Analyzing Wind Power in New Zealand
As of early 2008, wind power in New Zealand has an installed capacity of 321 MW, nearly double the 2006 capacity. Wind power now provides enough electricity to meet the needs of 145,000 New Zealand households, and supplies approximately 2.5% of the country's electricity demand. A further 172.6 MW of wind farms is under construction, with approval being sought for another 1985 MW.
Aruvian's R'search presents its research report – Analyzing Wind Power in New Zealand – a highly comprehensive research compilation of the fast developing wind power industry in New Zealand. The report also provides a look at the Global Wind Energy industry.
The report, Analyzing Wind Power in New Zealand, explores the importance of wind power in today’s world. The report looks at the basics of the wind energy industry, economics, issues and barriers, and other such factors.
Aruvian’s offering includes a complete analysis of New Zealand’s Wind Power Energy Industry, including an analysis of the companies operating in the industry, the regulatory framework in place, an industry profile, developments in the market, challenges facing the industry, technological developments in turbines, and lots more information is included.
An analysis of the major wind farms in New Zealand is also included in the report.
This research offering from Aruvian is a comprehensive A to Z guide on New Zealand’s wind power industry.
Aruvian's R'search presents its research report – Analyzing Wind Power in New Zealand – a highly comprehensive research compilation of the fast developing wind power industry in New Zealand. The report also provides a look at the Global Wind Energy industry.
The report, Analyzing Wind Power in New Zealand, explores the importance of wind power in today’s world. The report looks at the basics of the wind energy industry, economics, issues and barriers, and other such factors.
Aruvian’s offering includes a complete analysis of New Zealand’s Wind Power Energy Industry, including an analysis of the companies operating in the industry, the regulatory framework in place, an industry profile, developments in the market, challenges facing the industry, technological developments in turbines, and lots more information is included.
An analysis of the major wind farms in New Zealand is also included in the report.
This research offering from Aruvian is a comprehensive A to Z guide on New Zealand’s wind power industry.
A. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
B. BRIEF PROFILE OF THE GLOBAL WIND POWER INDUSTRY
B.1 Market Overview
B.2 Global Market Analysis
B.3 Benefits of Wind Power
C. LOOKING AT GLOBAL POLICIES
C.1 Analysis of the Kyoto Protocol & Post 2012 Reductions Framework
C.2 Changes in Export Credit Agencies, Multi-Lateral Development Banks & International Finance Institutions
D. ANALYZING NEW ZEALAND’S WIND ENERGY INDUSTRY
D.1 Introduction
D.2 History of Wind Energy in New Zealand
D.3 Wind Resource in New Zealand
D.4 New Zealand Wind Developments Compared to International Experience
D.5 Technology Trends in the Industry
D.6 Factors Affecting Wind Energy Integration
D.6.1 Management of Frequency
D.6.2 Short Term Variation in Wind Farm Output
D.6.3 Generation Scheduling
D.6.4 Formation of Wind Farm Clusters
D.6.5 Lack of Standards
D.6.6 Wind Resource
D.6.7 Connection Issues
D.6.7.1 Regulations for Connection of Generators
D.6.7.2 Requirements for Frequency Control
D.6.7.3 Requirements for Output Control
D.6.7.4 Requirements for Speed Regulation
D.6.7.5 Requirements for Voltage Control
D.6.7.6 Requirements for Reactive Power
D.6.7.7 Requirements for Additional Transpower
D.6.7.8 Requirements for Isolated Operation
