Phased Electrical and Solar provides turn-key solar panel installation, battery storage and electrical services across Armidale and the New England Tablelands. We're a family-owned business with over 20 years of combined industry experience, and our own Level 2 electricians handle every job in-house, from residential solar to commercial electrical work.
Turn-Key Solar Installers in Armidale
We specialise in grid-connected and off-grid solar for homeowners, businesses, farms and industrial properties. "Turn-key" means we look after the whole job - the consultation, design, installation and ongoing maintenance - so you've got one team to call rather than juggling contractors.
We only use quality panels, inverters and batteries, and every installation is backed by a 5-year workmanship warranty, with most products carrying a 25-year product warranty. From Gara Gorge to Boorolong Road and beyond, we're glad to help.
Solar and Battery Systems Built for Armidale Winters
Armidale sits around 1,000 metres above sea level, which means plenty of bright, clear days and cold, frosty winters. That combination suits solar well. Panels work more efficiently in cooler temperatures, and with the right battery you can put the day's sunshine towards running reverse-cycle heating on a cold winter evening.
We design your system around how you use power all year, including winter heating, so it isn't just sized for summer. Most homes suit one of our 6.6kW or 10kW solar and battery packages, and as an Enphase Gold Installer and Tesla Certified Powerwall Installer we can help you choose the right battery.
Off-Grid and Rural Solar Across the New England Tablelands
As well as homes in Armidale itself, we install solar for businesses, farms and rural properties out toward Uralla, Guyra, Walcha, Bundarra, Ebor and the surrounding tablelands.
For properties a long way from the grid, our off-grid solar systems are designed with enough battery storage and backup to handle shorter winter days and cloudy stretches. Where roof space is limited or the orientation isn't right, we can install ground-mounted arrays instead.
Commercial and Level 2 Electrical Work in Armidale
Our licensed electricians also handle commercial electrical work for businesses, farms and community facilities across Armidale and the New England. That covers new installations, fit-outs, upgrades, maintenance and repairs, including switchboard upgrades, lighting and power, three-phase power and electrical work for sheds and rural buildings.
As Level 2 electricians, we can also carry out service connections, overhead and underground mains and metering work, so you don't need a separate contractor for the connection to the network. It's especially handy on tablelands properties where the nearest pole is a fair way from the new build.
We work around your operating hours to keep disruption down, and offer emergency callouts when you need them. Learn more about our commercial electrician services.
Solar and Electrical Services in Armidale
How Our Armidale Solar Installations Work
Consultation - a chat about your goals and a look at your power bills, including winter usage
System design - a system sized for all four seasons, with a clear written quote
Installation - carried out by our own Level 2 electricians
Ongoing maintenance - monitoring, servicing and upgrades, so your system keeps performing
Benefits of Installing Solar in Armidale
Lower electricity bills
Generate your own clean energy instead of buying it all from the grid, including power for winter heating.
Environmental impact
Reduce your carbon footprint with renewable energy.
Energy independence
Add a battery, or go fully off-grid, and rely more on the power you generate yourself.
Long-term savings
A well-designed system pays itself off over time through lower bills, and can add value to your property.
Government incentives
Federal and NSW incentives can take a real chunk off the upfront cost of solar and batteries.
Armidale Solar and Battery FAQs
Do solar panels still work on cloudy days?
Yes, though output drops when the cloud is thick. Panels still generate from diffuse light, and Armidale's clear winter days make up for a lot of the grey ones. A battery helps smooth out the difference, and for off-grid systems we size the battery and backup to cover cloudy stretches.
Does solar work in the cold?
It does, and often better than you'd expect. Solar panels are more efficient in cool temperatures than in extreme heat. The main thing in winter is the shorter days, which is why we design Armidale systems around your year-round usage, not just summer.
What is a ground-mounted solar system?
It's a solar array installed on a frame on the ground rather than on your roof. It suits rural properties with plenty of space, roofs that face the wrong way or are shaded, and larger systems that won't fit on a roof. Ground-mounted panels are also easier to clean and maintain.
What is a Level 2 electrician?
In NSW, work on the connection between your property and the electricity network, such as new service connections, overhead and underground mains and metering, must be done by a Level 2 Accredited Service Provider. Because we're Level 2 accredited as well as licensed electricians, we can handle the connection and the work on your property in one job.
Can I add a battery to my existing solar system?
Usually, yes. We'll check your current panels and inverter to see what's compatible, then recommend a battery that suits your system and how you use power, including in winter.
