A lower North Island iwi-owned sustainable energy company is installing the biggest marae-based solar network in the country with the potential to power a whole Northland village. Tū Mai Rā Energy is completing the Tau Henare Marae project in remote Pipiwai, and working with another Māori company to offer discounted power to neighbours. Electricity from the 150kwh system would be offered to at least 80 homes through a process called peer-to-peer power-sharing. Māori power retail company Nau Mai Rā would take care of sales and distribution. READ MORE:
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Chairman of Tau Henare Marae Len Bristowe said the main benefit of the…
Iwi company completes biggest marae solar energy system
