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Plug-in solar for Kiwi homes next year
National Party Pushing the Solar Envelope
The National Party have re-iterated their support for plug in solar by announcing that they will legalise it within 6 months, if re-elected Read more...
Want Plug-In Solar in NZ? Now is your chance to have your say
Want Plug-In Solar in NZ? Now is your chance to have your say
Tell The Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko what you think about plug in solar Read more...
Balcony solar could soon become legal in Australia. Here's how plug-in systems work
Balcony solar could soon become legal in Australia. Here's how plug-in systems work
Australia's energy ministers have agreed to explore pathways for "safe deployment" of plug-in solar across the country. Lifting a ban on plug-in solar and batteries would unlock access to the... Read more...
Consultation opens on future plug-in solar rules
The Electricity Authority is seeking feedback on how electricity-market rules could accommodate plug-in generation if it is enabled by other regulators. Topics include network impacts, consumer information, export arrangements and possible registration. This is a consultation, not permission to connect a system. Read more...
Government backs plans to legalise plug-in solar
The Government has agreed to progress solar reforms, including a pathway to legalise plug-in systems. The announcement highlights the potential for renters and apartment residents to access solar, while the necessary rules are developed. Read more...
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What the solar review means for plug-in systems
The Spinoff explains the recommendation to legalise plug-in solar, why the systems have been prohibited and how safety standards could support their introduction. It also looks at the wider push... Read more...
Solar panels on the roof of a house
Solar review recommends a simpler path for households
The Ministry’s completed review recommends changes to reduce delays, complexity and costs for household solar. Legalising plug-in solar is among the proposals, alongside improvements to approvals, metering and installation processes. Read more...
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Greens propose plug-in solar access in energy plan
1News covers the Green Party’s energy proposals, including legalising plug-in solar and improving renters’ access to panels. The measures form part of an election policy package, rather than an existing... Read more...
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Labour’s solar proposal includes support for renters
Labour’s proposed SolarSaver package includes changes to allow safe plug-in solar for renters, alongside finance options and targeted subsidies. This report explains the proposal and how it compares with other... Read more...
National pledges solar loans for homeowners, planning reforms
National pledges solar loans for homeowners, planning reforms
National has pledged low-interest loans for solar panels, batteries and other home energy upgrades if re-elected, with repayments collected through council rates. The proposed Home Energy Fund would be accompanied... Read more...
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Electricity Authority flags further work on plug-in solar
The Electricity Authority announced wider changes to solar export rules and identified plug-in solar as an area for future work. The announcement provides background on network reform; it does not... Read more...