With expert knowledge in mind, we’ve created the Solar Knowledge Hub. It is here we explore the benefits of solar power, how solar systems work, renewable energy innovations such as electric vehicles, off-grid tips, the latest solar energy news from around the world, and the ways in which it affects our local community.
Take a look around and check back regularly – we’re always trying to help spread the word, so there’s regularly something new posted here.
Solar power buy-back rates are the price per unit at which energy retailers pay for excess/exported solar power.
When solar panels are installed on a property an import/export meter is installed upon completion and commissioning of the system. The meter is changed by a local independent inspector (we organise ... Read more
The Tesla Powerwall 2 is the most popular and cost-effective home storage product on the market, but is it worth the investment?
The Tesla Powerwall 2 offers a range of functionality:
So let’s look at the ... Read more
Solar panels aren’t just good for the environment – you can benefit from serious savings over the lifetime of your solar panel system. Installing solar will reduce your energy bill, how much depends on the system size and your energy usage.
Solar panels cost money upfront but will save you money ... Read more
There are a few elements to consider when determining the size of a solar panel system. Every property is different, and the reasons people install solar varies.
Below we will consider some important elements when choosing a system size, including:
With a Westpac Warm Up loan, you can now get up to $10,000 interest-free for 5 years to invest in solar.
We have teamed up with Westpac as a SEANZ member to help customers make improvements to their home with solar* with an interest-free loan. Helping kiwi’s invest in their future ... Read more
The short answer is yes! But just how worthwhile installing solar panels will be for you depends on what you value most.
There are three main reasons why people look to install solar panels on their homes in New Zealand: to save money (or get a ... Read more
You might have heard of Solar PV Panels. PV stands for photovoltaic.
Photo = Light. Voltaic = Electricity.
Solar panels work as each solar panel is made up of smaller components called solar cells. Each of these cells is made up of two layers of silicon. Each layer has been ... Read more
A typical solar PV system on a house can save half a tonne of CO2 pollution every year.
What exactly is your carbon footprint? Simply put, the term ‘carbon footprint’ is used to describe the total amount of greenhouse gases that are produced and released into the atmosphere to support your ... Read more
Solar panel efficiency measured by how much of the sunlight that falls on it is turned into electricity. Solar panels efficiency ratings range from 15% to 23% depending on the manufacturer. You would think it makes sense that the better the efficiency of a solar panel the better the product ... Read more
A new solar system represents a significant investment so making sure your investment is future proof is a wise move. There are different warranties for different parts of your solar system. Knowing the difference between them and what products feature the best warranties is important to ensure you are ... Read more