by Lightforce Solar | Mar 7, 2024 | articles, buying solar
The Cost of Power in 2025:Solar Energy vs. Traditional Energy Prices New Zealand power prices are climbing fast — jumping 9.4% between March 2022 and March 2024 alone. But it hasn’t stopped there. Last year, experts warned of “double-digit price increases”. Then...
by Lightforce Solar | May 10, 2023 | basics, buying solar, cost, sustainable living
The cost of getting solar has dropped massively over the last 20 years with prices around 80% lower now than they were 20 years ago. Solar is more affordable than ever before and as a result we’re seeing many more Kiwis enjoying the benefits of solar in their homes...
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...