http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/ Latest Blog from My Solar Quotes Fri, 19 Apr 2024 18:04:24 +0100 en-us http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-new-zealand/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 while making Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:27:00 +0100 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-new-zealand/buying-a-house-with-an-existing-solar-power-system-a-detailed-guide http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-battery-information/tesla-powerwall-3-less-style-but-more-substance After plenty of speculation and some anticipation, Tesla has finally released details about the third generation of its ultra-popular Powerwall battery. And the first thing we want to do is compare Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:41:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-battery-information/tesla-powerwall-3-less-style-but-more-substance http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/How-Solar-Power-Works/why-your-solar-installer-will-probably-oversize-your-array On first thought, it may seem logical to have a solar array size similar to the inverter size, such as pairing a 6 kW array with a 6 kW inverter. After all, why generate excess power when the Tue, 20 Feb 2024 09:51:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/How-Solar-Power-Works/why-your-solar-installer-will-probably-oversize-your-array http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/battery-storage-for-solar/are-sodium-ion-batteries-the-next-big-thing- More than 200 years ago, a bright young chemist named Sir Humphry Davy discovered that sodium could be used as material for batteries. But for the next two centuries, sodium ion batteries remained Fri, 09 Feb 2024 11:28:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/battery-storage-for-solar/are-sodium-ion-batteries-the-next-big-thing- http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/battery-storage-for-solar/tesla-powerwall-2-vs-byd-battery If you have heard the term ‘solar battery’, you probably know that the Tesla Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:04:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/battery-storage-for-solar/tesla-powerwall-2-vs-byd-battery http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-technology/are-microinverters-really-better-than-string-inverters- If you go to Google and type ‘string inverters vs. microinverters’, you will get dozens of articles telling you that microinverters are superior to string inverters. In fact, we did Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:22:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-technology/are-microinverters-really-better-than-string-inverters- http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-battery-information/installing-a-home-battery-without-solar-panels-all-you-need-to-know It is a fact that solar panels and batteries go together, like peanut butter and jam. And while it’s possible to have just one of the two, doing so somehow doesn’t feel right. And yet, an Mon, 04 Dec 2023 14:40:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-battery-information/installing-a-home-battery-without-solar-panels-all-you-need-to-know http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/How-Solar-Power-Works/how-to-heat-water-with-solar-pv-heat-pump-or-element- Heating water using solar power is not a new concept. Nearly 2,000 years ago, the Romans built public baths with Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:14:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/How-Solar-Power-Works/how-to-heat-water-with-solar-pv-heat-pump-or-element- http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/new-zealand-energy-news-/the-role-of-solar-and-batteries-in-new-zealand-s-flexibility-services Basketball legend John Wooden once said that flexibility is the key to stability. And while he meant that in the context of personal growth, it cannot be truer in the context of electricity Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:18:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/new-zealand-energy-news-/the-role-of-solar-and-batteries-in-new-zealand-s-flexibility-services http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/renewable-energy/solar-power-the-prevention-and-cure-for-climate-change In 1931, the legendary Thomas Edison said to his friend Henry Ford, “I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy.  What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal Tue, 31 Oct 2023 13:13:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/renewable-energy/solar-power-the-prevention-and-cure-for-climate-change http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/electric-vehicles/what-is-a-smart-ev-charger-and-why-you-should-buy-one The hype around smart EV chargers is growing rapidly. But at a time when manufacturers are slapping the word ‘smart’ on nearly everything from watches to water, the word ceases to have any Mon, 09 Oct 2023 14:42:00 +0100 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/electric-vehicles/what-is-a-smart-ev-charger-and-why-you-should-buy-one http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/electric-vehicles/why-solar-power-ev-s-are-a-perfect-match When humans approach the end of this century and look back, they will probably count solar power and electric mobility among the most groundbreaking changes of this century. Both technologies have Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:12:00 +0100 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/electric-vehicles/why-solar-power-ev-s-are-a-perfect-match http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/How-Solar-Power-Works/can-you-install-solar-panels-on-east-and-west-facing-roofs- Ask any solar expert about solar panel orientation and they will tell you that North-facing arrays perform