Marine

This report provides high level guidance to independent renewable energy project developers who wish to investigate and progress distributed generation projects.

This report was commissioned by EECA and prepared by Sinclair Knight Merz Pty Ltd. The report focuses on geothermal, hydro and wind projects in the range of 10 kW to 20 MW. The report makes developers aware of the range of issues that need to be addressed at the early stages of such projects, up until the point when developers typically seek tender submissions for detailed design and equipment supply.

The purpose of this study is to gain an understanding of the merits of a marine energy allocation regime for New Zealand, based upon knowledge of allocation regimes for other energy resources in New Zealand and specific international experience of allocation regimes for marine energy projects. Finally design criteria for the implementation of a space/allocation regime within New Zealand are reviewed.

This report was carried out by Power Projects Ltd, on behalf of the Aotearoa Wave and Tidal Energy Association, for EECA, in June 2009.