Micro generation

When Maree Handy built on a remote property near Fairlie in South Canterbury, she had
the choice of connecting to the nearby electricity lines or building her own stand alone
power system. Being independent from the grid and never receiving another power bill
was appealing - so she opted for her own ‘little power station'.

Connecting to the electricity network was not a viable option for a luxury lodge in the Waihopai Valley, in Marlborough.
Instead, the owners of this exclusive tourist destination saw the opportunity to install a hydro generator to power their first-class guest experience with clean renewable electricity.

When this homeowner built on a remote property near Fairlie in South Canterbury, she had the choice of connecting to the nearby electricity lines or building her own stand alone power system. Being independent from the grid and never receiving another power bill was appealing - so she opted for her own ‘little power station'.

By reducing their electricity needs and installing two small wind turbines, owners of this Canterbury tourist lodge have eliminated their power bill - and they're getting paid for the excess electricity they generate.