Off-Grid Solar in New Zealand: A Complete Guide to Going Off the Grid with Solar Power

Even the toughest solar panels need some TLC from time to time. Learn how to safely and effectively clean your panels with these tips.

It isn’t just about having a solar system; it’s about having the right solar power system for your needs. So how do you get more out of solar - and how do you avoid some of the most common mistakes? The ZEN Energy Systems team breaks it down.

As with any home or business upgrade, sensible Kiwis always ask how long will their solar power system last them. While it might be a simple question, the answer can be a little complicated. The ZEN Energy Systems team goes through the most important points.

Every year, more and more businesses in New Zealand are choosing to make the switch to solar. The reasons are as varied as the businesses: some want to go green, others want to save money, and a few just want to get a jump on the competition.

Contrary to what you may have heard, solar power systems absolutely still work during the winter time.

There are as many answers to “why choose solar?” as there are solar users in New Zealand.

Whakatane, Richmond, New Plymouth, Rotorua, Napier - these are the top five sunniest places in New Zealand, according to research from the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research.

Every year, the world emits over 36 billion tonnes of CO2, a potent greenhouse gas that has proven effects on the environment and the climate.

Solar power systems that are used in homes and businesses take the energy from the sun, collect it in solar panels, convert it into usable energy with an inverter, and then use it to power appliances, heating, lighting, and anything else that requires electricity.