Canterbury’s Largest Solar Energy System Opens in Kaiapoi
Businesses around the country are rushing to generate their own electricity
Read moreSolar and batteries worth $500m to New Zealand
SEANZ is eagerly awaiting a report from the Electricity Authority (EA) on how they intend to create a pathway for equal access to electricity networks by Distributed Energy Resources (DER). Examples of DER include Solar PV, battery storage, demand response, and also EV charging/discharging from the grid.
Read moreEnergy and Resources 2019 Work Programme
The government's energy and resources work programme has a strong emphasis on electrifying the economy and supporting emerging technologies- policies that SEANZ have long lobbied for.
Read moreSEANZ Media Release - 30Apr19
Press Release For Immediate Use
SEANZ clarifies process over EECA Solar Calculator
Government agency requested SEANZ expert analysis
Read moreSolar panel prices hit five year low, so are they now worth the investment?
The cost of solar power systems has flat-lined in New Zealand after steadily reducing in price over the past five years.
Read moreSEANZ and World Solar rally to support out-of-pocket consumer
We've been working alongside our generous members World Solar NZ, The Lines Company and also Harvey Norman New Zealand to right the wrongs of a non-SEANZ member now the subject of 10 Commerce Commission complaints.
Read moreBottled by the sun!
"It makes financial sense, but its also a great story"
Read moreBurning more coal likely outcome of constrained electricity supply
Transpower’s latest weekly security of supply update shows risk levels are at normal but with lower than normal inflows the risk level may be escalated to ‘Watch’ status in the near future.
Read moreThey Are Us
Our thoughts are with those impacted by the Christchurch terror attacks, the victims, their families, our Christchurch members and community, and everyone struggling to come to terms with this horrendous act.
Read moreNew Zealand's largest solar energy system on a school opens at Kaitaia College
The largest solar energy system on a school in New Zealand was officially opened in a ceremony today at Kaitaia College. Te Tai Tokerau MP, Hon. Kelvin Davis, unveiled a plaque to acknowledge completion of the 368-panel project which is spread across the rooftop of multiple buildings on the school campus.
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