Distributed Energy Resources (DER), such as Solar PV, Batteries, and wind, embedded in mini and micro-grids, and connected by new business models can play a significant role in building a modern energy system by :

	1. Powering New Zealand’s low-carbon economy by, Getting us from 80% to 100% renewable energy before 2035 Supporting carbon neutrality by 2050 Meeting increased demand to power our transport fleet
	2. Improving system resilience and reliability by, Diversifying energy generation to overcome risks associated with increasingly frequent hydro dry years Distributing generation to improve resilience and lower the financial impacts of power outages due to increasingly frequent extreme weather events and from natural disasters
	3. Improving fairness and equity, lowering energy costs, and reducing energy poverty through: Government policy to ensure equal opportunity for all Kiwis regardless of socio-economic status Levelling and lowering the cost of energy by producing it where it is needed Increasing competition by creating a secondary market where Kiwi households can buy and sell energy for a fair price with their friends and neighbours using the local distribution network Reducing and managing peaks at peak demand times, therefore reducing the investment required in the distribution network
	4. Providing additional benefits of: Job creation Private investment offsetting and government or private generator investment

Auckland’s popular west coast surfing mecca Piha Beach will soon become home to a cutting-edge trial into the broader customer benefits of electric vehicle (EV) technology.

Another council has joined a growing number of others in providing support for its ratepayers to install Solar PV.

Marlborough District Council is adding Solar PV to its existing energy efficiency funding service. The Council is seeking to improve air quality and affordability of home clean heating, insulation, water heating and energy supply by helping homeowners with the costs of installation through its energy efficiency funding service.

The scheme allows homeowners to pay the costs of installation over a period of nine years via a targeted rate in addition to their current rates.

Complementary technology, batteries and smart apps feature heavily as industry helps consumers access lower costs, reduce emissions and deliver a more resilient energy future

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SEANZ welcomes engagement with Electricity Review

Change in thinking required on emerging technologies

SEANZ Chair Brendan Winitana released an opinion editorial articulating the opportunity and the concerns we have with the Electricity Price Review ahead of their report release today. He also spoke to NewsHub's Duncan Garner this morning with a message for review panel and the Minister.

BUYER BEWARE!

As a supplier and installer please be aware!!

There are a couple of dubious characters right now running around the country approaching mainly SEANZ members about supply of low priced PV modules.

Don’t be fooled – do your homework, if its too good to be true, it is not true!!

They are taking deposits and doing a runner.

A SEANZ member has notified us after smelling the rat and has let us know so we can give you all the heads up.

Thanks

SEANZ and the Ministry of Education have agreed that only SEANZ member suppliers and installers can supply and install solar PV and related technology to schools in New Zealand.

Transpower are consultating to seek your feedback on ways we can adapt their existing information and investigations process to better incorporate the opportunities offered by Transmission Alternatives (TAs), including distributed generation (DG), to provide services to the grid.

SEANZ has a new name - Sustainable Energy Association New Zealand!