NZ Solar Guide
Jinko vs. Trina Solar Panels in New Zealand
Bottom line up front: Jinko Solar and Trina Solar are both Tier 1 Chinese manufacturers, both ship e...
Review: DAS Solar & Tongwei N-Type Panels
Bottom line: Both DAS Solar and Tongwei (TW Solar) are credible Tier-1, N-type panel manufacturers o...
N-Type vs. P-Type Solar Cells: Which is Better for the New Zealand Climate?
Bottom line up front: For most New Zealand homes being quoted today, N-type panels are the better lo...
Tier-1 Solar Panels: What Does It Mean for Your Warranty?
Here's the bottom line up front: "Tier-1" is a financial ranking, not a quality grade. Bloomberg New...
The Best Solar Panels and Batteries for New Zealand Homes
The best solar panels and batteries for New Zealand homes in 2025 are N-type monocrystalline panels ...
What Happens When the Grid Goes Down? Solar and Outages
Here is the truth that surprises nine out of ten Kiwi homeowners: a standard grid-tied solar system ...
Avoiding Plunge Pricing: Managing Dynamic Energy Tariffs
If you're on a dynamic tariff like Octopus Wholesale or Ecotricity's Resi-Flex, "plunge pricing" is ...
Vector's Line Charge Increases and How to Offset Them
Bottom line: Vector, the lines company that owns the poles and wires across Auckland, has been ratch...
How to Arbitrage Battery Storage with Smart Tariffs
Battery arbitrage means buying power at low rates (overnight or in free-power windows) and either us...
Electric Kiwi MoveMaster Solar Plan Explained
Bottom line up front: Electric Kiwi's MoveMaster plan is a time-of-use power plan built around two o...