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 | Steve has been absolutely outstanding as a consultant for my solar installation. He has provided clear, detailed, and timely answers to every question I’ve had, showcasing his exceptional knowledge and expertise. His communication has been, without a doubt, the best I have ever experienced from any company, making the entire process both seamless and reassuring. I couldn’t be more impressed with his dedication and professionalism |
| Steve is a rare find in today's world! He goes out of way to support customers in a solar set up that perfectly suits their needs. He was always happy to answer all our questions. Steve really knows his stuff and his expertise & advice were spot on. He took the time to really understand what we already had & how we could make the most of an upgrade. His products are excellent, we are impressed with how much more power we are pulling in from his super efficient panels compared to our old panels. |
| January 2020 saw us fire up our 100% off-grid solar system supplied by HITEK: 18 panels, 2 inverters. 2 banks of 8 batteries, and we haven't looked back. The house was set up for solar in every aspect and we researched several systems until introduced to Steve @ HITEK and from there it was a no-brainer - system, price, expertise, EVERYTHING! 3.5 years down the track and Steve is still only an e-mail away - service that is hard to beat on a system that hasn't faltered. |
| I buy from Hitek Systems because of the aftersale expertise Steve offers. The equipment he sells is high quality and prices are reasonable but his knowledge of all solar is invaluable. Particularly when it comes to component matching, sizing of panels to battery bank capacity, and overall efficiency. Often there are ongoing tweaks that can be made to setting that improve system performance and battery lifespan and his advice is invaluable. |
| Steve is a man who is on top of his game. Knows all about solar systems & gives top advise on problems that arise with DIY. Have bought solar panels & stuff & he has always given good advise on how to go about things. Nothing is ever too much trouble for Steve. Very handy man to know when you are doing solar systems. Highly recommend, will go a long way to get another person with as much knowledge as Steve. |
| Amazing service from Steve at Hitek. He was super knowledgeable and gave great advice before the sale about what would be needed, and then had fantastic after sales support getting the monitoring all up and running. Totally recommend! |
| I had a system that was supplied by another company and my inverter was playing up. I was not getting the backup I’d expected. Steve was recommended,I was so fortunate to have his help and because of that my inverter was replaced with one he supplied. Which is better than the one I had and he followed up to check everything was ok. Talking to someone who has the knowledge, experience and genuinely cares about you getting a system that meets your criteria was a breath of fresh air. |
| Hitek Solar Systems are a great company to deal with, purchased 4 of 215W PERC panels for our motorhome. Great service, panels arrived here in Christchurch within a week and well packaged. After instillation of the panels observed very good low sun angle performance especially as the panels are flat on the motorhome roof. Very happy with the performance of these panels |
| We were very fortunate after some research found Steve McMechan of Hitek Systems to supply and work with us to run a system for our home and workshop with solar panels and the best available lead carbon batteries to match. Four years down the track we are very happy with our system and the superb back up provided by Steve. We highly recommend Steve's company and the systems he can provide. Tom & Mischele |
| We purchased two separate systems from Steve at Hitek in early 2020. One has been active for 12 months the other 9 months. Both have performed faultlessly using Hitek’s 330w All Black Mono PERC panels with SolaX Hybrid Inverters.
Steve is excellent to deal with, very knowledgeable, always responds quickly to emails and phone calls. I would highly recommend Steve and Hitek to my best friend and anyone else considering installing a solar PV system.
