Solar panels (Solar Photovoltaics) produce zero-emission electricity, reduce your power bills and build household resilience (if you can also afford a battery). Auckland aims for 50% of buildings to have solar by 2050.
Solar (energy from the sun) is one of the cheapest forms of energy you can buy. In Auckland, a solar panel system typically pays for itself in around 7-10 years (potentially a bit longer if you’re using finance), then you get free energy for at least 15 years after that.
Solar (energy from the sun) is one of the cheapest forms of energy you can buy. In Auckland, a solar panel system typically pays for itself in around 7-10 years (potentially a bit longer if you’re using finance), then you get free energy for at least 15 years after that.
If your solar panels make more energy than you need, you can sell it back to your electricity retailer.
Benefits: Long-term savings, power during outages (if paired with a battery and the right technology), and clean, green electricity.
Through Climate Connect Aotearoa, we’re collaborating with Counties Energy, Ara Ake (the government’s future energy organisation), and Franklin community organisations to test whether homes and businesses in the community could benefit from sharing solar-generated energy – leading to more resilient, affordable electricity.
We’re installing solar on many council assets, from community centres to regional park sheds.
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