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Profits from iwi-led solar project tagged for families experiencing energy hardship
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Profits from iwi-led solar project tagged for families experiencing energy hardship

So: a floating solar project in Dannevirke has turned a wastewater pond into a clean energy source, with profits helping local families facing energy hardship. This clever partnership between Rangitāne o Tamaki nui-ā-Rua and the Tararua District Council uses 880 solar panels on a floating platform. The project supports 50 households by contributing to their electricity bills, showing how local collaboration can create real impact. And here's the thing - this model could inspire other councils across New Zealand to use similar innovative solutions. Plus, with new battery storage funding, even more solar energy will be saved for use beyond daylight hours.
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