taranakitravels (9
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5:05 pm, Fri 19 Mar Service: Solar Power EXPERT, Designer, Wholesale, Installer |
| Steve is super enthusiastic, knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to all things solar. I researched several solutions, but his products and level of service stood way above the rest. Have been using the system we purchased for around a week now, and had every type of weather imaginable, and it has performed flawlessly. Would not think twice about going back to Steve if I ever need another solar kit - highly recommended. |
| I’m a veteran user of solar, offgrid since 1977. My last upgrade was in the mid-90s, and having bought an EV, it was time to extend my solar array as efficiently and cheaply as possible. But when I ventured out to research current tech I found a very different commercial landscape, full of cowboys and entrepreneurs. Fortunately, I lucked onto Steve at Hitek and I couldn’t have been better served. He knows his stuff and he is approachable, informative and helpful. Go to Steve! Sheri O’Neill |
| ‘We were introduced to Steve at Hitek a couple of years ago, he was very knowledgeable and provided a large amount of product data, spec sheets and advice before we made the purchase. His battery recommendation was great and has dramatically improved the performance of our system which has been installed for 10 years. Steve clearly knows his stuff, communicates clearly and promptly and the equipment all arrived on time in good order as promised’ Very highly recommended |
| I've become obsessed with solar! After contacting 3 different companies and receiving really poor service I found Steve at Hitek and have been counting my lucky stars since! Steve has supported my wife and I throughout the whole process from supplying great high quality products that really do produce more power, to coaching us through the install, as we found out the hard way that no one is there to help you with your system unless you buy it from them. Don't look any further, Steve is the BEST |
| My wife and I purchased our fully off-grid system from Steve at Hitek around 3 years ago. Over the time we have had our system we have been back to Steve with a couple of fairly gnarly problems. The service and support we have received has been great. Steve is a really good guy to deal with if you want some straight talking and excellent technical advice about a solar system that will really meet your needs ... thanks Steve we appreciate your help ... cheers, Pat and Julia |
| We have just been through our first summer and our system has exceeded our expectations and will be very interested to see how our first winter goes. We have found using the on-line app very valuable to track our usage and optimise our system. I would highly recommend Steve at Hitek Solar NZ. I have found Steve to be true to my friend’s recommendation, very responsive in replying to questions and a knowledge regarding solar products I believe to be second to none. Very happy, Royce Willis |
| Steve provided a great service and arranged an installer to put it all in, everything works as expected and the system has been brilliant. Hitek have supplied us with 20 off 310W panels, a Solax Hybrid inverter, a battery charge manager, 14.4kWh of batteries and an emergency power switch which enables to run off batteries if the power is lost. But the real winner is definitely the Hot Water Diversion Kit, if you have solar with or without batteries BUY ONE OF THESE! you will not regret it! |
| Steve at Hitek systems was the only one who could explain the ins and outs of the system in a way I could understand while also explaining what we needed for a reliable system that suited our needs. Steve went above and beyond for us and is always just an email away for any on going questions. We have an off grid system which cost a fraction of what others quoted and we have been through one winter and still haven’t had to run the generator! I could not recommend Steve and his team enough. |
| I found Steve and Hitek to be not only helpful with my constant questions presales but also helpful post sales. The solar setup I got (Lead Carbon) is performing amazingly well and justifies everything Hitek proclaimed it would. Very happy with the service, price and product and highly recommend Steve and Hitek Systems. |
| In September 2017 we had the following system installed using our garage in Christchurch. It averaged over 8kWh per day over the last 12months 11 x 305W PERC MONO Panels (Designed by Hitek Solar NZ) each with Tigo Shade Optimisers 5kW Solax Hybrid Inverter 14.4kW Lead Carbon Battery Storage, We are very pleased that the system performed as promised and that any problems were consistently solved quickly with a high level of professional technical support by Steve: |
| Steve quickly helped me design the most cost-effective and reliable system for my 2-dwelling organic farm, directed me to a skilled electrician, and once the system was up and running, he continued to help me fine tune the system to get the most out of it. After over a year and many hours spent personally researching who and what products are available in the solar industry, I am very grateful to have come across Steve. |
