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Solar Upgrades

Upgrade Or Replace
Your Solar.

Your solar might be years old, underperforming, or ready for more. We upgrade, expand and replace existing systems with better panels, modern inverters and storage, so you get far more from your roof. One local team, since 2008.

What's Involved

Upgrades and replacements, handled end to end.

From a performance check to new panels, a fresh inverter or a full replacement, we handle it all in-house: assessment, design, installation and paperwork. One local team, one point of contact, no subcontractors.

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A full assessment of your existing panels, inverter and system output

Upgraded or replaced by our own accredited team, never subcontractors

Battery storage or EV charging added at the same time if you want it

STCs and rebates handled, with the upgrade backed by our workmanship warranty

Benefits & Outcomes

What an upgrade
actually gives you.

Not always a whole new system. Often just far more value from the roof you already have.

1

Restore lost output

Track down and fix what is dragging your system down, and get generation back where it should be.

2

Add more capacity

Add panels or a bigger inverter to match how much power you now use, EVs and all.

3

A modern inverter

Replace an ageing or failed inverter with a reliable, monitored unit and a fresh warranty.

4

Battery and EV ready

Bring an older system up to date so it is ready for storage and EV charging.

Solution Types

Ways we upgrade
a system.

Four ways we get more out of an existing system, from a few extra panels through to a full replacement.

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Add Panels

Expand your array to match higher usage, more appliances or a new EV in the driveway.

Add Panels
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New Inverter

Replace a failed or ageing inverter with a modern, monitored unit and a fresh warranty.

New Inverter
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Add A Battery

Retrofit storage so your surplus solar powers the evening instead of being exported cheap.

Add A Battery
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Full Replacement

Rebuild a tired system end to end with better panels, a new inverter and a clean install.

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Savings Potential

See what an upgrade
could add to your system.

Slide to your typical quarterly bill. We'll show an indicative annual saving and a sensible starting system size.

Indicative annual saving
$1,200–$1,850
based on a typical first-year offset for a system this size
6.6 kW
suggested starting point
3–5 yrs
indicative payback range

Indicative only, based on typical offset assumptions. Your free consult includes a tailored design, your actual usage and exact numbers.

Book a consult to confirm

One in-house team designs your system, installs it, and looks after it for years. No subcontractors, no hand-offs, no finger-pointing. Just the local people who have been powering Northern Rivers homes since 2008. Local · In-house · Since 2008

Solar · Battery · EV · Since 2008
What Locals Say

"Backup service second to none. With the best advice for my situation. They were very busy but found a time and worth the wait."

Norm Balzer, Ballina · Verified Google Review

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★★★★★

"Nickel Energy have always shown the best customer care - responsive and helpful and whenever there has been any issue, they persist until it is resolved. Much appreciation to the team at Nickel..."

Lara
★★★★★

"Nick and his team were great! Super efficient, friendly and responsive. Solar was up and saving us $ in 2 weeks. Great to be able to support this local Northern Rivers business. Highly recommend!"

Jo

Rated 4.9 / 5 across 41 Google reviews

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Good To Know

Upgrade
questions.

A few of the things people ask before upgrading. Have another? Talk to a specialist.

Should I upgrade or replace my system?

It depends on the age and condition of your panels and inverter. Sometimes new panels or a battery are all you need, sometimes a fresh system pays off faster. We give you the honest numbers either way.

Can you add panels to my existing system?

Often, yes, depending on your inverter capacity and roof space. If your inverter cannot take more, we will tell you honestly whether an upgrade or a replacement is the better value.

Do you replace inverters?

Yes. A failed or ageing inverter is one of the most common reasons a system underperforms. We replace it with a modern, monitored unit and sort the warranty.

Will you upgrade a system you didn't install?

Yes. We upgrade, expand and replace existing solar across the Northern Rivers, whoever installed it. We start with an assessment, then advise honestly.

How do I get a quote?

Request a quote or call the team on (02) 6622 0088. We will book a free, no-pressure consult, assess your system and give you honest numbers.

Ready When You Are

Let's get more from your system.

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