CORPORATE MEMBERS OF NZWEA
Allco Wind Energy
Allco Wind Energy is a leading wind farm development company with a number of projects in New Zealand and globally. The Allco Wind Energy team has significant experience in the development, construction, operation and financing of high quality wind energy projects. Our objective to establish Allco Wind Energy as a major independent producer of clean renewable energy.
Allco Wind Energy NZ Ltd., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Allco Finance Group (Allco). Allco is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX: AFG) and is a fully integrated global financial services business specialising in structured asset finance, funds management and debt funding.
Contact: Bernhard Voll
Tel: +64 21 523 075
Email: wind@allco.com.au
Web: www.allco.com.au
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Connell Wagner
"With around 2300 staff in offices throughout Australia, New Zealand and Asia, Connell Wagner is one of Asia Pacific's largest and most experienced consulting firms. We deliver world class services at competitive cost in planning, surveying, engineering design and project management.
Our full range of practical resource management skills has helped to pave the way for growth in NZ's wind energy industry. We produced the consenting discussion document 'Wind's Up' (available on the NZWEA website), and also peer reviewed the EECA publication 'Review of New Zealand's Wind Energy Potential to 2015'. Our consenting successes for wind facilities in New Zealand include Hau Nui, Saddle Road (not built), Te Apiti and Gebbies Pass. Current projects include Meridian Energy's West Wind (consenting), and Unison Network's Titiokura (consenting and civil engineering).
Our support for wind project delivery ranges from procurement and contract strategy to construction supervision and commissioning. We have wind farm financing experience and can provide technical and commercial due diligence services for project finance transactions and acquisitions. Our specialist geotechnical and civil engineering skills are used in wind farm project development and design.
Via UK engineering giant Mott MacDonald we can access worldwide expertise and broad experience in the engineering, construction and financing of wind projects in the UK and Europe. Both companies jointly own Mott Connell, one of Asia's largest multidisciplinary consultants. We also have access to the technical skills and resources of Connell Wagner PPI, based in Australia, with a significant history of involvement in major Australian wind farm projects."
Contact: Mark Ashby
Tel: +64-(0)4-472-9589
Email: ashbym@conwag.com
Web: www.conwag.com
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Contact Energy
"Contact Energy is New Zealand's largest publicly listed energy company, with more than 90,000 shareholders. Contact generates between 25 and 30 per cent of New Zealand's total electricity and is also a retailer of electricity and natural gas.
Contact generates electricity from renewable hydro and geothermal power stations, and from efficient, combined-cycle natural gas-fired plants. Contact is currently pursuing an investment programme of up to $2 billion in new renewable electricity generation, with a focus on geothermal and wind energy. "
Contact: Jonathan Hill, Communications Manager
Tel: +64-(0)4-462-1285
Email: Jonathan.Hill@contact-energy.co.nz
Web: www.contactenergy.co.nz
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Electrix
"Electrix is one of Australasia's leading specialist contractors with a strong track record in the electrical industry. Founded in 1955, Electrix is in Auckland and nine established offices throughout New Zealand in addition to six bases in Australia. As one of New Zealand's largest providers of electrical services, Electrix employs more than 600 highly qualified staff that have extensive industry experience. With consistent growth and diversification - both in NZ and Australia - Electrix' reputation and success is based on a comprehensive understanding of the key markets that its clients operate in:
Generation. The right mix of high-tech expertise and installation/maintenance know-how allows Electrix' generation specialists to improve the efficiency of generation assets in wind energy, gas, geothermal and hydro plants.
Transmission. With success in the toughest and most challenging environments, Electrix teams use a leading-edge approach to transmission line maintenance and construction while providing cost-effective solutions.
Substation. Electrix substation expertise and experience is in a league of its own. Thorough industry knowledge and a focus on innovation ensure impeccable project implementation with critical issues such as network integrity and safety remaining paramount at all times.
Transformers. Backed by considerable experience, Electrix provides clients with highly accurate data relating to the risk of failure associated with individual transformers. The company also provides complete refurbishment services, which give transformers a new lease on life.
Distribution. Electrix has made a real impact in the distribution market with a reputation for accurate delivery to highest standards. Up-to-the-minute training of experienced staff ensures that latest techniques are used to deal with technical complexities."
Contact: Mike Burns
Tel: +64-(0)9-270-1700
Email: mike_burns@electrix.co.nz
Web: www.electrix.co.nz
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Genesis Energy
Genesis Energy is an electricity generator and energy retailer in New Zealand.
