We are thrilled to share that Revolve Energy, alongside Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Aotea Electric Auckland, HEL Rimu and Future Energy, has won the Independent Power NZ Best Grid-Connected PV System Award for the Fisher & Paykel Global HQ in Penrose, Auckland!
We think this award speaks to the importance of collaboration and highlights how many people contribute to truly unique projects such as this. Huge thank you to all involved, including:
- Fisher & Paykel Appliances. A true champion of Innovation in NZ that had a bold vision for their new building.
- The Revolve Energy team for your attention to detail in designing the systems.
- The installation teams at Aotea Electric Auckland, HEL Rimu and Future Energy for the excellent workmanship.
- Independent Power NZ, for sponsoring the award and recognizing excellence in renewable energy.
- SEANZ for the amazing work championing the solar industry in NZ, and hosting an incredible conference and awards.
- RTA Studio Ltd, for the architectural vision.
- TSA Riley, for their expert project management.
- Naylor Love, as the main contractor who made it all happen. The buildings are truly amazing.
- Dunning Thornton, KCL Engineering Services Ltd and Gamcorp for the structural design of the array frames.
- eCubed Building Workshop for their work on the wider electrical system, and the links into the solar.
- The product suppliers include SMA Australia, REC, Risen Energy, and Clenergy.
This award recognises the landmark solar project completed for Fisher & Paykel Appliances’ new global headquarters in Penrose, Auckland. The project set out to turn solar generation into a striking architectural feature across the campus’s three main structures—the Home, Shed, and Garage buildings—while pushing the campus toward zero energy goals.Project Highlights
- Home Building: A curved 169 kW array designed to mirror the building's distinct architecture on a curved membrane roof.
- Shed Building: A combined 177 kWp system featuring a 98 kWp rooftop array and a custom 79 kW PV facade.
- Garage Building: A robust 260 kWp rooftop solar farm engineered for high wind loads and harsh uplift pressures.
Delivering a project of this scale required incredible collaboration between solar engineers, architects, structural teams, and installers. Thank you to everyone involved in setting a new benchmark for corporate sustainability and renewable energy in New Zealand!