| I have been off grid on a 12v system for 16years and needed to upgrade to a better system. After checking and costing other systems I found that the best with latest technology and cost efficient was a 48v system from Hiteck. I have a basic knowledge of solar powe rbut found the tech assistance from Steve exrtremely helpful. The Mono Perc panels are performing above expectation on cloudy days ( using solar on sunny days is no problem the heavy overcast days are the problem days !) Thanks Steve |
| I'm very happy with my new lead carbon batteries! Steve's help and support over the last few years, in setting up and maintaining my system has been amazing. He is always available to answer questions and always follows up to see how everything is working out. He is passionate about solar and is always up-to-date with the latest developments and new products. I'm so grateful for his help and can highly recommend Steve and Hitek. |
| I was an electrical engineer, looking in the market for 5KW grid tied system and found a lot of sales staff and installers who did not know what they were selling.When I found Steve it was a revelation. He understood what I was after and designed a system to match it. Lots of questions (and detailed answers back) I finally had my system ready to install it myself. Lots of support from Steve later I had my system in and it works well. Today got my first power bill that was a credit. Yay!! |
| Great service, that is prompt, knowledgable and helpful. Stunningly inexpensive compared to the competition, for those willing to do a 'little project management'. I HIGHLY recommend Steve and his company. Exceedingly happy of Kerikeri |
| hi 6 months ago I bought 4, 300 amp lead carbon batteries and 2,330w panels off Steve. this system is proving to be great in our batch running most household app ,even with 2 or 3 cloudy days in a row.great friendly service . good not having to worry about taking batteries to low VERY HAPPY Andrew Murch |
| I ordered 4 of the PbC batteries for my motorhome. Paid a deposit then paid the rest when they arrived in the country. Arrived exactly when Steve said they would. Steve was helpful and informative. Thanks. |
| Steve at Hitek has been a great resource in sorting out Hitek's new technology batteries (PbC) and integrating into our solar setup. Communications and support from Hitek are incredible. |
| The system that Steve recommended was perfect for what I needed and his backup service and advice was great. I recommend using Steve for all your solar requirements. Lee Clark |
| It was a real pleasure dealing Steve recommended high quality Perlight panels and the 5kw SolarX inverter for my 2.65Kw system which I installed myself. The hardware arrived promptly as promised. I needed lots of advice which Steve provided willingly and in great detail service was as if he was just next door. Highly recommend using Hitek for all solar requirements I will be returning later in the new year for more panels :) |
| very helpful and quick delivery. |
| I found Steve extremely professional in all aspects to deal with, very informative about his high quality competitively priced products and supplied them on time. I would highly recommend this company if considering installing a solar power system. |
| Very pleased with the Service Steve from Hitek provided. Nothing was a problem and he was always available to provide clear and concise knowledge. Would happily recommend |
| Steve, you've been generous with your time and I very much appreciate the free expert advice you've given me. I will be in touch about the Hitek Energy Management System, which looks very interesting indeed. Steve K |
| Hi guys i have to tell you that Steve from hitek systems is worth his weight in gold, its a real pleasure to deal with him, he answers question after question and then some... and a real pro i might add with his expert advise and solar solutions, i had a good base knowledge but after talking with Steve i have learnt so much more which is great, he also offers great products in the way of solar panels, inverters, timers, electrical parts and anything free energy under the sun..and thats for real. |
| Steve is a very obliging and enthusiastic promoter of Solar PV systems and offers a great service including an in depth knowledge of both the product but also the financial side including organisations offering assistance and buyback of electricity exported to the national grid. Highly recommend Hitek systems and would do so again for any further projects invloving Solar systems. |
| Fantastic advice. I'm so grateful that Steve was able to explain everything in everyday terms - I went from knowing nothing about solar systems to being confident that I had all the information necessary to make an informed decision. Invaluable. Thanks very much :-) |
| I have recently installed a 2.7Kw system (10 panels) in Hamilton. I had no previous electrical experience but managed the installation without any problems thanks to the support provided by Steve - absolutely amazing service. I must have sent 20-30 odd emails asking technical and installation questions, each one was helpfully answered in a prompt, courteous manner. I researched the equipment previous to purchase and agreed on the quality. I have no hesitation in recommending Hitek - Many thanks |
