Sunshine hours
Solar thrives in Tauranga with over 2,200 sunshine hours a year, making it one of New Zealand's sunniest cities. Its coastal location ensures plenty of clear days, while the moderate altitude helps solar panels perform efficiently.
Currently installed capacity
With increasing solar adoption, around 2% of homes & businesses in the region have solar.
Peak month
With plenty of sunshine and long, warm summers, Tauranga is perfect for solar energy. The area sees about 2,250 hours of sunshine annually, with January being the sunniest month at approximately 265 hours.
