More Than a Shade — A Smarter Way to Enjoy Outdoor Living

Prebbleton, Christchurch | 9.3kW Solar PV & 15kWh Battery Storage

A Simple Idea with Greater Potential

Imagine coming home after a busy day, stepping outside and relaxing in a warm spa, with a sauna just a few steps away.

For this family in Prebbleton, creating a comfortable outdoor relaxation area was already part of their plan.

They wanted to build a shade structure over their spa and sauna — somewhere to enjoy the outdoors with greater comfort and protection from Canterbury's changing weather.

But rather than building an ordinary shade, they saw an opportunity to make that same space work harder for their home.

What if the roof above their favourite place to relax could also help power the house?

That's where Golden Solar BIPV came in.

From an Ordinary Shade to a Solar-Powered Retreat

Golden Solar designed and installed a customised 4.8kW BIPV solar shade, transforming the planned outdoor shelter into a functional part of the home's energy system.

Instead of mounting conventional solar panels on top of a separate roof, the solar modules are integrated into the shade structure itself.

The result is a modern outdoor feature that provides shelter for the spa and sauna while generating clean, renewable electricity.

It's a simple idea with a powerful benefit: one structure, two purposes.

Making the Most of the Entire Property

The family also wanted to make better use of the available roof space on their home.

To complement the solar shade, Golden Solar installed an additional 4.5kW rooftop solar system, bringing the total solar generation capacity to 9.3kW.

Both solar installations work together as part of one integrated home energy solution.

Whether the electricity comes from the rooftop panels or the outdoor shade, it can help power everyday household activities — including the energy demands of a home with a spa and sauna.

Storing Sunshine for Later

A great outdoor lifestyle doesn't end when the sun goes down.

To help the homeowners make better use of their solar generation, the system includes an 8kW Deye hybrid inverter and 15kWh battery storage.

During the day, solar electricity can power the home, while surplus generation can be stored in the battery.

In the evening, when the family is cooking dinner, enjoying their outdoor space or simply relaxing at home, stored solar energy can help reduce their reliance on grid electricity.

It's a smarter way to manage household energy — making better use of sunshine long after sunset.

More Comfort. More Energy. More Value.

What makes this project special isn't just the equipment or the size of the solar system.

It's how naturally everything fits into the family's lifestyle.

The homeowners were already planning to invest in an outdoor shade. By choosing a BIPV solar structure, they gained the shelter they wanted while adding a new source of renewable energy to their property.

Combined with rooftop solar and battery storage, the result is a practical, attractive and future-focused home energy solution.

A place to unwind. A roof that generates electricity. A battery that stores it for later.

All designed to work together.

Your Outdoor Space Could Do More

Planning a new patio cover, pergola, spa shelter or outdoor entertainment area?

Before choosing a conventional roof, consider what that space could become with integrated solar technology.

At Golden Solar BIPV, we design customised solar solutions around your property, your energy needs and the way you live.

Why build just a shade when you could build something that powers your home?

Let's bring your outdoor living and energy goals together.