Solar panels Launceston
Solar services in Launceston
Mance Electrical has wired Launceston homes and businesses since 1920, and we install, inspect, and maintain solar power systems across the 7250 postcode and wider Northern Tasmania. Our team designs grid-connected solar systems sized to your household consumption, fits batteries that qualify for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program, and services existing systems to AS/NZS 5033 standards. Four generations of the Mance family have built this business on workmanship that lasts, and our solar work carries the same standard.
We cover the full lifecycle of a solar PV system. All work is performed by licensed Tasmanian electricians, and our solar designs are Clean Energy Council (CEC) accredited so your system qualifies for the federal STC rebate.
Solar system design
Solar panel installation
Battery storage
Solar system inspection and repair
Most Launceston homes suit a 6kW to 10kW system, depending on roof space, household size, and whether you plan to add a battery or EV charger later. We carry out a roof assessment first, check shading patterns, review your switchboard capacity, and confirm grid connection requirements with TasNetworks before quoting. A typical residential install runs one to two days on site.
Our residential solar packages include:
Tier 1 monocrystalline panels with 25 year performance warranty
Hybrid or string inverters from Fronius, Enphase, or SolarEdge
Battery-ready wiring if you plan to add storage later
DC isolator, switchboard upgrades where needed, and AS/NZS 5033 compliant safety isolation
Energy monitoring app so you can track production and household consumption in real time
STC paperwork lodged on your behalf with the Clean Energy Regulator
Solar panel installation for Launceston homes
Commercial solar panel installation
We design commercial solar systems for small to medium Launceston businesses (warehouses, workshops, hospitality, professional offices). Commercial systems above 30kW require TasNetworks pre-approval, and we manage that process for you. Most of our commercial clients see payback inside 4 to 6 years thanks to higher daytime self-consumption.
Solar inspections & maintenance
Solar systems lose output silently. A panel covered in lichen, a tripped DC isolator, or a degraded inverter capacitor can drop your generation 10 to 30% without any obvious sign. Mance Electrical inspects to AS/NZS 5033, test isolators and earthing, thermal-image junction boxes, clean panels, and produce a written compliance report.
Most homeowners install solar and never look at it again until a bill spikes. By then, lost generation has often run into thousands of dollars.
Mance Electrical inspections includes:
Visual checks
Visual check of all panels for delamination, cell discolouration, and frame corrosion
DC isolator testing
A known failure point in Tasmanian conditions
Inverter performance
Inverter performance log review and earth resistance measurement
Thermal imaging
Thermal imaging of junction boxes and combiner boxes
Switchboard checks
Switchboard and consumer mains check
Panel cleaning
We use deionised water, no chemicals on glass
When to get your solar system inspected. We recommend a full inspection:
12 months after installation (commissioning verification)
Every 2 to 3 years thereafter for residential systems
Annually for commercial systems, or as required by your insurer
After any major storm, hail event, or roofing work
Whenever your generation drops more than 10% year-on-year
Which industry standards apply to thermal inspections?
Thermal inspections may form part of electrical maintenance under AS/NZS 3019 or other insurance-directed protocols.
AS/NZS 3019
Guidelines for periodic verification of electrical installations
Insurer policies
Some insurers mandate or incentivise thermal scans
Training standards
Our solar experts have all the credentials to meet industry compliance
Solar rebates & incentives in Tasmania
There are two active incentives for Launceston homes and businesses in 2026. We can help you with any of these:
Federal STC Solar Rebate
The Federal Solar Panel Rebate (STC Scheme) acts as an immediate point-of-sale discount applied directly to your installer’s invoice, shaving roughly $1,700 to $2,000 off a standard 6.6kW system and over $2,400 for larger 10kW setups. By drastically lowering the upfront purchase price, this incentive shortens your financial payback period and makes clean energy immediately accessible.
Cheaper Home Batteries Program
The Federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program provides a tiered discount directly on your invoice that scales based on the usable kilowatt-hour (kWh) capacity of your new energy storage unit, covering up to 30% of the cost for an average household battery. This program significantly lowers the high entry barrier for home energy storage, allowing you to store your own daytime solar energy to power your home through expensive evening peak-rate periods.
Powering Launceston with energy-efficient solar energy.
We provide services around Invermay, Newstead, South Launceston, Kings Meadows, Trevallyn, Prospect, Ravenswood, Norwood, Youngtown, Mowbray, West Launceston and the wider Tamar Valley/Northern Tasmania.
100+ years in Launceston
William Mance started the business in 1920. Jonno and Vanessa Cole now own and run it. Same name above the door, same standards.
CEC accredited and locally licensed
All solar designs and installs are Clean Energy Council accredited so they qualify for the STC rebate and Cheaper Home Batteries Program. All work signed off by Tasmanian licensed electricians.
End-to-end electrical capability
Because we are full-service electricians, we can do your switchboard upgrade, EV charger, and solar install as one job, not three separate trades.
Local team, local warranty support
Our office is at 10 Robertson Street Launceston, our team lives in the region, and warranty callbacks are handled by the same people who did the install.
Other services
To help meet workplace safety obligations, we also provide routine test and tag services for commercial equipment.
Construction projects and events can be supported through compliant temporary power connections where short-term supply is required.
Hidden faults and overheating issues can be identified early using professional thermal imaging inspections.
If something goes wrong unexpectedly, our emergency electrical services are available to assist with urgent residential electrical issues.
Frequently asked questions about solar energy
How many hours of peak sunlight does Launceston get?
What direction should solar panels face in Launceston?
How much does a 6.6kW solar system cost in Launceston?
Can I add a battery to my existing Launceston solar system?
Do I need council approval to install solar panels in Launceston?
Is the Tasmanian Energy Saver Loan Scheme still available?
No. It closed on 1 September 2025. The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program is the current incentive for battery purchases, alongside standard STC discounts for solar.