Research and reports

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.

July 2009

University of Otago

A report looking at what interventions would be needed to bring NZ houses up to World Health Organisation recommended standards, in all parts of the country.

Solar cooling utilises incoming solar radiation to provide a useful cooling effect. There are several technologies that can be used, with each technology being application specific.

The Ager Sectus Winery, near Blenheim, is one of over 100 wineries that has committed to sustainable wine making practices and agreed to participate in this feasibility study into the viability of solar cooling technology.

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The purpose of this report is to provide a summary of existing information related to household energy affordability. It will inform the development of a working measurement of household energy affordability, and will provide direction for qualitative research and the content of a survey.