New Zealand Auckland downgrades PV module exports

How many solar panels are installed in New Zealand?

In October 2022, Electricity Authority data showed 43,641 solar systems installed across New Zealand, adding up to 240 MW. This makes up an estimated contribution of under 1% of total electricity consumption. Globally, solar PV uptake has increased significantly over the past decade.

Does New Zealand have an energy storage advantage?

Australia’s energy market operator expects rooftop solar (which already supplies almost three times as much electricity annually as gas generators do) will become the dominant source of electricity supply over the next two decades. None of those countries have the energy storage advantage New Zealand has.

Could rooftop solar help solve New Zealand's soaring electricity prices?

Analysis: New Zealand’s soaring electricity prices reveal a broken system—rooftop solar could help, says Stephen Poletti. Analysis by University of Auckland Associate Professor, Energy Economics, Stephen Poletti, Victoria University Energy Policy Centre Professor Bruce Mountain and Victoria University of Wellington visiting scholar Geoff Bertram.

Does New Zealand have a solar market?

However, the New Zealand solar market has obstacles to navigate, with the country having some of the lowest penetration rates for rooftop solar. Gillies highlights that only 3% of New Zealand households have solar PV modules, whereas its neighbour, Australia, has 40%.

Should rooftop solar be a priority in New Zealand?

A much better option, we suggest, would be to prioritise the expansion of rooftop solar throughout New Zealand. This could not only add significantly to the overall electricity supply, but also help bring down prices. Rooftop solar at scale

What is solar energy in New Zealand?

Learn about solar energy in New Zealand, and its advantages and limitations. In October 2022, Electricity Authority data showed 43,641 solar systems installed across New Zealand, adding up to 240 MW. This makes up an estimated contribution of under 1% of total electricity consumption.