Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine October 2015 | Page 79

ENERGY
Brendan Winitana , Chairman Rebecca George , Administrator / Board Secretary
technology and services
The NZ Scenario Starting from a low base , the number of solar power systems across the country has more than tripled in the last 18 months , a 220 percent increase .
This growth has is creating challenges for the electricity industry . SEANZ is committed to working collaboratively across the industry to ensure that a 21st Century grid is affordable , fit for purpose , and benefits consumers and all those involved in the industry .
On the changes happening As is the case around the world , consumers are moving to solar because it offers specific values that many traditional power companies cannot and that will continue unless those power companies respond to consumer demand .
Regulatory and legislative reviews are underway in New Zealand of the rules that govern distributed generation , pricing , and the role of distribution companies . SEANZ is actively involved in this conversation and submits its position on all of these reviews .
Many fear that consumers with
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