Micro generation

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  • Grid connected domestic and small scale renewables in New Zealand
    Research and reports
    1 March 2009

    Hydro Tasmania Consulting, Climate Managers and Baker & McKenzie have been
    engaged by EECA to develop a Business-As-Usual (BAU) case for the take-up rates of
    domestic and small-scale grid-integrated renewable energy (electricity) systems in New
    Zealand to the year 2030. This report outlines the assumptions and influences affecting
    the take-up-rate projections, and includes BAU projections.
    Grid-connected domestic and distribution-scale renewable energy (electricity) systems

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  • Developing Small-Scale Renewable Energy Projects in New Zealand
    Research and reports
    1 March 2009

    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.

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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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  • 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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  • Domestic scale distributed generation: guidance for local government
    Guidelines
    1 July 2009

    EECA has produced this draft guidance document for local government on domestic-scale distributed generation. The document covers photovoltaic (solar electric panels), micro and small-scale wind turbines, and micro and small-scale hydro turbines. The document is intended to provide information on these technologies, the extent and likelihood of any adverse effects associated with the technologies, and ways that these effects can be mitigated. The document has been released as draft and feedback is welcomed.

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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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  • Distributed Generation Fund - Definition Document
    Guidelines
    4 September 2009

    This document provides information about the Distributed Generation (DG) Fund, and will assist potential respondents to prepare their proposals in response to the Request for Proposals (RFP).

    The Distributed Generation Fund is set up to assist potential DG project developers investigate a particular DG project in New Zealand. The Distributed Generation Fund can help verify whether the DG project in question can be a viable and sound investment.

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  • Distributed Generation Fund - Request for Proposals
    Forms
    4 September 2009

    This form is for use by those applying to the Distributed Generation Fund Request For Proposals.  Before filling it in, applicants should read the Distributed Generation Fund Definition Document which accompanies this document on the EECA website.

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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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