Last Updated: June 2026

Today’s Gate for A Better Tomorrow

Solar powered electronic automated gates add sophistication and value to your property, offering many conveniences compared to basic lock and key security controls.

Electric gates, however, can be costly at times. For environmentally conscious people, the extra carbon footprint for installing an electronic gate may be a deterrent in getting one. In this blog, we’ll help you understand solar power in gate systems, which can mitigate many concerns, so you can decide if this is the best option for your household.

Why Solar Power for Gates?

• All around the world, people, businesses and governments are in search for better ways of harnessing renewable sources of power with the goal of a better tomorrow for humanity.
• Installing solar gate openers as opposed to conventional ones can be our way of making a contribution to this worldwide endeavour.
• Solar power is a mature technology and we do not stand to lose due to technical problems or obsolescence – it’s been in an advanced stage since the 1950s.
• There should be no fear of the technology being inappropriate, a failure or a hazard to our properties’ security.
• Solar gates are reliable and durable in South East Queensland, especially when provided, installed, and maintained by experienced experts like us. 

At Brisbane Automatic Gate Systems (BAGS), we can help you choose a solar gate opener to meet all your requirements. You’ll love our expert team of professionals. We’ve been servicing the greater Brisbane area for the past 20 years.

How Do Solar Gates Work?

The solution? Solar powered gates. These days, a number of things can be powered just by a few hours of sun bathing and that can include your electronic gate system.

There is already a wide range of solar powered gates available on the market. They can be used for above ground or underground installations as well. These gates are powered by batteries that charge from solar panels.

Where Do You Find Solar Power Gates?

Kits that meet the energy requirement of solar gate openers are already available and have been around for a considerable amount of time. You can also shop for these kits online and install yourself, or hire the professional experts that are experience in the installation.

How Long Will the Battery Last?

Reliability is often a concern for many property owners. A typical electronic gate system would require a change in the batteries after a regular use of around 60 days. Not with the case of solar power. The good news is your solar powered gates system has the potential of running forever. If you do not live in an area where six months of day and six months of night time is normal, your system can get unlimited amount of power from the sun and you run no risk of being on empty. These stand-alone systems are also very self-sufficient and can run with very little maintenance.

With regards to the durability of the system, it is also guaranteed to be in good condition for a long time. A solar powered gates system involves very little energy and use in its regular operation. In many cases, it only ever functions up to four times in a day in most residential properties. Chances of damage to the system due to wear and tear are very low. You can count on your system to work for you for a long, long time after it was installed.

For more information, take a look at our website or contact us to discuss the right automatic gate for your needs.

In recent years, countless people have turned to solar panels to power their homes and businesses. And now, many are also realising the benefits of solar powered gate openers.

We only stock the highest quality products, and pride ourselves on our first-rate installations and customer service.

What are the benefits of a solar gate opener?

There are some obvious benefits to solar powered gate openers, as well as some not-so-obvious ones.

The main benefits are:

• reduced electricity use and costs
• easy access to power on long driveways and large properties.

How can a solar gate opener reduce electricity usage?

By purchasing a solar powered gate opener from BAGS, you can reduce your electricity usage. While other gate openers rely on mains power to operate, solar gate openers rely on the sun.

Less electricity usage means lower power bills—and that means happy days, right?

Why use a solar gate opener on a long driveway?

If your home or business sits on a large property—making it a long way from your mains power source to your automatic gate—solar gate openers are the perfect solution.

Instead of costly measures to get mains power extended all the way down your driveway to your gate, a solar gate opener is a cost-effective way to power your gate.

Who can use a solar powered gate opener?

Solar gate openers are suitable for all kinds of gate automation, including:

• sliding gates
• swing gates
• boom gate operators.

And for all types of properties, including:

• residential
• commercial
• industrial.

Are solar gate openers safe?

Our range of ‘Nice’ solar gate openers are guaranteed to work. They are reliable and secure.

You’re also helping protect the planet

Solar gate openers are a really effective way to protect your property, family, pets, and possessions. But they also help to protect the planet, too.

So, by choosing a solar powered gate opener (as opposed to one that runs on electricity), you’re reducing your carbon footprint, and helping reduce emissions.

Thus, with solar gate openers you can feel safe—and good about your positive contribution to the planet.

Contact us

To purchase one of our solar gate openers, or to find out more, contact us today.

We’d be happy to talk to you about your situation and advise you whether a solar powered gate opener is the right choice for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any disadvantages to solar powered gates?

Drawbacks can include limited daily usage, dependence on direct sunlight, and the requirement for battery replacements. For a residential property with low traffic, solar power should provide plenty of daily cycles and batteries will last years. Proper maintenance and a high-quality opener will reduce the risk of any issues.

Do solar-powered gates work at night?

Yes. They don’t run directly on sunlight – instead, the solar panel charges a deep-cycle battery during the day, which stores energy to power the gate’s motor 24/7.

Will a solar electric gate work without a battery?

No. The battery is the core power source that stores the solar energy and delivers the necessary surge of electricity to open and close the heavy gate.

How much does a solar powered gate cost?

Solar-powered gate costs range from $450 to $1,200 for a DIY automation kit, and $3,000 to $12,000+ for a full professional installation including the gate itself. The total price depends heavily on whether you are retrofitting an existing gate or purchasing a new one, as well as the gate’s size, weight, and material.