Solar & Battery Installers in Burleigh Heads
Based on Leda Drive, Burleigh Heads. Coastal-rated systems, in-house RPEQ engineering, and a team that lives in the suburb.
Installed since 2011
Projects delivered
Panels installed
Accredited retailer
We are based in Burleigh Heads. Our office is at 14/4 Leda Drive, which means the team installing your system is not driving down from Brisbane or dispatching a subcontractor from interstate — they are working in the suburb they live in.
That matters more here than in most places, because Burleigh is a genuinely demanding environment for solar. Salt-laden air off the beach, a mix of housing from 1960s beach cottages to new builds and walk-up units, elevated sites around Burleigh Hill catching full sun and full weather, and a large proportion of strata properties where the approval process matters as much as the engineering.
BYD Burleigh Heads — 39.9kW
The BYD dealership and service centre at Burleigh Heads runs on a system we designed and installed — 39.9kW of solar paired with 60kWh of battery storage.
It is a commercial system rather than a residential one, but it is a fair demonstration of what we do locally — a site with real EV charging loads, genuine peak-demand exposure and no tolerance for a system that underperforms. The same design discipline goes into a Burleigh home.
| System size | 39.9kW solar, 60kWh storage |
| Panels | 76 × Trina Solar 510W |
| Inverter | Sungrow 25kW hybrid |
| Phase | 2 × Sungrow SBH 30kWh |
| Property | Commercial dealership |
What we install for Burleigh Heads homes
Residential solar
Coastal-rated systems designed for beachside conditions.
Solar & battery packages
Matched panel, inverter and storage combinations.
Battery retrofits
GoodWe ESA, Tesla Powerwall and Sungrow retrofits to existing solar.
Inverter replacements
For Burleigh’s cafes, retail and light industrial along Leda Drive.
Switchboard upgrades
Common-area supply and shared infrastructure for strata properties.
Servicing & maintenance
Salt exposure makes ongoing servicing more relevant here than inland.
What matters on a Burleigh Heads roof
Roof type and aspect
Salt air is the defining factor — Airborne salt corrodes the aluminium framing, mounting rails and fixings that hold an array to your roof. For properties within a few streets of the beach we specify a higher corrosion rating with stainless fixings and marine-grade rail. If a quote for a Burleigh property does not mention corrosion rating, that tells you something.
Climate and exposure
Mixed and ageing housing stock — Burleigh runs from original low-set beach cottages through 1970s and 80s walk-ups to substantial new builds. Older properties frequently need switchboard upgrades before a battery can be connected, which we check at assessment rather than on install day.
Shading
Elevated and exposed sites — Homes around Burleigh Hill have excellent aspect and almost no shading, but take the full force of onshore wind. Mounting on exposed sites must be engineered for the actual wind region rather than installed to a default.
Network connection
Burleigh Heads is on the Energex network. A connection application is required before commissioning and export limits apply. We handle the lodgement.
Council and body corporate
Strata and body corporate — A large share of Burleigh housing is units and townhouses. If your roof is common property you will need body corporate approval, often by resolution at a general meeting. This is the longest lead time in a Burleigh job by a wide margin.
System age
Burleigh Waters and Tallebudgera — Canal and creek-side properties carry the same salt exposure as beachfront homes with added humidity off the water. The same specification approach applies.
What size system suits a Burleigh Heads home?
Units, townhouses and smaller cottages with modest consumption
The usual fit for a larger detached home with air conditioning
Homes with pools, EV charging or a preference for evening independence
For a full breakdown, read our Queensland home sizing guide.
What to expect
1. Site assessment
On site, since we are local. Roof condition, aspect, salt exposure, switchboard and meter.
2. Design and quote
RPEQ-engineered and itemised, with corrosion rating specified.
3. Approvals
Energex connection application, rebate paperwork, and body corporate documentation where relevant.
4. Installation
Usually one day residential. Longer for battery, switchboard or strata work.
5. Commissioning
Testing, monitoring setup and a walkthrough.
6. Ongoing support
We are in the suburb.
Burleigh Heads solar FAQs
Do I need special panels for a beachfront Burleigh Heads property?
For properties within a few streets of the beach, yes — you want equipment rated for a higher corrosion category, along with stainless fixings and marine-grade mounting rail. Salt air attacks the mounting hardware and frames long before it affects the panels themselves, and it is the difference between a system that lasts and one that needs remedial work in a decade. We specify to the exposure of your actual address.
How much does solar cost in Burleigh Heads?
It depends on system size, roof type, access and corrosion specification. Older low-set cottages are usually straightforward; two-storey and elevated sites cost more to install safely. The federal STC discount is applied upfront so the quoted price is already net of it.
Can I install solar on a Burleigh unit or townhouse?
Often yes, but if the roof is common property you will need body corporate approval, and usually a resolution at a general meeting. We can supply the technical documentation the body corporate will want to see. Start the approval conversation early, because it takes considerably longer than the installation.
Is my Burleigh home too small or too shaded for solar?
Roof area is more often the constraint than shading in Burleigh, particularly on original cottages. Where space is tight, higher-efficiency panels get more output from the same area and are usually worth the premium. We will tell you honestly if the numbers do not work.
Do you service Burleigh Waters and Tallebudgera?
Yes. Both are minutes from our Leda Drive office, and canal and creek-side properties carry similar salt and humidity exposure to beachfront homes, so the same specification approach applies.
Do you do commercial solar in Burleigh Heads?
Yes. We designed and installed the 39.9kW solar and 60kWh battery system at the BYD dealership and service centre in Burleigh Heads, and we work with cafes, retail and light industrial across the Leda Drive precinct. Commercial systems are sized on load profile and demand charges rather than roof area.
How long does installation take?
Most residential installs are a single day. Battery systems, switchboard upgrades, elevated sites and strata work extend that. Energex connection approval and meter reconfiguration follow the install and are the usual reason for a short wait before you are exporting.
What maintenance does a coastal system need?
More than an inland one. Salt deposits reduce output and accelerate wear on fixings, so we recommend periodic cleaning and an inspection that specifically checks mounting hardware and earthing for corrosion. That is exactly what our maintenance service covers.
We also service
Burleigh Waters · Miami · Palm Beach · Tallebudgera · Varsity Lakes · Mermaid Beach · Robina
Get a quote for your Burleigh Heads property
We are on Leda Drive, so we can usually get out to look at your roof quickly. No pressure and no expiring discounts.