Tag Archives: Hardware & Tech
Microinverters vs. String Inverters in Shaded Areas
If your roof has real shading from a tree, a chimney, or a neighbour's two-storey extension, microin...
Do I Need a Battery to Make Solar Worth It?
Short answer: no, you almost certainly don't need a battery to make solar worth it in New Zealand, a...
How to Size a Solar System: 3kW, 5kW, or 10kW?
For most New Zealand homes, the right answer is a 5kW to 6.6kW solar system, and here's why: a 6.6kW...
Enphase IQ Batteries vs. SolarEdge Home Battery
If you're weighing up an Enphase IQ Battery against a SolarEdge Home Battery, here's the short versi...
Tesla Powerwall 3 vs. Sigenergy Battery Systems
For most New Zealand homes, the choice comes down to this: the Tesla Powerwall 3 is a sealed, all-in...
Alpha ESS G3 Battery Review (10.1kWh)
The Alpha ESS SMILE-G3 in its 10.1kWh configuration is a solid, well-supported modular battery for t...
The Safest Solar Batteries: LiFePO4 vs. Standard Lithium-ion
If you want the short version: for a home battery sitting on your wall or in your garage in Aotearoa...
Jinko vs. Trina Solar Panels in New Zealand
For most New Zealand homes, Jinko and Trina are so closely matched that the panel brand is not what ...
Review: DAS Solar & Tongwei N-Type Panels
Both DAS Solar and Tongwei (TW Solar) are legitimate, high-output N-type panels worth shortlisting i...
N-Type vs. P-Type Solar Cells: Which is Better for the New Zealand Climate?
For most New Zealand homes being quoted in 2025, N-Type panels are the better buy, and they're fast ...