BOWEN · WHITSUNDAY REGION
Solar for Bowen homes
Rooftop solar for Bowen homes and growers, sized from your power bill, with the Ergon paperwork done for you.
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Send a recent power bill and get a written quote within 24 hours.
- 5.0Google rating from 12 reviews
- $20MPublic liability cover
- SAAAccredited installer S6250996
- RIIWHS204EWorking at heights certified
In short
Next Phase Solar installs rooftop solar and batteries in Bowen, Queens Beach and the growing district around it, from our base in Mackay. We size each system from your power bill, check your single or three phase supply, and lodge the Ergon paperwork for you.
SOLAR IN BOWEN
Solar for Bowen homes and growers
We install rooftop solar and batteries in Bowen, Queens Beach and the farm roads around them, from our base in Mackay.
If your shed, cool room or pump runs during the day, that is the load panels cover best. For a business we quote from 12 months of interval data, within 24 hours of getting it.
Bowen is outside our online booking area, which covers suburbs within about an hour of Mackay. For cleaning or bird proofing here, ring us or send the form and we quote it.
Grid notes
Bowen is on the Ergon network. Under Ergon's standard rules, a single phase home can connect an inverter of just under 10 kVA, and a three phase home just under 30 kVA. That limit counts solar and battery together. We read your phase from your bill and lodge the Ergon application for you.
Built for Bowen
What makes solar here different
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Daytime loads on the farm
Sheds, cool rooms and pumps that run during the day are the load solar covers best. We size from your interval data, not from the size of the roof.
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Salt air on the coast
Salt in the air speeds up rust on metal on the roof, more so right on the beachfront. The bird mesh we fit is 304 stainless steel with a UV stable PVC coating, and we warrant the mesh for 5 years.
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Cyclone wind region C
The mounting is rated to AS/NZS 1170.2 wind region C, the standard for this coast.
Coverage
Where we install around Bowen
Neighbourhoods we cover
- Bowen 4805
- Queens Beach 4805
- Merinda 4805
- Bogie 4805
- Gumlu 4805
- Guthalungra 4805
- Binbee 4805
- Brisk Bay 4805
- Delta 4805
How we work
From your power bill to switch-on
Tell us what you need
Panels, a battery, an EV charger, or a mix. Send the form or ring us.
Send a recent power bill
A photo is fine. It shows what you use each day and whether you are on single or three phase power, which decides the inverter.
Designed from your bill
We size the system from your bill and send a written quote within 24 hours of getting it. You read it before anyone visits.
Roof and site check
If you want to go ahead, our technician checks the roof and takes measurements. Then we finalise the quote.
Ergon and STC paperwork
We lodge the Ergon connection application for you, and do the STC paperwork at no charge.
Switch-on and handover
We install, test and switch on the system, then hand everything over. 3 years on our workmanship from the day we finish.
Service areas
Based in Mackay, working across the Whitsundays and the Bowen Basin.
What our customers say
Reviews from real Mackay businesses and homes.
The team came to do a Solar panel health check. They were punctual, courteous and explained what was going to happen. The report arrived day after appointment as promised with photos showing possible causes of less efficient panels. I would confidently recommend Next Phase Solar for their panel check and clean.
Had Brad out to give the panels a clean. Friendly bloke, in and out quick and they look brand new again. Cheers guys, will be booking again.
Good service!!!!!!!!!!!!
We wanted a decent sized battery and they were the only ones who didn't try to talk us into something smaller. 32kWh GoodWe, installed in a day, boys were on time and left the place tidy. Brad answered every question I had, and a few after as well. Couldn't ask for better!
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
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.
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.
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!
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! 😁
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🙏🏻
What we do in Bowen
Residential solar
Rooftop solar sized from your power bill, with the Ergon and STC paperwork done for you.
Read moreHome batteries
Keep the fridge and lights on in a blackout. Sized from your own meter data.
Read moreCommercial solar
For sheds, cool rooms and pumps. Quoted from 12 months of interval data within 24 hours.
Read moreFAQs about solar in Bowen
Quick answers about solar in Bowen.
Yes. Next Phase Solar is Mackay-owned and based at 29 Peel Street, Mackay. The phone is answered here, not by a call centre.
Yes. The mounting is rated to AS/NZS 1170.2 wind region C, the standard for this coast.
Under Ergon's standard rules, a single phase home can connect an inverter of just under 10 kVA, and a three phase home just under 30 kVA. A battery inverter counts towards the same limit. Above that, Ergon needs a negotiated connection, which takes longer. We read your phase from your bill before we size anything.
Yes. We lodge the Ergon connection application, the export limit and the meter request, and we do the STC paperwork at no charge.
Bowen town, Queens Beach, Merinda, Bogie, Gumlu, Guthalungra, Binbee, Brisk Bay and Delta.
Not online. Online booking covers suburbs within about an hour of Mackay, and Bowen is further out. Ring us or send the form and we quote it.
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