Vector Lights energy use (live)

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.

Here you'll see the live dashboard of the energy being created and used by Vector Lights.

 

Fun Fact #1

On an average summer day enough energy is created to power 18 homes
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Fun Fact #2

20km of cable were used to light the bridge – the length of 200 rugby pitches!
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Fun Fact #3

96,373 individual light pixels are used in Vector Lights
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Fun Fact #4

Carbon emissions avoided, since launch, is the equivalent of planting {1} trees
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Fun Fact #5

Since Vector Lights went on we’ve avoided {2} tons of carbon emissions
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Fun Fact #6

Vector Lights has saved {3}x the average car's daily carbon emissions
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Solar Energy Right Now

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of energy is being produced

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Energy Stored in Battery

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of battery has been charged

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Vector Lights Right Now

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used to light up the bridge

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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

2024

  • Apr 04
    Vector Lights for the Rainbow Games 2024

    Vector Lights is celebrating the inaugural year of the Rainbow Games, a fully inclusive multi-sport tournament for LGBTQI+ and allies, in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. See the Auckland Harbour Bridge sparkle in all colours of the rainbow from 7:30pm to midnight, every 15 minutes.

  • Apr 19
    Vector Lights for Anzac Day 2024

    Vector Lights for Anzac Day will remember the servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, who have displayed courage and self-sacrifice serving our country. The dazzling and dynamic light show commemorates both Poppy Day (21 April) and Anzac Day (25 April). The show plays every 15 minutes from 6:30pm until midnight, and 5am to 7am on 25 April

  • May 20
    Vector Lights for Road Safety Week 2024

    Vector Lights will shine bright yellow for Road Safety Week, which aims to inspire communities to take action on road safety, making streets and communities safer. Supported by the Yellow Ribbon Road Safety Alliance.

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  • Mar 20
    Vector Lights for World of Cultures 2024

    Vector Lights on Auckland Harbour Bridge lights up for World of Cultures and in recognition of Race Relations Day (21 March). This year's show celebrates the unique diversity within Tāmaki Makaurau, drawing inspiration from the vibrant fabric patterns of different cultures. While you watch the live light show, listen to an accompanying audio track featuring Auckland musicians, sourced and mixed by DJ Stinky Jim. The show plays every 15 minutes from 8pm until midnight.

  • Mar 23
    Vector Lights for Earth Hour 2024

    Vector Lights will be joining millions of people worldwide for Earth Hour 2024 in switching off from 8:30 9:30pm. After this break, our usual light show programming will resume at 9.30pm.

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