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When incentivising significant rooftop solar uptake across residential, commercial and industrial users was considered, but ruled out as an investment option to provide dry year cover, did this include a scenario of solar alongside battery storage, and if not, why not?

Answered Question 33951 (2026)
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Megan Woods

Member for Wigram · Labour Party

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  • When incentivising significant rooftop solar uptake across residential, commercial and industrial users was considered, but ruled out as an investment option to provide dry year cover, did this include a scenario of solar alongside battery storage, and if not, why not?

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Hon Simeon Brown

Member for Pakuranga · National Party · Minister for Energy

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I am advised that battery storage was considered as a separate standalone option. Dry year issues largely materialise in late autumn and winter months. Solar output is weakest during that time.