Research and reports

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

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.

Keane Associates and the Blackball Residents’ Association Trust investigated the viability of building a 1.5MW hydro project as an affordable means of empowering the Blackball community on the West Coast.