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Current Projects

The GNZCC takes part in various international projects funded by the German Energy Solutions Initiatives and other German Ministries. These projects are intended to promote trade, international collaboration, and mutual learning between our two nations. Finally, the projects help to introduce German technology and skills to key areas identified in New Zealand. Through the projects, we promote foreign trade and investment, and our members have the opportunity to find potential new business partners and future collaborations.

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Find all our current Projects here:

Off-Grid Solutions for the Tourism Industry in the Pacific Islands

With backing from the German Fed. Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action via the Energy Export Initiative, the Off-Grid Renewable Energy project is designed to facilitate the entrance of German companies into foreign markets, here focused on Pacific Island countries (PICs).

Through comprehensive market analysis and informational events, the project aims to empower German businesses to actively contribute to the energy transition in the PICs. This project will also be relevant for New Zealand-based German subsidiaries as well as NZ-based distributors of German products.
 

Project Opportunity

The PICs, driven by ambitious emission reduction goals and a strong commitment to sustainable development, face challenges such as reliance on diesel generators, vulnerability to climate change-induced disasters, and high costs of imported fossil fuels. Our project addresses these issues by exploring the potential for sustainable, decentralized, and off-grid power networks, particularly in the tourism sector. Leveraging the abundant renewable resources of sunlight, wind, and geothermal energy in the Pacific Islands, the project seeks to establish scalable and replicable off-grid renewable energy solutions.

The ultimate goal of the Off-Grid Energy Project is to foster collaboration between German SMEs and the PICs, facilitating a transition to a sustainable and cost-effective energy supply.

Green Future Solar and Hydrogen Energy for Rarotonga Cook Islands

Project Summary:

The project aims to create an inclusive and sustainable energy system by involving a variety of stakeholders, including energy provider Te Aponga Uira and several government ministries (Education, Tourism, Environment, and Infrastructure). The goal is to contribute to climate protection, energy security, and cost reduction, with a focus on knowledge transfer, particularly to local communities, students, and youth.
 

Key Outcomes:

  • Feasibility study and model project plan.
  • Establishment of a long-term, sustainable stakeholder network.
  • Training and capacity-building for the local community to support future energy initiatives.
     

Objectives: The project will focus on integrating technological, economic, and social factors, with key locations like Motu Beachfront Villas Resort, Kent Community Hall, and Titikaveka School serving as demonstration platforms. Smart meters will be installed at these sites to gather energy data, essential for the feasibility study and developing the project plan. Workshops will promote renewable energy awareness, fostering community engagement and ensuring long-term project sustainability.

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