| Thanks Steve for sharing all your advice, knowledge and wisdom freely. I felt no pressure to buy from you but instead felt you had my best interests at heart regards power output, efficiency, and money. After having 2, full install, 5kW/ 20 panel deals offered to me for under 14k from 2 other Solar companies, and then running them by Steve, I've decided to flag it and wait until the government subsidises Solar, or I can save up more $$. It just got too expensive and complicated for me. |
| Recently installed 10kW ground array at a total cost of less than $2.00 / W. After much research we chose Steve for a consultancy service, design to install, and for supply of many components. Parts and advice were of excellent quality and promptly provided. If you are looking at buying solar components we recommend Steve for price and quality (best in NZ), though we sourced our inverters or panels from other chanels. Steve is knowledgable, honest and is the go to guy for all things solar. |
| I am an apprentice electrician looking to install my own solar panel system on the new home we are building. Having never installed any solar panel system before Steve has been incredibly helpful. I have done a great deal of research online into the various products available and the items Steve sells seem to be some of the best available. His advice and patience with my never ending email queries has been of great help. I am yet to install the system but will review again once operational |
| When we first decided to get a solar setup to complement our Micro Hydro generator the choices advertised in multitude was enough to confuse someone like myself with little technical knowledge but a desire to DIY and bring down the overall cost . A neighbour had sourced inexpensive panels which was looking like the obvious way to go ......! Then I happened upon Steves listing which is when my confidence became established .I fully recommend and Thank You for Your Awsome Products and service!
retailtherapst1 (185
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5:57 pm, Wed 16 Jul Service: Solar Power EXPERT, Wholesale, Designer, Installer |
| Thanks for the help, gave great free advice. Next time I have a problem or need a fix I will definitely call you |
| Steve is excellent to deal with especially for someone based overseas - this is vital! Helpful explanations of the many options he has available as well as taking into account longer term plans a customer has! Prompt, polite and reliable! Great Customer service - why can other companies not be as rounded??? Payback for my business in the Pacific will be around 2 years as our power is expensive at 92 cents a kw... |
| As a matter of interest what are your formal trade qualifications for this type of work. ? |
Steve: We are certified and trained in both On-Grid and Off-Grid Solar PV installations, and have a team of fully qualified electricians who install our systems up to the latest current NZ Solar PV standards. We are also SEANZ members, so our Solar solutions meet all highest quality standards. This helps ensure that our clients always get the best value for money and are always happy. One of our team members helped build some NZ Hydro Power stations in the day & has been in the industry 45+ years. | |
| Excellent trade thanks. Easy to deal with, fast delivery and everything in excellent condition at a good price. Highly recomended |
| Bought 6 x 320 watt panels. Steve was very helpful and knowledgeable and gave good advice. Very happy with product and price and will be looking at further purchases from him in the future. Cheers, Graham |
| I have just installed a 1KW direct feed to the hot water system using a Dual element and Hitek's solar voltaic panels. I was undecided about where to purchase my panels from until I sent a question to Steve and was amazed by the informative reply which was soon followed up by more reliable advice. This certainly gave me peace of mind when I placed my order with Steve. Remember everyone it's not just the price, it's the service that comes with it that matters. Thanks Steve. Regards Warren |
| I installed two grid tie solar systems,I purchased the solar panels and other associated gear from Steve at Hitek. Having checked out the pricing of other solar systems, I found that Steve gave the best value for money,with quality and service with good advise. I can not speak highly enough of Steve,with his prompt emails and follow up emails. Steve take a great interest in each installation. Thank you Steve,I would highly recommend you to anyone. |
| Steve at Hitek spent two hours walking me through all aspects of a solar pv system that required NZ certification: professional expert free advice about how to use good quality NZ Compliant solar power equipment to build a system right so that it meets all NZ compliance and maximises system performance. I would urge anyone looking at doing their own rooftop DIY install to consult the Solar Experts to get the right advice first, and certainly before buying anything, to avoid expensive mistakes.
stephend4185 (196
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10:27 am, Sun 02 Mar Service: Solar Power EXPERT, Wholesale, Designer, Installer |
