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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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  • 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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  • Small Hydro Fact Sheet
    Fact sheets and brochures
    1 March 2009

    There are already a number of small hydro schemes on rivers and streams around New Zealand, and there are many more opportunities to use this energy resource to provide electricity to remote farms, homes and holiday retreats.

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  • Stand-alone power systems (SAPS) fact sheet
    Fact sheets and brochures
    1 March 2009

    A ‘Stand-Alone Power System' is worth considering if your home is not connected to the electricity network.

    Stand-alone power systems let you meet your energy needs without having to meet the high costs of connecting your property to the electricity grid. They are common in rural or remote areas where electricity network connection is expensive or not possible.

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  • Small wind turbines
    Fact sheets and brochures
    6 April 2009

    New Zealand has one of the best wind resources in the world. Small wind turbines can be a good way to generate some of your electricity needs, particularly as part of a 'stand-alone' power system or in rural situations.

    Currently, the electricity generated by small-scale wind turbines is considerably more expensive to produce than buying electricity from the national grid.

    Generally, small wind turbines are best suited to rural settings that are exposed to strong and consistent winds, and where there is no connection to the electricity network or grid.

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