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Renewable energy

THERE’S NO DENYING THAT ELECTRICITY IS ESSENTIAL, BUT POWERING YOUR HOME FROM THE GRID IS NOT THE ONLY OPTION. INFINITE ENERGY SHOWS US HOW TO CREATE GAINS FOR THE PLANET AND THE POCKET. Solar power is a renewable, clean source of energy that reduces dependence on oil and fossil fuels. After the initial installation cost, users start making immediate savings through self consuming the power they generate (and buying less from the grid). Surplus generation can also be stored in batteries for use at night, or exported to the grid earning credit on their power account.

The design aesthetic of solar panels has come a long way and Infinite Energy takes pride in its designs that blend in on the rooftop.

In 2021 Infinite Energy designed and installed a solar and battery system for Peter, a client working from home in an area experiencing regular power outages. He required a system that would deliver back-up power to allow him to continue to work in the event of a network disruption. Peter had also installed a large, heated swimming pool and spa. He needed enough energy to power these in a cost-effective way.

“Installing solar was the right thing to do, not only for environmental reasons, but also for financial reasons. My capital investment in the panels and battery is paying off, with lower electricity bills, including revenue from exporting power to the grid,” says Peter.

If you’re considering solar power technologies for your home or business, Infinite Energy is the market leader in the design and installation of BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) from gridconnected systems, grid-tied hybrid with battery back-up, through to entirely off-grid (stand-alone) systems.

The team at Infinite Energy loves going to work each day to make the world a better place – one roof at a time!

infiniteenergy.co.nz | 0800 287 3786

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CREATIVE DIRECTION AND PHOTOGRAPHY CHARLIE ROSE JACKSON STYLING SHELLEY SWEENEY AND JEN MCBRIDE WORDS SHELLEY SWEENEY

THE COOL BLACK LINES OF THE ICO TRADERS ORERE SOFA FROM BALLANTYNES POP AGAINST A VIBRANT CITRUS BACKDROP OF RESENE TANGERINE AND RESENE TULIP TREE.

Resene Tulip Tree

Resene Tangerine

VERSATILE LOUNGING E This two-seater wire sofa is comfortable to sit on with or without cushions. Before powder coating, each wire has been sprayed with a special fluoropolymer PVDF base to ensure durability and rust resistance so that they can be used both indoors and in sheltered outdoor areas. The season for outdoor entertaining is here, and this look is ready to celebrate with warming bursts of citrus from Resene Tangerine and Resene Tulip Tree. Outdoor walls and fences don’t need to be black and white. Painting a colourful garden mural is a fun way to elevate your outdoor living and bring your personality into this often-neglected area to create a space to be enjoyed. The Ico Traders Orere Sofa from Ballantynes contrasts the bursts of colourful accessories with picnic blanket and cushions to soften the mood for those long afternoons in the sun. CHARLIE ROSE JACKSON Creative Director & Photographer

BCURATED COLOUR The Celia Linen Cushion Cover by Città Design features a gestural hand-painted depiction of a summer’s day spent lying in the sun surrounded by the gentle lull of the wind and buzz of honey bees. The colours in this pretty pattern are key to connecting the orange, yellow and green elements within the space.

FUN-TIONALITYE These Qeeboo Rabbit chairs put the “fun” in functionality. Both whimsical and stylish, the rabbit is a symbol of love and fertility. This playful outdoor scene also includes Qeeboo Rabbit doorstoppers in yellow and a tangerine velvet finish to form a family and complement the bold citrus colour palette. DDUAL PURPOSE This Martino Gamper Circus Stool is a modern design classic available in a wide range of colours, built with outdoor durability in mind. Here, used as a side table, this playful yellow creates a bold contrast with the tangerine walls and accessories in this vibrant picnic setting.

Ico Traders Orere Sofa; Qeeboo Rabbit XS Bookend Velvet Finish Orange; Qeeboo Rabbit XS Doorstopper Yellow; Bronte Harlequin Saffron Lambswool Throw; Città Design Celia Linen Cushion Cover; Città Design Velvet Cushion Cover Custard ballantynes.co.nz; Qeeboo Rabbit Chair Black; Qeeboo Rabbit Chair White nextdore.co.nz; Cast Water Glasses Amber; Arnold Circus Stool Yellow infinitedefinite.com; Resene Tangerine and Resene Tulip Tree resene.co.nz/colorshops.