Solar and batteries, QLD licence 92423
Solar Panel Installation Gold Coast
Systems sized to your roof and your power bill, from 6.6kW to 13kW and up, with battery-ready inverters and a 10-year workmanship warranty.
Ryder Electrical Services designs and installs solar panels for homes and businesses across the Gold Coast up to Brisbane's north side. A 6.6kW solar installation suits many smaller Gold Coast households, while 10kW, 13kW and larger battery-ready systems suit bigger homes. We size each system from your power bill, your roof's orientation and shading, and whether the property is on single or three-phase supply, not from whatever package is on special.
The same licensed team supplies, installs and connects the panels and inverter, checks the switchboard, and confirms which government rebates currently apply as part of your quote.
Why Install Solar on the Gold Coast?
- Lower Power Bills
Power generated on your roof during the day replaces power you would otherwise buy from the grid.
- A Smaller Carbon Footprint
Every kilowatt-hour your panels produce is one the grid does not have to supply.
- Less Reliance on the Grid
Add a battery and your daytime surplus runs the house at night, and can keep essentials on during an outage.
- Appeal to Buyers
Homes with solar often attract stronger interest when they go to market.
- Rebates on Eligible Systems
Small-scale technology certificates (STCs) reduce the upfront cost. The current amount is confirmed in your quote.
- Low Maintenance
Panels have no moving parts. An occasional clean and a periodic check keep output where it should be.
System sizes
6.6kW, 10kW or 13kW: Which Solar System Fits Your Home?
Most Gold Coast homes land on one of three sizes. Your power bill, roof and supply decide the final number.
6.6kW
Small to medium homes
- Typical loads
- Modest daytime use
- Roof
- Around 15 to 17 panels, fits most roofs
- Supply
- Single-phase is fine
- Battery or EV
- Limited surplus to store
10kW
Larger homes, higher usage
- Typical loads
- Ducted air conditioning or a pool
- Roof
- Needs more roof area
- Supply
- Single-phase is usually fine
- Battery or EV
- Good headroom to add one later
13kW+
Large, high-consumption homes
- Typical loads
- Several air conditioners, a pool, EVs
- Roof
- Needs a large roof
- Supply
- Usually needs three-phase
- Battery or EV
- Room for substantial storage
Not sure which size fits your roof?
A free assessment checks your power bill, roof orientation, shading and supply before recommending a size.
Adding a Solar Battery
A battery stores the daytime solar you would otherwise export, for use in the evening, and some systems can keep essentials running in an outage. We install batteries, including Tesla Powerwall and Enphase, with a new system or added to existing solar, and a battery-ready inverter means it can wait. Whether one pays off depends on your evening use and the rebate on the day it is installed.
Is a solar battery worth it? How the home battery rebate works
The RES difference
Why Choose RES for Solar?
- Over a Decade on the Tools
Solar, electrical and air conditioning work across South East Queensland for more than ten years.
- Licensed and Accredited
QLD electrical licence 92423, and an accredited solar installer for design and installation.
- Schletter Mounting
Panels sit on German-engineered Schletter racking, chosen for its strength and safety.
- Sized, Not Packaged
Each system is designed around your usage and budget rather than a fixed package.
- Battery-Ready Inverters
Hybrid-ready inverters mean a battery can be added later without replacing the inverter.
- Support After Switch-On
Monitoring set up at handover, and follow-up maintenance from the team that installed it.
Our Process
1Consultation
A conversation about your power use, your bill and what you want the system to do.
2Site Assessment
Roof space, orientation, shading and the switchboard are checked on site, along with the supply phase.
3Design & Proposal
A system designed to your roof, with a clear, no-obligation proposal and the current rebate applied.
4Installation
Racking, panels and inverter installed by the licensed team, then tested and connected.
5Monitoring & Maintenance
Monitoring set up at handover, with maintenance available to keep output where it should be.
What Gold Coast Customers Say
- TTroy Field3 months ago
“Easy to talk to and discuss options. Quick and fuss free installation.”
- JJason Hassard
“I found Alex approach to be punctual, knowledgeable, honest and direct. He under took the job of finding and installing a battery for my system with tenacity, vigour and professionalism. He was competitive in his quote and provided the right product to suit my needs. His integrity and performance is such that I have no issue with recommending Alex to anyone that is considering installing Solar.”
