7 Jul 2025

Kiwi company launches power saving panel

From Nine To Noon, 10:30 am on 7 July 2025

A New Zealand startup is selling smart panels it says will help households save on their power bill by more than $1000 a year. 

Basis a company started by Danny Purcell and electrician Julyan Collett.

Once installed homeowners get insight over how they're using electricity, the ability to automate appliances and advanced electrical safety features. Upon launch the pair have some 7500 panels on order. 

Danny Purcell joins Kathryn.

The Basis panel

Photo: Supplied by Basis