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A solar installer in Timaru is frustrated that both Labour and National’s new solar policies fall short of sparking real interest. While both parties offer rate-backed loans and modest subsidies — like Labour’s $3,000 top-up for lower-income households — Terry Patterson argues these incentives barely scratch the surface of a full solar system’s $22,000–$27,000 cost. He also questions the viability of plug-in solar options and stresses that battery storage is essential for real savings, especially since feeding excess power back to the grid rarely pays off. With power bills soaring in his region — some hitting over $1,000 a month — Patterson warns that without meaningful support, homeowners are turning away from solar, even as demand for clean energy grows.

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