Julia GabelPolitical Journalist·NZ Herald·9 Aug, 2026 10:00 PM2 mins to read‌Energy Minister Simeon Brown has revealed the first 500 schools to get solar technology. Photo / Annaleise ShortlandThe first 500 schools to get solar panels under the Government’s new $30 million energy scheme have been revealed.

Energy Minister Simeon Brown said these schools were selected because they were experiencing fuel insecurity, facing higher energy costs, needed better energy resilience or were scheduled for gas or diesel