest and people you can trust. The field technician is friendly and easy to communicate. They have a positive can do attitude on any work given to them and guaranteed will solve your problem
Daniel Van Der Berg
Top service reasonable charges friendly staff recommend
Wayne Ferguson
Fantastic couldn’t fault. Technician was very professional and explained everything. Very Polite
Greg Davidson
Great service. And was an extremely good job
Karl Perriton
Friendly polite staff highly recommend this company
Darren Robinson
Prompt, efficient, friendly service
Joanne Ford
I can’t thank ElectraServe enough for professionalism and quality and their amazing service particularly Hamish who has always gone out of his way to get things sorted for me.
Russell Anstiss
We had a great experience from the design to completion. Fantastic team to work with and to have onsite.
Craige Mackenzie
A great team and very professional. Excellent value for money and very responsive when it comes to electrical faults. Cannot fault their workmanship it is to a very high standard.
Craig Liquorish
Always great service at ElectraServe, helpful friendly team that will get you up and running again on your farm. From small jobs in house to the bigger jobs out on farm, ElectraServe will see you right.
Ricky Watson
I have always chosen ElectraServe, as they are super friendly and efficient. I especially like it when they have fixed something. They will always clean up after themselves
Melanie King
Didn’t have to wait too long for a technician to do the job. Craig was brilliant – he set up the new dish receiver in no time, tided up all the old unnecessary cables and put up with my insane ramblings. ElectraServe will always be my first choice for any electrical jobs.
Deborah
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From repairs to your iron to new home and dairy shed wiring, you can rely on ElectraServe and their workmanship – guaranteed!