With the most diverse generation portfolio of any other generator in the country, Genesis Energy is committed to providing a secure supply of electricity to our customers regardless of the effects of natural events such as droughts or lack of wind.
Our portfolio includes Huntly Power Station, Huntly e3p, the Tongariro Power Scheme, Waikaremoana Hydro Scheme, Kourarau Hydro Scheme, Hau Nui Wind Farm and two co-generation plants at Te Awamutu and Kinleith. Genesis Energy has a strategy of having a mix of thermal, hydro and wind generation to ensure we have a secure supply of electricity now and well into the future.
At Genesis Energy we are committed to exploring opportunities for renewable energy. We have started construction on a 2MW mini-hydro generation plant on the Mangaio tunnel outfall within the Tongariro Power Scheme and have a consented site for a wind farm at Awhitu, south of Auckland .
Genesis Energy is New Zealand ’s largest energy retailer, with more than 700,000 electricity and gas customers predominantly in the North Island .
Contact: Kerry Butler
Tel: +64-(0)9-580-2094
Email: kerry.butler@genesisenergy.co.nz
Web: www.genesisenergy.co.nz
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Hydro Tasmania Consulting
Hydro Tasmania Consulting is a national and international consulting firm. Drawing on around 100 years of experience and the expertise of around 400 engineers, scientists, and technicians, we provide expert engineering and environmental services in the areas of renewable energy, power engineering and environmental and catchment management. Key services provided to the wind industry cover all phases of project development and include; wind resource monitoring, assessments, modeling and forecasting; development approvals (including EIAs and planning advice); feasibility studies; detailed design; construction management; due diligence; wind farm optimization; and remote area systems. Hydro Tasmania Consulting has regional and project offices in Hobart, Melbourne, Perth, Wellington and New Delhi.
Contact: James Weller
Tel: +64 4 385 2839
Email: james.weller@hydro.com.au
Web: www.hydrotasmaniaconsulting.com.au
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Kordia
Kordia™ is an experienced trans-Tasman business with a new name, and is fast-becoming one of the region's leading providers of customised broadcast and telecommunications networks, network services and converged solutions.
We are a company with the scale, resource, partnerships and infrastructure to embrace the advancements in technology, media and telecommunications.
Kordia™ owns the third largest telecommunication network in New Zealand and is the major provider of television and radio broadcast facilities. In Australia , Kordia™ provides design, build and maintenance services to the broadcast and mobile telecommunications sectors. Engineering services are provided throughout the region.
Our profile in the telecommunications market is growing, and in September 2006, Kordia™ was voted by the National Business Review as the one of the most exciting companies in the New Zealand telecommunications market.
Contact: Emma Morrison, Auckland
Tel: 09 916 6476 DDI, 021 916 647
Email: emma.morrison@kordia.co.nz
Web: www.kordiasolutions.com
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Meridian Energy
Meridian Energy is committed to meeting the energy needs of New Zealanders by increasing the efficiency of our existing generation assets , as well as investing in new opportunities and other economic and sustainable methods of new generation.
Meridian Energy is New Zealand ’s largest electricity generator. They generate using only renewable resources and supply around 200,000 residential, industrial and commercial customers throughout the country. Meridian Energy is a State-Owned Enterprise and therefore 100% New Zealand owned.
As a generator, Meridian Energy own and operate nine South Island hydro (water) power stations – eight in the Waitaki hydro scheme, plus the Manapouri power station.
Meridian Energy also own and operate New Zealand ’s largest operational wind farm – Te Äpiti in the Manawatu. Each of the 55 turbines produces 1.65 MW and can generate enough power for up to 900 average homes. They also have one 58MW wind farm under construction, the White Hill wind farm in Southland, and West Wind a 210MW wind farm in Wellington , awaiting Environmental Court decision.
Meridian Energy also has a subsidiary company, DamWatch Limited, based in Wellington , which specialises in dam safety advice and surveillance services.
Meridian Energy takes responsibilities to New Zealand and the environment very seriously. As part of a comprehensive environmental management system, Meridian Energy work closely with local organisations and the Department of Conservation to preserve the natural environment and protect native plant and animal life.
They also support communities within their generation areas by providing funding for community and sporting activities, the arts, and vital non-profit organisations.
