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'Beginning of a revolution': National's 'Solar Loans' could remove the last barrier for a solar switch

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Publish Date
Fri, 26 Jun 2026, 9:31am

National is pledging low-interest loans to help Kiwis install solar panels at home. 

The policy would create a 'home energy' fund, which would be backed by a $7million investment. Homeowners would repay the loans through their rates over 10 years. 

The policy would also scrap consent requirements for most rooftop installations. 

Director of Lightforce Solar John Harman told Mike Hosking that this could be the start of an 'electric revolution'. 

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