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Harrisons Solar Canterbury & Christchurch

Christchurch, Lincoln , Rangiora, Papanui

Chris Dearsley

Chris is one of our Business Owners for Harrisons in Canterbury

As someone who has always had an interest and passion for the latest technology, Chris has followed the growth of solar keenly over the last decade. He worked across Europe for 8 years, where solar is incredibly popular, and saw the vast potential for the New Zealand market - especially with Canterbury having such a high average number of sunshine hours.

After relocating back to Christchurch with his wife Billie to raise their four children in their hometown, Chris decided to join Harrisons Solar.

If you are keen to reduce your monthly power bill, interested in the environmental benefits of solar, or simply want to understand more about the product, Chris is here to help. Knowledgeable, passionate, organised and reliable - Chris will go the extra mile and ensure you have access to Harrisons' competitive deals, premium products and quality installations.

Set up a meeting with Chris today for a comprehensive home analysis to see the exciting potential and cost saving that solar holds for you.

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Our customers love what we do

Super easy to deal with

Super easy to deal with. able to make the understanding a breeze. all the tradesmen on time, cleaned up and very professional. Get my recommendation every time.


Nicola Ogier

Shirley

Amazed with the results

Fantastic service. Chris and his team at Harrisons Christchurch were great throughout the whole process, from the initial advice, good communication along the way, to the final installation and end result. Thank you so much team


Tim Day

Rolleston

Very happy with the product

Just got my solar panels installed last week. Time frame was rather short and the installation process was even brought forward several days. Chris was very helpful and responds quickly to our questions. Overall very happy with the product and the team.


Jeremy Soh

Halswell

First month shows a cut in bills

Absolutely superb planning, installation and post install service all organised by one of their local guys here - Chris Dearsley. We installed over 8kW of panels together with a Tesla Powerwall battery. First month shows a cut in bills from $323 in June pre install to a projected $66 in July post install.

John Munro

Canterbury

Very professional service

Just got my 8kW system + Tesla powerwall running in my house. I'm keen to see the result next year.

Very professional service! Highly recommended!

Qi Gao

Christchurch

Looks great and performs great

Excellent from start to finish. Included some of the best customer service I have seen in my life. The system looks great and performs great. Thank you Harrisons Solar!


Peter Curran

West Melton

Exceeds our expectations

We had a pleasant experience with Harrisons Solar Christchurch rep., Chris Dearsley and his wife Billie, in choosing and purchasing our solar installation. Chris is courteous, reliable, very patient and professional. We are very impressed with the clean-look installation. Our new energy system exceeds our expectations.


John Anderson

Swannanoa

Time frame was rather short and the installation process was even brought forward several days.

Just got my solar panels installed last week. Time frame was rather short and the installation process was even brought forward several days. Chris was very helpful and responds quickly to our questions. Overall very happy with the product and the team.

Jeremy Soh

Halswell

Chris knows the business inside out and was able to explain the product and options in simple everyday language

We recently had solar installed on our roof by Harrisons. Chris was great to deal with. He knows the business inside out and was able to explain the product and options in simple everyday language, de bunking a lot of our preconceived ideas about batteries, etc. The installation was very straightforward and Harry the site manager was easy to deal with and did a tidy job. So now we are up and running, generating power and making savings even in winter. Although Harrison's are not the cheapest outfit I reckon we got good value and feel confident about back up if we have any issues.

Arthur Collins

Sumner

The initial consultation was very thorough and was tailored to be as cost-effective as possible given our household power consumption.

Nothing but good things to say about our experience with Chris here in Christchurch. The initial consultation was very thorough and was tailored to be as cost-effective as possible given our household power consumption. The installers did a very tidy job and were in and out in no time. We've had our system for about 6 months now and it's been working exactly as described, so overall we're very happy and wouldn't hesitate to recommend Chris to anyone interested in solar.

Mike Fulcher

Bishopdale

Fantastic service

Fantastic service. Chris and his team at Harrisons Christchurch were great throughout the whole process, from the initial advice, good communication along the way, to the final installation and end result. They installed 26 Q-Cell Panels, the Fronius Inverter, and the Tesla Power Wall. The system is so easy to monitor and manage. Thank you so much team, we are amazed with the results.

Tim Day

Rolleston

Willing to adjust things to meet our needs

Totally happy with Harrisons Solar. Chris Dearsley was very well organized and professional, willing to adjust things to meet our needs, and kept in touch throughout. Installation was on time and completed in 4 hours.

