Tisch Whānau
Christchurch · 4 people, 170 m² · EV, Heat pump, Solar
We love the savings made from solar and an EV.
$2,880 saved per year
What's in your electric home?
In addition to solar panels, we have electric heating (heat pump), hot water heating and kitchen cooking appliances i.e. stove and oven.
When did you start, and why?
We installed solar in 2023. We have always been interested in solar and sustainable energy. I was interested in saving money on this so I researched international solar suppliers and completed part of the installation myself, alongside a qualified electrician, to save money on the capital costs. After installing solar, we purchased an EV, which became our only car for our family of four.
What do you love most about it?
We love the savings made from solar and an EV, which means we have additional money to invest in other areas of our lives. We also love that we are generating and using our own renewable energy to power our everyday life.
How has it changed your behaviour?
We use a lot more appliances during the day when the sun is out, e.g. washing machine, dishwasher etc.
Any advice?
Shop around! There is a lot of money to be saved by shopping around to find an affordable option for solar or EV's. Talk to your bank - most major banks offer 1% loans for these things. Westpac Bank even offers 0% loan (up to $50k for 5 years, no fees) which we used to our solar and EV.
Solar: 5.5 kW, 10 panels
Vehicles: 1x EV