In this episode of the EV Quest Podcast, Adrian catches up with Rowan from
Lightforce Solar at Fieldays 2026 to explore the latest developments in residential solar, battery storage, and EV charging.
Rowan takes us through the popular Sigenergy solar and battery system, explains how battery storage is becoming more affordable, discusses New Zealand's unique two-phase power setup, and shares what EV owners need to know about future vehicle-to-home (V2H) charging.
We also cover:
- How much a typical solar and battery system costs in New Zealand
- Whether you should install batteries now or add them later
- The best power company buy-back rates available today
- Using cheap overnight EV electricity plans to charge home batteries
- Green loan options from New Zealand banks
- Key tips when choosing a solar installer
- Common roofing considerations for solar installations
If you're considering solar, battery storage, or want to reduce your power bills while charging your EV, this episode is packed with practical advice.
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What is EV QUEST?
EV Quest is the electric vehicle podcast for New Zealand, Australia and beyond. Hosted by Adrian Maidment in New Zealand, and joined regularly by Riz Akhtar from Carloop, EV Quest delivers the latest EV news, reviews and industry insights from across New Zealand, Australia and the global EV market.
Each week youâll hear conversations about electric cars, charging infrastructure, EV ownership and the future of sustainable mobility.
From interviews with EV industry leaders to reviews of the newest electric vehicles, EV Quest keeps you connected to the fast-changing world of electric transport.