Taspac Best Off-Grid Solution
An off-grid renewable system must be completely independent of the national grid and incorporate onsite renewable generation & energy storage.
Winner: ESolar for Durville Island
This system was specifically tailored to a large 500m2 luxury home situated in an extreme wind zone on Durville Island. The system needed to be meticulously engineered to provide a reliable energy supply to the main residence, which includes a lap pool, heat pump heating, induction cooking, auxiliary buildings, and additional accommodation.
What the judges liked:
- “This was a truely challenging engineering solution”
- “special attention was needed to ensure the system's resilience and efficiency in this challenging coastal environment”
- “The load management system will ensure efficiency and reduce reliance on backup fossil fuels"
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Runner up: Infinite Energy for The Neck, Rakiura - Stewart Island
Infinite Energy designed & built a resilient off-grid power supply to provide a reliable, year round power source designed to withstand the most harsh elements, in this incredibly remote & culturally significant site.
What the judges liked:
- “The logistics and planning on this project were extreme”
- “Great design to ensure resilience and redundancy in the system”
- “First system designed to withstand sealions?”
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