Event
Solar in action with NZ Winegrowers
Join Brawn Vineyard, EECA, and NZ Winegrowers at The Coterie for a practical morning getting hands on with solar and learn how it can support more efficient, resilient and future-focused vineyard operations.
Event overview
At this open day, you’ll have the opportunity to hear firsthand about Brawn Vineyard and The Coterie’s solar and electrification journey, the latest progress on the wine industry’s Roadmap to Net Zero 2050, and ask your burning questions to our expert panel including the vineyard team, EECA, NZW and a solar installer. The event also offers the opportunity to connect with growers, installers and energy specialists, and see firsthand how solar energy works in an operational vineyard.
If you’re considering solar for your business, this is an opportunity to gain real-world insights that you can apply to your own vineyard.
Event details
| Date: | Thursday 10th September 2026 |
| Time: | 10am – 12pm |
| Location: |
The Coterie – Olive Grove, 85 Bedford Road, Renwick. |
Morning tea will be provided. We will share an event programme with registered attendees closer to the time.
About the venue
In the event of bad weather, the Barrell Hall will be used to host the event indoors.
Attendees are encouraged to car share where possible, as there is limited parking on site. Unfortunately, wheelchair accessible parking is not available at this location.
Register to attend
To register your attendance for the open day, please fill out the form with your details below. This event will have limited spaces, so please register as soon as possible.
Registrations close 5pm, Monday 7 September. Please submit an individual registration for each attendee.
About the organisers
This open day has been organised in partnership between EECA, Brawn Vineyard and New Zealand Winegrowers, to highlight the opportunity for wine growers to utilise solar in their operations.
For enquiries about the event, email solar@eeca.govt.nz
Brawn Vineyard is one of 37 EECA solar demonstration farms around New Zealand who are sharing their solar and battery experience.
Find out more about the EECA demonstration farms
