TENERGY is actively seeking agreements with turbine manufacturers and wholesalers for supply and installation of turbines for the NZ market. Agreements are now in place with the following manufacturers/suppliers:
- BERGEY WIND TURBINES ----- See
Research of smaller turbines in the range 5kw to 50kw is ongoing. At present the price of small turbines is such that the IRR is too low for projects using these in New Zealand. In addition the quality of a number of turbines available from Asia is not suitable for the rigours of the New Zealand environment even if the price appears attractive. Discussions are ongoing with a number of manufacturers to establish quality benchmarks such that these turbines can be used with confidence in New Zealand.