The Alternative Energy Company Limited

10/10/2026

With the Maui hot gas field closing, what does that mena for you?

https://www.thealternativeenergycompany.co.nz/article/maui-gas-field-closing-hot-water

08/10/2026

What size hot water heater do you need?

Most NZ households use 40–60 litres of hot water per person per day. Here's how to choose the right cylinder size for your household, with a simple sizing table.

17/06/2026

Hot water around the clock, for a fraction of the running cost. Our Energie solar thermodynamic system draws heat from the panel outside, so it keeps working day and night, rain or shine, and can cut your hot water power bill by up to 80%.

No carbon emissions, maintenance-free once it's installed, and proven European technology. Domestic systems to suit any home.

Energy efficient hot water systems for homes in NZ. It's a cost-effective, maintenance-free system which reduces carbon emissions. European technology.

11/09/2025

20/08/2025

ENERGIE has just obtained MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) certification for its ECO and ECOTOP range of Thermodynamic Solar Heat Pumps, now using the new R513A refrigerant — a more environmentally friendly and energy-efficient alternative — designed for the production of Domestic Hot ...

16/07/2025

A dramatic moment as 2 x 4000L hot water tanks and 2 x Solar Blocks are lifted to the roof of this high rise building in central Wellington. Our guys are currently installing a 56 panel solar thermodynamic centralized hot water system, which will supply 70 apartments in this redevelopment project. Find out more about this energy efficient technology by visiting our website www.taec.co.nz

25/06/2025

Our energy efficient hot water systems keep up with the times in the fight to mitigate the effects of climate change. Energie, the manufacturer, has gained certification for the Eco and Ecotop domestic cylinder systems to use a lower GWP (global warning potential) refrigerant gas - R513A. Read the full story on the news tab on our website https://www.thealternativeenergycompany.co.nz/about/news

05/05/2025

Check out the property showcase article for this month's Nelson Magazine https://nelsonapp.co.nz/editions/63be462f-3080-4b39-8541-ca06bca67238 TAEC are proud to have supplied and installed the solar thermodynamic hot water system for this superior build in Marehau, built by Chris Butler Builders https://www.chrisbutlerbuilders.com/ Visit our website for more information on how solar thermodynamics is the smartest choice for your home www.taec.co.nz

23/04/2025

Even in winter and covered with snow, the 32 panel solar thermodynamic water heating system keeps the microbes warm in the new waste water treatment plant at Cardrona Valley. The water temp must stay warm for the microbes to do their job properly. Read more about this project in the case study on our website https://www.thealternativeenergycompany.co.nz/article/case-study-cardrona-valley-waste-water-treatment-plant

12/03/2025

TAEC are proud to have supplied and installed energy efficient hot water systems to the homes in the Papakāinga development at Te Awhina marae in Motueka. The project consists of 20 stand-alone 3 and 4 bedroom homes. The occupants enjoy reliable and very energy efficient hot water 24/7, all year. To find out more about solar thermodynamic hot water please visit our website www.taec.co.nz and read more about the background to this project https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/496457/motueka-marae-prepares-to-welcome-first-papakainga-tenants