Ngā Mokopuna, Victoria University
CLIENT: Tennent Brown, LT McGuinness
COMPLETION: 2024
SITE LOCATION: Victoria University, Wellington.
AWARDS: New Zealand Institute of Architects - Ted McCoy Award for Education 2025, SEANZ Best Grid Connected PV System 2025
TEAM: Tennant Brown Architects, TBIG, Dunning Thornton, 335 Engineers, LT McGuinness, Sunergise.
105 %+ net positive energy producer
205 kWp grid-connected photovoltaic system, generating 232 MWh per year.
100 kWh battery storage.
Our work on Ngā Mokopuna focused on creating an energy system that delivers more than it uses. The building generates over 105% of its annual electricity needs through a grid connected photovoltaic array producing around 232 MWh each year, supported by 100 kWh of battery storage. Our team carried out the PV performance modelling, detailed design and construction monitoring to make sure the system would perform as intended over its lifetime.
Translating the original concept into a buildable asset came with significant technical challenges, especially with the Living Building Challenge standards in play. Meeting these requirements meant rigorous yield modelling, careful material selection to avoid red list chemicals, and a close look at the full supply chain to confirm technical feasibility at every step.
Re/volve Energy’s involvement:
PV performance modelling
Detailed design
Construction monitoring
