Fairview Solar Cooperative
Report 2026
Sector
Community Energy
Category
Residential Solar
Services
Solar + Storage
Timeline
6 Weeks
Fairview set out to cut energy costs across 48 homes without disrupting a single household. We designed a shared solar-and-storage system that pays every resident back, month after month.
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Verdis turned a complicated group project into something every household actually understood — and our bills prove it worked.
Lara Bennett
Chair, Fairview Housing
The approach
Built around how people actually live at home
The values that shape how we design, build, and hand over every project.
We start from the household, not the hardware. Every system is sized to how a home really uses energy, so nothing is over-built and nothing is wasted.
Then we make it effortless to live with. Clear controls, honest reporting, and a system that quietly optimises itself long after we hand over the keys.
Solar design
Storage
Savings
Grid independence
Results
Clean energy that pays for itself
Savings compound year after year as the system offsets rising grid prices.
Cumulative savings
58% lower bills
Yr 1
Yr 2
Yr 2
Yr 2
Yr 3
Yr 4
The outcome
58% lower bills
2 days
Typical install time on site
25 yr
Performance warranty
100%
Certified in-house installers
FAQS
Frequently asked questions
Meet the founder
Jonas Reed · Co-founder
Ready to start your project?
Browse our help centre or connect with our team to get the answers you need.
How much can I save with a home solar system?
Most homeowners cut their electricity bills by 40–70%. We model your exact savings before you commit, based on your usage and roof.
How long does installation take?
Do I need a battery to go solar?
What happens during a power outage?
Is my roof suitable for solar?
Do you handle permits and paperwork?
Ready when you are
We built Verdis
for homes like yours
Book a free home energy assessment and get a clear plan for lower bills and a more resilient home.