New Zealand weather can be unpredictable. A clear morning can turn cloudy by lunchtime, while winter brings shorter days, lower temperatures and plenty of grey skies. So, if you’re considering solar panels, there’s an obvious question: do they still work when the sun isn’t shining brightly? Yes. Solar panels can still generate electricity on cloudy […]
Choosing a solar installer can be difficult. Quotes can look very different, there are plenty of products to compare, and it is not always easy to know which companies will still be there to support their systems years down the track. That is where SOLASSURE™ comes in. SOLASSURE is New Zealand’s independent quality assurance programme […]
If you’re researching solar, you’ve probably heard that a north-facing roof is the best option. While there’s truth to that, it doesn’t tell the whole story. The best roof direction for solar panels depends on where your home is located, how you use electricity and the characteristics of your property. Roof direction is an important […]
One of the first things many homeowners notice when considering solar is the amount of shade around their property. A large tree, a neighbouring house or even a chimney can raise an obvious question: does shading mean solar won’t work? The simple answer is no. Shading can influence how a solar system performs, but it […]
Solar has become a familiar sight across New Zealand, but deciding whether to install solar panels is not simply a matter of finding space on the roof and choosing a system. Every home is different. The way you use electricity, the design of your property, your future plans and your expectations all play a role […]
If you’ve been researching solar, you’ve probably come across solar batteries. They are often talked about alongside solar panels, but many homeowners are not entirely sure what they actually do, how they work, or whether they need one. The short answer is that a solar battery stores electricity generated by your solar system so it […]
One of the first questions people ask when researching solar is also one of the hardest to answer: “How much does solar cost?” The challenge is that there is no single price for a solar system. Every home is different. A small household with modest electricity use will likely have different requirements from a large […]
One of the most common questions people ask when considering solar is surprisingly simple: “Will solar actually work on my home?” Before assessing suitability, it can also help to understand the basics of how solar power systems work in New Zealand. The good news is that many New Zealand homes can support solar panels. However, […]
As electric vehicles become more common, charging has started to become part of a wider conversation around energy use at home. For households with solar, battery storage, or plans to reduce reliance on the grid, charging a vehicle is no longer just about plugging in and topping up. This is where Victron takes a slightly […]
If you are thinking about solar, it’s easy to jump straight to questions like How many panels do I need? or How much could I save? But before getting that far, there is a more useful place to start: understanding how much electricity your household actually uses. Many people are surprised by what they find. […]
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