The systems being installed in Invercargill and Balclutha are expected to generate about 158MWh of electricity per year and avoid 11 tonnes of emissions.
PowerNet chief executive Paul Blue said this was a practical way to reduce emissions while gaining firsthand experience of the ins and outs of solar.
"As an electricity network management company, it’s important to us that we support a more sustainable energy future and walk the talk of improving our own resilience while calling others to do the same."
At PowerNet’s office on Racecourse Rd in Invercargill, 158 solar panels have been installed and should generate about 34% of the building’s annual electricity.
The office in Balclutha has 130 panels which is expected to meet 120% of the electricity demand.
"Installing solar is a practical investment in reducing emissions, managing our electricity use and better understanding how solar can support businesses and communities," Mr Blue said.
The project hoped to aid in PowerNet’s FY30 emissions reduction goal and reflected its wider commitment to sustainable practices, he said.
"By investing in solar at our own site, we’re proving our commitment to New Zealand’s transition to renewable energy, while continuing to support the delivery of safe, efficient and reliable electricity throughout the deep south." — Allied Media
