Solar Inverters in NZ Solar inverters are commonly referred to as the brains of a solar system. While panels may be what everyone immediately thinks of when solar is brought up, inverters are what make the magic happen. In order to get a better understanding on...
Solar Subsidies: Why Doesnt NZ Have Any? Aotearoa has long been a global leader in the renewable energy sector. With huge hydro dams like Lake Benmore and other renewable sources already producing 80% of our total electricity, it’s not surprising that we’ve set...
Upstream and Sunshine Solar | Solar for Social Sustainability and Youth It’s easy for the solar industry to label itself as sustainable without doing much work. Well, solar panels make sustainable power, right? So, the business has got to be sustainable! While that’s...
Does the installation of solar panels increase the value of a New Zealand home? Absolutely! The presence of solar panels can significantly boost the value of a residential property, often by an impressive range of $25,000 to $40,000 on average! Numerous studies...
Commercial Solar in NZ: More Than An Eco-Trend? For years, solar was seen by many as a way for businesses to get some environmental brownie points. Even though very few companies were powering their day-to-day operations with panels alone, the installation of solar...
NZ’s Top 4 Banks and their Solar Loans When it comes to solar, money is the first question for most. While costs have been coming down significantly over the years, it’s still a fair concern. Bank loans seem like a good place to turn, since most of our major...