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BMW i3 - BMW's first EV - Review

BMW i3 - BMW's first EV - Review

BMW has finally come out with their first electric car, the BMW i3.   It's a part of the BMW i sub-brand, and has been built from the ground up as a purpose built electric vehicle.

The car manufacturers state that the engineers could design whatever works(...)

Posted on in Electric Vehicles

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The coolest solar powered car charging station designs

The coolest solar powered car charging station designs

If you are like me and loved watching that 90's TV program Beyond 2000 and like to image what the future will look like, then these designs of solar powered car charging stations might be(...)

Posted on in Future of Solar Power

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Solar Power to be a part of the Christchurch rebuild

Solar Power to be a part of the Christchurch rebuild

Following the devastating 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Christchurch in 2011, the focus has been rebuilding the city so everyone can get on with life.  In a lot of the new building design(...)

Posted on in Solar Power Trends

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Solar Power NZ Infographic

Solar Power NZ Infographic

Last year we published an infographic about solar power in New Zealand.  Since it was quite popular we thought we'd edit it to bring it up to speed with 2013.  We hope you enjoy this fun and quick way of learning a bit more about solar power in New Zealand.

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Posted on in Solar Power New Zealand

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How good are the solar power incentives in Australia?

How good are the solar power incentives in Australia?

By now you have probably heard from a sister living in Australia or a good friend, being not such a good friend bragging to you about how great the Government incentives for solar power(...)

Posted on in International Solar

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Solar Marketing 101 - Solar Home Parties

Solar Marketing 101 - Solar Home Parties

Since buying a solar power system is such a large ticket item, the most effective form of marketing is word of mouth, and what better way of encouraging word of mouth is by hosting a solar home party.

What are solar home parties?

A party that gets(...)

Posted on in Marketing Solar Power

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New Zealand farmers making money from farming solar

New Zealand farmers making money from farming solar

For farmers, investing in power seems to be the perfect balance of off-setting carbon emissions and saving money on energy bills.

People that benefit the most from solar power(...)

Posted on in Solar Power New Zealand

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Meridian's solar buyback rates are now in place

Meridian's solar buyback rates are now in place

This buyback rates listed below are now out of date.  For Meridian's current buyback rates click here.

As of the 8th of April 2013, Meridian's new pricing scheme for people(...)

Posted on in Solar Power New Zealand

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