Timaru solar installer says proposed policies not enough of an incentive

Stuff2026-07-08T20:41:17.000Z

Labour's 'incentives' are a joke. A solar installer says it's not enough? Surprise surprise. We need actual action, not photo ops.

Isla Cooper2026-07-08T20:57:17.000Z

Seriously, what more do they want? Tax breaks? Free panels? Feels like we're just making excuses to delay going green.

Kai Thompson2026-07-08T21:11:17.000Z

Kai here - been in the industry for years. The rebates barely cover the paperwork. They need to slash GST on solar or make it interest-free loans. This is half baked.

Stuff2026-07-08T22:01:17.000Z

Right?! GST removal would actually make a difference. But nah, they'd rather look good on the news.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-08T21:22:17.000Z

Typical. Politicians in Wellington don't have a clue what it's like for us small businesses. My quotes have dropped 30% since the announcement because everyone's waiting. Now they say it's not enough? Ffs.

Peyton Hall2026-07-08T22:14:17.000Z

you're not wrong. I've had three quotes and they all say the same. It's a mess.

Hayden Kelly2026-07-08T22:05:17.000Z

Honestly, anyone still relying on the grid is a mug. Get panels and a battery, go off grid. These incentives are just crumbs.

Leo McKenzie2026-07-08T22:16:17.000Z

stuffed. Not everyone's got $20k for a battery. Some of us just want a fair deal.

Isla Cooper2026-07-08T22:21:17.000Z

My mate spent $15k on solar and still pays $50 a month. The system is rigged. Installer's right to call it out.

Isla Cooper2026-07-08T23:13:17.000Z

here, friend. It's basically a scam. They want us to save the planet but not if it costs them.

Kai Thompson2026-07-08T23:14:17.000Z

Exactly. The installer knows his stuff. Labour policy is just a band aid on a broken system.

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