19/05/2026
Some great news from Alpine Energy, in line with other networks nationwide the export limit has now been lifted on your solar export from 5kw to 10kw.
Time to get maximum value out of your system or maybe time to add some panels to your existing system. Once winter is over we will see huge benefit on the additional export !
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🌞 Solar update – and why it’s good news for you.
When your solar panels make more electricity than your home needs, the extra power flows back into our local electricity network.
Until now, how much power you could send back depended on where you lived and how much capacity the network had. Many households were limited to 5 kW.
From 1 May 2026, there’ll be a standard export limit of up to 10 kW for homes, in line with national rules.
👉 Why this matters:
This change means customers can get more value from their solar system. More spare solar power can be shared instead of wasted, helping solar systems pay for themselves faster. It also makes it easier for households to plan for the future - like adding an electric vehicle or battery - while helping keep the electricity network reliable and supporting the wider community.
✅ Most households won’t notice any change
✅ You can still use all the solar power your system makes
✅ Existing solar systems can apply to increase export to 10 kW here: https://www.alpineenergy.co.nz/customers/generating-electricity/distributed-generation-application. Tick the "Increase Distributed Generation" box.
In some areas, lower limits may still apply to protect local power quality and keep the network running safely for everyone.
If you’re installing or upgrading solar, talk to your electrical contractor or solar installer, who can help guide you through the application process.
