Solar on Farms: Our guide to unlocking the potential of on-farm solar

July 28, 2025

Solar for farms is gaining serious momentum in New Zealand as power costs rise and government backing increases. This comprehensive guide covers system options, financial returns, and practical applications for forward-thinking farming operations.

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Redback hybrid solar inverter and battery
Upgrade your existing solar system with Redback's new Smart Battery System

Had enough of watching your solar generation flow back to the grid and receiving next to nothing? Still sitting in the dark in power cuts, even though you already have a solar energy system?

January 21, 2021
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Solar panels on the roof of a farm and a Redback Hybrid Battery & Inverter in Northland.
Solar case study – Redback hybrid with batteries in Northland

Grant was clear about his goal: "Reduce his power bill and become as independent from the grid as possible". Within a few days of getting in touch with Grant, our team provided the optimal solution for Grant to meet his exact needs.

December 12, 2020
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A home with a solar panel on the front porch and a Redback Solar Inverter.
New Redback inverter range available now

Redback Technologies has just launched its latest generation of hybrid inverters - both single and three phase! ZEN Energy Systems, as Redback's New Zealand partner, is incredibly happy to announce that these latest release systems are now available in New Zealand - offering further enhanced capabilities from this market leading all-in-one hybrid solar and energy storage system.

October 21, 2020
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Two houses with solar panels on their roofs.
5 must-cover topics before choosing a solar battery system

Solar energy has definitely become more popular in New Zealand in recent years and there are a lot of options in the market for homeowners to choose from, especially when it comes to systems with solar batteries.

October 20, 2020
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New LONGi 370W solar panels now available in New Zealand

Earlier this year, LONGi launched their new 370W solar panel range, and we are very happy to tell you that we now have this latest technology available in New Zealand! Providing higher power, higher efficiency half-cut PERC solar technology at a better price point.

July 29, 2020
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LONGi Solar creates world record for mono-crystalline PERC solar module

ZEN Energy Systems’ solar panel manufacturing partner, LONGi Solar, has created a new World Record conversion efficiency for Mono-crystalline PERC solar modules. This is another exciting accomplishment to add to the many accolades already won by LONGi throughout its business history. As a world leading manufacturer of high-efficiency mono-crystalline solar cells and modules, LONGi Solar

October 14, 2019
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A solar power system with a battery and a charger.
Solar and energy storage – using solar batteries to maximise your solar power system

Solar with energy storage is the best way to use solar power around the clock and to utilise the excess supply generated by a solar power system. In our last blog, we talked about the entry-level option - using a solar diverter.

July 31, 2019
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Solar diverters – alternative energy storage option for your solar energy system

There is no doubt that having a solar power system at your home will help to lower your power bill, as well as being good for the environment. However, as the timing of electricity consumption and solar generation isn’t always aligned, there is the issue of dealing with the excess supply of solar power.

May 2, 2019
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Solar panels on a roof against a blue sky.
How to get the best out of solar power for residential use

New Zealand is steadily evolving as a solar powered country, with an increasing number of residential homes electing to install solar energy. With the trend having already gained momentum and significant penetration in many countries, including Australia, the U.S, and China, the uptake of solar power for residential use is now starting to increase at

March 25, 2019
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