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Doone Morrell

With over 15 years of experience in the solar PV industry, I have installed solar panels on roofs, managed solar farms, and now run my own solar PV company. I am passionate about sustainable energy and excited about the future of solar PV in New Zealand.

Most Recent Posts

How Many Solar Panels Are Needed for a 10kW?

Posted by Doone Morrell on 07/02/25 15:28

Ten kilowatts is, on paper, more than enough to fulfil the daily energy needs of an average New Zealand household. If we go by the total consumption for 2023, which was 7,086.51 kWh (as per MBIE data...

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Are Higher Wattage Solar Panels Better?

Posted by Doone Morrell on 07/02/25 15:28

The number of panels a commercial solar power grid requires is based on several factors, one of which is the property’s average energy consumption. According to an energy end-use study by the...

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4 Seasonal Tips For Solar Panel Maintenance

Posted by Doone Morrell on 07/02/25 15:26

It should go without saying that solar panels are built tough. As their job involves taking the full brunt of the elements 24/7 throughout their service life, solar panels undergo extensive...

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How to Buy Solar Panels for Your Home: A First-Time Buyer's Guide

Posted by Doone Morrell on 05/07/24 14:24

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NZ Solar Incentives: Understanding Benefits For Homeowners

Posted by Doone Morrell on 06/12/23 12:27

New Zealand is among the first countries to push for a greener and more sustainable power sector. Solar power adoption is one of the key initiatives in this campaign.

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Solar Power Systems for Commercial Buildings

Posted by Doone Morrell on 06/12/23 12:10

Every business is always looking for ways to reduce their operating costs. One way is the adoption of cheap and sustainable power sources and energy-efficient electrical appliances and machines.

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Say goodbye to soaring electricity bills and say hello to seriously substantial savings!

Posted by Doone Morrell on 14/08/23 10:42

Imagine a world where your electricity bill shrinks to a fraction of what it used to be. A world where you have complete control over your energy consumption, all while contributing to a greener...

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Handy home power saving tips

Posted by Doone Morrell on 17/04/20 14:59

Have you noticed your daily energy consumption increase over this period? or are you looking to optimise your power usage by changing some habits? If so, we have put together 10 simple energy saving...

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5 Tips to make the most of your time at home

Posted by Doone Morrell on 07/04/20 10:13

Staying home is currently our new normal, and although this has been an adjustment the team at World Solar want to help our community productively make use of this time before we all go back to the...

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Selling Excess Power - All You Need to Know

Posted by Doone Morrell on 15/02/19 17:32

All your life you will have spent money on electricity.

But did you know that you can generate your own power and sell it to make money?

We will discuss the details on how exactly this works, but...

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