Celebrating Excellence in Renewable Energy: Best Grid Connect Systems in 2024
The winner and runners up: Sunergise, NuGreen Solutions and Good Energy.
Revolve Energy is again proud to sponsor the Best Grid Connect PV System Award at the SEANZ 2024 Awards, recognising excellence in grid-connected renewable energy systems.
This award celebrates projects that integrate onsite renewable generation, energy storage, and load control solutions using the national grid.
Winner: Sunergise for Mānawa Bay
Mānawa Bay is a 5 Green Star rated building and home to New Zealand’s first 100% electric food court. The project features the largest rooftop solar system in the country, with 4,600 panels and 20 inverters.
Judges’ comments:
“Evidenced use of high-quality equipment across the system”
“This is a complicated installation on a complex roof layout - well done!”
“An innovative engineering solution developed in tandem with the roofing manufacturer”
Tied runner-up: NuGreen Solutions for Nexans Cable NZ
Delivered a 982.5 kWh ground-mounted solar power solution for Nexans’ New Plymouth facility, including a unique energy export arrangement through Ecotricity.
Judges’ comments:
“Great to see a collaborative project between SEANZ members”
“A large ground mount system behind the meter is rare”
“This well designed and executed project highlights the potential for industrial onsite energy generation and consumption across Aotearoa
Tied runner-up: Good Energy for Tairua Project
Installed a ground mount PV system with 60 kWh of lithium storage on a challenging hillside site, providing two days of energy autonomy for residential and business use.
Judges’ comments:
“Very complex logistics in this cliff-side installation”
“A great looking solution”
“The complexity of the installation, the challenges of the site, and the high quality of the workmanship make this worthy of recognition"
