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Best Tesla Powerwall Alternatives

Best Tesla Powerwall Alternatives

If you know anything about solar batteries, you also know that the Tesla Powerwall is one of the best batteries on the market today. But just as there are reasons to buy a Powerwall, you may find reasons not to buy a Powerwall, particularly the way this brand and its(...)

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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(...)

Posted on in Solar Power New Zealand

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Should You Go Off-Grid with Solar? Pros, Cons & Costs Explained

Should You Go Off-Grid with Solar? Pros, Cons & Costs Explained

There is a strange romanticism to the sound of the words “off-grid solar” – a feeling of freedom, of braveness, of rebelling against electrical companies who believe you are(...)

Posted on in How Solar Power Works

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The Evolution of Solar Panels

The Evolution of Solar Panels

Solar panels are one of the most underrated inventions of humankind – silently using sunlight to light our homes and power our TVs, computers, and refrigerators – all while being just a few millimetres thick.

But it wasn’t always like this. Solar panels(...)

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The Forecast for the Energy Market and Solar Power Systems in NZ 2025

The Forecast for the Energy Market and Solar Power Systems in NZ 2025

Here’s a prediction we think we can bet on – 2025 will go down as a historic year for both solar power and household electricity expenses. Why? While there is a long list of many big(...)

Posted on in New Zealand Energy News

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The Hidden Costs of Solar and Battery Systems in New Zealand: 2024 Insights

The Hidden Costs of Solar and Battery Systems in New Zealand: 2024 Insights

Solar energy is more than a technological shift - it's an economic decision, and every household’s journey to sustainability carries its unique story of cost, value, and return. From(...)

Posted on in Solar Power News In New Zealand

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Are Hot Water Timers and Controllers Still Worthwhile With Solar Batteries?

Are Hot Water Timers and Controllers Still Worthwhile With Solar Batteries?

For any Kiwi home with a solar power system, the goal is to consume maximum energy from its solar panels while minimising grid power usage, especially because solar buy-back rates are(...)

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FranklinWh – The Cool New Kid on the Battery Block

FranklinWh – The Cool New Kid on the Battery Block

The lithium battery market has almost exploded in size over the past decade. Suddenly, customers have umpteen options to choose from. And just when we thought there were enough solar(...)

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