Contact: Adam Muldoon
Tel: +64-4-381-1391
Email: adam.muldoon@meridianenergy.co.nz
Web: www.meridianenergy.co.nz
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Mighty River Power
"Mighty River Power is a New Zealand-owned integrated energy generation, trading, retailing and metering business. Mighty River Power operates a diverse and expanding electricity generation portfolio. Our focus is on producing electricity from sustainable and renewable sources.
Our generation portfolio is predominantly renewable and includes the Waikato Hydro scheme, geothermal power stations at Mokai, Rotokawa and Kawerau (all in partnership with Maori), the Southdown co-generation station and bioenergy generation. Wind, geothermal and small-medium hydro generation options are under development."
Contact: Trevor Nash
Tel:+64-(0)9-308-8246
Email: trevor.nash@mightyriver.co.nz
Web: www.mightyriver.co.nz
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Powerco
"Powerco is New Zealand's second largest electricity lines company and largest gas distributor, with 400,000 customer connections in the North Island. Powerco has major wind farm projects connected to its networks, such as the Hau Nui wind farm in Southern Wairarapa and Tararua in Manawatu.
Powerco recognises the important role of wind energy in New Zealand's current and future energy mix and is keen to support the development of the industry. Powerco will continue to support wind energy through ensuring its networks can accommodate new wind projects and through connecting future windfarm projects on mutually beneficial commercial terms.
Powerco is keen to work with the wider industry and Government bodies to establish industry protocols and break down barriers to promote future development and the efficient location of windfarms within its electricity networks."
Contact: Kevin Sharp
Tel: +64 6 759 6233
Email: kevin.sharp@powerco.co.nz
Web: www.powerco.co.nz
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RES New Zealand Ltd
"RES has been an established presence at the forefront of the wind energy
industry for two decades. RES' expertise encompasses all aspects of the
wind farm development cycle. This includes site prospecting, wind
assessment, wind farm design, resource consenting, construction,
operation and ownership.
Worldwide RES has installed more than 1500MW of wind energy and has a
further 1100MW currently under construction.
RES has more than 250 staff in 14 offices across the world, including
offices in Wellington and Sydney."
Contact: Chris Drayton
Tel: +64-(0)4-894-7150
Email: chris.drayton@res-ltd.com
Web: www.res-group.com
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Siemens (New Zealand)
Siemens commenced operations in New Zealand in 1876 and is one of the country’s most reliable and trusted brands. As part of one of the largest electrical engineering and electronics businesses in the world, we have access to expertise, research and development in over 190 countries.
Increasing urbanisation along with changing demographics, globalisation and climate change are megatrends that present challenges as well as opportunities. Siemens is focused upon opportunities arising from these trends to deliver technology based solutions, specialising in the areas of energy, water, healthcare, mobility, productivity, safety, security and the environment. With over 25 years experience in the industry, Siemens offers state-of-the-art wind turbine generators with superior performance and reliability. We combine the latest advances in aerodynamics, structural dynamics, noise reduction and grid performance, which makes Siemens a reliable wind energy provider.
Contact: Brett Hewitt
Email: brett.hewitt@siemens.com
Tel: +64-(0)-9-580-5500 / +64-(0)27-580-5630
Web: www.siemens.co.nz
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Suzlon Energy Australia
"Suzlon Energy Limited is one of the world's top ten manufacturers and installers of wind power systems, with a global workforce of over 1700, and an installed capacity of over 750MW. We manufacture wind turbines with rated outputs from 350kW to 2000kW, and rotor diameters from 33 meters to 88 meters.
Suzlon is an ISO9001:2000 quality certified company, and our wind turbines are Type Certified by Germanisher Lloyd.
Suzlon is a global company, with our International Head Office in Aarhus, Denmark, our turbine design office in Rostock, Germany, our blade design division in Hengelo, Holland, and our manufacturing and assembly operations in India.
Suzlon Energy Australia offers full Wind Farm design, EPC Contracting and Maintenance and Service capabilities in Australia and New Zealand. Our turbines are installed in some of the most extreme climates in the world - from the deserts of Rajasthan to the freezing plains of Minnesota - they are ideally suited to this region's harsh conditions. With a strong focus on wind engineering and tailoring solutions for your site, we aim to be the commercial technology partner of choice to the New Zealand wind industry".
Contact: Tristan Wallbank
Tel: +61 3 8660 6555
Email: tristan.wallbank@suzlon.com
Web: www.suzlon.com
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Transpower
"Transpower was established as a State Owned Enterprise in 1994. It owns and operates New Zealand's National Grid which is made up of 12,000 km of transmission lines and more than 170 substations and switchyards. Electricity is transmitted over the National Grid at high voltages (220 kV and 110 kV) from power stations to local lines companies and major industries.
