Design + roof-stage
Plan-based design
We design from your plan set and lock the package before roof-on. No day-of scope surprise for the site super.
For Sunshine Coast builders
Solar for Sunshine Coast builders. Trade-direct, single-visit install.
Caloundra to Noosa, Aura to Palmview — Trade Solar covers every active growth corridor on the Sunshine Coast. Bushfire-overlay-aware hardware, marine-grade fasteners for coastal blocks, and NatHERS-aligned documentation included.
Why Sunshine Coast
High solar yield. Compliance heat. Buyer expectation.
The Sunshine Coast sits in NCC climate zone 2 with average daily solar irradiance around 5.3 kWh/m². The buyer demographic skews sustainability-aware; solar is increasingly viewed as a baseline expectation. Builders selling into Aura, Harmony, Bellvista, and Palmview move solar-included homes faster than non-solar comparables. With NCC 2022 7-star NatHERS in force, project-home builders here are using solar as the primary compliance lever.
- Climate zone
- NCC climate zone 2
- Daily irradiance
- 5.3 kWh/m²
- Wind region
- Region B
Services
What we do for Sunshine Coast builders
Packages
Builder packages 3.3 / 6.6 / 10 kW
Selections-sheet ladder. Standard 6.6 kW is the builder default. Battery, EV, and backup as clear upgrades — no driveway hard sell.
See packages
NatHERS
NatHERS Whole-of-Home
Solar helps the NCC 2022 Whole-of-Home energy budget. It does not lift the thermal fabric rating.
NatHERS compliance
Roof-stage
Roof-stage / single-visit install
One slot locked to roof-on. Fit and commission in a single visit. SMS to site super 48h and 24h ahead.
For builders
Where the new builds are
Growth corridors we cover.
Aura / Caloundra South
Harmony / Palmview
Bellvista / Bells Reach
Birtinya / Bokarina
Sippy Downs / Mountain Creek
Maroochydore / Buderim
Peregian Springs / Coolum
Noosaville / Tewantin
How a Sunshine Coast job runs
Roof-on Tuesday. Install Friday. Compliance pack with the keys.
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Submit the job
Sunshine Coast address, package, roof-on date.
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Slot locked to roof-on
We lock the install slot to your roof-on date.
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Single-visit install
SMS to site super 48hr and 24hr ahead.
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Compliance + handover
Energex connection, STC rebate, NatHERS spec — one pack.
Sunshine Coast-specific
What changes on the day.
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Hinterland bushfire overlay
Hinterland and Maleny / Mooloolah valley estates frequently carry BAL-19 to BAL-29. We default to BAL-29 compatible mounting and shrouding on Sunshine Coast jobs.
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Cyclone region B
AS/NZS 1170.2 region B wind-load mounting is standard.
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Coastal corrosion treatment
Within 1 km of the coast (Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Coolum), we fit marine-grade stainless fasteners and anti-galvanic isolation pads as standard.
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Hinterland canopy shading
Hinterland blocks often have shading from native canopy. We field-survey roof aspect on submission and adjust system size or split orientation if needed before confirming the install slot.
Trust
What builders can count on.
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Behind the builder
We design, supply, and install for SEQ builders only. Homeowners talk to their builder, not to a retail sales desk.
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One visit at roof-on
Install slot locked to your program. Crew fits and commissions in a single visit so the site stays clear.
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Site-super updates
SMS before attendance (48 and 24 hours). Treat solar like any other scheduled trade.
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Selections-sheet packages
3.3 / 6.6 / 10 kW ladder. Clear upgrades (battery, EV, backup) without a driveway hard sell.
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NatHERS Whole-of-Home
Solar helps the NCC 2022 energy budget. It does not lift the thermal fabric rating — we say that plainly.
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Paperwork in the pack
STC claim, electrical certification, and warranty registration bound before handover.
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After handover, they call us
Warranty and support exit to Trade Solar so your office is not the solar helpdesk.
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SEQ coverage
Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Logan, Ipswich, Redland, Moreton Bay, Toowoomba. Energex on most LGAs; Ergon on Toowoomba.
FAQ
Builder questions, answered.
Do you sell solar direct to our buyers?
No. Trade Solar is trade-only. We sit behind your brand on the selections sheet. If a homeowner finds us, we send them back to their builder.
When does the crew come, and how long are they on site?
We lock one install slot to roof-on (and final-fit as programmed). The crew aims for a single visit for fit and commission, with SMS to the site super beforehand. Weekdays only, 7am–5pm Brisbane time.
Who handles STCs, Energex/Ergon, and warranty after handover?
We lodge the compliance pack (including STC paperwork) and connection requirements for Energex on Sunshine Coast. After handover, the homeowner contacts Trade Solar for warranty and support, not your office.
Other regions
Building elsewhere in SE QLD?
We cover all eight corridors. See how we work as a solar installer for builders in Queensland.
Ready for a solar design?
Starter 3.3, Standard 6.6, Step-up 10.
We reply within one business day. We lock the install slot to your roof-on date.