Astara Technologies provides bespoke design, build and consultancy services working with a wide range of Renewable Energy technologies including photovoltaic power generation, solar thermal, hot water heat pump, waste to energy technology, electric vehicle and electric propulsion systems.
Sunrayker is a start-up company developing a concentrated photovoltaic and thermal (CVPT) solar energy system by integrating concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) and concentrated solar power (CSP) into one hybrid energy system to generate electricity and heat from sunlight.
Transition Town Ōtaki is a charitable trust seeking to undertake initiatives that help the local community be more resilient and sustainable. Initiatives that, for instance, reduce our carbon footprint, enable lower energy usage, or promote local food production.
The college is a very active participant in Energise Ōtaki and is currently the focus of a number of major projects which you can read more about here.
The Ōtaki Mail, the local newspaper, takes a strong interest in reporting on the development of the Energise Ōtaki concept and the establishment of clean technology businesses in Ōtaki.