Transpower is also the System Operator, responsible for co-ordinating and managing the transmission of electricity across that national grid.
A strong grid facilitates the connection of new generation, wherever it may be located. This is important for generation projects that do not allow for transportation of the generation resource (like wind and water)."
Email: system.operator@transpower.co.nz
Web: www.transpower.co.nz
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Trustpower
"TrustPower owns and operates 37 power stations and produces electricity exclusively from renewable sources and TrustPower's power stations produce enough electricity for 225,000 Kiwi households!"
Email: windpower@trustpower.co.nz
Web: www.trustpower.co.nz
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Unison Networks
"Unison is the fourth largest electricity lines company in New Zealand and our offices are based in Hastings. We distribute electricity via our overhead and underground network, to over 103,000 consumer connections. We own, manage and are responsible for the design, development, operation and maintenance of the combined electricity networks in three of the North Island's most progressive regions: Hawke's Bay, Taupo and Rotorua. In the 12 months to the end of March 2004 we had a turnover of $75 million." "
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Contact: Nigel Purdy
Tel: +64-(0)6-873-9416
Email: Nigel.Purdy@unison.co.nz
Web:www.unison.co.nz
Vector
"Vector is the largest owner and manager of multi-network infrastructure in New Zealand, with a portfolio of businesses and services delivering electricity, gas and high-speed broadband communications services to consumers in Auckland and Wellington.
In line with its strategic growth plan, Vector recently acquired a majority stake in NGC Holdings Limited, one of New Zealand's largest gas companies.
Vector also owns a leading industry training facility, Utilitech; a 70% share in a metering business, Stream Information; and a 50% share in an arboriculture business, Treescape.
Vector recognises the important role of renewable energy technology in New Zealand and is proud to support its development. Vector will continue to support wind energy by ensuring that wind energy projects can be accommodated in the network on mutually beneficial commercial terms.
Vector will continue to work closely with the wider industry (both national and international) and Government bodies to establish good industry practices. The company hopes to promote both future advances and the efficient location of wind farms in networks.
Vector is owned by the Auckland Energy Consumer Trust (AECT) which is managed by five publicly-elected trustees on behalf of its 286,000 income beneficiaries in the Auckland, Manukau and Papakura regions."
Contact: Ashok Parsotam
Tel: +64-(0)9-978-7616
Email: Ashok.Parsotam@vectornetworks.co.nz
Web: www.vectornetworks.co.nz
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Vestas New Zealand
Vestas is the world's leading producer of high-tech wind power systems. Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing and maintenance of wind power systems that use wind energy to generate electricity. In this section, you can find information about Vestas - from the history over the key figures and organisation structure to our vision, mission, values, strategy and goals.
Vestas started to manufacture wind turbines in 1979 and has played an active role in this dynamic industry ever since. In 1987, Vestas began to concentrate exclusively on wind energy. Since then, the company has developed from a pioneer in the industry with a staff of around 60 to a global hi-tech market-leading group with more than 13,500 employees.
At Vestas global experience and local expertise go hand in hand. Over the years, Vestas has built up a worldwide sales and service network. As a result, working relationships with turbine owners do not end with delivery. On the contrary, the final delivery of a turbine marks the beginning of close collaboration over a period of at least 20 years. In short, Vestas cares for its turbines, no matter where in the world they may be. This ensures that Vestas remains a truly trustworthy partner.
Vestas was and is the pioneering turbine company in the New Zealand wind industry and has installed the great majority of operating multi-megawatt wind farms in the country. Vestas has offices in Wellington and in Palmerston North supported by regional offices in Melbourne, Australia.
Vestas - No. 1 in Modern Energy
Contact: Jeff Cheong
Mobile: +64 4 978 1754
Email: vestas-newzealand@vestas.com , vestas-australia@vestas.com
Web: www.vestas.com
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WEL Networks
The core business of WEL Networks is to provide electricity distribution services to the Waikato. As an electricity distribution company we own, develop and maintain the electricity network of lines, poles, cables, substations and associated infrastructure. Our network connects 80,000 customers to the national transmission and generation facilities. Most of our revenue comes from invoicing electricity retailers for the provision of distribution services.
Contact: Jack Ninnes
Email: jack.ninnes@wel.co.nz
Tel: +64-(0)7-858-1458
Web: www.wel.co.nz
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