How much does a battery storage system cost?

LG’s battery storage systems come with a 10-year warranty. Sizes Available: 6.5, 9.8, 13.1kWh Price Estimate: Approx $9000-$15,000 depending on size, installation extra Hybrid battery models are great for seamlessly integrating a battery into either a new or existing solar panel system.

What are the best high-capacity residential home batteries?

And, when it comes to high-capacity residential home batteries, you can’t overlook the LG Chem RESU. Featuring a special design believed to prevent the likelihood of failures and increase reliability, this range allows households to store more than the popular 13kWh Powerwall 2 and for half the price.

Will New Zealand's energy competition Taskforce changes lead to more solar power?

RNZ's Susan Edmunds reports on the Energy Competition Taskforce proposals and says the changes "should lead to New Zealanders with solar power systems on their houses get more of a return for any power they put back into the system".

How does New Zealand's electricity market work?

As Electricity Authority chair Anna Kominik says: "New Zealand's electricity market currently relies on a few big generators to supply electricity at select locations and transmit it to households and businesses across the country.

Should we replace old hot water systems in New Zealand?

As the story says: "Water heating comprises about 1/3 of a household’s energy use, [EECA's Gareth] Gretton says. Hot water systems have a 15-year life expectancy, and 46% of hot water systems in New Zealand are over 10 years old. When we do replace old hot water systems, there is a tendency to replace like-for-like."