the best. This is true, for reasons we’ll go over shortly; but what if your house Thu, 03 Aug 2023 13:40:00 +0100 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/How-Solar-Power-Works/can-you-install-solar-panels-on-east-and-west-facing-roofs- http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/new-zealand-energy-news-/the-lines-company-champion-solar-innovation-for-enhanced-electricity-distribution In a rapidly evolving energy landscape where decarbonisation is the number one goal for the energy industry in New Zealand, a few New Zealand lines companies are leading the charge in exploring Tue, 25 Jul 2023 13:02:00 +0100 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/new-zealand-energy-news-/the-lines-company-champion-solar-innovation-for-enhanced-electricity-distribution http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/future-of-solar-power/what-is-agrisolar-and-is-it-feasible-in-new-zealand- For thousands of years, farmers have been the most direct users of solar energy, using sunlight to grow food that sustains the human population. From that perspective, it seems obvious that solar Wed, 19 Jul 2023 14:24:00 +0100 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/future-of-solar-power/what-is-agrisolar-and-is-it-feasible-in-new-zealand- http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/electric-vehicles/how-good-or-bad-is-the-tesla-wall-charger- If you have just bought, or are about to buy an electric vehicle, congratulations! And if you are now wondering if the latest Tesla wall charger is a good choice to charge your beautiful new car Tue, 11 Jul 2023 13:54:00 +0100 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/electric-vehicles/how-good-or-bad-is-the-tesla-wall-charger- http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-industry-news/empowering-a-low-carbon-future-nzgif-s-innovative-approach-to-green-investment-solar-financing In 2019, a groundbreaking entity called New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) emerged, with a primary objective of Tue, 27 Jun 2023 14:21:00 +0100 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-industry-news/empowering-a-low-carbon-future-nzgif-s-innovative-approach-to-green-investment-solar-financing http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-new-zealand/the-evolution-of-solar-power-over-the-past-decade The story of solar photovoltaic technology spans nearly two centuries, but the most glorious part of this story is the last decade. It is like the good-old movies where the underdog struggles for Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:31:00 +0100 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-new-zealand/the-evolution-of-solar-power-over-the-past-decade http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/new-zealand-energy-news-/how-much-do-power-prices-increase-in-nz-every-year- We have all heard our parents and grandparents tell stories about how inexpensive everything was ‘back then’. But when it comes to electricity prices, you don’t need to go back decades, or Wed, 31 May 2023 14:34:00 +0100 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/new-zealand-energy-news-/how-much-do-power-prices-increase-in-nz-every-year- http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-battery-information/how-a-solar-battery-charges-with-grid-power- There are three parts to a perfect solar power system - solar panels, solar battery, and grid power. Solar panels are obviously the star of the system, generating clean, free power and saving Fri, 12 May 2023 13:54:00 +0100 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-battery-information/how-a-solar-battery-charges-with-grid-power- http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-new-zealand/how-much-does-a-typical-solar-power-system-cost-in-2023- The most frequent question anyone in the solar industry gets is ‘what is the cost of a solar power system?’ In fact, it would not be an exaggeration to say that the typical solar expert spends Tue, 25 Apr 2023 14:26:00 +0100 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-new-zealand/how-much-does-a-typical-solar-power-system-cost-in-2023- http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/How-Solar-Power-Works/can-solar-panels-withstand-strong-winds- To place an electrical device on your roof for three decades and expect it to work flawlessly is a bit demanding. This is why a lot of people wonder if solar panels can withstand heavy winds, Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:20:00 +0100 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/How-Solar-Power-Works/can-solar-panels-withstand-strong-winds- http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-industry-news/first-steps-towards-100-renewable-electricity-in-new-zealand Aotearoa-New Zealand’s renewable electricity broke a long held record in the last quarter of 2022, climbing to nearly 95 per cent of all power generated. The new record of 94.7 per cent Fri, 31 Mar 2023 10:54:00 +0100 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-industry-news/first-steps-towards-100-renewable-electricity-in-new-zealand http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-battery-information/are-solar-batteries-worth-the-cost-in-nz- Solar batteries are generally classified as a ‘solar accessory’, meaning they are an optional component of any system. And yet, in New Zealand, they nearly cross the line between ‘optional’ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 10:02:00 +0100 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-battery-information/are-solar-batteries-worth-the-cost-in-nz- http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-new-zealand/cost-of-solar-for-a-three-bedroom-house Homeowners thinking about going solar have a lot of questions - which they should, considering the sizeable price tags of solar power systems. One of the most common questions is ‘how much