Vector Lights energy use

Vector Lights is powered by a mix of leading technology, including solar, battery, and peer-to-peer systems.

Energy generated by solar panels is stored in a shipping container-sized Tesla Powerpack battery. Smart meters at the battery and on Auckland Harbour Bridge relay data between each other every 10 seconds. Using peer-to-peer technology, the amount of power Vector Lights uses at any one time is relayed back to the battery, which then releases this amount of power.

Total Solar Energy


Sources: Fun Fact #1 Average home’s power usage from MBIE. Fun Fact #4 (Equivalent native trees) calculated by using the ‘Amount of Carbon offset per hectare per year’ given in table two of the Ministry for Primary Industries’ ‘Look-up Tables for Forestry in the Emissions Trading Scheme, December 2015’ and assuming there are 1,200 native trees per hectare. Fun Fact #5 ‘Carbon avoided’ calculated using Carbon Emissions Factor of 0.119453.  Fun Fact #6 Car emissions per kilometre taken from Ministry for the Environment and average daily car distance taken from the Ministry of Transport. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

2026

  • Apr 17
    Vector Lights for Poppy Day 2026

    Vector Lights shines red in support of Poppy Day, Auckland Returned Services Association’s annual fundraiser that aims to improve the health and wellbeing outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand’s veterans of all ages.

    This year marks 104 years of the Poppy Day Appeal, so buy a poppy from the RSA’s volunteers when you see them out and about, or donate at aucklandrsa.co.nz



     

Past events

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  • Mar 28
    Vector Lights for Earth Hour 2026

    Vector Lights is joining millions of people worldwide for the Biggest Hour for Earth! The sustainable lighting will switch off from 8:30-9:30pm on Saturday 28 March

    No recording for this event
  • Mar 21
    Vector Lights for World of Cultures Festival 2026

    Vector Lights is celebrating our multicultural city, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, with the World of Cultures Festival! In recognition of Race Relations Day (21 March), watch the Auckland Harbour Bridge ignite with vibrant fabric patterns from different cultures.

    Did you know you can listen live to the accompanying soundtrack featuring Auckland musicians Geneva AM, Kieran Tahir, and Ch! Nonso on the Vector Lights website? This unique compilation was sourced and mixed by DJ Stinky Jim with a nod to Auckland's City of Music status.

     

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