PASSIVE DESIGN | SOLAR WATER HEATERS | PHOTOVOLTAICS | LIGHTING | BACKUP HEATING SYSTEMS

Passive solar construction is a very attractive design philosophy as not only does it save energy, but it also reduces dampness and condensation, improves sound insulation, increases the durability of building materials and makes the home healthier. Passive solar construction uses the sun to warm the house. Heat is absorbed into the building and slowly released back into the house as it cools. Solar heating can be the sole source of warmth or can be supplemented by other sources. Consequently passive solar design has the potential to reduce New Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions.

What is Passive Solar Design? - Mark Fielding, 2008

ALL houses have some degree of passive solar heating…

Firstly, nearly ALL houses have some degree of passive solar heating, just the way your car does when you leave it in the sun…

It’s called the Greenhouse effect and it’s to do with light waves and heat waves being just different frequencies of the same energy. Light comes through glass (and back out) but heat waves do not.

Thermocell

Harnessing solar energy from our greatest power source, the sun, makes sense both environmentally and economically. A Thermocell solar hot water system will reduce yearly costs by up to 75%. Many customers rely solely on their solar panels for hot water most of the year.

Thermocell began to manufacture solar hot water panels in New Zealand over 25 years ago. Thermocell is the most experienced and respected solar energy company in New Zealand.

Freedom Energy

Freedom Energy can design, supply and install a system that is tailored for your specific requirements.  We select from a range of quality equipment to offer value for money and long term reliability.  We have over 25 years of combined experience in renewable power. 

Weka Electronics

Weka Electronics manufactures a range of alternative energy products in New Zealand including some pretty neat LED lighting products.

The lights are top of the range, designed to provide the very best performance available while being attractively styled and built to last.

Marexim Lighting Solutions

Marexim is at the forefront of the latest Global Lighting, Electrical and Renewable Energy Generation Technology that provides Environmentally Sustainable Solutions to Governments, SOEs, Corporations, Organisations, Institutions, Business and Households.

Pyroclassic IV Log Fire

The PYROCLASSIC IV free standing woodburner (consumer magazine’s top pick for woodburners July 2006).

The PYROCLASSIC IV burns economically and safely, storing it's heat and releasing it steadily over a period of time, therefore using less wood.

When a power failure occurs, you can still heat your house, cook your meal and heat your water.

European Marble Heating (EMH)

This elegant product is made of genuine marble, sourced from a German quarry at the same site as the EMH factory.

Radiant heat is one of the purest and healthiest forms of heating. It works in a similar way to the sun - sending out longwave rays that reach every corner of the room, without disturbing the air flow, no dust and no noise - ideal for allergy sufferers. Radiant 'energy' warms objects and people rather than just heating the air, so the heat remains even when opening doors and windows for ventilation.