As captain of the All Blacks, Scott Barrett is used to leading from the front. Recently, he saw the potential in leading-edge, cost-effective and power-bill-lowering solar power with Lightforce Solar, and leapt at the opportunity for his home in Christchurch.
“We’d also seen a few modern homes with solar and thought it looked sharp – modern and smart. Plus, the benefits are obvious, right? Lower power bills,” says Scott. “We also tend to leave the lights and heat pump on all day, so that definitely played a part!”
As you’d expect from a national captain, Scott also sees the benefit of embracing solar not just for good for his household, but for all New Zealand. “We don’t want to be too relevant on fossil fuels,” he says, “and the more renewable sources we can tap into – especially ones that are cost effective to install – the better. It’s about energy security, both for the country and for individual households.”
Scott is excited to see the benefits at home first, but thinks there’s real potential for wider adoption too – especially in businesses.
“Who knows, maybe even the new stadium in Christchurch!”
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Scott Barrett holds the coveted position of All Black captain.
Following in his father’s rugby footsteps, Scott earned a reputation for being a formidable opponent in any scrum or lineout.
After graduating high school, Scott moved from the dairy farm in Taranaki to another regional powerhouse of agriculture and rugby, Canterbury, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science at Lincoln University. Shortly after moving to the South Island, Scott found himself in the red and black strip of Canterbury and the Crusaders.
As a high achiever his whole career, Scott has won a record-making six Super Rugby titles in a row with the Crusaders, captaining the side in three seasons. Scott’s biggest international accolade is being the current All Black captain, named in the role for the 2024 season
From university to rugby stardom, Scott has made Canterbury his home away from home, raising his family in Christchurch. He hasn’t forgotten his Taranaki roots, returning home to play for the province in 2021 in a 24-10 win against Southland.
Scott has partnered with Lightforce Solar as an ambassador and will have solar installed solar on his family home in central Christchurch.
Lightforce Solar has proudly served the New Zealand Solar market for more than a decade, earning the trust of countless homeowners across the nation. Our commitment to installing top-quality solar systems is unwavering. As a fully in-house solar company, Lightforce Solar boasts a dedicated team of passionate solar product experts and customer care specialists. From initial design to installation and ongoing support, we’re with you every step of the way. Plus, when you choose Lightforce Solar, you can earn Airpoints Dollars™ with your solar purchase.
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