Every crisis brings opportunity: the rise of SolarZero

Every crisis brings opportunity: the rise of SolarZero
As power prices increase, more solar panels will appear on houses. (Image: NZME)
Ian Llewellyn
SolarZero has had an uplift in installation inquiries this winter with the current energy shortfall driving even more business its way.Numerous companies offer household solar panel installations. What makes its business model different is that it offers the service on a subscription basis.Instead of paying upfront for solar panels and a battery and owning it, the household pays a set monthly fee over 25 years, and the company owns and maintains the equipment.On average, the panels and battery cost $20,000, are paid for at $200 a month, and pro...

More Editor's Picks

Wikeley loses again in Owen Glenn stoush
Law & Regulation

Wikeley loses again in Owen Glenn stoush

Supreme Court says fraud findings can’t be relitigated.

Victoria Young 04 Jul 2025
Drury’s ASX stag, MetroGlass’s new owner, and more
Markets Small Cap Wrap

Drury’s ASX stag, MetroGlass’s new owner, and more

Rod Drury goes ‘pre-revenue’ again, plus small cap news from NZ.

Pattrick Smellie 04 Jul 2025
Listed property firms welcome ‘Investment Boost'
Property

Listed property firms welcome ‘Investment Boost'

The tax policy could translate into millions in extra cash.

Gregor Thompson 04 Jul 2025
Funding sought for new real-time prostate cancer diagnostic technology
Editor's Picks

Funding sought for new real-time prostate cancer diagnostic technology

As NZ trials start, researchers are already looking towards the huge US market.

Greg Hurrell 03 Jul 2025