do Wed, 22 Mar 2023 13:36:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-new-zealand/cost-of-solar-for-a-three-bedroom-house http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-industry-news/meridian-breaks-ground-on-ruak-k-battery-plans-130-mw-solar Earthworks are underway for the battery storage system at Meridian Energy’s Ruakākā Energy Park near Marsden Point in Northland. The company’s 100 MW/200 MWh BESS at Ruakākā begins Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:14:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-industry-news/meridian-breaks-ground-on-ruak-k-battery-plans-130-mw-solar http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-battery-information/tesla-powerwalls-in-2023---costs-features-and-alternative-options- If we were to plot the solar industry’s most important milestones on a timeline, an unmissable milestone would be the entry of Tesla’s sleek Powerwall battery on the solar landscape back in Tue, 21 Mar 2023 09:29:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-battery-information/tesla-powerwalls-in-2023---costs-features-and-alternative-options- http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-news-in-new-zealand/transpower-trial-aims-to-expand-industrial-solar-potential Transpower’s trial of light-weight solar panels on a warehouse roof at its Bunnythorpe substation could open solar energy for a wider array of commercial and industrial roofs. The national Fri, 10 Mar 2023 13:23:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-news-in-new-zealand/transpower-trial-aims-to-expand-industrial-solar-potential http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-new-zealand/solar-site-inspection-or-a-virtual-site-visit-what-should-you-choose- The process of buying solar panels is very different from the process of buying something like a car. You cannot just walk into a showroom and drive home with a shining new solar power Fri, 03 Mar 2023 14:48:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-new-zealand/solar-site-inspection-or-a-virtual-site-visit-what-should-you-choose- http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-battery-information/solar-batteries-vs-petrol-generators-in-the-face-of-a-cyclone Hardly any New Zealanders will remember the summer of 2023 with fondness. The last couple of weeks (Feb 6- Feb 16) have wreaked an unexpected level of havoc in the country. And while lost or Wed, 22 Feb 2023 14:10:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-battery-information/solar-batteries-vs-petrol-generators-in-the-face-of-a-cyclone http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-news-in-new-zealand/christchurch-airport-solar-ecosystem-will-enable-low-carbon-flight Christchurch Airport is moving ahead with its 150 MW Kōwhai Park solar array to support a revolution in aviation to low-carbon fuel. Once completed in 2026, Kōwhai Park will be one of Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:58:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-news-in-new-zealand/christchurch-airport-solar-ecosystem-will-enable-low-carbon-flight http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/electric-vehicles/enphase-shows-off-game-changing-bidirectional-ev-charger Last year (2022), Ford launched the electric version of their iconic pick-up truck, the F-150. Known as the F-150 Lightning, it created quite a buzz in both the auto and energy sectors. Perhaps the Thu, 16 Feb 2023 14:10:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/electric-vehicles/enphase-shows-off-game-changing-bidirectional-ev-charger http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/new-zealand-energy-news-/new-zealand-parliament-embraces-solar-power Aotearoa-New Zealand’s Government is embracing green energy with 561 solar panels installed and recently switched on in January 2023 to power Parliament House. The 200 kilowatt solar array Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:15:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/new-zealand-energy-news-/new-zealand-parliament-embraces-solar-power http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-news-in-new-zealand/solar-and-ev-significantly-lower-costs-for-canterbury-couple Hugh and Robyn Gourlay say lower electricity costs and doing something good for the country are two great reasons to install solar panels, especially when building a new home. “Our main Wed, 08 Feb 2023 13:53:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-news-in-new-zealand/solar-and-ev-significantly-lower-costs-for-canterbury-couple http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/How-Solar-Power-Works/what-type-of-solar-panels-are-right-for-your-house- The first ever solar photovoltaic cell was invented around 1940, and had a paltry 1% Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:43:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/How-Solar-Power-Works/what-type-of-solar-panels-are-right-for-your-house- http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/How-Solar-Power-Works/solar-power-potential-in-new-zealand On this beautiful blue planet that we call home, enough sunlight arrives every hour to power the entire population for a year. But what about just New Zealand, you may ask.  