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Solar Energy in New Zealand

Solar energy in New Zealand is plentiful and can be harnessed in many areas. On average, New Zealand has about 2000 hours of bright sunshine each year (e.g. 1615 hours in Invercargill, 2450 hours in Blenheim).

In energy terms, New Zealand’s solar energy resource is approximately 4 kWh/m2 per day. This map shows the average annual bright sunshine hours across New Zealand and as a result, the potential resource in an area.

http://eeca.govt.nz/renewable-energy/maps-solar.html

Countries

Australia | Fiji | FS of Micronesia | Kiribati | Marshall Islands | Nauru | New Zealand | Palau | Samoa | Solomon Islands | Tonga | Tuvalu | Vanuatu

Related GENI Resources

Definition Solar Energy
Current Articles on Renewable Energy Resources and Transmission
National Energy Grid Maps

Links

ANZSES (Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society)
EECA (Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority, NZ) - Renewable Energy

PPA (Pacific Power Association)
PIREP (Pacific Islands Renewable Energy Programme)