Vector and Watercare to build first floating solar array in New Zealand
Vector and Watercare has announced to build a megawatt-scale floating solar array located in Auckland’s North Shore, by floating it on top of the Rosedale wastewater treatment pond near the Northern Motorway. The system is funded and hosted by Watercare and delivered by Vector PowerSmart.
The project will consist of more than 2,700 solar panels and 3,000 floating pontoons. It can generate enough power to over 200 average New Zealand homes for a year and reducing about 145 tonnes of CO2e each year.
The array will be used to supplement electricity from the grid as well as cogeneration from biogas, which is already generated on-site from wastewater treatment. The electricity is used for pumping and aeration for natural bacteria that help break down the waste as part of the treatment process.
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September 12, 2019
Financial close and developer for Waipipi Wind Farm (formerly Waverley Wind Farm) in New Zealand
The Tilt Renewables Limited (TLT) Board has approved the investment in the 133 MW Waipipi Wind Farm (formerly referred to as the Waverley Wind Farm). The new name for this exciting development was pro...
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July 17, 2019
University of Canterbury (UC) launches ROI for Ilam Boiler House upgrade
The University of Canterbury (UC) has launched a Registration of Interest (ROI) tender for the development of the new Biomass Waste wood-fueled boiler plant to be installed in the exist...
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June 06, 2019
Genesis and Tilt Renewables finalize PPA deal for 130 MW Waverley wind project in New Zealand
Genesis and Tilt Renewables have announced the finalisation of a 20-year electricity offtake agreement, which will provide the foundation for the construction of the approximately 130 MW Waverley Wind...
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April 08, 2019
Mercury to build 119 MW Turitea wind farm in NZ
Mercury, a renewable energy company in New Zealand, is set to build 119 MW Turitea wind farm located near Palmerston North. The NZD256 million (US$174 million) project will be equipped...
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December 14, 2018
Infratil and Mercury NZ announce variation notice for Tilt Renewables takeover offer
Infratil advises that Infratil 2018 Limited and Mercury NZ Limited have varied their takeover offer for Tilt Renewables Limited to extend the closing date to Friday, 30 November 2018 at 11.5...
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