Most of our homes here in Aotearoa have a one-way connection to the national grid which is how we get our power. That power is generated by power stations, hydro dams, gas, geothermal, windfarms etc. and supplied via electricity retailers which we pay for monthly as consumers. The price that
A solar inverter is a key component of your solar system and is what turns the Direct Current (DC) electricity created by your solar panels into Alternating Current (AC) electricity which is what powers your home. Solar panels are made up of silicon photovoltaic (PV) cells and when sunlight hits
At Lightforce, we design every solar system we install to meet your energy needs and to work for your home and roof. The number of solar panels you will need depends on the energy requirements of your household with the average New Zealand household using between 10-15 solar panels to
Solar power harnesses the power of the sun to convert sunlight into electricity which can then be used to power you home or exported to the grid when it’s not needed. The light is collected by solar panels on your roof which generate DC (Direct Current) electricity which is then
Solar is now the most cost-effective form of renewable energy. That’s because the cost of solar has decreased dramatically over the last 20 years through innovations in technology and there is a much bigger global supply chain for solar as it has become more popular around the world. The upfront
As we move towards greener solutions for everyday living electric vehicles (EV) have become more popular. Since Aotearoa introduced an EV subsidy in mid-2021 we have seen an increase in EVs on the road which will continue to grow. With that in mind, using renewable energy like solar to power
