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SOLMECH

Our Services

SERVICING RENEWABLE PROJECTS

Engineering Sustainable Solutions

We deliver end-to-end renewable construction services designed to maximize efficiency, reduce costs, and minimises environmental impact.

CIVIL

Civil

✓ Site preparation and vegetation clearing.
✓ Cut and fill for access roads and laydown areas.
✓ Trenching for electrical and communications cabling.
✓ Excavation and backfilling for piling foundations.
✓ Pre-drill and dewatering services.
✓ Stormwater and drainage works.
✓ Concrete footings and culvert installation.

Pilling

✓ Supply and installation of driven piles.
✓ Fixed tilt and single-axis tracker foundations.
✓ GPS-guided piling operations.
✓ Load testing and verification.
✓ Inverter skid and BESS landing foundations.
✓ Pre-drill and refusal mitigation in hard ground.

PILING
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Mechanical

✓ Assembly of racking systems (fixed tilt and tracking).
✓ Torqueing and QA compliance.
✓ Mechanical punch list completion.
✓ Tracker motor installation and alignment.
✓ Inverter skid mounting.
✓ Support frame modifications and troubleshooting.

Module Installation

✓ Solar module unloading, sorting and handling.
✓ Module installation to racking (fixed and tracking).
✓ Torqueing and earthing.
✓ QA and IV curve testing support.
✓ Re-work and module replacement programs.
✓ Labour hire for peak install phases.

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ELECTRICAL

Electrical

✓ DC cable installation and termination.
✓ HV, LV and MV electrical works.
✓ Inverter skid electrical connections.
✓ Below and above ground cable routes.
✓ Earthing and lightning protection systems.

Design & Engineering

✓ Site survey and geotechnical investigations.
✓ Pile layout and coordinate generation.
✓ Cut and fill modelling and site grading plans.
✓ Civil design for access roads, drainage and foundations.
✓ Mechanical layout for racking and module spacing.
✓ Hydrology and stormwater design assessments.
✓ Electrical design (AC and DC) including cable sizing, layout, and string configuration.
✓ Tracker alignment and torque tube positioning plans.
✓ Inverter skid and BESS foundation design coordination.
✓ As-built drawings and redline markups.

SOLMECH

new zealand’s Trusted Solar Material Supplier

We provide premium-grade solar components to manufacturers, ensuring optimal performance and durability for renewable energy systems nationwide.

Piles Installed – 300,000
90%
Solar Panels & Components – 2 million installed
90%
Kilowatts installed  – 3million
90%
Man hours – 625,000 across Australia and NZ
90%
OUR PROCESS

Precision in Every Project Phase

Our systematic approach ensures seamless execution from initial consultation to final delivery, with rigorous quality checks at each stage.

Discovery Phase

The Discovery phase sets the foundation for project success by aligning on expectations, safety, environmental goals, and workforce requirements. Through early workshops and planning, we ensure clarity from day one.

Design Phase

This phase refines the technical blueprint, ensuring all design elements align with project goals and on-site realities. It covers everything from execution planning and safety in design to constructability, operational processes, and documentation expectations.

Develop Phase

In the Develop phase, the focus shifts to building the agreed solution, aligning skilled resources to deliver on project goals. Key project documents—like the Project Management Plan, WHS packs, and scheduling tools—are created to guide delivery, manage risk, and keep communication clear and on track.

Construct Phase

This is where Solmech NZ comes to life—on the ground, building the vision. From site surveying and piling to framing, panelling, and quality management, this phase brings the project from plans to reality with precision and expertise.

Free Solar & Mechanical Engineering Consultation

Get expert advice tailored to your project—from system design to cost savings—with no obligation. Our engineers are ready to help you build smarter.