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Interested in solar power but not too sure where to start? We’ve written a short all-you-need-to-know about solar so you can sound like you know what you’re talking about to your friends. Let's Shed Light on Solar Panels Solar panels are like the sup...

The Oakridge Solar Farm, nestled in the heart of Rangiriri, Waikato, represents a major step forward for renewable energy in New Zealand. This exciting development, a collaboration between Trilect, Kiwi Solar, and a local farmer, highlights the power...

The world is in the midst of a solar revolution, and the future has never looked sunnier. From rooftops to sprawling solar farms, panels are popping up everywhere—and fast! Solar energy is now the poster child for renewable power, and its rise is not...

We’re excited to share that two new solar farms were set to power up in Gartartan, Ashburton, in December 2024. Developed by Lightyears Solar, these community-scale farms include a 1MW site owned by Lightyears Solar and a 5.8MW site owned by RCR Gree...

With summer comes longer sunshine hours, which means your solar energy system will generate significantly more energy. Any energy you’re not using at home will be stored in your solar battery. Don’t have a battery? No worries—excess energy will be so...