07/05/2026
Interesting development for the solar industry today.
The Government has announced a review into the regulations and approval processes around residential and small-scale solar installations.
While there’s always room to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary delays, it’s also important New Zealand maintains strong electrical and safety standards as solar adoption grows.
In our experience, the biggest barrier to solar uptake isn’t simply compliance — it’s still the upfront investment, and balancing financial return with sustainability goals for households and businesses.
Good system design, quality workmanship, and proper checks matter. Solar is a long-term infrastructure investment, and customer confidence depends on installations being done safely and correctly.
Join Tim from Solarcraft tomorrow morning on RNZ where he will be discussing the announcement and what it could mean for homeowners, installers, and the wider energy market. 📻
David Seymour said less than four percent of households used solar, despite power savings of about $1000 a year.
