Micro generation

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  • Holiday home generates clean, green electricity
    Case studies
    17 June 2009

    As with many rural or remote properties, connecting to the electricity grid was not an option for this remote island holiday home the Bay of Islands. Instead, a stand alone power system generates the electricity needed for a relaxing getaway with all the comforts of home.

     

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  • High country home generates its own power
    Case studies
    15 July 2009

    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'.

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  • High country home generates its own power
    Case studies
    15 July 2009

     

    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'.

    Read more about High country home generates its own power
  • Luxury lodge goes off grid
    Case studies
    7 August 2009

    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.

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  • Wind energy on your farm
    Case studies
    26 August 2009

    Small wind turbines can generate electricity for use on the farm, business and home. Wind turbines can co-exist easily with other farming practices, and have been used for decades on European farms. There is a wide range of turbines suitable for use in New Zealand, ranging from micro-scale to larger commercial-scale systems. This guide to wind power schemes is aimed at a farming audience, and includes practical examples.

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  • High country home generates its own power
    Case studies
    17 June 2009

    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'.

     

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  • Holiday home generates own clean, green electricity
    Case studies
    15 July 2009

    Like many rural or remote properties, connecting to the electricity grid was not an option
    for this remote island holiday home the Bay of Islands. Instead, a stand alone power system
    generates the electricity needed for a relaxing getaway with all the comforts of home.

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  • Hydro energy on your farm
    Fact sheets and brochures
    26 August 2009

    There is a lot of potential for small-scale hydro schemes on New Zealand rivers, streams and even irrigation systems. Hydro power is one of the cheapest ways of generating electricity on a small-scale. Small schemes (typically less than 10MW) also have less environmental impact than large ones. This guide to small-scale hydro schemes is aimed at a farming audience, and includes practical examples.

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  • Biogas on your farm
    Case studies
    26 August 2009

    ‘Biogas' - gas produced during the breakdown of organic matter - can be harnessed and used to provide heat, electricity and transport fuel. Biogas schemes help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and deal more effectively with effluent disposal on farms. This guide to biogas schemes is aimed at a farming audience, and includes practical examples.

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  • Solar electricity (photovoltaics) fact sheet
    Fact sheets and brochures
    29 April 2009

    Photovoltaics can generate electricity for your home or business, either as part of a stand-alone power system, or for buildings already connected to the local electricity network.

    The term ‘photovoltaic' means ‘light - electricity'. A photovoltaic system (known as PV or solar electric system) converts radiant energy from the sun directly into electricity.

     

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