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One of the largest solar energy systems in New Zealand is being installed on the roof of a Laminex manufacturing facility in Hamilton. Measuring in at 2724m2 the solar energy system will reduce carbon emissions and energy costs as well as advancing...
Tokelau’s electricity grid is set for a return to reliable, renewable energy with Vector PowerSmart confirmed to build a solar and battery system to future-proof the renewable energy supply for the next decade. The Pacific Island...
Auckland’s electricity and water utility companies today announced a project to build New Zealand’s largest solar array in the heart of Auckland’s North Shore, by floating it on top of the Rosedale wastewater treatment pond near...
On Friday 28th of September, the annual Fronius SEANZ awards were held in Auckland celebrating the best solar and battery installations done by New Zealand companies both here and in the South Pacific. We were finalists for: Best Off...
During the last week of August 2018, Tauranga hosted Groundswell, a week-long festival of Innovation, and as part of this PowerSmart ran ‘RACE TO THE FUTURE’ one of the premier events of the week. The day was an opportunity for people to...
Since 2004 Chris has dreamed of living in Queenstown at the foot of the Remarkables with running trails at his doorstep and beautiful vistas out every window. This dream is now a reality with his new home receiving its final addition: a 5kw solar PV...
Working in the Pacific over the past year has left solar power company PowerSmart with a successful large-scale solar project, a hearty tan for several of their staff, and a spot in the TIN100+ list of companies. Estimated revenue of $5.4...
PowerSmart eyes ‘enormous’ Philippines solar potential; Northpower, Damwatch scope Southeast Asia work. By Edward White, Energy News. New Zealand energy service companies are looking to the Philippines for growth...
By Susan Edmunds. Consumers pay up as companies revalue assets. Kiwi power prices have increased at twice the rate of most other countries over the past three decades. A book next month from Victoria University researcher Geoff Bertram,...
By Jamie Morton. Sophisticated apps from Niwa forecast UV dangers and show the amount of solar energy available for power. Real-time technology developed by Niwa reveals when we should avoid the worst of the sun and harness the best...
Mount Maunganui solar energy business PowerSmart has added to its trophy cabinet with another three business awards for its work installing sustainable power systems in the past week. The company won both the...
NZ can be a leader in solar energy, but must act now. Credit: BRENDAN WINITANA OPINION: Japan is in a crisis. Since the earthquake and tsunami of March 11, 2011, which crippled the Fukushima Dai-Ichi plant, 59 of its nuclear power...
Investors are tossing up whether to invest in state-owned electricity company floats or install solar panels kits in their homes, according to the micro-generation industry. Brendan Winitana, chairman of the Sustainable Energy Association,...
Series 2012, Episode 4 | 100% Solar 28 Jun 12 | 0:24:12 | Classification: G Tim Wilson hosts a finale five-part series for TVNZ 7 with a big aspiration - to find big ideas that could transform New Zealand as we know...
Image: Mike Bassett-Smith, director at PowerSmart ITRAT BASHIR Solar generation surged past wind power to become the renewable energy technology of choice for global investors in 2011. Solar attracted nearly twice as much...