Description:

Electrical systems are evolving quickly, but the tools electricians use to install and manage them haven’t kept pace. Traditional switchboards are time-consuming to install, difficult to troubleshoot, and disconnected from how modern homes function. That creates more complexity, more call-backs, and less time doing the work that matters.

The result is the Basis Smart Panel. With its classic NZ backyard BBQ origin story – its kiwi co-founders shared a frustration with the state of home energy, and a belief that it should be safer, smarter, and more empowering for everyday people.

The outcome is the Basis Smart Panel: a fully integrated, prefabricated switchboard that simplifies installations, enhances electrical safety, and prepares homes for a smarter energy future. It consolidates consumption metering, safety, energy control, and connectivity into a single unit, ready to support solar, EVs, batteries, and high-load appliances, without custom builds or hand-drawn layouts.

Designed in close collaboration with New Zealand electricians, the system replaces outdated workflows with a clean four-stage process: Mounting & Prewiring, Termination, Pre-livening Checks, and Configuration. Inside, the panel is divided into three intuitive zones, Supply, Meter, and Distribution, making layout and servicing faster and more reliable.

Every detail is optimised for clarity and speed: integrated cable channels for tidy routing, spring-clamp terminals to reduce wiring errors, and a fire-resistant cable entry system to enhance safety. A custom mounting bracket slots easily between studs, and with key components pre-integrated, there’s no need to build a board from scratch.

The Basis Trade App completes the experience, guiding electricians through setup, circuit control, diagnostics, and commissioning with real-time feedback from a phone. That means fewer errors, faster installs, and more confidence on-site. Once live, homeowners use the Basis Home App to monitor energy use, get alerts, and stay connected to their panel.

By transforming the switchboard into an intelligent platform, Basis empowers the trade while enabling smarter, safer, more connected homes. The system supports remote servicing and creates an ongoing link between electricians and customers, turning a one-off job into a lasting customer relationship.

It’s not just about saving time, it’s about unlocking capability. Designed and engineered in Aotearoa to meet both local and international standards, The Smart Panel is ready for the energy transition. It helps electricians lead the shift toward decentralised grids, dynamic pricing, and smarter home infrastructure.

This marks a step-change for the trade, bringing modern tools, meaningful support, and scalable design to the electrical industry, built with Kiwi ingenuity and global potential.