Carol & Bob Jensen-Webster

Kennedys Bush

Chris was very helpful in working out what system would best fit our requirements

We just got our solar panels installed through Harrison's and I was very impressed with the whole process. Chris was our contact and he was very helpful in working out what system would best fit our requirements as well as providing excellent advice in terms of hardware. In the end, we went with quality and feel like we got a competitive price. Chris was also very patient in answering all of my questions with detail. This is notable as, in truth, I had many for him. I'm looking forward to working with Chris and his team again soon when my mum gets her solar panels installed.

Dave C

Amberley

We are thrilled with both the brilliant service from Chris and his team to deliver the right system for us and the quality of the install from his team.The result is amazing. Installed the system in winter so amused by our decreasing power bills but now we are running 2 Evs for free on the eco setting and powering everything in our large 4 bedroom house. Last power bill (for October 23) was $16.65. Because of a $90 solar rebate as we have a contract with meridian for 17c kw/hr. How good is that. Maybe make a credit through summer!!!Harrisons Canterbury have been excellent to work with on this transition for us. We just have panels, no battery....our cars provide vehicle to load for us should it be required in an emergency. Thank you Chris for this great transition for us as retirees.

Kay Fletcher

Lincoln

Very clear communication and management of the whole process from end to end

Professional and easy to deal with. Very clear communication and management of the whole process from end to end. High quality products and very high standard on the installation.

Ally Mackay

Tai Tapu

Chris has been great, with excellent communication (written, personally and by phone)

Chris has been great, with excellent communication (written, personally and by phone). The install was swift and smooth with follow up processes quick and complete. All we need now is the sun!

Graeme and Sandy Sleeman

Burwood

We are watching our energy savings and returns to the grid daily

Absolutely amazing service - every stage of the process was organized by Chris Dearsley; the process of installing was seamless, and the installing team was quick and courteous. Chris has been available for follow-up questions too.We couldn't be happier. Highly recommended.Now we are watching our energy savings and returns to the grid daily :)

Simonette and Anthony

Diamond Harbour

We got a few quotes from other installers but Harrisons had the best gear by far and a similar price

Chris was great to deal with. We got a few quotes from other installers but Harrisons had the best gear by far and a similar price. Would recommend.

Ralph Vugts

Halswell

A seamless installation and experience

We are happy with our solar. A seamless installation and experience. We would recommend Chris from Harrisons, Christchurch.

Colin Meads

Oxford

Professional and informative

From beginning until the end Chris was nothing but From beginning until the end Chris was nothing but professional and informative.Trust me i looked around and spent hours reviewing the competition , i will save you time put your trust in Chris and the Harrison team . 26 panels and a Tesla 3 battery couldn't be more impressed.

Dave

Christchurch

We can't fault the service we have received

We can't fault the service we have received from Chris Dearsley and his team at Harrisons Solar - Canterbury. They have all been very efficient. From our initial enquiry to final sign off - we have been kept aware of what is happening within their schedule. Chris has kept us informed by email/phone. We can thoroughly recommend this company.


Liz Ackroyd

Canterbury

Very knowledgable and able to communicate that knowledge to us in ways we could easily understand

We found Chris Dearsley, in Christchurch, from Harrisons Solar, very knowledgable and able to communicate that knowledge to us in ways we could easily understand. We were new to the whole idea of Solar so he had a lot of explaining to do. We were put on to Chris via a painter who said they were well worth talking with as he had heard good things about them.This was certainly the case but even more important to us was his manner of communicating via email and in person, he was specific, prompt and always had time for us. We sourced 5 different proposals and Chris was aware of this, he did not try to be negative about other companies but just gave us what systems Harrisons was able to provide.Seeing as we were new to Solar the information gathering and comparing was intense for us, Chris kept it within our understanding and made the process manageable.And what a relief that everything from installation and commissioning went according to plan, just as he told us it would and we could not be more happy.Another important aspect with Harrisons for us was that they are a Company that has been around for a lengthy period and will be around even longer, this was important for after sales issues and also warranty issues if they arose.

David & Rachel Weaver

Burwood

Canterbury

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Will Solar work in NZ?
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Absolutely! New Zealand has abundant sunshine and generates between 1,700 and 2,100 sunshine hours annually. Some areas, like Nelson and Gisborne, receive as much as 2,400. Solar Panels don’t require sunshine; they require daylight, so Solar Panels work year-round, even in the lower South Island.

How many Panels do I need?
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The average energy consumption is essential in determining the number of Solar Panels you need. A retired couple will have a different power consumption than a young family, plus pools, spas, and electric cars can also impact energy requirements.

The amount of energy Solar Panels can generate depends on sun hours and is therefore affected by your location.

Your roof size is crucial because it determines the number of Panels that can fit on your roof, how much energy will be generated, and the cost.

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There are several factors to consider when installing a Solar System in your home. In most scenarios, the benefits of solar power outweigh the drawbacks.

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