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Solar Panel Comparison. LG Neon 2 360w Solar Panels vs Trina Honey 370w Solar Panels.

This allows you to compare different brands of solar panels. It compares over 30 panel specifications and attributes.

Solar Panel Comparison. LG Neon 2 360w Solar Panels vs Jinko 320w - 340w Solar Panels.

This allows you to compare different brands of solar panels. It compares over 30 panel specifications and attributes.

In July of this year, Fair Go talked to two Northland couples who were keen to find Mr Farmer, Director of The Solar Company (no longer trading).

Long story short, he charged them a deposit for a solar system in 2019, didn’t install any solar panels and left customers across the upper North Island out of pocket before skipping the country to enjoy an extended holiday. To date, customers are without answers and he can only be found via his Instagram photos relaxing by a pool.

LG has earned genuine trust within the high-tech industry, winning inter solar awards, year after year, after year. They’ve been developing and researching solar products for over 30 years, making them world leaders in solar panel manufacturing.

So, when Harrisons can offer solar customers with a 25-year warranty it was a no-brainer to join forces with LG.

Solar energy just got better.

Yes indeed, Harrisons have joined forces with Trustpower to offer solar customers 16c per unit for their exported power + a FREE export meter with a 24-month term (max 500 units per month).

When you look at the average solar buy-back of only 7-8c, we think it’s worth making a song and dance about.

Plus, you get use Trustpowers “Solar Buddies”, sharing or selling your solar with your mates.

There is still a wide misconception solar panels need heat to make energy. When in fact, solar panels need light – not heat. Yes, panels make less energy in the winter, simply because the days are shorter, but even on the shortest days, solar panels generate all, or most of the power you’ll need to wash your dishes and clothes, use the dryer, lights, heat pump and appliances.

So, it comes as no surprise that homeowners often ask “if solar panels generate lots of energy, why would I need a solar battery?”