​Domestic solar generated energy comes straight from the sun, via panels and an inverter – and is converted into the electricity to power the appliances, heating and lighting you have around your home.

In February this year Bill Gates predicted that within 15 years, a “clean energy breakthrough” would arrive to “save our planet and power our world”.

In a sunny country like New Zealand, having solar panels is a great way to become more self-sufficient and to reduce your energy bills. However, many home owners are unsure about what makes a roof suitable for solar energy systems and whether theirs is a good candidate.

The onset of summer holidays signals a time to relax, enjoy the bbq and some friendly backyard cricket.

Solar power is one of the world’s fastest growing energy resources and is now more affordable than ever.

Solar energy – especially relating to domestic systems – is at the absolute cutting edge of scientific innovation at the moment and, at Harrisons Energy, we are hungry to make the most of new technologies and products.

​So… you’ve done your research, you got quotes and decided to take the plunge and have solar panels installed. Congratulations! But what next? Read our installation guide to find out what will generally happen on the day of the installation.

The theme of the kitchen-focused episode of TV3’s latest reality show, Creative Living, was making sure that the renovation of a 100-year-old Kiwi villa was perfectly tailored to the needs of a growing New Zealand family.