D.6.7.9 Requirements for Fault Ride-Through
D.6.7.10 Requirements for Harmonics
D.7 Interconnection of Wind Power
D.8 Looking at the HVDC Link
D.9 Regulating the Grid
D.10 Restraints on the Grid
E. ANALYZING NEW ZEALAND’S ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
E.1 Present-day Electricity Generation
E.2 Growing Demand for Electricity
E.3 Comparing Wind Turbine Load Factors with Other Forms of Electricity Generation
E.4 Determining the Reliability of Wind Turbines
E.5 Efficiency of Wind Turbines
E.6 Determining the Reliability of Wind Power
E.7 Looking at the Short-Term Variability of Wind Turbine Output
E.8 Determining the Role of Wind Power in the Overall Generation Mix
E.9 Cost of Electricity from Wind Power
F. CHANGING REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN NEW ZEALAND
F.1 Changes in Regulations
F.2 Reviewing of the Regulations by the System Operator
G. ANALYSIS OF WIND TURBINE GENERATION TECHNOLOGY IN NEW ZEALAND
G.1 Introduction
G.2 Induction Generator
G.3 Double Fed Induction Generator
G.4 Synchronous – Unsynchronized
G.5 Synchronous – Synchronized
H. WIND POWER SITING IN NEW ZEALAND
H.1 Introduction
H.2 Characteristics of Favorable Sites
H.3 Other Land Uses in New Zealand
H.4 Determining the Distance from Houses
H.5 Importance of Wind Speed
H.6 New Zealand’s ‘Wind’ Sites
H.7 Features to be Avoided
H.8 Limited Offshore Wind Farms
H.9 Developing More Wind Farms
H.10 Influences on the Size of the Wind Farm
I. ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS FROM WIND POWER FOR NEW ZEALAND
I.1 The Greenhouse Effect & Climate Change
I.2 CO2 Release by New Zealand’s Electricity Sector
I.3 Importance of Renewable Energy
I.4 Benefits from Wind Generation
I.5 Role of Wind Farms in Reducing Fossil Fuel Consumption
I.6 Impact of Electricity Generation on the Environment
I.7 Impact of Wind Generation on Wildlife
I.8 Impact of Wind Generation on Birds
I.9 Long Term Issues with Wind Farming
I.10 Requirement of Land
J. NOISE IMPACT FROM WIND TURBINES
J.1 Noise Pollution from Wind Turbines
J.2 Sound from a Wind Farm
J.3 Regulating Wind Farm Sound Limits
K. PUBLIC OPINION TOWARDS WIND FARMS
K.1 Introduction
K.2 Opposition to Wind Farms
K.3 Problem with the Landscape
K.4 Looking at the Community Approach
K.5 Conclusion
L. DEALING WITH WIND FARMS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
L.1 Introduction
L.2 Land Requirement
L.3 Regulations
L.4 Impact of Construction
L.5 Determining the Rent & Payments
L.6 Impact on Farming
M. LOOKING AT WIND FARMS AS A TOURIST DESTINATION
N. ANALYZING THE MAJOR WIND FARMS IN NEW ZEALAND
N.1 Hau Nui Wind Farm
N.2 Long Gully Wind Farm
N.3 Mahinerangi Wind Farm
N.4 Mount Cass Wind Farm
N.5 Tararua Wind Farm
N.6 Te Apiti Wind Farm
N.7 Te Rere Hau Wind Farm
N.8 Waitahora
N.9 White Hills Wind Farm
O. LEADING INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTORS
O.1 Contact Energy
O.2 MainPower
O.3 Meridian Energy
O.4 Mighty River Power
O.5 NZ Windfarms Limited
O.6 Siemens
O.7 Tararua Wind Power Limited
O.8 TrustPower
O.9 Vestas
O.10 Windflow Technology
P. APPENDIX
Q. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
B. BRIEF PROFILE OF THE GLOBAL WIND POWER INDUSTRY
B.1 Market Overview
B.2 Global Market Analysis
B.3 Benefits of Wind Power
C. LOOKING AT GLOBAL POLICIES
C.1 Analysis of the Kyoto Protocol & Post 2012 Reductions Framework
C.2 Changes in Export Credit Agencies, Multi-Lateral Development Banks & International Finance Institutions
D. ANALYZING NEW ZEALAND’S WIND ENERGY INDUSTRY
D.1 Introduction
D.2 History of Wind Energy in New Zealand
D.3 Wind Resource in New Zealand
D.4 New Zealand Wind Developments Compared to International Experience
D.5 Technology Trends in the Industry
