About the consultation
To support the uptake of solar, EECA has created a draft specification for consultation which covers panels, inverters, and batteries. The feedback from the consultation will be used to inform next steps across our work, such as best practice guidance, or the development of an approved list of products similar to EECA’s list of approved EV chargers.
Encouraging more uptake of solar energy
The uptake of renewable energy can support energy security and energy affordability. One form of renewable energy is solar, which contains two main components - photovoltaic panels and an inverter, which can also be paired with batteries. There are many different types of solar systems, but the focus of this consultation is residential (10kW or less), and small commercial. It does not cover utility size solar systems.
EECA is considering what we can do to remove barriers preventing the more widespread uptake of solar systems, such as increasing consumer confidence.
Submissions
Feedback submissions can be provided to star@eeca.govt.nz with the subject line “Solar specification”.
Submissions close 29 September 2025.
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