Hydro

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.

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.

This document provides guidance and information to assist with the approval processes and requirements for small-scale distributed renewable energy generation technologies in New Zealand.

JG Wilson Hire Ltd investigated multi-megawatt sized run-of-river hydro electric schemes on a river in Central Otago. Four separate layout options were investigated, from which two separate scheme layout alternatives were investigated more thoroughly.