D.6 Factors Affecting Wind Energy Integration
D.6.1 Management of Frequency
D.6.2 Short Term Variation in Wind Farm Output
D.6.3 Generation Scheduling
D.6.4 Formation of Wind Farm Clusters
D.6.5 Lack of Standards
D.6.6 Wind Resource
D.6.7 Connection Issues
D.6.7.1 Regulations for Connection of Generators
D.6.7.2 Requirements for Frequency Control
D.6.7.3 Requirements for Output Control
D.6.7.4 Requirements for Speed Regulation
D.6.7.5 Requirements for Voltage Control
D.6.7.6 Requirements for Reactive Power
D.6.7.7 Requirements for Additional Transpower
D.6.7.8 Requirements for Isolated Operation
D.6.7.9 Requirements for Fault Ride-Through
D.6.7.10 Requirements for Harmonics
D.7 Interconnection of Wind Power
D.8 Looking at the HVDC Link
D.9 Regulating the Grid
D.10 Restraints on the Grid
E. ANALYZING NEW ZEALAND’S ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
E.1 Present-day Electricity Generation
E.2 Growing Demand for Electricity
E.3 Comparing Wind Turbine Load Factors with Other Forms of Electricity Generation
E.4 Determining the Reliability of Wind Turbines
E.5 Efficiency of Wind Turbines
E.6 Determining the Reliability of Wind Power
E.7 Looking at the Short-Term Variability of Wind Turbine Output
E.8 Determining the Role of Wind Power in the Overall Generation Mix
E.9 Cost of Electricity from Wind Power
F. CHANGING REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN NEW ZEALAND
F.1 Changes in Regulations
F.2 Reviewing of the Regulations by the System Operator
G. ANALYSIS OF WIND TURBINE GENERATION TECHNOLOGY IN NEW ZEALAND
G.1 Introduction
G.2 Induction Generator
G.3 Double Fed Induction Generator
G.4 Synchronous – Unsynchronized
G.5 Synchronous – Synchronized
H. WIND POWER SITING IN NEW ZEALAND
H.1 Introduction
H.2 Characteristics of Favorable Sites
H.3 Other Land Uses in New Zealand
H.4 Determining the Distance from Houses
H.5 Importance of Wind Speed
H.6 New Zealand’s ‘Wind’ Sites
H.7 Features to be Avoided
H.8 Limited Offshore Wind Farms
H.9 Developing More Wind Farms
H.10 Influences on the Size of the Wind Farm
I. ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS FROM WIND POWER FOR NEW ZEALAND
I.1 The Greenhouse Effect & Climate Change
I.2 CO2 Release by New Zealand’s Electricity Sector
I.3 Importance of Renewable Energy
I.4 Benefits from Wind Generation
I.5 Role of Wind Farms in Reducing Fossil Fuel Consumption
I.6 Impact of Electricity Generation on the Environment
I.7 Impact of Wind Generation on Wildlife
I.8 Impact of Wind Generation on Birds
I.9 Long Term Issues with Wind Farming
I.10 Requirement of Land
J. NOISE IMPACT FROM WIND TURBINES
J.1 Noise Pollution from Wind Turbines
J.2 Sound from a Wind Farm
J.3 Regulating Wind Farm Sound Limits
K. PUBLIC OPINION TOWARDS WIND FARMS
K.1 Introduction
K.2 Opposition to Wind Farms
K.3 Problem with the Landscape
K.4 Looking at the Community Approach
K.5 Conclusion
L. DEALING WITH WIND FARMS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
L.1 Introduction
L.2 Land Requirement
L.3 Regulations
L.4 Impact of Construction
L.5 Determining the Rent & Payments
L.6 Impact on Farming
M. LOOKING AT WIND FARMS AS A TOURIST DESTINATION
N. ANALYZING THE MAJOR WIND FARMS IN NEW ZEALAND
N.1 Hau Nui Wind Farm
N.2 Long Gully Wind Farm
N.3 Mahinerangi Wind Farm
N.4 Mount Cass Wind Farm
N.5 Tararua Wind Farm
N.6 Te Apiti Wind Farm
N.7 Te Rere Hau Wind Farm
N.8 Waitahora
N.9 White Hills Wind Farm
O. LEADING INDUSTRY CONTRIBUTORS
O.1 Contact Energy
O.2 MainPower
O.3 Meridian Energy
O.4 Mighty River Power
O.5 NZ Windfarms Limited
O.6 Siemens
O.7 Tararua Wind Power Limited
O.8 TrustPower
O.9 Vestas
O.10 Windflow Technology
P. APPENDIX
Q. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
