Hundreds of New Zealand farmers are getting ahead with Solar PV and Southland firm, Awarua Synergy, is offering more ways for Southland farmers to save on their electricity power bills.

Since 2004, we have helped more than 5000 households in the deep south achieve warmer, drier, healthier homes. We offer innovative state-of-the-art products to boost energy efficiency and provide proven expertise in design.

We have searched the world for the best eco-power and energy solutions for the tough environment of the deep south, sourcing products and methods that fit the specific demands of this region.

Solar power is cheaper, smarter, more self-sufficient and can even be sold back to the grid. It is a simple choice to save money in the long run and make the most of our natural resources. Our team is proud to announce we were awarded the biggest solar PV install in Southland over four other tenders.

The system includes solar panels, which are manufactured by the company `Life’s Good’ (LG).
Customers can be assured of cutting edge technology, dependability and high standards from LG, which have guided the company for more than 50 years. EnaSolar provides the inverters, which are manufactured in New Zealand and exports them worldwide.

You do not need to live in a hot climate to generate renewable energy as Solar PV relies on daylight hours not sunshine hours. A photovoltaic system, or PV system, is an arrangement of solar panels designed to generate electric power using the sunlight as the power source. We know that Germany ranks low for sunshine hours yet is the solar energy capital of the world.

Awarua Synergy operations manager Jason Harrison said Solar PV systems were a perfect fit for farmers, as the energy demand was highest during the day when the system performed best.
“We also strongly advise using solar panels from a trusted brand like LG, as we know a number of international companies dealing in solar systems have gone into liquidation and that increases the risk of failure to honour long-term warranties those companies offer,” Mr Harrison said.
“Our local team are qualified Solar PV installers and we take care of everything.”
A site assessment will be carried out to determine the correct-sized system for the client’s needs without selling products that were not needed.

We also offer an independent financial report produced by Crowe Horwath accountants that will calculate the return on investment, average annual cash recovery, cash payback period and deprecation. The calculations are based on southern region’s sunshine hours using NIWA data and local electricity pricing. Our expert adviser will take the client through the entire process and ensure we include all costs of the system up front.

We encourage Southlanders to visit our showroom with a live system operating at 117 Eye Street, Invercargill. They can also book a free consultation by contacting us on 03 214 2927.

For further information, contact: general manager Sumaria Beaton, 03 214 2927, or 021 408 751 and Jason Harrison, business development/ operations manager – 03 214 2927, or 021 231 2889

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Let your energy work smarter, not harder

Power bills always seem to be on the rise, and it sometimes seems like we’re at the mercy of the power companies. But, it doesn’t have to be that way – you can get power over your power bill. With Awarua Synergy’s great range of more eco-friendly power saving solutions, you can reduce your power consumption – or even take steps to generate your own power!

Our team of home energy and insulation experts has already helped more than 5000 Deep South homes get better control of their power bills. It’s not just about energy-efficient heating – it’s about ensuring your home is best set up to capture and retain the heat you generate, so it doesn’t escape outdoors through the floors, windows, roof or other gaps. Whatever your budget, we’ve got the right solutions to help you make immediate savings, and ‘future proof’ your power bill for the coming years.

Get power over your power bill – chat to your expert team at Awarua Synergy on 0800 WARM SOUTH for your FREE, unconditional home energy health check!

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The Borland Lodge is about to go solar!

Awarua Synergy is very proud to be working with Borland Lodge and Venture Southland on the largest solar install in Southland.  Our team have started preparation work on-site for a 22 kW solar photovoltaic system.   

Borland Lodge Adventure and Education Trust is a Charitable Trust. The Lodge is a regional outdoor educational facility which serves schools and community groups throughout Southland as well as many Otago groups. Borland Lodge is situated at the gateway to Fiordland National Park in southern New Zealand – a World Heritage area. It is 12km west of the Southern Scenic Route, between Lake Manapouri and Lake Monowai, south of Te Anau.

Borland Lodge has been operating for 40 years and the trust recently completed an upgrade of the existing facilities and has built new accommodation, eco-centre and amenity facilities at the camp. The Manapouri – Invercargill transmission line traverses through the lodge site. The building of the Manapouri power station and the transmission line has been a strong element of the lodge heritage, which was the location of the Pig Creek construction camp. Energy is a significant operating cost and this project is aimed at both reducing the energy cost as well as promoting the benefits of renewable energy and the role of the grid in the distribution of power.

This is a ‘non-profit’ ‘public good facility’ that caters for the outdoor education needs of 150 schools, community groups and territory institutions from throughout Southland and Otago. The project will contribute directly to the community as the facility provides over 1000 bed nights per month in support of the many programmes which run from Borland Lodge.

Energy efficiency and electricity interpretation is an important aspect of the Borland experience. The Borland Lodge Adventure and Education Trust have been fundraising for capital cost contributions for a solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the lodge. This includes a 22kW ground-mounted system for the lodge.

The objectives of this project are to reduce energy costs by utilising PV renewable power generation and to provide an interpretation opportunity for renewable energy. This project will sustain and improve the quality of the Borland Lodge environment for the community by providing a public education opportunity and the reduced operating cost will help to ensure that children are able to use the facility at an affordable cost.

This project provides an opportunity to develop the skills of the community and industry as well as creating awareness of energy technology and a focus towards educational and ongoing interpretation opportunities.

The performance measures of this project are expected to be the reduced electricity costs and the production of electricity for the facility will guarantee the reliability of power supply to the region.

This solar PV project will provide a sustainable future beyond the support of the Trust support as any funding assistance will contribute to the capital cost for the PV system. The lodge manager will carry out routine maintenance and panel wash down and any ongoing maintenance will be covered initially by the supplier, inverter and panel guarantees.

The install will provide a valuable electricity supply on-site and be used as an education platform for groups visiting.  Our team look forward to the progress.

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