Generate Your Own Power
Innovation and new technologies have opened up exciting new ways to generate, store, and sell electricity. With solar panels, small wind turbines, and battery systems becoming increasingly affordable, any household or business can now generate clean, green energy, use it on-site, and sell the excess back to the grid.
While you can generate power using everything from wind and micro-hydro to biomass or diesel generators, rooftop solar panels are the most popular choice because they are easy and cost-effective to install and maintain.
The Benefits of Going Solar:
Is Your Property Suitable for Solar?
Solar is a fantastic investment, but it performs better in certain setups. Here are the key factors to consider:
- Sunlight & Weather: Solar output varies depending on the weather; even modest cloud cover can reduce generation. While solar works all across Aotearoa, it performs best in regions with high sunshine hours.
- Daytime Energy Usage: Solar offers the best value if you are home during the day to use the electricity when it's generated. It’s perfect for running high-energy appliances like hot water cylinders, spa pools, and EV chargers, or for businesses with high daytime demands (like air conditioning and machinery).
- Managing Off-Peak Times: When panels produce less (mornings, evenings, or winter), you can simply draw power from the grid or install a solar battery to store the daytime energy for later use.
- Roof Orientation & Pitch: To get the best power production, your panels need to face north. Ideally, your roof should face northeast to northwest with a 15° to 45° pitch. Not sure if your roof fits the bill? Contact our team to assess your property’s solar viability.
When you hire a Laser Electrician , you'll receive our 'Totally Dependable' service, guaranteed!
How to Get Started with Solar
Great service, everything went as planned with no stress on us. Great job, thank you team and would recommend to others.
Brenda Griffin
Ready to switch to solar?
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