Why Tiny Homes in New Zealand Are the Ultimate Off-Grid Living
Discover the rise of tiny homes in New Zealand, where off-grid living meets sustainability and simplicity. Explore eco-friendly designs, innovative energy and water
The Rise of Grid-Scale Battery Projects in New Zealand
Grid-scale battery storage solves this problem of solar and wind intermittency, enabling the use of renewable plants for large sets of consumers. These are the NZ battery storage projects in the pipeline.
Container Systems | Specialised Solutions
We design and build shipping containers featuring integrated solar systems that can be used to provide microgrid energy solutions. The solar array is mounted directly onto the container, and can provide both off-grid and grid-tied
The Forecast for the Energy Market and Solar Power Systems in NZ 2025
To recap the key differences between solar and grid power, solar power is virtually free once you have paid off the equipment needed for harnessing sunshine. Most home solar
Contained NZ | Shipping Container Buildings New
Contained NZ specialise in creating kitset container buildings using steel frame kitset structures which enclose container spaces to create shipping container buildings. These can be utilised as cost effective storage and workshop
Epic Off-The-Grid Container Home In Breathtaking Location!
In this weeks episode we travel to the very southern edge of New Zealand''s North Island to visit an off-the-grid shipping container home which has been transported to an absolutely
FranklinWH Battery Powering Off-Grid Home in
Going off-grid with FranklinWH batteries Stephen and Madeline had dreamt of living off-grid for many years and the thought of using a generator to do so was unappealing. Their cozy home in the Waikato region was perfect for powering
Mysolarquotes charts costs of solar and batteries in New Zealand
After surveying almost 100 New Zealanders about their solar and battery installs, Mysolarquotes recently released ''The Hidden Costs of Solar and Battery Systems in New Zealand: 2024
Amazing Solar Powered Shipping Container Home
These are the sort of costs that drove one family in New Zealand to reconsider their lifestyle and move from a the modern concept of the ideal house, and move into a smaller home constructed of two, offset, 40 foot shipping
Off Grid Solar NZ | Off Grid Solar System Solutions
Our off-grid solar packages include everything you need to go off the grid in New Zealand: solar panels, batteries, charge controllers, inverters, cables, and DYI-friendly manuals backed by our lifetime support. Browse through our series
The Hidden Costs of Solar and Battery Systems in New Zealand:
Discover the true costs of solar and battery systems in New Zealand for 2024. Explore pricing trends, key insights, and what to expect for solar and battery prices in 2025.
UNLOCKING OFF-GRID POWER: THE ULTIMATE
In today''s dynamic energy landscape, harnessing sustainable power sources has become more critical than ever. Among the innovative solutions paving the way forward, solar energy containers stand out as a
First Steps Towards 100% Renewable Electricity In
NZ''s renewable electricity broke a record in the last quarter of 2022, climbing to nearly 95% of all power generated. We look at the potential generation mix for Aotearoa by 2030.
Mobile Solar Container Systems | Foldable PV Panels | LZY Container
LZY Mobile Solar Container System - The rapid-deployment solar solution with 20-200kWp foldable PV panels and 100-500kWh battery storage. Set up in under 3 hours for off-grid
First Steps Towards 100% Renewable Electricity In New Zealand
NZ''s renewable electricity broke a record in the last quarter of 2022, climbing to nearly 95% of all power generated. We look at the potential generation mix for Aotearoa by 2030.
How Aotearoa New Zealand''s Increased Voltage
On the 13th of June 2025, New Zealand''s Energy Minister Simon Watts and Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk announced that the range of our country''s grid voltage will be expanded. They also announced that the
My Solar Quotes Blog
How Aotearoa New Zealand''s Increased Voltage Range Impacts Solar Power On the 13th of June 2025, New Zealand''s Energy Minister Simon Watts and Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk announced that the range of our
Saft energy storage system to support New Zealand''s transition
Meridian Energy is building New Zealand''s first large-scale grid-connected battery energy storage system (BESS) at Ruakākā on North Island Saft lithium-ion technology will
Top 5 Reasons to Go Off-Grid with Solar in New Zealand
Kiwis love their independence—and nothing screams freedom more than going off-grid with solar. Whether you''re looking to cut down your power bills, live more sustainably, or just power your lifestyle block in the