Of course, the Fri, 20 Jan 2023 12:52:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/How-Solar-Power-Works/solar-power-potential-in-new-zealand http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-news-in-new-zealand/bnz-offering-low-interest-loans-for-solar-evs-and-energy-efficiency New Zealand’s clean tech sector is undergoing an interesting transformation. This transformation is twofold - not only are solar and other clean technologies rapidly growing, but all major Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:12:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-news-in-new-zealand/bnz-offering-low-interest-loans-for-solar-evs-and-energy-efficiency http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-battery-information/recycling-solar-batteries-all-you-need-to-know One of the favorite arguments of climate change deniers is that solar power equipment is harmful for the environment. The fact is, solar equipment is far less harmful to the environment than its Mon, 16 Jan 2023 14:35:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-battery-information/recycling-solar-batteries-all-you-need-to-know http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/How-Solar-Power-Works/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-solar-power Solar energy is a pretty big deal. Especially when you consider the fact that everything on this planet is powered by the sun. Every type of energy present anywhere in our world has come from the Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:38:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/How-Solar-Power-Works/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-solar-power http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-news-in-new-zealand/wave-of-grid-scale-solar-arriving-for-2023 A wave of solar generation is expected over the next few years, with a dramatic rise in large-scale sites seeking resource consent throughout 2022. Many developers plan to break ground in the Fri, 16 Dec 2022 09:38:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-news-in-new-zealand/wave-of-grid-scale-solar-arriving-for-2023 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/new-zealand-energy-news-/our-energy-the-farmers-market-of-clean-energy-in-new-zealand A growing name in the distributed energy sector in New Zealand, Our Energy is here to shake up the country’s electricity Wed, 14 Dec 2022 13:58:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/new-zealand-energy-news-/our-energy-the-farmers-market-of-clean-energy-in-new-zealand http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-technology/comparing-microinverters-with-power-optimisers Inverters are the second-most important component of a solar power system (you know the first one). They convert direct current (DC) coming from the solar panels into alternating current (AC), Thu, 08 Dec 2022 10:16:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-technology/comparing-microinverters-with-power-optimisers http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/How-Solar-Power-Works/n-type-vs-p-type-solar-panels-a-comprehensive-guide The solar cell is one of the most impressive engineering marvels of our time. There is a lot going on in less than half a millimetre of its thickness. What looks like a blue-black block on the Wed, 30 Nov 2022 13:09:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/How-Solar-Power-Works/n-type-vs-p-type-solar-panels-a-comprehensive-guide http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-news-in-new-zealand/the-nz-government-s-involvement-in-the-solar-power-industry New Zealand might be well-known for its gorgeous shorelines and the love for rugby, but solar power is not the first thing that comes to mind when talking about our wonderful Tue, 29 Nov 2022 09:42:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-news-in-new-zealand/the-nz-government-s-involvement-in-the-solar-power-industry http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-industry-news/solar-farm-unlocking-more-renewable-choices-for-electricity-consumers Grid-scale solar could unlock new ways for consumers to ensure they are using renewable and clean energy, similar to people with their own panels installed. Pulse Energy will buy the Fri, 25 Nov 2022 14:30:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-industry-news/solar-farm-unlocking-more-renewable-choices-for-electricity-consumers http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-new-zealand/how-to-choose-the-best-solar-power-installation-company Selecting a good solar panel installation company should be of the upmost Wed, 23 Nov 2022 11:17:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-new-zealand/how-to-choose-the-best-solar-power-installation-company http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-technology/solar-power-system-components-from-panels-to-cables When purchasing or upgrading a solar power system for the home or business, things can get confusing with all the various components. A grid connect system typically includes solar Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:41:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-technology/solar-power-system-components-from-panels-to-cables http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-new-zealand/solar-power-your-retirement Retirement is both an exciting and daunting new chapter of life. The exciting part comprises finding new travel destinations and giving more time to hobbies, while the daunting part is trying to Tue, 22 Nov 2022 09:52:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-new-zealand/solar-power-your-retirement http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-news-in-new-zealand/asb-offers-low-interest-loans-for-solar-evs-and-energy-efficiency- The race for green loans in New Zealand is now picking up pace. After ANZ and Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:38:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-news-in-new-zealand/asb-offers-low-interest-loans-for-solar-evs-and-energy-efficiency- http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-news-in-new-zealand/-nova-gains-consents-for-nzs-largest-solar-project Nova Energy can move ahead with New Zealand's largest solar project after gaining land use consents from Taupō District Council and Bay of Plenty Toi Moana Regional Council. On Tuesday, on Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:59:00 +0000 http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz/blog/solar-power-news-in-new-zealand/-nova-gains-consents-for-nzs-largest-solar-project