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Adding More Solar Panels With a New Installer? Read This First

Adding More Solar Panels With a New Installer? Read This First

So, you’ve already got solar — great. And now you want to add more panels. But you’re not keen on going back to the original installer. Fair enough. Maybe the company shut down,(...)

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Fronius Reserva: Austrian Inverter Giant Tries Its Hand at Batteries Again

Fronius Reserva: Austrian Inverter Giant Tries Its Hand at Batteries Again

It seems nowadays that a new solar battery is launched every month, and more and more new brands are entering the market. However, it’s not common to see an 80-year-old, highly(...)

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New SEANZ Report: New Zealand’s Big Energy Switch - And Why It Matters to You

New SEANZ Report: New Zealand’s Big Energy Switch - And Why It Matters to You

Most of us don’t think too much about how electricity is made - until we get a large bill or a power cut. But behind the scenes, big decisions are being made by Government, industry(...)

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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(...)

Posted on in New Solar Technology

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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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