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Proof That Big Battery Plants Work: A Review of the Hornsdale Power Reserve’s Performance

Proof That Big Battery Plants Work: A Review of the Hornsdale Power Reserve’s Performance

In late 2017, South Australia purchased a gigantic battery storage plant. Built by Tesla and owned by the French company Neoen, the Hornsdale Power Reserve (HPR) was the world’s largest(...)

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Myth Busted: Do You Really Need a Battery for Solar Power to Work?

Myth Busted: Do You Really Need a Battery for Solar Power to Work?

One of the most common misconceptions floating around in Aotearoa is that you must have a battery for solar panels to work. It’s a myth that’s stuck around longer than it should, and(...)

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How Sigenergy Makes Solar Work for Two-Phase Properties in New Zealand

How Sigenergy Makes Solar Work for Two-Phase Properties in New Zealand

Did you know New Zealand has a surprising number of two-phase properties? For years, they’ve been a real headache for anyone wanting solar. Why? Because most modern inverters were built(...)

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Goodwe Residential Solar Carport - Finally a Carport Worth Taking Seriously?

Goodwe Residential Solar Carport - Finally a Carport Worth Taking Seriously?

I have always felt a fondness for solar carports. They are simple objects that beautifully combine two important applications into one product – sheltering your car from the elements(...)

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New Solar Installer Rules: What You Need to Know Before Going Solar

New Solar Installer Rules: What You Need to Know Before Going Solar

Update from August 2025:  EWRB issued an update, giving Electricians an additional 12 months to September 1st 2026, to get the Mains Parallel endorsement.

If you’re thinking(...)

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Solar That’s Built In, Not Bolted On – A Chat With Golden Solar BIPV

Solar That’s Built In, Not Bolted On – A Chat With Golden Solar BIPV

I’ll admit it… I think solar panels look great (though I’m probably a little biased). But I know not everyone shares that view. For many, the image of chunky panels bolted onto(...)

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How Aotearoa New Zealand’s Increased Voltage Range Impacts Solar Power

How Aotearoa New Zealand’s Increased Voltage Range Impacts Solar Power

On the 13th of June 2025, New Zealand’s Energy Minister Simon Watts and Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk announced that the range of our country’s grid voltage will be(...)

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Thinking About Buying Solar Gear From a Big Box Store? Here’s Why Most Installers Will Say “No Thanks”

Thinking About Buying Solar Gear From a Big Box Store? Here’s Why Most Installers Will Say “No Thanks”

There’s no shortage of solar gear available off the shelf these days in New Zealand. Big box retailers and online stores are stocked with panels, inverters, batteries, racking systems -(...)

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