A solar regulatory review from New Zealand’s Ministry for Regulation suggests legalizing plug-in solar, approving installations under 10 kW by the next working day and allowing accredited installers to sign off on an installation less than 100 kW in size without an inspection.
New Zealand’s Ministry for Regulation has recommended legalizing plug-in solar.
The recommendation forms part of a solar regulatory review published by the ministry which covered the regulations surrounding small- to medium-sized solar installations in New Zealand. It follows a review order from the New Zealand government in May.
The report says that while demand for residential and business solar systems is increasing, potential uptakers are facing a time-consuming and frustrating customer journey due to the fragmented nature of existing regulations.
As a result, it suggests a series of changes to remove unnecessary barriers and improve how installation procedures work, in order to reduce installation delays, speed up approvals and remove disproportionate requirements.
