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New Plymouth Powers Ahead with Solar | Auckland News

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Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Jul 11, 2026
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Summary

New Plymouth, New Zealand’s sunniest city, is slashing electricity bills and slashing emissions with solar power—two new council installations already saving thousands, with one generating over $1,000 in its first month. Projected to save $30,000 annually, these systems are a win-win: cheaper energy for ratepayers, greener operations, and local jobs. Since 2018, emissions from natural gas and electricity have dropped 24% and 22% respectively, proving solar isn’t just eco-friendly—it’s fiscally smart too. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e2cc5ec0d027d3f5