Description

Solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity generation in Aotearoa New Zealand is on the brink of a big milestone – within the next 12 months, the number of PV
systems installed is likely to pass 100,000.

And that is not the only notable feature on the solar horizon. Solar generation is getting a lot of attention now because:

• it is becoming easier and cheaper for homeowners to install solar PV
• solar may soon become an option for people renting their homes
• four political parties are promising support for PV generation in their election policies
• large commercial and industrial PV generation systems have been constructed recently, with plans for many more.

Solar PV is likely to be financially viable for a significant proportion of New Zealand households.

Understanding the value of residential solar PV and storage in New Zealand (June 2025 report) – www.eeca.govt.nz

Scope

This article includes:

• Slow to rise
• Changes to residential PV
• Coming soon to a balcony near you
• An unlikely election issue
• Commercial and bigger systems growing fast
• BRANZ guidance