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Why the Big Fuss About SEANZ? Here’s Why It Matters for Solar in New Zealand

Why the Big Fuss About SEANZ? Here’s Why It Matters for Solar in New Zealand

My Solar Quotes has been a proud member of the Sustainable Energy Association of New Zealand (SEANZ) for over 12 years. So, I thought it was about time I explain why SEANZ is such a big(...)

Posted on in Solar Power New Zealand

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8 Things To Know Before Buying a Solar Battery

8 Things To Know Before Buying a Solar Battery

About a decade ago, a solar battery was a remarkably premium item with very few customers - something like a $8 popcorn bucket that most of us just roll our eyes at. However, plunging(...)

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China's Overproduction of Solar Panels, Cheap Prices, and What it Means for NZ

China's Overproduction of Solar Panels, Cheap Prices, and What it Means for NZ

For many centuries now, China has been known for its gorgeous silk and the mighty, aptly called Great Wall, among other things. However, things suddenly took a sharp turn in the latest(...)

Posted on in International Solar

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New Zealand Solar Market Stats & Insights 2024

New Zealand Solar Market Stats & Insights 2024

As the world continues to shift towards sustainable energy solutions, New Zealand is making quiet, smalls steps in harnessing the power of the sun.  Unlike many other countries that have(...)

Posted on in Solar Power Industry News

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Eco Shine: Revolutionising Solar Panel Maintenance in New Zealand

Eco Shine: Revolutionising Solar Panel Maintenance in New Zealand

Eco Shine Solar is an emerging player in the New Zealand solar industry like no other. While most solar companies in New Zealand specialise in installing solar on roofs, Eco Shine are(...)

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Types of Solar Panel Technology

Types of Solar Panel Technology

Humans have always used energy from the sun. From sun-drying foods to propelling spacecrafts using sunlight, we have come a long way. And yet, innovation in the solar industry has no intention of slowing down. 

The industry began with a simple, inefficient,(...)

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Electric Homes: Rewiring Aotearoa Overview

Electric Homes: Rewiring Aotearoa Overview

In March 2024, Rewiring Aotearoa dropped a groundbreaking report, "Electric Homes: Rewiring Aotearoa," revealing that New Zealand is one of the first countries to hit an electrification(...)

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Cable Conduits on a Roof with Solar – Necessity or Monstrosity?

Cable Conduits on a Roof with Solar – Necessity or Monstrosity?

As it is, many people don't consider solar panels on a roof as particularly beauty-enhancing. So when the discussion moves to solar panels with visible conduits laid on the roof, the(...)

Posted on in New Zealand Solar Legislation

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