- JJames Standfield6 months ago
“From the first conversation I had with Alex through to the seamless installation of my Extra 6.6KW of Solar panels & Sigenergy 32kw Battery I felt Ryder Electrical were a professional ,attentive and caring organisation. Alex kept me informed throughout the consultation process ensuring I chose the best suited quality system for our families needs,giving...”
- LLennert Veerman6 months ago
“Selected from several quotes, and did not disappoint. Good plan, smooth communication, battery and extra panels installed without a hitch, bollards 2 days later. All looks good and functions as planned. Very happy.”
- JJoe Keenan11 months ago
“Excellent and friendly service, Alex explained the whole process well. Highly recommended 👍”
- AAlok Hiriyura year ago
“I highly recommend Alex/Ryder Electiricals. They are professional, knowledgeable, and deliver exceptional work. Whether it’s a small repair or a major installation, you can trust them to get the job done right.”
Further Reading
Solar Guides
Common Questions
Gold Coast Solar FAQs
What size solar system do I need for a Gold Coast home?
It depends on your power usage, roof space and budget. A 6.6kW system suits many smaller households, while 10kW, 13kW and larger systems suit bigger homes or households planning to add a battery or EV charger. We size every system to your actual usage during a free assessment.
Related:Solar system sizes compared
How much can solar save on my electricity bill?
Savings depend on your system size, how much power you use while the panels are producing, and whether you add a battery. Every kilowatt-hour you use from your own roof is one you do not buy from the grid, and a battery lets you use more of your solar after dark. The free assessment starts from your power bill.
Can I have solar without a battery?
Yes. A grid-connected solar system works without a battery: the panels power the house during the day and the surplus is exported to the grid. A battery stores that surplus for the evening instead. With a battery-ready inverter, you can install solar now and add a battery later without replacing the inverter.
Are there solar and battery rebates?
Yes. Eligible solar and battery installations earn small-scale technology certificates (STCs), which reduce the upfront cost, and your quote shows what applies to your system on the day.
How do solar feed-in tariffs work?
A feed-in tariff is what your electricity retailer pays for the surplus solar you export to the grid, and plans and amounts vary between retailers. In South East Queensland there is no mandated rate: retailers offer competitive market rates, so shop around and compare plans on Energy Made Easy. In regional Queensland, eligible customers can get a regional feed-in tariff set each year by the Queensland Competition Authority. The former Solar Bonus Scheme tariff is not available to new customers.
Source: Queensland Government: How feed-in tariffs work; Queensland Government: Market feed-in tariffs in South East Queensland; Queensland Government: Feed-in tariff for regional Queensland.Last verified 30 September 2026.
Can I install my own solar panels?
No. Connecting a solar system is electrical work, which in Queensland must be done by a licensed electrician. To claim the small-scale technology certificates that reduce the upfront cost, the installer must also be accredited by Solar Accreditation Australia and hold an unrestricted electrical licence.
Source: Clean Energy Regulator: Rooftop solar installers and designers.Last verified 30 September 2026.
Our Other Services
One licensed team for the whole property, so the electrical side of every job is handled by the people who did the rest of it.
- Residential Electrician Gold CoastSwitchboards, power points, lighting, fault finding and safety switches.
- Switchboard Upgrades Gold CoastFuse boards replaced with circuit breakers and safety switches.
- Smoke Alarm Installation Gold CoastInterconnected photoelectric alarms for homes, rentals and sales.
- Air Conditioning Gold CoastSplit and ducted systems, installed and serviced under one licence.
- EV Charger Installation Gold CoastHome and business chargers, with a supply check before we quote.
- EV Charger Repair Gold CoastChargers that will not charge, keep tripping or show a fault.
- Commercial Electrician Gold CoastFit-outs, three-phase, test and tag, and emergency lighting compliance.
- Emergency Electrician Gold Coast24/7 callouts for urgent and unsafe electrical faults.
Where We Work
Local electricians from the Gold Coast to Brisbane's north side.
- Southport
- Surfers Paradise
- Broadbeach
- Robina
- Burleigh Heads
- Coomera
- Nerang
- Carrara
- Logan & Beenleigh
- Brisbane
Get a Solar Quote Sized to Your Home
Call, email or book online. The free assessment covers your power bill, roof and supply, and whether a battery makes sense now or later.
Accredited solar installer with QLD electrical licence 92423. Ask for our accreditation details with your quote.