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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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(...)
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(...)
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(...)
Update from August 2025: EWRB issued an update, giving Electricians an additional 12 months to September 1st 2026, to get the Mains Parallel endorsement.
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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(...)
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(...)
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 -(...)
If you’re after a solar battery that looks good, performs even better, has a great price (see below) and takes the complexity out of home energy storage – the Pylontech Force H3X(...)