At PowerSmart we believe in a future driven by renewable energy and have been leading the charge since 2007. We offer bespoke renewable energy solutions including solar power and battery solutions for utility, commercial and business applications. From experience, we know that no two organisations or communities energy consumption or energy problems are the same. As a result, PowerSmart designs, engineers and installs bespoke solar power and battery storage solutions while offering financial and maintenance packages.
Why PowerSmart?
BECAUSE WE LOVE DOING GREAT PROJECTS, IN GREAT PLACES, WITH GREAT PEOPLE.
We make it easy, by taking care of every aspect of your renewable energy project. We have ensured we have very thorough systems and processes in place, such as our Health, Safety and Environment procedures to ensure every project is delivered on time and performs as expected.
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PowerSmart prides itself on being a leader in commercial solar power installations in New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific. We are one of New Zealand's most experienced commercial solar electricity integrators and have direct relationships with all our suppliers, which means we are very price competitive.
Two of our founding directors are engineers and so since 2007 when PowerSmart started we have designed and built systems to last and be proud of. As a result we have won over 20 awards including 5 SEANZ awards in 2014 and 2 SEANZ awards in 2015. including Largest Grid Tied Implementation for Sylvia Park and Best Best Solar PV System with Storage for Tuvalu and Northern Cooks Project. Below is a selection of commercial solar power projects PowerSmart has completed since 2011.
"33% of consumers are now choosing to buy from brands they believe are doing social or environmental good." (Unilever 2017). Solar is perfect for companies wanting to meet renewable targets and deliver on sustainability messaging. Solar is the future.
Solar electricity is great for fixing a portion of your companies power bill. Whether you purchase a system outright or use PowerSmart GOLD solar power costs do not increase with time. What you pay for your electricity today is what you will pay 10 years from now.
PowerSmart's energy storage solutions (BESS) using commercial batteries offer instantaneous backup in time of emergency or power outages. BESS is an ideal solution for hospitals, cool-stores, civil defence posts or anywhere that electricity is critical.
At PowerSmart our commercial and business clients fit into two categories those who want
to buy their solar power system outright and those who want to take advantage of PowerSmart GOLD,
which enables businesses to buy solar electricity without having to buy a solar system.
PowerSmart GOLD installation
“We are delighted to be supplementing our existing renewable energy supply, which already incorporates solar water heating, wind and biological initiatives with solar PV electricity. This will certainly assist us achieve our ultimate goal of...
New Zealand's largest solar electricity system - 350kW
“We deal with a great number of contractors and would rate the PowerSmart delivery onsite as amongst the very best.” Jason Happy – National Facilities Manager Kiwi Property. While most of the country seemed to be shopping...
Commercial Savings Through Solar
“In 2003 the biggest monthly power bill at Tarewa Mega Centre was around $4,000 - in 2014 it was more than $13,000.” Dan Udy - Director Udy Group, owners of Tarewa Mega Centre. Tarewa Mega Centre is located in Whangarei, Northland, an...
Glenorchy Marketplace Project
New Zealand's most sustainably-designed tourist accommodation. Camp Glenorchy is located 40 minutes drive from Queenstown under the shadow of Mount Earnslaw, and is the creation of Paul and Debbi Brainerd, North American...
St Kilda Development
ST KILDA PARTNERSHIP. St Kilda is the first residential and commercial development in New Zealand that has been wholly committed to sustainability and energy efficient design from the outset. When Matt and Nikki decided to...
Wine made with Solar Power
Foley Family Wines is owned by American Billionaire Bill Foley. Since 2009 Foley has brought a number of vineyards in the Martinborough region including Vavasour, Grove Mill, Martinborough Vineyard and Te Kairanga, as he believes this region...
Solar Farm in Manawatu - 100kW
In February 2014 PowerSmart installed and commissioned a 100kW solar PV farm on the rooftop of Palmerston North City Council’s Central Administration Building and the city’s Convention Centre - the largest solar PV system in New...
NZ Butchery Supplies
Dunninghams was established in 1921 and offers New Zealand’s most comprehensive range of butchery supplies to butcher's all over the country. The privately owned business recently undertook their own energy audit to identify opportunities...
Zespri Headquarters
Zespri installs solar on new headquarters A newly commissioned system 61kW solar PV system is sitting pretty atop of the new Zespri Headquarters in Mount Maunganui. For PowerSmart this was an exciting project to be working on a...
Waikato Dairy Farm
Farming at the McConnell farm is different to most other farms in New Zealand. David and Glenys McConnell are long-time dairy farmers, and are constantly looking for new efficiencies to increase profitability. Since 2012 they have made a number of...
ACT - Solar Schools Program
Between December 2011 and January 2013 PowerSmart installed over 450kW of solar panels on 35 schools in ACT, Australia. This was part of a massive $51 million dollar state funded program to have commercial solar electricity systems installed on 80...
Sustainable Schools on the North Shore
The success of grid-tied commercial solar electricity systems lies in the ability to use electricity during the day when production is at its peak. Schools are one of the best candidates for commercial solar electricity with their peak energy...
Southland Dairy Farm
For many people the idea of solar electricity in Invercargill is just wrong. How could it ever work? They don't get enough sunshine. It is not hot enough. Solar PV is often misunderstood - it is actually not reliant on heat, only sunshine...
Solar Powers Vector Lights
On Auckland Anniversary weekend 2018, the Vector Lights on the Auckland harbour bridge were switched on for the first time. This exciting project transforms the bridge into a visual light show with over 90,000 colour changing LED lights...
Ara Institute - 163kW
After the devastating Christchurch earthquakes in 2011 much of the central city needed to be rebuilt. As part of this rebuild, the Ara Institute of Canterbury built a new campus which incorporated many sustainability initiatives. PowerSmart was...
Auckland City Council
Auckland City Council has been on a building spree lately when it comes to libraries and community centers. Ranui Library has been part of this regional upgrade and early in 2015 the new building was completed. The project also included solar power...
Apartment Building
Ockham Residential Developments pride themselves in doing things right. They have a passion for Auckland and a desire to produce great places for people to live without crippling body corporate fees. The Turing building in Grey Lynn is a freehold...
Otuwhare Marae
“We are pleased to recommend PowerSmart’s services to our Maori people. In fact, it was their core values of giving power back to the people, their openness and engagement with our people that gave us the confidence in the project for...
Hikurangi Four Square
Innovative electricity solution keeps remote Four Square trading year-round It’s one of the first shops in the world to see the morning sun, and now the Four Square in Ruatoria is harnessing the sun’s rays in order to keep trading...
Pita Te Hori
Working with Hawkins construction and Ngai Tahu property, the Pita Te Hori project in central Christchurch was to install a 93kW solar electricity system on a commercial office building. The project presented a number of challenges but being a tall...
"We have never had a project go so smoothly, they finished two weeks ahead of schedule."
A selection of the many awards we have won....
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