Ōtaki Service Centre Solar Array

Ōtaki Service Centre Solar Array

KCDC and Electra, installed a 2.0 kilowatt-peak solar system on the Ōtaki Library and Memorial Hall to demonstrate solar technology to the public

Sunrayker

Sunrayker

Energise Ōtaki secured funding to build Sunrayker machines for the College to use as teaching tools. Each can trap up to 395°C from the sun, which students learn how to track, harness and store.

Ōtaki Energy Co-operative

Ōtaki Energy Co-operative

The Ōtaki Energy Co-operative Ltd. trading as Coastal Energy has been established in 2014 as a mechanism to achieve direct investment in renewable energy production projects in Ōtaki and its surrounds. Several projects have been completed, among others an installation at Te Kura-ā-Iwi O Whakatupuranga Rua Mano in Tasman Road.

Ōtaki College solar energy system

Ōtaki College solar energy system

Stages 1 and 2 of the Ōtaki College solar energy system has been installed. The two 10.4 KW systems were part of a planned 20KW system planned for the College.  When completed it will be the second largest school solar energy system in New Zealand.