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Do You Need to Ditch Gas When You Go Solar?

Do You Need to Ditch Gas When You Go Solar?

No, you don't have to disconnect from gas the day your solar panels go in. But if you're asking whether you should — the answer is almost certainly yes, and hot water is where to(...)

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Can You Install Solar On a Tiled Roof?

Can You Install Solar On a Tiled Roof?

I have a childhood memory related to roof tiles. Some cousins and I played cricket in my grandparents’ yard, and often a spirited shot left the ball stuck on the low-pitched, clay-tile roof of their house. We sneakily climbed on the roof to retrieve the ball, and(...)

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When Commercial Building Walls Generate Power: Farmers Solar Façade

When Commercial Building Walls Generate Power: Farmers Solar Façade

I recently had the chance to pick the brain of Yariv Edery from YEH about one of the most interesting commercial solar projects in New Zealand right now - the solar façade at Farmers,(...)

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The Carbon Payback Period of Solar Panels in NZ: Yay or Nay?

The Carbon Payback Period of Solar Panels in NZ: Yay or Nay?

There is a considerably large group of people that likes to believe that solar panels are a scam, just as there is a group that believes the Earth is flat. A major argument that poorly(...)

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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(...)

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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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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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Buying a House With an Existing Solar Power System: A Detailed Guide

Buying a House With an Existing Solar Power System: A Detailed Guide

Among the several perks a used home may offer, a pre-installed solar power system is one of the most exciting. Home buyers can expect to save thousands of dollars in electricity bills(...)

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