Case Study — Residential

Schnapper Rock, Auckland — 10kW Solar + 10kWh Battery

Apollo Energy's first residential project — a flagship installation that set the standard for every project that followed.

Flagship Project Auckland, NZ

System at a glance

10kW
System capacity
10kWh
LiFePO4 battery
1,300+
kWh generated/month
Trina 435W
Dual-glass panels

A new home, a fresh start — and rising electricity costs

A young family was moving into their new Schnapper Rock home. They wanted to start saving on electricity from day one, have reliable backup power for outages, and protect themselves against the rising cost of energy in New Zealand.

With power prices climbing over 30% in recent years, waiting wasn't an option — they needed a system that would deliver immediate impact and long-term security.

Key Pain Points

  • Rising electricity prices with no end in sight
  • No backup power during grid outages
  • Wanted immediate savings from move-in day
  • Needed a system built to last 25+ years

Premium components designed for performance and resilience

We designed a comprehensive solar + storage system using best-in-class components, tailored for the family's energy profile and long-term goals.

10kWh LiFePO4 battery installed in garage at Schnapper Rock
Trina 435W Dual-Glass
Premium panels built for NZ weather — hail-resistant, high-efficiency, 25-year warranty
Growatt Hybrid Inverter
Seamlessly manages grid connection, solar generation, and battery storage in one unit
10kWh LiFePO4 Battery
Powers the home overnight and provides automatic backup during grid outages

Exceeding expectations from month one

The system outperformed initial forecasts, generating over 1,300 kWh per month and delivering significant bill reductions from the very first billing cycle.

1,300+
kWh generated per month — exceeding forecasts
~80%
Reduction in electricity bills
Seamless
Backup power during grid outages

Key Insight

"Investing in solar is about more than saving money — it's about resilience."

— Apollo Energy Team

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