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Latest Solar News, Tips & Insights
Stay up to date with the latest solar energy news, tips, and industry insights from the EFS Solar NZ team.
9.1kW of solar on a Raglan home, and you can barely tell it’s there
Watch a 9.1kW solar system go onto a Raglan home in about four hours. What we specified, why the inverter is bigger than the array, and what it should generate.
Commercial Solar in New Zealand: A Guide for Business Owners
How commercial solar works for NZ businesses: why daytime usage drives the economics, typical sizes, and how to get a tailored proposal.
Solar for NZ Farms: A Practical Guide
How solar works on New Zealand farms, dairy sheds, irrigation, cool storage and big shed roofs. What suits farm loads, and how to get a tailored quote from EFS Solar.
Home Battery Storage in NZ: The Complete Guide
How home battery storage works with solar in NZ: evening self-consumption, backup power, sizing, and the single-phase oversizing rules.
6.6kW Solar System: Is It Right for Your NZ Home?
How much a 6.6kW solar system generates, the New Zealand homes it suits, and how to get a tailored quote from EFS Solar.
8kW Solar System for NZ Homes: Output, Sizing & Who It Suits
How much an 8kW solar system generates, the larger NZ homes it suits, and how to get a tailored quote from EFS Solar.
10kW Solar System NZ: Power a Bigger Home or an EV
A 10kW solar system suits larger NZ homes, EV owners and high energy users. What it generates, who it suits, and how to get a tailored quote.
13.2kW Solar System: Maximum Home Solar in New Zealand
The 13.2kW system is for high-usage NZ homes chasing energy independence with an EV and battery. Its output, who it suits, and how to get a tailored quote.
What Size Solar System Does Your NZ Home Need?
A practical guide to choosing the right solar system size for your NZ home: typical outputs, what affects them, and how to match a system to your power use.
The Maintenance and Lifespan of Solar Panels
Solar panels require minimal maintenance but it's essential to understand what's involved. Learn how to keep your solar system at peak performance for 25+ years.
Solar Payment Options: Cash Vs. Payment Plan
When it comes to solar payment options with EFS Solar, you are spoiled for choice. Learn the pros and cons of paying cash vs. using a payment plan for your solar system.
Benefits of Solar Power for New Zealand Homes & Businesses
Solar power is emerging as a critical solution to reduce carbon emissions. Discover the key benefits of solar energy for New Zealand homes and businesses with EFS Solar.
Common Misconceptions about Solar Power, Busted
We bust the most common solar power myths. From cost concerns to reliability worries, discover the truth about solar panels with EFS Solar.
Dodgy Solar Installers, How to Spot a Solar Cowboy
Discover the truth about dodgy solar installers and how to protect yourself. EFS Solar explains the red flags of solar cowboys and how to choose a reputable installer.
Jobs of the Future in NZ Clean Energy
New Zealand's clean energy future is creating thousands of new jobs. Discover the career opportunities emerging from the solar and renewable energy sector.
How Are Solar Panels Tested for Quality and Performance?
How do you know a solar panel is reliable and high quality? Learn how solar panels are tested to meet New Zealand and international standards before reaching your roof.
What Are Micro Inverters & Do I Need Them?
Should you choose micro-inverters or a string inverter for your solar system? We explain the differences, pros, cons, and when micro-inverters are the right choice.
How to Tell If Your Roof Is Solar Ready
Is your roof suitable for solar panels? Learn the key factors that determine solar suitability, orientation, pitch, shading, age, and structural condition.
Why Businesses Should Consider Solar
Why solar is one of the best investments a business can make: lower electricity costs, better sustainability credentials and a stronger bottom line.
The 5 Biggest Solar Farms In The World
Discover the world's largest solar farms and how these massive installations power millions of homes, plus New Zealand's place in the global solar story.
How Solar Helps Reduce Household Budgets
Household budgets are under pressure. Find out how solar energy can significantly reduce your electricity costs and help your family's finances go further.
Vampire Appliances Are Killing Your Energy Bill
Vampire appliances draw electricity even when turned off. Discover which devices cost you the most money and how solar power can help eliminate standby power waste.
When To Consider Going Solar, Key Signals to Watch For
Solar energy is growing fast across New Zealand. Find out the key signals that indicate the right time for your home or business to make the switch to solar power.
Watch Out For Solar Cowboys, Protect Your Investment
Going solar is a big investment. Learn how to identify and avoid solar cowboys, unscrupulous solar installers who cut corners at your expense.
A Greater Investment In Clean Energy, The IPCC Demands
The IPCC urges governments to urgently increase clean energy investment. What it means for New Zealand's energy future and your solar decision.