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Cutting edge REC Panels donated to Wairau Special School

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Launch of the largest hybrid solar system in NZ

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SkySolar success with the largest commercial solar system in Canterbury

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Hybrid Solar the sweet spot for power independence

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Solar for business - Scarborough Fare Herbs

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Rent or buy solar - choosing wisely

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Muriwai Golf Club soaks up the sun with SkySolar
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Muriwai Golf Club soaks up the sun with SkySolar Muriwai Golf Club are proudly displaying their new solar installation right on the entrance. The 3kW system was installed to help Muriwai Golf Club offset some of their power bill and showcase the club’s modern mentality towards energy use. They’re even hoping for a few credits…
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Orison's Stylish Solar Energy Storing home battery system
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You can think of the Orison Tower and Panel as giant, external lithium-ion battery packs that can power most appliances and home electronics. This concept isn’t entirely new, asTesla Motors announced its Powerwall home battery just a few months ago. Although many of Tesla’s and Orison’s proposed features are similar to each other, the Orison models…
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Mickey Mouse Solar Panel Field
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Disney unveiled their 48,000-panel solar energy field near Epcot, it has been organized in the shape of the entertainment company’s most iconic character: Mickey Mouse. The facility, built in collaboration with Duke Energy Florida, is situated near one of Disney’s theme parks in Bay Lake, Florida. Equivalent in size to about 1,000 residential solar systems,…
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Japan begins work on 'world's largest' floating solar farm
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The Japanese electronics multinational Kyocera has begun work on what it says will be the world’s biggest floating solar farm. The power plant is being built on a reservoir in Japan’s Chiba prefecture and is anticipated to supply enough electricity for nearly 5,000 households when it is completed in early 2018. Space-starved Japan has already…
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1,000 km's of solar roads by 2021
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France plans to build 1,000 km’s of solar roads by 2021 After the recent Paris climate summit, France has announced plans to pave 1,000 kilometers of local roads with photovoltaic panels by 2021. Minister of ecology and energy, Ségolène Royal, believes that if the solar road program is successful, it will generate enough power to…
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World's largest solar energy plant opens in Morocco
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World’s largest solar energy plant opens in Morocco Noor 1 is expected to provide 160 megawatts of power to 650, 000 local citizens with “solar electricity from dawn until three hours after sunset,” writes The Guardian. Noor II and Noor III, the next two grids, will be built by its estimated completion date in 2018 to help…
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Britain broke six energy records last year
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In the UK December was the wettest month ever, but also biggest month ever for renewable energy. It was also exceptionally stormy which may have been bad news for many, but great news for the country’s wind power and hydro generators. In fact, storms Desmond, Eva, and Frank meant that throughout December, more than 19 percent of Great Britain’s (not…
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RNZ Interview: The growth of solar energy
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A leading New Zealand researcher believes solar energy will be the preferred choice of the average electricity consumer by the middle of the century. Harnessing energy from the sun and turning it into electricity has never been more efficient – nor cheaper. The world is embracing solar energy on a massive scale – with the…
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1912 Baker Electric Car
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This 1912 Baker Electric car was retrofitted with a solar panel by Charles Escoffery for the International Rectifier Corp back in 1960. The panel cost $20,000 at the time, which in todays currency would be roughly around $161,700! With the panel, the Baker could run for three whole hours at a whopping 20 mph (32 kph).…
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The Skysphere: NZ Built Solar-Powered Retreat
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  Heres a great article we found showcasing some awesome kiwi inginuity. It’s designer, Jono Williams spend three years and 3000 hours DIY’ing the whole project. This unique, one room, solar-powered batch looks like something straight out of 2001: A Space Odyssey. To find out more check out Jono’s blog here at theskysphere.com. There is a…
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UN Climate Conference makes clear renewable energy aspirations
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UN Climate Conference makes clear renewable energy aspirations The UN Climate Conference in Paris clearly spelt out the desire to end fossil fuel use, with 195 nations pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions and devote more resource towards developing renewable energy sources such as solar. Both The NZ Herald and Stuff had opinions. Both of whom…
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Awesome Solar Architecture
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This week we’ve compiled a gallery of some stunning photos of solar powered architecture from around the world. At SkySolar we think that smart, efficient, and renewable energy is an essential element behind modern eco buildings today. The future is looking bright for solar energy. Check out what we’ve found! Bioclimatic House, Canary Islands, Spain…
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