Waitaha Hydro
Initially denied by the previous govt, it's on the approval list now.
Anger over West Coast hydro scheme's fast-track approval https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/589602/anger-over-west-coast-hydro-scheme-s-fast-track-approval
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Fast-Track information
Waitaha Hydro https://share.google/yT0OEdHZOGTCscCkk
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I'm fascinated with the concept of #Hydrogeneration -- using waves to generate electricity in a moving boat! Kinda like a flywheel generator on a bicycle!
#Sailors embrace green tech with electric motors and #solar power
Advances in eco-friendly options are persuading some yacht owners to ditch diesel
Patrick Temple-West
Sep 24 2025
"When the wind dies, sailing boats typically rely on diesel engines, which are noisy and polluting. Now, just as electric motors are taking over the auto industry, electric motors are winning over sailors, too.
"Two years ago, the Metstrade exhibition design winner was #Oceanvolt, a Helsinki-based electric motor manufacturer. The company is one of the few in the world that sells a completely electric propulsion system — which combines solar panels on deck with batteries to generate electricity.
"The Oceanvolt propulsion system is also innovative in its use of hydrogeneration. When a sailboat is enjoying good wind and is moving without a motor, the Oceanvolt propellers can generate electricity as the water flows past them. Oceanvolt says its system can generate up to five kilowatts of power to charge equipment and batteries, depending on how fast the boat is going."
Read more:
https://www.ft.com/content/0da3ab58-d77e-4240-9310-88ad56293bb0
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A Twizel house trapped in time is set to provide a permanent snapshot of the town’s hydro glory days.
Twizel was base for construction of hydro generation in the McKenzie in the 60's and 70's. Dams, canals and electrical trans yards. It remains as a popular holiday destination and continues to grow. It was destined to be closed down when construction of the hydro scheme finished, but many wanted to stay so they did.
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