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Lock in a hot solar buy-back power plan

We’ll buy your excess solar power for 17c/kWh – exclusive to our two-year fixed rate Solar Plan.

We'll buy your excess solar power for 17c/kWh*.

Already have solar at your place? If your system is up to 10kW, you could lock in an epic buy-back rate for two years, take control of your power bill and do your bit for the environment. It’s a win-win, win.

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Why choose Meridian for solar?

  • Feel good

    Competitive buy-back rate

    You’ll get a buy-back rate of 17c/kWh fixed for the term of the Solar Plan (subject to the circumstances set out in our Plan Terms). We also provide buyer-created tax invoices, a real time-saving benefit for GST registered customers. 

  • App

    Power up with our app

    Check your bill. Track your power. Add your meter readings. Our app has all the handy information you need, when you need it.
  • Pay your way

    Pay your own way

    Prefer to pay by credit card, debit card or direct debit? Fortnightly or monthly? If you’re happy, we’re happy.

Two-year Solar Plan not right for you? Compare our power plans

Plan*

Offer/Features*

Fixed term

Solar buy-back
Freedom plan

$10 credit per month for a year

 none 12c/kWh**
EV plan $35 credit per month over your first 6 months 2 years 12c/kWh**
Solar plan Competitive buy-back rate 2 years 17c/kWh***
Bach plan No daily charges only pay for the electricity you use 2 years 12c/kWh**
  • * For ALL our plans and offers, Ts&Cs and eligibility criteria apply
  • ** The buy-back rate is variable and may change on notice, in accordance with our Plan Terms. 
  • *** The buy-back rate is fixed for the term of the Solar Plan, except in the circumstances set out in our Plan Terms.   
  • To be eligible to receive our buy-back rates, you must meet our eligibility criteria – see our Standard Terms.  Rates do not include GST. If you’re GST registered, find out more on Solar power plan for your home

Solar solutions for big and small business

If you’re a business powered by solar, or you’d like to be, we’ve got you covered. We’re leaders in renewable energy. We walk the talk, and we help Aotearoa’s businesses do the same.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions about moving your solar power to Meridian? Find the answer here:

How do I start selling my solar power back to the grid?

Sign up with us (if you haven’t already). You’ll also need an import/export meter which – if you're connected to the electricity grid – would have been installed when you had your solar installed. An import/export meter has two registers – one to record the energy you use and the other to track the electricity you export back to the national grid. If you don’t yet have solar or you’re getting grid connected, we’ll work alongside you, your solar provider; or we’ll help you organise a meter installer to ensure you have the right meter. An import/export meter costs around $150.

I don’t have solar yet. How do I get started?

We recommend reaching out to local solar installers in your area and getting multiple quotes. Check product warranties and get your questions answered. Installers should look at your yearly power consumption and size the solar system to maximise self-consumption (this is the energy you use that comes from your own solar system).

Can I be on more than one Meridian plan?

Each property can only be on one plan at a time. If our ‘Solar Plan’ does not work for you, you will still get a 12c/kWh* buy-back rate for excess solar with our other plans.

*12c/kWh rate is variable during the term of your plan.

How does exporting solar generation affect GST?

GST usually does not apply to the electricity you generate and export back to us, unless you are GST registered and using business assets for generation. In that case, GST applies to the exported electricity. 

If you are not registered for GST, your solar generation will not be subject to GST.

I’m GST registered. How will this affect the solar power I export?

If you’re GST registered and your solar power generation is part of your business activities required to be reported on for GST purposes, please provide us with your GST number we’ll update your Meridian account.  

Once your GST number is linked, we will apply a GST credit equal to 15% of your GST exclusive export credit amount on your buyer created tax invoice (BCTI), which appears at the bottom of your monthly statement.

What is a Buyer-Created Tax Invoice (BCTI)?

A Buyer-Created Tax Invoice is an invoice we create on your behalf. Think of it as an invoice from you, charging us for your exported solar power. If you are GST registered and created the invoice to send to us yourself, you would need to include the GST amount and your GST number on your invoice. Providing us with your GST number allows us to do this for you.

Below is an example of a customer bill with GST included.

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Get in touch about our Solar Plan

Still have questions or unable to join online? Just call us on 0800 496 496 and we'll help.

You’ll need an import/export meter installed before we can buy your solar, but we’ll help you get one installed if needed. 

Are your GST details up to date?

Keeping your GST information accurate is important as it directly affects how your exported electricity is taxed. If you think your GST status may be incorrect or has recently changed, please let us know.

Simply fill out the form below, and our team will review your information. We’ll either update your account or get in touch if we need more details.

Solar plan not right for you?

We’ve got options – check our other plans

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