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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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  • Getting the most out of the EECA Business website
    Video and media
    | 26 November 2010
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    The EECA Business website is designed to give hands-on practical advice and information to help companies of all types and sizes improve their energy use. Here's how to get the most out of it.

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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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  • 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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