Renew Energy Solutions handled the electrical work and rooftop solar. We coordinated the wiring, switchboard, final fittings and solar installation with the builder, then completed testing and commissioning.
The project at a glance
Location: Tewantin, Noosa area, Queensland
Project: Full electrical installation and solar for a new home
Solar: 14 Jinko 475W panels, 6.65kW in total
Inverter: 5kW Sungrow
The brief
The owners needed wiring, lighting, power points and a switchboard installed as part of the new build, with rooftop solar included in the same scope. The work had to follow the construction programme, rather than be fitted around an already finished house.
The builder’s programme shaped the job. Electricians need access before wall linings go on, while fittings and final testing happen later. Roofing and solar work have their own place in that sequence. We coordinated with the other trades so the electrical installation could be finished and the solar system commissioned for handover.
What we did
- Ran the electrical rough-in and wiring during construction, before the wall finishes were in place.
- Completed the switchboard work and fitted the home’s lighting and power points.
- Installed 14 Jinko 475W rooftop panels, paired with a 5kW Sungrow inverter.
- Tested the electrical installation and commissioned the solar system for handover.
- RES handled the electrical supply work and solar equipment, including the pole, meterboard, cabling, solar and battery, so the homeowner only dealt with one team.
The outcome
We finished the electrical installation and commissioned the solar system before handover. The home had its lighting, power points and switchboard in place, with rooftop solar working as part of the completed build. The owners did not need to arrange another solar installation.
Why the supply upgrade mattered
Solar panels were only one part of this job. The house needed a three-phase connection for the system the homeowner had chosen, so the team addressed the incoming supply and meterboard as well as the rooftop and battery equipment. Not every home needs three-phase power to install solar or a battery, but it was part of the design at Coes Creek.
New-build solar FAQs
What should I discuss with the electrician before the walls go on?
Agree on the positions of lights, switches, power points and the solar inverter with your electrician and builder. Confirm where the solar cabling will run before the walls are lined. It is easier to get those locations right while the home is under construction.
Why pair 6.65kW of solar panels with a 5kW inverter?
The 6.65kW figure is the combined rating of the Jinko panels. The 5kW figure is the Sungrow inverter’s rated AC output. Panel generation varies with the weather and temperature, so the ratings do not need to match.
Planning a new home on the Sunshine Coast?
Talk to us while your plans are taking shape. We can coordinate the home’s electrical installation and rooftop solar with your builder, from rough-in through to commissioning.
