Mackay-based
Family-owned solar specialists
Six months on the ground, decades of combined trade experience installing across the Mackay region.
48-hour fixed-quote turnaround for Mackay businesses.
What we stand for
Four things we will not compromise on.
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No subcontractors
Every installer, electrician and commissioner on your roof is directly employed by Next Phase Solar. No offshore call centres, no day-rate subbies.
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Numbers, not pitches
Quotes use AEMO interval data and a three-scenario PDF with NPV, payback and sensitivity. We will not push a system you cannot justify on a spreadsheet.
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Local accountability
Mackay-based. If something fails, we drive out. Same supervisor on every shift, named on the safety plan you receive at signing.
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Performance guarantee
If the installed system under-delivers by more than 10 percent against modelled output, we remediate at our cost. Written into the contract before you sign.
Our story
Next Phase Solar is new on paper. The crew behind it is not. The bulk of the technical experience walks in with Brad, our head technician.
2001
Brad starts his electrical apprenticeship
Brad begins a four-year electrical trade apprenticeship in regional QLD. The base of every solar install he does today comes from that grounding in switchboards, three-phase and commercial wiring.
2010
Brad moves into solar
After nearly a decade of straight electrical contracting, Brad pivots to solar PV. From here on every year is residential and commercial installs across QLD, from single-phase rooftop systems to multi-string commercial arrays.
2025
Next Phase Solar is founded in Mackay
Maxine and Brad team up to start Next Phase Solar as a Mackay-owned operator. The pitch is simple: 15+ years of installer experience, no subcontractors, no out-of-town crews, and every quote backed by actual numbers.
2026
Three service lines live
Commercial solar, residential solar with batteries, and commercial electrical, all delivered by the same Mackay crew that does the quoting.
The crew behind your install
Same crew that quotes is the crew that installs.
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Director
Maxine
Founded Next Phase Solar in October 2025 to consolidate solar, batteries and commercial electrical under one Mackay-owned brand. Main contact for commercial scoping conversations.
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Head Technician
Brad
Started his electrical apprenticeship in 2001 and moved into solar in 2010. CEC accredited. Lead installer on every job, runs site assessments, electrical design and commissioning. No install leaves the depot without Brad signing it off.
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Trade Assistant
Roberto
On-site installation support across the Mackay, Whitsundays and Bowen Basin service area. White Card and Working at Heights certified.
Brands and systems we work with
How we work
From discovery call to handover, a six-stage path
Discovery call
Week 0. 30 minutes. We cover load profile, roof type, grid-connect feasibility.
Data analysis
Week 1 to 2. You hand over 12 months of interval data. We model three scenarios with payback and IRR.
Site assessment and quote
Week 2. 48-hour PDF delivery. Hardware, NPV, sensitivity analysis, finance options.
Sign and engineer
Week 3 to 6. Final design, Ergon lodgement, procurement. Deposit 20%, progress payments against milestones.
Install and commission
Week 7 to 9. On site 5 to 14 days depending on size. Zero shutdown of core operations.
Handover and monitor
Week 10. Monitoring live, O&M schedule set. First quarterly performance report lands at week 14.
Service areas
Mackay-local service hub, with project crews across the Whitsundays and Bowen Basin.
What our customers say
Reviews from real Mackay businesses and homes.
Matt Harris
After getting a few quotes, We decided to go with Next Phase Solar and we're really glad we did. They were upfront, easy to deal with, and there were no surprises along the way. Install day went smoothly and everything works perfectly!
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Donna Snell
Very pleased with the whole experience, right from quote to saving money with no more electricity bill. The quote was very competitive and the job was done in timely manner. Would recommend Brad and the team to anyone thinking of solar.
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Wellington
Really good value. I wanted to add a battery to my setup and shopped around a fair bit, and Brad came back with the best price out of everyone I asked. No pushy sales, just a straight good deal and the job done properly. Happy customer, would recommend them to anyone in Mackay looking at solar or batteries.
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Meghan Rance
I would highly recommend Next Phase Solar. From first contact, to install and then aftercare they've been friendly, helpful and professional. The system is performing well and I'm happy with the outcome!
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Drew Nuckolls
Really happy with my new solar panels at home. The whole thing was smooth and stress free, and they took the time to explain everything and answer all my questions, which I really appreciated. Great service and lovely to deal with. Thank you.
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Jon Paul
Fast and easy from start to finish. I just needed a battery added and they sorted it out really quickly, much faster than I expected after hearing how long other companies take. Brad was great, clear and helpful the whole way through. Highly recommend them if you are in Mackay.
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Bailey Hill
Could not be happier with my solar installation. I got quotes from several companies, since there are loads of them around and the market is competitive, and NPSolar honestly gave me the best price by far. I had also read plenty of reviews of other companies and they all seemed to take months to actually get the job done. NPSolar installed my 14 panels and batteries in a single week, at the best price, which felt almost too good to be true. Huge thanks to Brad, who was friendly, talked me through all my questions and made the whole process easy. If you are in Mackay and looking at solar, definitely get a quote from them.
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FAQs
Common questions and answers
Maxine is the founder and director. She started the business in Mackay in October 2025 to give the region a locally owned commercial and residential solar operator.
The technical experience walks in with Brad, our lead electrician and solar specialist. He started his electrical apprenticeship in 2001, moved into solar in 2010 and is CEC accredited. No install leaves the depot without Brad signing it off.
A directly employed Next Phase Solar crew, never subcontractors. Brad leads every install with trade assistants Paul and Roberto on on-site support, and all field crew are Working at Heights certified.
1.2 MW installed since 2022 across 37 commissioned sites, with commercial systems from 30 to 500 kW. References are available on request.
Yes. Audit packs are available on request: SWMS, JSA, insurance certificates and our QLD Electrical Contractor Class A licence. Public liability cover is $20M across every site.