Island sited renewables (wind and solar) are probably a better option than high power radar through free air. Two wind turbines are enough to displace half of the diesel fired generation. Just need more turbines, solar, and some batteries.
> The Provincial Growth Fund is putting $3.16 million towards building two wind turbines on Rakiura / Stewart Island
> Mr Parker said building an initial two wind turbines as part of the island's power generation network was the most economic and environmentally acceptable option.
> "It provides a renewable energy source. It is estimated to reduce diesel use on the island by half, which will enable the price of electricity to be stabilised."
A number of studies have been done over the years exploring wind, solar and other alternatives. Unfortunately, they aren't perfect. non, including the two turbine solution, comes even close to providing the energy required and will still require diesel generation and LPG on the island. there is no more room for anything beyond 2 turbines on the island so it a partial solution with no scalability. Emrod can provide x5 the current energy required on the island, cheaper, replacing Diesel and LPG, future proofing supply continuity, with a far smaller environmental footprint.
> The Provincial Growth Fund is putting $3.16 million towards building two wind turbines on Rakiura / Stewart Island
> Mr Parker said building an initial two wind turbines as part of the island's power generation network was the most economic and environmentally acceptable option.
> "It provides a renewable energy source. It is estimated to reduce diesel use on the island by half, which will enable the price of electricity to be stabilised."
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/403869/renewable-energy...