by Lightforce Solar | Dec 17, 2024 | Campagin, residential solar, solar, sustainable living
A New Era of Energy Savings in Papamoa When Katrena Ritchie toured the Tauranga Home Show, little did she know she’d win a life-changing prize: a full solar system from Lightforce Solar. The prize, valued at $11,000, included 12 high-efficiency solar panels, an...
by Lightforce Solar | Mar 19, 2024 | Commercial Solar, solar
Commercial solar has undergone an upswing in popularity throughout New Zealand over the past few years as a growing body of data reinforces the environmental and economic benefits. Embracing New Zealand solar power isn’t just a trend; it’s a strategic...
by Lightforce Solar | Mar 14, 2024 | articles, battery, solar
Investing in solar batteries can significantly enhance your solar system’s efficiency and reliability. However, to truly reap the benefits of this investment, it’s essential to understand how these batteries operate and how you can optimise their performance. In...
by Lightforce Solar | Mar 14, 2024 | articles, buying solar, cost, solar, sustainable living
Many Kiwis have enjoyed reduced electricity bills with solar panels during the day. But what happens at night or during power outages? Since solar power generation depends on sunlight, it’s not always possible to fully utilise this energy source throughout the...
by Lightforce Solar | Jan 4, 2024 | articles, Commercial Solar, solar
Top 4 Benefits of Solar Power for Businesses If you’re curious about how commercial solar can help your business, factory, farm or development, take a look at the following top 4 benefits of solar power for business. 1. Long-term financial benefits from...
by Lightforce Solar | May 9, 2023 | basics, buying solar, solar, sustainable living
The process of installing solar varies by business to business, but using Lightforce Solar as a guideline, you could expect something similar to the following; Once you’ve had your new system designed and your installation is booked in, the actual installation itself...
by Lightforce Solar | May 5, 2023 | basics, buying solar, solar
The job of solar panels is to convert sunlight into clean green DC electricity but because they sit outside on your roof and are subject to the elements, your solar system needs to be able to withstand all sorts of outdoor conditions. How long do solar panels last on...
by Lightforce Solar | May 5, 2023 | basics, how to's, solar
A solar system is made up of Photovoltaic (PV) solar panels which sit on your roof and use both direct and indirect sunlight to generate electrical power. They’re still productive even when there is cloud coverage or a bit of rain. Much like the way humans can still...
by Lightforce Solar | May 5, 2023 | buying solar, how to's, solar
As we move towards greener solutions for everyday living electric vehicles (EV) have become more popular. Since Aotearoa introduced an EV subsidy in mid-2021 we have seen an increase in EVs on the road which will continue to grow. With that in mind, using renewable...
by Lightforce Solar | May 2, 2023 | basics, buying solar, cost, solar
Solar is now the most cost-effective form of renewable energy. That’s because the cost of solar has decreased dramatically over the last 20 years through innovations in technology and there is a much bigger global supply chain for solar as it has become more popular...
by Lightforce Solar | May 1, 2023 | basics, inverter, solar
A solar inverter is a key component of your solar system and is what turns the Direct Current (DC) electricity created by your solar panels into Alternating Current (AC) electricity which is what powers your home. Solar panels are made up of silicon photovoltaic (PV)...
by Lightforce Solar | Apr 28, 2023 | basics, buying solar, solar
Most of our homes here in Aotearoa have a one-way connection to the national grid which is how we get our power. That power is generated by power stations, hydro dams, gas, geothermal, windfarms etc. and supplied via electricity retailers which we pay for monthly as...
