MACKAY
Solar for Mackay homes
Rooftop solar sized from your power bill, mounted for cyclone winds, with the Ergon paperwork done for you. From a team based in Mackay.
Photo: Allan Henderson via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
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 is Mackay-owned and based at 29 Peel Street. We install rooftop solar and batteries across Mackay and its suburbs, size each system from your power bill, mount it to the wind region C standard, and lodge the Ergon paperwork for you.
SOLAR IN MACKAY
Solar from a team that lives here
Next Phase Solar is Mackay-owned. Our base is 29 Peel Street, and the phone is answered here, not by a call centre.
We size each system from your power bill: what you use each day, and whether you are on single or three phase power. Then you get a written quote within 24 hours, before anyone visits.
Mackay is on the cyclone coast, so the mounting is rated to AS/NZS 1170.2 wind region C. If you want power during a blackout, that needs a battery with a backup circuit for the fridge and the lights.
Once your system is up, we can keep it producing. Panel cleaning and bird proofing are booked online across Mackay and the Northern Beaches, at a price you see before you book.
Grid notes
Mackay 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 Mackay
What makes solar here different
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Storms and blackouts
A grid-connected system switches off when the grid goes down. A battery with a backup circuit keeps the fridge and lights on, sized from your own meter data.
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Cyclone wind region C
Every array is mounted to AS/NZS 1170.2 wind region C, the standard for the Mackay coast.
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Birds and dirt on the panels
Nests under the panels and droppings on the glass are what we find most. Bird proofing and cleaning are booked online, at a fixed price.
Coverage
Where we install around Mackay
Neighbourhoods we cover
- North Mackay 4740
- South Mackay 4740
- East Mackay 4740
- West Mackay 4740
- Mount Pleasant 4740
- Andergrove 4740
- Beaconsfield 4740
- Glenella 4740
- Ooralea 4740
- Paget 4740
- Slade Point 4740
- Blacks Beach 4740
- Rural View 4740
- Eimeo 4740
- Bakers Creek 4740
- Walkerston 4751
- Marian 4753
- Mirani 4754
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 Mackay
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 morePanel cleaning
Water only, nobody stands on the glass, and a fixed price you see before you book.
Read moreBird proofing
Stainless steel mesh clipped around your panels to keep birds out. No drilling.
Read moreFAQs about solar in Mackay
Quick answers about solar in Mackay.
Yes. Next Phase Solar is Mackay-owned and based at 29 Peel Street, Mackay. The phone is answered here, not by a call centre.
6.6 kW is the most common home system in Mackay, but the right size comes from your bill. We divide what you use each day by the sun Mackay gets, about 5.5 hours a day, and add a margin for cloudy weeks.
Yes. The mounting is rated to AS/NZS 1170.2 wind region C, the standard for this coast.
Yes. We lodge the Ergon connection application, the export limit and the meter request, and we do the STC paperwork at no charge.
All of Mackay and its suburbs, from North, South, East and West Mackay to Andergrove, Beaconsfield, Mount Pleasant, Glenella, Ooralea and Paget, the Northern Beaches (Bucasia, Eimeo, Blacks Beach and Shoal Point) and out to Walkerston and Marian.
Yes. Pick your suburb when you book and the price includes the travel, so you see the total before you confirm.
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Guides for Mackay homes
What Size Solar System and Battery Do I Need? A Plain-English Sizing Guide
How to size a solar system and battery for an Australian home in 2026 from your real usage, with rules of thumb for high air-conditioning and tropical climates.
Why Solar Panels in Mackay Need Cleaning More Often Than Brisbane (And What It Costs You When You Skip It)
Mackay's salt spray, Bowen Basin dust and tropical conditions cause faster solar panel soiling than Brisbane. Real numbers on output loss and cleaning costs.
Lichen on Solar Panels in Mackay: Why the Rain Does Not Wash It Off
What the pale spots on your panels are, why Mackay grows them, why the wet season does not rinse them off, and how to get them off without damaging the glass.
