AA Solar proudly collaborates with MBIE and the Weka Weka Community Trust on the $1.6 million Waimamaku Resilience Programme.
This initiative strengthens the community’s capacity to handle power outages by equipping key civil emergency sites with advanced solar panels and battery storage solutions.
The program also features a portable solar and battery generator (Solarpod) to ensure reliable power and communication support throughout Waimamaku.
Reliable Solar Power Solutions for Waimamaku
The Weka Weka Valley Community Trust in Waimamaku, South Hokianga, has secured $1.3 million in funding to drive economic growth and strengthen energy resilience. They equip local businesses and community facilities with solar power systems.
With this initiative, it not only enhances energy reliability but also reduces reliance on traditional electricity. In addition to that, it safeguards the community against power outages caused by severe weather or emergencies.
With an additional Weka Weka Valley Community trust will contribute $320,000 in co-funding, the Trust is making significant strides in advancing sustainable energy solutions. AA Solar has designed custom solar and battery systems for key community sites, including the Marae, Bar and Grill, Garage, and Resource Centre.
Waimamaku Resilience Programme
Marae: 73.92kW Solar Power System with 700kWh Battery Backup
- Fully off-grid solution
- 168 x 435W ground-mounted solar panels
- 2 x 29.9kW Deye hHybrid iInverters
- 700kWh battery capacity
- Ground mount area: 436 square meters
- Designed to operate for four days without solar input
Bar and Grill: 51kW Solar Power System with 302kWh Battery Backup
- Complete off-grid solution
- 116 x 435W solar panels
- 3 x Deye hHybrid iInverters
- 302kWh battery capacity
- 38 roof-mounted panels, 78 ground-mounted panels
- Ground mount area: 170 square meters
- Engineered to run for four days without solar input
Waimamaku Garage: 7.5kW Solar Power System with 20.4kWh Battery Backup
- 17 x 435W roof-mounted solar panels
- Deye hHybrid iInverter
- 2 x 10kWh Deye batteries
- Designed to run for three days without solar generation
Resource Centre: 14.5kW Solar Power System with 20kWh Battery Backup
- 33 x 435W roof-mounted solar panels
- 10kW hHybrid iInverter
- 2 x 10kWh Deye batteries
- Designed to operate for one day without solar input
- Batteries provide backup power and support self-consumption
Learn More About Our Solar Power Solutions
The Waimamaku Resilience Programme is helping the community achieve energy self-sufficiency. By combining solar power with battery storage, it ensures reliable backup power during outages.
As a whole, this program strengthens local resilience and sets an example for other communities looking to adopt sustainable energy such as a solar power system. To learn more, contact AA Solar today!