Residential Solar Power in Byron Bay & The Northern Rivers

Far North Coast’s Trusted Solar & Battery Experts

Salisbury Solar & Electrical (SSE) is the premier provider of high-efficiency solar panel systems and smart battery storage for homes across Tweed Heads, the Tweed Coast, and the Northern Rivers. We believe in doing things right the first time. That means no shortcuts, no pushy sales tactics, and every single system installed with the exact same care and precision as if it were our own home.

We offer a carefully curated selection of top-tier, tier-1 solar components engineered to withstand our harsh coastal environment and severe sub-tropical storms. By working directly with our fully qualified, in-house team of local electrical professionals, you can slash your household electricity bills by up to 60% to 80%, take control of your energy, and shield your family from skyrocketing grid prices.

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Why Choose Solar for Your Northern Rivers Home?

  • Drastically Lower or Eliminate Electricity Bills: Turn our abundant sub-tropical sunshine into free power, leaving you with minimal or even negative utility bills.

  • Capitalise on Premium Feed-in Tariffs & Incentives: Claim generous federal STC incentives (government solar rebates) to lower your upfront installation cost, and sell excess energy back to the grid.

  • Substantial Property Value Increase: Homes equipped with premium, warrantied solar and battery storage are highly sought-after assets in the Northern Rivers real estate market.

  • True Energy Independence: Combine high-efficiency solar panels with next-generation smart battery storage to keep your lights, fridges, and appliances running completely unaffected through local grid blackouts and storm seasons.

  • 100% Clean, Renewable Energy: Power your home, air conditioning, pool pumps, and future electric vehicle completely emission-free.

The Salisbury Solar & Electrical Difference

Not all solar installations are created equal. The Northern Rivers region has unfortunately seen its fair share of “solar cowboys”—interstate sales companies using inferior materials that fail after a couple of coastal summers.

Here is why local families trust SSE:

  • SAA Certified Designers & Installers: Every single system is designed and installed by our own licensed, local electricians. We never sub-contract your roof to out-of-towners.

  • 10-Year Workmanship Warranty: We stand completely behind our craftsmanship. In addition to long-term manufacturer warranties on panels and inverters, you receive our ironclad 10-year installation warranty.

  • Coastal-Grade Components: We live right next to the ocean. We explicitly select anodised aluminium mounting racks, premium isolators, and tier-1 panels that resist heavy salt spray, high humidity, and intense UV exposure.

  • End-to-End Care: From managing your initial network connection approvals to filing your STC government rebates and providing ongoing system health checks, we take care of the entire process from start to finish.

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Our Simple 4-Step Journey to Long-Term Savings

1. On-Site Energy Assessment

We meet at your home to analyse your historical energy consumption, assess your switchboard, map out roof shading, and clarify your financial goals.

2. Tailored System Design & Approvals

We create a custom 3D roof layout maximizing your solar yield. Once you approve, we handle all the paperwork, including grid connection applications with Essential Energy.

3. Professional In-House Installation

Our licensed, SAA-accredited electrical team installs your system with precision, ensuring completely watertight roof penetrations, pristine conduit runs, and neat switchboard wiring.

4. Aftercare & Monitoring

We connect your system to your home Wi-Fi and set up real-time energy monitoring on your smartphone. We guide you through the app so you know exactly when to run appliances for maximum savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 01What areas do you service across the Northern Rivers?
    We proudly service the entire Far North Coast region. Our core service footprints span from Tweed Heads, Banora Point, Bilambil Heights, and Terranora, right down the Tweed Coast through Kingscliff, Casuarina, Pottsville, and Cabarita Beach. We also travel inland and south to Murwillumbah, Mullumbimby, Byron Bay, Bangalow, Lismore, and surrounding rural hinterland communities.
  • 02Are government solar rebates still available for Northern Rivers homes?
    Yes. The federal government’s Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (STC program) remains fully active. This incentive functions as an immediate upfront point-of-sale discount on your system cost, saving you thousands of dollars depending on the total size of the solar array installed. Our team handles all the complicated STC paperwork automatically so your quoted price reflects this discount directly.
  • 03Does salt spray affect solar panels on the Tweed Coast?
    Absolutely, which is why product choice is critical for coastal properties. Salt mist can quickly corrode cheap, low-grade solar panels and structural mounting frames. We exclusively install premium panels and mounting equipment explicitly certified for IEC 61701 Salt Mist Corrosion Resistance. This ensures your system functions perfectly for decades, even if you live right off the beachfront in Kingscliff or Casuarina.
  • 04Can you add solar panels or a battery storage system to an existing setup?
    Yes, we specialise in retrofitting and expanding older systems. Depending on the age, condition, and brand of your existing solar system, we can add extra panels to boost generation, replace out-of-date string inverters with modern smart hybrids, or seamlessly integrate home battery solutions like Enphase or Sigenergy to store your excess solar for evening use.
  • 05Do I need a home solar battery, or is solar-only enough?

    A solar-only system is fantastic if your household consumes the majority of its electricity during daytime hours (e.g., if you work from home, run pool pumps, or operate daytime air conditioning).

    However, if your peak electricity usage occurs in the evenings when the sun goes down (cooking, heating/cooling, entertainment), a battery storage system is incredibly valuable. A battery captures your excess daytime solar generation instead of sending it back to the grid for a low feed-in tariff, allowing you to run your home on free, self-generated power all night long.

  • 06What happens to my solar panels during a grid blackout?

    For safety reasons, standard grid-connected solar systems automatically shut down instantly during a blackout. This prevents your solar system from feeding live electricity back into the street lines while utility technicians are working to fix the grid.

    If you require your home to remain operational during a blackout, you will need a hybrid inverter paired with a battery backup system (such as Sigenergy or Enphase) featuring built-in islanding protection. This automatically isolates your property from the broken grid within milliseconds, keeping your lights, medical equipment, and essential appliances running.

  • 07How long does a typical residential solar installation take?
    Most standard residential solar installations (ranging from 6.6kW to 13kW systems) are fully completed, thoroughly tested, and safely commissioned within one to two business days. Our team coordinates closely with you to cause minimal disruption to your daily routine, leaving your property absolutely immaculate when we pack up.